Sports have always been a source of joy, entertainment and healthy competition. Unfortunately, incidents of cowardly punches and violence have tarnished sporting events in recent years. That’s why events like the Pat Cronin Foundation Round are so crucial in not only remembering those who have been affected violence, but also in taking a stand toContinue reading “Pat Cronin Foundation Round 2024: Standing against violence in sports”
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Creating safer communities: Pat Cronin Round 2024
Join us this weekend for the Pat Cronin Round to show support for Pat Cronin Foundation and their mission to end the coward punch. Pat’s life was cut short in 2016 after a coward punch attack following his first senior footy game at his much loved club Lower Plenty. His tragic passing served as aContinue reading “Creating safer communities: Pat Cronin Round 2024”
Paying tribute to the ANZACs
Before our games this weekend, we paused to honour those who have selflessly served our country and the sacrifices they have made. Their courage and dedication should always be remembered. Let’s always carry forward the ANZAC’s spirit of mateship and resilience. Lest we forget.
Women’s History Month: Tomeeka Neil’s inspiring journey in women’s football
As our final profile in our Women’s History Month series, we’re highlighting Tomeeka Neil – 2023 Senior Women’s Premiership Co-Captain and 2024 Assistant Coach. Growing up watching her brother play, she was always around the footy club. When whispers of a girl’s team surfaced, her dad wasted no time in enrolling her, knowing the opportunitiesContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Tomeeka Neil’s inspiring journey in women’s football”
Women’s History Month: Bernie Girolami’s journey to empower girls and women in football
To mark Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the people who have driven women’s sport in our community. Among these individuals is Bernie Girolami who has most certainly left his mark on women’s football at the grassroots level. His journey into supporting women’s sports began with a personal connection — his three daughters’Continue reading “Women’s History Month: Bernie Girolami’s journey to empower girls and women in football”
Women’s History Month: Troy Bickerton’s inspiring journey in championing women’s football
In honour of Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on individuals who have been instrumental in championing women’s sports at St Mary’s. Today, we’re highlighting the current Senior Women’s Premiership winning coach Troy Bickerton! Troy’s passion for supporting girls and women’s sport began when his daughter Madi’s basketball team needed a coach. Not wantingContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Troy Bickerton’s inspiring journey in championing women’s football”
International Women’s Day 2024
Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion. It underscores the crucial role of inclusion in achieving gender equality. The theme resonates deeply within our club, as it is a well known fact that women are undervalued in the sporting arena. As a Club, we are united in the belief that true progress requiresContinue reading “International Women’s Day 2024”
International Volunteer Day
Today is International Volunteer Day, a chance to celebrate the volunteers in our community and the contributions they make to our Club. The theme this year is #IfEveryoneDid. If everyone volunteered, the world would be a better place; our St Mary’s community would be a better place. #IfEveryoneDid… imagine the possibilities! From improved facilities andContinue reading “International Volunteer Day”
Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge raises funds for men’s mental health
This year Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge is again taking part in Movember to raise money for men’s health. Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects. And with our support, it will continue to break new ground across mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. That’s why Nick will be growingContinue reading “Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge raises funds for men’s mental health”
Driving toward success: St Mary’s receive $4,300 in funding
We’re excited to share that for the third consecutive year we’ve secured funding from TAC Victoria and AFL Victoria Club Rewards Program. This year we have received $4,300 to put toward improving our Club. Whether we’re players, supporters, or simply individuals traveling around Victoria, the safety of our roads affects us all. Thanks to everyoneContinue reading “Driving toward success: St Mary’s receive $4,300 in funding”
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