We’re proud to share that we have once again been recognised by TAC Victoria for our leadership in promoting road safety within our community. This year, we received $2,100 as part of the TAC and AFL Victoria Club Rewards Program. Grassroots football and netball clubs across the state have shared in $700,000 for their workContinue reading “St Mary’s recognised for outstanding commitment to road safety”
Category Archives: club updates
Celebrating First Nations culture with new guernseys
We are pleased to share that we have secured $4,500 from First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria for the creation of a First Nations guernsey for our women’s team. Designed by Toneya Kennedy, a proud Barkindji woman, the guernseys will serve as a powerful visual representation celebrating First Nations culture, recognising the contributions of First Nations players, and strengtheningContinue reading “Celebrating First Nations culture with new guernseys”
2026 Committee
Following the AGM on Friday 14 November, please welcome our 2026 committee: Mark Stanley President Trevor Little Vice President Nicholas DeanTreasurer Jessie BickertonSecretary Lauren IndSocial Events Coordinator Bernie GirolamiFootball Operations Manager Ian HalewoodSponsorship Joanne KitchellAdministration Manager Brad ChesserGeneral Committee Member Luke PearsonSponsorship&Event support Mark ReadGeneral Committee Member Patrick WaldronMerchandise Geoff KitchellGeneral Committee Member Thank youContinue reading “2026 Committee”
2025 Reserves coaching team
We’re thrilled to announce the return of Matt Centofanti as Reserves Head Coach and Jake Rizzi as Reserves Assistant Coach for the 2026 season. After a strong year of growth and momentum, we’re excited to see what this coaching duo can bring as we continue building towards an even bigger and better 2026. Bring itContinue reading “2025 Reserves coaching team”
St Mary’s launches our first 17&Under netball team
A new milestone for the club tonight as we officially launched our first ever 17 & Under netball team! The 17&U division is a more recent addition to the NFNL netball program, designed to bridge the gap between junior and senior competitions. It’s fantastic to see many of our talented former 15&U players progress intoContinue reading “St Mary’s launches our first 17&Under netball team”
New Under 19.5 Coach: Welcome Dean Arnel
Please join us in welcoming Dean Arnel as our 2026 Under 19.5s Coach! Dean is no stranger to the St Mary’s family. His kids have played through the junior club, and he’s been deeply involved over the years, even serving as President of the junior club. We’re thrilled to have Dean stepping into this roleContinue reading “New Under 19.5 Coach: Welcome Dean Arnel”
Trevor Little steps down as Under 19.5 Coach
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Trevor Little, who is stepping down as Head Coach of our Under 19.5s team. Trevor’s time leading the group has been marked by hard work and a deep commitment to developing young players. Last season, the team achieved something remarkable — going through undefeated, winning the premiership,Continue reading “Trevor Little steps down as Under 19.5 Coach”
Making sport more accessible: Get Active Kids
We’re now a registered provider for the Get Active Kids Victoria Voucher Program! The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is an initiative from the Victorian Government that supports children and teens to get involved in sport, active recreation, and community activities. By easing the financial burden on families, the program aims to help more youngContinue reading “Making sport more accessible: Get Active Kids”
Celebrating our new life members
We are incredibly proud to announce Gerry and Sharon O’Hara as the newest Life Members of St Mary’s Senior Football & Netball Club. Since the 1980s, Gerry and Sharon have been the heartbeat of both our Junior and Senior clubs. Their contribution over four decades has shaped the spirit and culture of St Mary’s, aContinue reading “Celebrating our new life members”
Burra stars named in Team of the Year
St Mary’s has had an incredible nine players selected across the 2025 NFNL Teams of the Year! A big congratulations to the six players in our Senior Women’s side named in the Division 1 Team of the Year: To have six players be named, which is more than any other club, is an amazing achievementContinue reading “Burra stars named in Team of the Year”
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