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”
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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”
St Mary’s shine at NFNL Awards Night
St Mary’s had a night to remember at the 2025 NFNL Awards, with four of our players taking home wins! Congratulations to the following winners: On top of this, we’d also like to congratulate many of our players ranked highly in their respective categories:
Burra boys make top 30 players list!
We’re proud to see four of our senior men’s players recognised in the Herald Sun Leader’s Top 30 NFNL Division 2 Players for 2025! A huge congratulations to: It’s a great reward for the hard work and impact these players have shown throughout the season.
Seven stars earn league recognition
Congratulations to the seven amazing players from our club who have been invited to the NFNL Junior and Senior Presentation Nights this week and next! This is a huge honour and a reflection of their hard work, talent, and dedication throughout the season. Netball: Ciara Hanlon (St Mary’s 1), Matilda Blakey (St Mary’s 1), ClareContinue reading “Seven stars earn league recognition”
A safer game for our women
We’re pleased to be recipients of a Telstra Footy Country Grant this year to support our senior women’s team. Thanks to this funding, we’ve been able to purchase goal post padding for their home ground at Telfer Reserve, improving safety for our women’s football team and creating a safer playing environment for all. It alsoContinue reading “A safer game for our women”
St Mary’s keeping young people in sport
Our club has successfully secured a Volunteer Grant through the Department of Social Services, with the support of Federal MP Kate Thwaites. A huge thank you to Kate and her office for backing local community sport and helping make this happen. We’d also like to thank our own Micaela Hanlon for her work in securingContinue reading “St Mary’s keeping young people in sport”
We’re launching a second women’s football team
We’re excited to announce plans to launch a second women’s team at St Mary’s in 2026! With a fantastic and growing group of players, we want to make sure no one misses out on game time and everyone has the opportunity to develop, play, and thrive. This second team will help us cater to allContinue reading “We’re launching a second women’s football team”
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