This weekend we celebrate the Paul Hopper Cup for the 12th year. Paul Hopper was a much-loved senior football player and committee member for Thomastown, and a driving force behind the formation and success of the St Mary’s Senior Football Club. The Paul Hopper Cup commenced in 2013 and stands as a tribute to hisContinue reading “Paul Hopper Cup 2025”
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Jack Bianchin re-signs for 2026
Please welcome back Jack Bianchin as our Senior Men’s Head Coach for the 2026 season! After a successful year on and off the field so far, and with plenty of positive feedback from the playing group, we’ve extended Jack’s contract for another season. We’re excited to build on the momentum and can’t wait to seeContinue reading “Jack Bianchin re-signs for 2026”
Burra 45 Lotto Winners
Here’s your latest update from the Burra 45 $200 weekly lottery! Congrats to our recent winners: Thinking of joining Burra 45? It’s $500 per number, per year (only $10 a week), with instalment plans available. The draw runs every week—yes, all 52 weeks—not just during the footy season. That means 52 chances to win $200,Continue reading “Burra 45 Lotto Winners”
Busted: Our 2025 Road Safety Campaign
Today marks the launch of our 2025 TAC Club Rewards road safety social media campaign. Get ready as we “brake down” (pun intended!) road safety myths throughout the season. Let’s start with a big one we all face today due to leading such busy lives: driving tired. Fatigue doesn’t just come from lack of sleepContinue reading “Busted: Our 2025 Road Safety Campaign”
TAC Club Rewards 2025
For for the fifth year running, our club is participating in the TAC Club Rewards program to make our roads safer for all Victorians. TAC Club Rewards is a program for all local football and netball clubs to actively participate in the mission to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on our roads— and gives usContinue reading “TAC Club Rewards 2025”
Get your RSA for Free
Keen to work in hospitality or just help out behind the bar at the club? Now’s your chance to get your RSA! We’re hosting an RSA course Tuesday 29 April from 7pm, and we’re opening it up to both club members and the wider community. It’s free for junior and senior club members, we justContinue reading “Get your RSA for Free”
St Mary’s making their mark in representative teams
A huge congratulations to Lilyana Condon and Jo Denton, who have both been selected for the NFNL Reserves Representative 15&U Netball team! After impressing at trials late last year and dedicating themselves to intense training, their hard work has paid off. They will proudly represent the NFNL at the Netball Victoria Association Championships later thisContinue reading “St Mary’s making their mark in representative teams”
St Mary’s shine at Media Day
Yesterday, our football and netball captains, coaches and President represented St Mary’s at the NFNL Media Day. Thank you to Clare Nicholls (Netball), Tane Cotter (Senior Men), Elyssa Rees (Senior Women), and Ollie Gleeson (U19.5), Jack Bianchin (Senior Men’s Head Coach), Troy Bickerton (Senior Women’s Coach) and Mark Stanley (President) who showcased the club withContinue reading “St Mary’s shine at Media Day”
Senior players support young stars
Big thanks to our senior players for lending a hand at the St Mary’s Junior Club’s Registration & Combine Day! They helped out with activities including the agility run, 20m sprint, and longest kick. It’s fantastic to see our senior players giving back and supporting the next generation of talent. Their involvement plays a crucialContinue reading “Senior players support young stars”
St Mary’s juniors thriving in Senior footy
At St Mary’s, we want to offer a place where local players can keep their footy journey going, surrounded by the community they know and the friends they’ve grown up with. We believe the transition from juniors to seniors should feel like a natural step—where players can continue to develop, have fun, and play withContinue reading “St Mary’s juniors thriving in Senior footy”