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”
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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”
Nominate a Life Member
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for our club? This is your chance to recognise a true legend of St Mary’s by nominating them for Life Membership. Whether they’ve dedicated years of service, shown outstanding leadership, or made a lasting impact behind the scenes, we want to hear about them. NominationsContinue reading “Nominate a Life Member”
Four years on top!
Our incredible senior women’s football team has done it again, finishing the home-and-away season as minor premiers for the 4th year in a row! This group continues to set the standard, showing just what can be achieved with hard work, unity, and determination. Already back-to-back premiers across Division 1 and Division 2, they made anContinue reading “Four years on top!”
Another great $5k Draw!
What a fantastic day for our annual $5K Draw — a great turnout, plenty of laughs, and an overall fun day! We all enjoyed a delicious spit roast cooked up by long-time club supporter Mick Costanzo from Chef in a Box. Big thanks to Liz Mace, Robyn Irvine, and Jodi Stanley for serving on theContinue reading “Another great $5k Draw!”
Honoured to Receive the Paul Hopper Cup
We were very proud to receive the Paul Hopper Cup this year — a special tribute to a man who made a lasting impact on both St Mary’s and Thomastown. Paul’s legacy continues to inspire our community, and it was an honour to be recognised with this meaningful award. A heartfelt thank you to Paul’sContinue reading “Honoured to Receive the Paul Hopper Cup”
Paul Hopper Cup 2025
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”
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”
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