A massive congratulations is in order for our Under 19.5 team who have achieved a perfect season—an incredible undefeated run culminating in a well-deserved Premiership! The players have shown exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the season, which has made this achievement possible. A massive thank you goes out to all the coaches, with a specialContinue reading “Under 19.5s complete perfect season!”
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Over $1800 raised for St Mary’s
Thanks to the amazing families and individuals in our community, we raised an impressive $1,840 for St Mary’s through the Toyota Good For Footy raffle. This year, we not only met but exceeded our fundraising goal, surpassing last year’s total of $1,100. Fingers crossed one of you drives away in a brand new car orContinue reading “Over $1800 raised for St Mary’s”
WIN A CAR: Support St Mary’s
Last chance to make a difference for St Mary’s and drive away in one of three brand new Toyota’s. Plus, there’s tonnes of other great prizes up for grabs too! Good for Footy is Toyota’s grassroots footy program. Toyota generously provides all the prizes for the raffle and local clubs like St Mary’s get allContinue reading “WIN A CAR: Support St Mary’s”
Star players invited to the League’s Best & Fairest night!
We’re thrilled to announce that players across all our teams have been honoured with invitations to the NFNL’s Best & Fairest Night on September 18th! This event is a celebration of exceptional talent and sportsmanship, and we couldn’t be prouder of the following players who have been recognised for their outstanding performances: While we’re hopefulContinue reading “Star players invited to the League’s Best & Fairest night!”
Women are back-to-back Premiers!
A massive congratulations to our Senior Women’s team for winning the Division 1 Premiership today against Diamond Creek! This achievement is even more remarkable as it is only their first season in Division 1 after winning the Division 2 Premiership last year. Not only that, but it’s also their third consecutive grand final appearance—truly aContinue reading “Women are back-to-back Premiers!”
Six women make Team of the Year!
A huge congratulations for the six players from St Mary’s who have earned a spot on the Division 1 Team of the Year – more than any other team! This is an incredible achievement as it’s their first season in the top division, up against regular Division 1 players. Special kudos to co-captain Elyssa ReesContinue reading “Six women make Team of the Year!”
Senior Men’s Head Coach Fab Carelli steps down
It is with both gratitude and sadness that we announce Senior Men’s Head Coach Fab Carelli has decided to resign. Fab joined us for the 2018 season, bringing with him a wealth of leadership and expertise from his already impressive coaching and playing career. His impact was immediate and he guided us to a PremiershipContinue reading “Senior Men’s Head Coach Fab Carelli steps down”
AFL Victoria honour Local Legend Livio Basile
We’re so proud that AFL Victoria recognised Livio Basile as part of their Local Legends campaign. Livio, a true legend of the club, has dedicated over three decades to various roles, including trainer, boundary umpire, tribunal player advocate, and Junior Club President. One of Livio’s most significant contributions was establishing St Mary’s first U19 team,Continue reading “AFL Victoria honour Local Legend Livio Basile”
Message from the President: Keeping our eyes on the goal
This weekend, we will again ‘band together’ to support the AFL Victoria and TAC Victoria Road Safety Round, donning blue armbands to honour the lives touched by road trauma and promote road safety in our community. Our focus this year is on distracted driving. Drivers are 10 times more at risk of crashing if theyContinue reading “Message from the President: Keeping our eyes on the goal”
AFL Victoria recognise our Local Legend Liz Mace
We’re so pleased that AFL Victoria have recognised Liz Mace as a Local Legend for her tireless work behind the scenes at the St Mary’s. Liz and her family joined the St Mary’s Junior Football Club in 1994, finding it the perfect place for their sons to start their football journeys. Over the years, LizContinue reading “AFL Victoria recognise our Local Legend Liz Mace”
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