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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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”
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”
Six players named as NFNL young guns
We’re proud that six of our talented players were recognised in the Herald Sun Leader Northern Football Netball League’s ‘Best Players 22 and Under’ list. Congratulations to Hayden Bickerton, Nick Brennan, Joshua Carelli, Will Dean, Ty Kitchell and Lachlan Read on this well-deserved recognition. Each of these players has not only made a strong impactContinue reading “Six players named as NFNL young guns”
Celebrating Women & Girls in Footy
We were proud to take part in Sunday’s Women and Girls Feature Day, a celebration of the growing strength and future of female football. Events like this play a vital role in supporting the journey from junior girls to senior women’s sport. They help keep girls engaged, confident, and active, while building strong pathways thatContinue reading “Celebrating Women & Girls in Footy”
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!”
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”
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