A massive congratulations to St Mary’s 1 for making it to the Division 3 Netball Grand Final! It was a nail-biting match, but they powered through and secured a 3-goal victory over Laurimar 1. Their hard work and determination have been evident all season, as they’ve stayed at the top of the ladder for mostContinue reading “St Mary’s Netball sets sights on Grand Final”
Category Archives: Netball
Seeking netball players in the NFNL!
Are you a strong, competitive netball player looking for a new challenge? We’re currently on the lookout for talented players, preferably mid-court or goals, to join our teams for the Friday night competition in the Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) – Division 5 and up level (division dependent on grading). With a few spots left,Continue reading “Seeking netball players in the NFNL!”
Sports back in full swing
The 2025 season is officially underway at St Mary’s! This week, the summer netball season recommences with St Mary’s 2 & 3 hitting the court at Community Bank Stadium on Friday night. Meanwhile, St Mary’s 1, currently sitting on top of the ladder, along with the 15&U team who have done some solid off seasonContinue reading “Sports back in full swing”
Netball next generation shines!
Congratulations to 15&U team – Jo Denton, Lily Cavello, and Lilyana Condon – have been selected for the NFNL 15/U Representative Squad! This is an incredible achievement and a testament to the talent and hard work within this group. It’s not just a win for them, but for the entire team and club, showcasing theContinue reading “Netball next generation shines!”
U15s shine with senior support
It was fantastic to have our senior netball players and coaches come along to support our U15 team tonight! There’s something truly special about seeing teams come together and cheer each other on. The U15s are now heading into their summer break after a great start to their inaugural season. We’re excited to see what’sContinue reading “U15s shine with senior support”
Empowering girls through netball
In the spirit of This Girl Can Week, we had some of our senior players out training with the juniors tonight! Vichealth’s This Girl Can campaign is all about breaking down barriers and empowering women and girls to stay active. Thanks to Clare Nicholls, Georgie O’Sullivan and Micaela and Ciara Hanlon for volunteering your time. WithContinue reading “Empowering girls through netball”
A netball first: Celebrating Clare’s 150th game
Huge congratulations to Clare Nicholls, who is set to play her 150th game for St Mary’s Netball tonight! The first netball player to reach this amazing milestone. Clare has been big part of our netball community since its inception in 2011, and she continues to dominate on the court week after week. To commemorate beingContinue reading “A netball first: Celebrating Clare’s 150th game”
Introducing junior netball
Tonight, we introduced our first junior U15 netball team! Huge shoutout to coach Mick Denton for his dedication and organisation in bringing this awesome group together. The girls kicked off the season with a fantastic win, scoring 50 goals! Thank you to our dedicated coach, Mick Denton, whose commitment has been instrumental in bringing thisContinue reading “Introducing junior netball”
Celebrating diversity: Netball’s inaugural Harmony Round
Tonight our netball teams participated in the NFNL’s inaugural Harmony Round, celebrating our multicultural society and the benefits it brings. Our players donned orange ribbons in their hair to show our commitment to embodying cultural inclusivity and diversity . Why orange? Orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom ofContinue reading “Celebrating diversity: Netball’s inaugural Harmony Round”
Pat Cronin Foundation Round 2024: Standing against violence in sports
Sports have always been a source of joy, entertainment and healthy competition. Unfortunately, incidents of cowardly punches and violence have tarnished sporting events in recent years. That’s why events like the Pat Cronin Foundation Round are so crucial in not only remembering those who have been affected violence, but also in taking a stand toContinue reading “Pat Cronin Foundation Round 2024: Standing against violence in sports”
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