Another fantastic year for St Mary’s! We were so proud to see our players ranked among the league’s best at the NFNL Rosbrook Medal Night. Senior Women’s FootballOur biggest winner of the night was Brigid McEntee, who took home the NFNL Senior Women’s Division 1 Coaches MVP Award, with a remarkable 58 votes—5 clear ofContinue reading “St Mary’s succeeds at NFNL Awards Night!”
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Hanlon & Antypas named top NFNL players!
As we wrap up another exciting year, it’s great to see two of our own players recognised among the top talents in the league: Rory Hanlon and Jeremiah Antypas. Rory Hanlon’s inclusion at number 15 is a testament to his exceptional consistency throughout a challenging season. Despite missing three games, his impact on the fieldContinue reading “Hanlon & Antypas named top NFNL players!”
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!”
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!”
Women’s History Month: Tomeeka Neil’s inspiring journey in women’s football
As our final profile in our Women’s History Month series, we’re highlighting Tomeeka Neil – 2023 Senior Women’s Premiership Co-Captain and 2024 Assistant Coach. Growing up watching her brother play, she was always around the footy club. When whispers of a girl’s team surfaced, her dad wasted no time in enrolling her, knowing the opportunitiesContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Tomeeka Neil’s inspiring journey in women’s football”
Women’s History Month: Troy Bickerton’s inspiring journey in championing women’s football
In honour of Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on individuals who have been instrumental in championing women’s sports at St Mary’s. Today, we’re highlighting the current Senior Women’s Premiership winning coach Troy Bickerton! Troy’s passion for supporting girls and women’s sport began when his daughter Madi’s basketball team needed a coach. Not wantingContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Troy Bickerton’s inspiring journey in championing women’s football”
Women’s History Month: Jessie Bickerton – a champion of women’s footy
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting people that have been a driving force behind women’s sports at St Mary’s. To kick off, we’re talking to Jessie Bickerton, current Senior Women’s Team Manager and Football Manager, committee member, former player, unofficial Club photographer and much, much more. Growing up, Jess was always immersed inContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Jessie Bickerton – a champion of women’s footy”
Stars off the field: Senior players help at Junior Club open day
Over the weekend, our senior men’s and women’s players stepped up to help out at St Mary’s Junior Football Club Open Day. A massive shoutout to Huon McGibbon, Meg Girolami, Hayden Bickerton, Georgia Kitchell, Tane Cotter, Lily Cotter, and Patrick Carbis. The Senior Club couldn’t be prouder of our players who took time out ofContinue reading “Stars off the field: Senior players help at Junior Club open day”
Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge raises funds for men’s mental health
This year Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge is again taking part in Movember to raise money for men’s health. Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects. And with our support, it will continue to break new ground across mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. That’s why Nick will be growingContinue reading “Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge raises funds for men’s mental health”
St Mary’s clean up at NFNL Awards
It was a great night at the NFNL’s Rosbrook Medal on Wednesday as it was our most successful one yet! Things kicked off with Josh Fry winning the Division 2 Under 19.5 Best & Fairest. It’s been 13 long years since one of our players won this award, and we couldn’t be more excited toContinue reading “St Mary’s clean up at NFNL Awards”
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