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”

National Volunteer Week: Terry Derham’s St Mary’s Story

Meet Terry Derham, a man who has dedicated 32 years of his life to volunteering for St Mary’s. Terry’s journey began in 1991 when his two eldest boys, Brett and Matt, expressed an interest in playing footy. Despite juggling a busy schedule with work, part-time study and four kids, Terry found time to give backContinue reading “National Volunteer Week: Terry Derham’s St Mary’s Story”

National Volunteer Week: Livio Basile’s St Mary’s story

Meet Livio Basile, a man whose love for footy and commitment to volunteering has made him a vital part of the St Mary’s Football Club for over 30 years and counting. Livio began volunteering at St Mary’s in 1992, when out of the blue his son Damien decided to take up under 10’s football mid-season.Continue reading “National Volunteer Week: Livio Basile’s St Mary’s story”

“It is volunteers like Liz that are the lifeblood of this Club” – Liz Mace’s St Mary’s Story

To mark National Volunteer Week, we spoke with long-time St Mary’s volunteer Liz Mace. For those that don’t know, Liz has been organising our Thursday night dinners for the last 4 years, and you can also find her husband Wayne at the Blue Oyster Can Ban at every home game! Liz and her family firstContinue reading ““It is volunteers like Liz that are the lifeblood of this Club” – Liz Mace’s St Mary’s Story”