Co-Curricular - Senior Sport
Grand Finals – Earned, Not Given
There is a certain feeling that builds as a season of sport draws to its close.
Training sessions become sharper. Conversations become more direct. The margin for error narrows. Every drill, every review, every repetition carries greater weight.
This week, SPC have ten teams, across three sports, stepping into ISA Grand Finals — but these moments were not handed to them. They have been earned.
The journey to this weekend, for these teams began back in September of 2025.
It began in the pre-season — in the heat, in the early mornings and late afternoons, in sessions where the scoreboard didn’t exist and improvement was the only focus. It continued through the mid-season grind: away games, injuries, tight losses and the quiet resilience required to respond.
Grand Final appearances are built on:
Consistency at training
Accountability within the group
Trust in roles
A willingness to do the team-first actions that often go unnoticed
Across all codes, our students have demonstrated these qualities.
As we enter Grand Final week, we are reminded that these fixtures are about more than a result.
They are an opportunity to represent the College with pride — in preparation, in performance and in conduct. How we compete matters. How we respond to pressure matters. How we carry ourselves in both victory and defeat matters.
Compete fiercely.
Play selflessly.
Be St Pat’s Tough.
Grand Final week is a privilege — one that has been earned through discipline, resilience and belief.
We wish the following teams the very best as they prepare to step onto the court or field. Play with courage. Trust your preparation. Embrace the moment.
Cricket:
First XI (ISA Division 1)
Basketball:
17Bs
Open Cs
17Cs
Yr 9Bs
Yr 8Bs
Yr 7Bs
Yr 7Cs
Touch Football:
Junior Bs
Junior Cs
We also wish our Thunder Cricket, Baseball and Golf teams the best of luck as they move into the business end of their seasons.
It is strongly encouraged for students to attend and support grand final games. Please check the usual avenues for fixture venues and timings.
Timothy Donlan
Head of Sport
From the Head of Football
We will commence the season with Football Trials on Saturday 21 March, followed by our annual Black and Green Shield on Saturday 28 March.
Football Trials
Date: Saturday 21 March
Location: SPC 2 and SPC 3 Fields
All students must arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled start time to have their names marked off. This is a compulsory event for all players wishing to trial.
Correct SPC training gear must be worn:
Reversible SPC training shirt
SPC football shorts or PDHPE shorts
SPC football socks or SPC black grip socks
Football boots
All training and playing gear can be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
Trial Times:
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM: 15s
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM: 16s
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Opens
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: 13s
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: 14s
We look forward to a fantastic season ahead and to seeing all players give their very best.
Jason Falzon
Head of Football