Sport News

Last weekend was the midpoint of the winter season as we competed against St Laurence’s College on their Old Boys Day. On a wonderful day for schoolboy sport, Marist enjoyed good results across the sports.

The weekend started on Friday night where our 1st IV chess team travelled to South Brisbane. In a gallant showing, our boys went down 10 to 6. Overall, we had 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses against Lauries. In football the 1st XI had a terrific 3-nil win at Runcorn. This sees us remain undefeated, with all to play for with Padua and St Patrick’s also undefeated. Padua are 2 points in front of us and Pats are 2 points behind. Overall we had 12 wins, 5 draws and 20 losses. In rugby the 1st XV had a great win 52-21, with strong performances across the team. They remain undefeated with three rounds to go. Overall, we won 22 and lost 9 matches.

Super Saturday

This weekend we will be facing St Edmund’s College in our annual Super Saturday event. There will be lots of entertainment and activities around the grounds on the day. This is the day you play- you stay. The 1st XI are playing at 11:30am on Cameron and the 1st XV on McMahon at 3:15pm.

In a busy week in sport, our cross country boys are approaching the business end of their season. This week we have had the Met North trials, the final AIC lead up meet at Runcorn and our opens team are being presented with their singlets at the College assembly. We wish all our runners the very best as they prepare for this iconic championship event next Wednesday 28th at Shorncliffe.

Uniform

We have seen a rise of boys cutting their socks at the ankles and wearing white socks underneath. This is not a part of the College unform and must stop. Any players who have cut their socks are to purchase a new pair before this weekend’s fixtures.

Positive Supporting

School sport provides us with a wonderful opportunity for boys to play sports, try new activities, represent the college and play with their mates. It is a safe, inclusive environment for all and a positive experience for players, coaches and staff and spectators. I take this opportunity to remind our whole college community that we have an obligation to play our part in this when we are on school grounds spectating. 

When we are watching our boys sport, as coaches and supporters, we must be setting the best example possible for the boys. That includes accepting any umpire decision, regardless of whether we felt it was correct or not, respecting and encouraging all players on the field, and being always gracious in victory or defeat. It is up to all of to make sure school sport remains the safe and inclusive experience it has traditionally been.

No Dogs on Site

The AIC has a policy of no dogs on site at any of the venues. Please support this and leave your pets at home. There are a lot of people and lots of noise, motion and excitement to stir up even the most placid of dogs from time to time. This includes Des Connor Park where space on the sidelines is at a premium.

Commitment

We have reached that point in the term when assignments kick in, exams are on the horizon and next term’s sports are starting to send out information about trials and opportunities next term. There is a lot to distract us from the commitment we have in front of, the sport we are currently playing. Please make sure current sports, football, rugby cross country and chess remain our priority right through to the end of the season. 

My experience in boys education tells me that boys do better when maintaining a regular routine, this includes in exam times. Boys thrive on familiarity and consistency with their schedules and so training for teams will continue through to the end of the season for all teams. Where any individual feels they would benefit from missing training in the morning because they have an exam first up, we support this but please make sure you communicate with your coach and year co-ordinator in advance.

Student Achievements

Water Polo

Met North

Met North, with Marist students Angus Cope, Dylan Jennison and Aaron Bell, recently won the Queensland School Sport Water Polo State U19 Championships. Well done to Tom Sloman who competed for Met West at this carnival as well.

Angus Cope was selected in the Queensland team to compete later in the year at the nationals.

Alex Holding

Congratulations to Alex Holding who has been competing heavily in club water polo recently, finishing runners-up at the Queensland state titles and he has been invited to train in the Water Polo Queensland Performance Pathways Program U14 Development Squad. Well done Alex.

Squash

Liam Tamer

Liam played in U15 division at the Queensland state squash championships recently. He won all his matches including doubles in his pool in Day 1 and 2 then Day 3 he got pushed up two divisions, played two matches, winning 1 and losing the other. He made the finals, losing the match in 4. He has finished off the Met North School representative tournament, in 2nd place in his U15 pool and is now selected to go to Townsville for Nationals in June.

Rugby Union

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Marist College Ashgrove vs St Edmund’s College | SUPER SATURDAY 

Marist College Ashgrove’s biggest sporting event of the year is here — Super Saturday!

Join us for an unforgettable day of rugby union, entertainment, celebration, and community spirit as we host St Edmund’s College across 30+ games of rugby.

Highlights include:

• Old Boys Reunion Day
• Boarding Family Fun Day
• Live entertainment & giveaways
• Supporters’ bar
• Great prizes throughout the day

It’s one of the most anticipated events on our calendar — don’t miss it!

See you this Saturday, 31 May for Super Saturday!

Marist vs St Edmund’s College | AIC Round 5 

Round 5 of the AIC Rugby Union season is a home game for Marist against St Edmund’s College.

The round will kick off on Friday afternoon with the annual Boarders vs Dayboys match at 4:00pm on McMahon Oval.

Super Saturday will mean the large majority of our games are scheduled for Marist this weekend, however we are still playing four different schools to ensure all our teams get a game. We ask all families to carefully check Parent Orbit and College emails for the most up-to-date information regarding this weekend’s schedule as the week unfolds.

Team lists for Round 5 will be released on Friday morning.

Best of luck to all teams for another great weekend of rugby.

Marist Rugby Union | Year Level Coordinators 

Please contact your year level coordinator for all non-selection matters such as lateness, unavailability and timings. 

Opens Mr Peter Gaiter - gaiterp@marash.qld.edu.au 

Year 10 Mr Michael Abbott - abbottm@marash.qld.edu.au 

Year 9 Mrs Liz Walsh - walshe@marash.qld.edu.au 

Year 8 Mrs Sharon Davidson - davidsons@marash.qld.edu.au 

Year 7 Mr Damien Nelson - nelsond@marash.qld.edu.au 

Year 6 Mrs Sam Marsh - lolis@marash.qld.edu.au 

Year 5 Ms Ella Graham - grahame@marash.qld.edu.au

Marist Rugby Union | Round 4 vs St Laurence’s College

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Round 4 of the AIC Rugby season.

The round kicked off on Friday afternoon with a local grudge match between the Marist 7th XV and 9th XV. In what was a skilful and hard-fought contest, both teams displayed an unwavering commitment to get their team across the line. Congratulations to the 7th XV, who eventually claimed a 26-17 victory.

Special mention to James Maguire (7th XV) and Llewellyn Carrigan (9th XV), who were named Players of the Match for their dominant performances in the front row.

Thank you to all the students involved for their positive approach to the game and for their continued support across Saturday’s fixtures, which were played at three different venues. Your efforts reflect the genuine strength of our rugby community.

Following a wonderful week of sunshine, Saturday delivered a glorious day of blue skies and perfect conditions for running rugby.

Marist College travelled to Runcorn to take on St Laurence’s College, a traditional rival with a proud rugby history. Celebrating their 110-year anniversary, SLC hosted a large and vocal crowd, creating a fantastic atmosphere for a long and entertaining day of schoolboy rugby.

In total, 18 of Marist’s 36 teams took the field at Runcorn, whilst the remaining teams played at Marist or other venues across the city. 

The 1st XV continued their undefeated run in what was a very physical and highly entertaining match. With two sides playing contrasting styles of rugby, Marist eventually proved too strong, securing a 52–21 victory. The 2nd XV, however, suffered their first loss of the season. Slightly off the pace, particularly around the contact areas, the team will look to regroup with three important rounds still to play. The challenge to keep improving remains ahead. The 3rd XV came away with a hard-fought win in a back-and-forth contest, showing clear evidence of training efforts transferring into game-day performance. The 4th XV and 6th XV recorded strong victories over Villanova, while the 5th XV proved too strong for Padua College. A special mention to the 8th XV, who set the tone early in the day with a dominant win over the SLC 6th XV at Runcorn. Congratulations to all Opens teams and coaches for their continued good work.

Well done to the 10A and 10B teams who continue to impress with strong defensive efforts and excellent Marist catch-pass execution under pressure. All Year 10 teams have shown great progress throughout the season and will need to stay united and resilient, with a few injuries across the squads set to test their depth in the coming weeks.

In the Year 9 cohort, it was a mixed day of results for the Marist teams. The 9A team were edged out in a physical and tightly contested match. Despite creating several opportunities to close out the game, moments of ill-discipline and inconsistent decision-making ultimately put them under pressure. The 9B team produced a strong performance, playing some superb running rugby and showcasing excellent skills to overcome SLC. The 9C and 9D teams continued to compete with strong intent and are showing encouraging signs of ongoing development each week.

The Year 8 teams recorded three wins and two losses in a tightly contested round of rugby across the board. The 8A team faced a size mismatch, which proved difficult to overcome. cCongratulations to St Laurence’s for their strong performance. The remainder of the age group featured some fantastic contests against SLC, Padua, and Iona. Well done to all the students for their effort and resilience in navigating a challenging day of rugby.

The Year 7 teams had a split outcome in Round 4. The 7A team went down in a nail-biter, 14-7, in a match that kicked off at 7:30am as the sun was rising. Both teams truly were dew sweepers!. The 7B team produced some wonderful rugby, running out 26-7 winners with a balanced display of skill and structure. The 7C and 7D teams faced off in a grudge match for the ages, delivering outstanding end-to-end rugby that showcased effort, flair, and determination. Congratulations to all players for the quality of rugby on display and the spirit in which it was played.

Overall, Saturday at Runcorn was a day that celebrated everything great about school rugby including longstanding traditions, fierce yet friendly rivalries, physical attacking rugby, strong connections across our program, and a shared commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to play 50 minutes of rugby.

A sincere thank you to our year level coordinators for their ongoing efforts in working with coaches to select teams and create opportunities, to our coaches for their outstanding guidance and care throughout the first half of the AIC competition, and to our supporters for helping deliver another memorable day of rugby at the College.

We now turn our attention to Round 5, Super Saturday, with plenty to be proud of and a lot to look forward to.

Rugby Union Training | Wet Weather Plan

Rugby Union training will rarely be called off due to bad weather. If rain is forecast, students are asked to place their school bags and formal hats under cover.

Parents dropping students at Des Connor Fields are asked to use the canteen end, where the gear shed and canteen balcony provide shelter.

Thank you for your support.

Marist Rugby Union | Sign On

Please go to Parent Orbit and see information regarding sign on. All students who wish to play Term 2 sports are asked to sign up via the student café. Once your son/s have signed up all parents or caregivers MUST approve the signup via Parent Lounge and edit or update any medical details. 

This assists the College in organising the appropriate number of coaching staff and to deliver the necessary resources.

NOTE – If your son isn’t registered, you will NOT receive any information via the Parent Orbit regarding the rugby union program, including schedules and relevant information.

Marist Rugby Union | Training – Term 2

Please ensure you regularly check the Parent Orbit for Year Level training schedules throughout Term 2. 

In addition, the Rugby Union Key Dates Calendar and the AIC Draw are available in the Parent Orbit, providing full details of all games across the season.

We would also like to thank the GPS Rugby Union Club for once again generously allowing our Year 10 cohort to train on their fields this term. The additional field space has significantly enhanced the training experience for our students. We are grateful for our strong connection with GPS and the opportunity to be part of the wider rugby community.

We look forward to an exciting season ahead!

Marist Rugby Union | Social Media 

@marist_ashgrove_rugby

In 2024 the College delivered some wonderful rugby memories through our social media pages. From the smallest bumblebees in Year 5 through to the biggest bumblebees in Year 12, all of it was captured in wonderful colour.

To stay connected with Marist rugby and with all the program’s achievements, please follow our Instagram page @marist_ashgrove_rugby.

Track and Field

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Mr Rob Martin – Head Coach, Track and Field

Marist Track and Field | Sign On

Please go to Parent Orbit and see information regarding sign on. All students who wish to be involved in the Track and Field program are asked to sign up via the student café. Once your son/s have signed up all parents or caregivers MUST approve the signup via Parent Lounge and edit or update any medical details. 

This assists the College in organising the appropriate number of coaching staff and to deliver the necessary resources.

NOTE – If your son isn’t registered, you will NOT receive any information via the Parent Orbit regarding the Track and Field program, including schedules and relevant information.

Sunday Sessions | Track and Field Training

This year, Marist College will be aiming to win its 11th successive Secondary AIC Track and Field Championship and its 5th successive Primary AIC Track and Field Championship. Achieving this success requires planning, commitment, and effort across the entire year.

At this early stage, the training focus is on Sprints, Hurdles, Throws, and Jump Plyometrics.

For all students wishing to train, Mr Rob Martin will continue running his Sunday training sessions. Please see the details below:

INCLUDED: Running – sprints and jumps / Throws – early pre-season fitness and cross training, along with throwing.

WHEN: Sunday afternoons

WHERE: Hayden Oval

TIME: 3:15-4:45pm 

DRESS: Marist sport shirt, Marist sports shorts, white or blue socks.

Marist Track and Field – Social Media 

@marist_ashgrove_sports

Marist College has continued to showcase incredible moments in Track and Field again this year, from Year 5 victories to exceptional feats by our Year 12 students, all vividly captured on our social media pages.

Follow us and stay up-to-date with Marist Track and Field on Instagram - @marist_ashgrove_sports.

Tennis

Mr Andrew Ward - Director of Tennis

Welcome to Week 6 – AIC Tennis Trials Begin!

We’re into Week 6 and kicking off trials for AIC Tennis across all year levels. It’s been a chilly start to the week—classic Queensland winter—but that sunshine’s been spectacular.

A Quick Reminder

All trialing students, please bring a jumper to morning sessions. Even if you don’t feel the cold, staying warm helps prevent illness. Prevention is always better than cure!

A Huge Thank You

A massive shoutout to our fantastic leadership team who helped bring our courts back to life! Their work has given the space the soul it needed to become a true Centre of Pride for all of us.

We’ve received nothing but glowing feedback—and here are a few snaps to show off the transformation.

Trial Schedule for Term 2

These sessions will run at the same time and on the same day each week until the end of term.

Monday 26 May – Year 7 | 6:45–8:15am

Tuesday 27 May – Year 8 | 6:45–8:15am

Wednesday 28 May – Year 10 | 6:45–8:15am

Thursday 29 May – Year 5 | 6:45–8:15am

Friday 30 May – Year 6 | 6:45–8:15am; Year 9 | 3:30–5:00pm

Representing the College in tennis is both a challenge and an honour. Bring your commitment, enthusiasm, and best effort—we look forward to seeing you on court.

These sessions will run at the same time and on the same day each week until the end of term.

Representative Tennis

Northwest representative trials were held on Monday 26th May at the Ferny Grove tennis Centre in which our 8 boys selected to try their luck.  They did themselves, their parents and the school proud.

Every boy played well with 36 boys vying for just four team spots and 2 reserve spots. Our school with a strong representation of players getting to play some great tennis which really entertained the crowds watching.

After the first round of round robin matches with only the top two players of 6 groups, we had 5 qualify for the second stage.

Our eight players consisting of Harrison Fowler, Rhys Adams, Sam Brown, Ted Jorgenson, Chase Richardson, Leo Scuderi, Gus Scuderi and Jack James.

Five made it through to the second stage—an incredible achievement. Chase Richardson went undefeated through all stages, taking out the final in dominant style. He now qualifies for the Met North team!

Leo Scuderi also impressed, narrowly missing wins in a couple of tight matches, and has earned selection alongside Chase.

One player though really played his heart out and narrowly lost some really close matches was Harrison Fowler. Great effort you should be proud.

To all the boys—win or lose, you represented the College with pride and sportsmanship. You’re role models for our community.

Thank you to all the parents who gave up their time to bring their child along and watch them apply their shills in our great sport.

Super League News

Finals are quickly approaching with the last round this weekend before we go into finals.

Good luck to all our teams and locations of where they will play in the finals will be posted in next week’s edition.

Super League & Brisbane League– Comp 2 (2025)

Want in? Now’s the time!We’re opening entries for Super League and Brisbane League Comp 2, starting Term 3—and we want you to be part of it.

Whether you’re looking to compete, improve, or just love the thrill of match play, this is your chance to join the action. Let us know if you're keen and we’ll get you set up, geared up, and ready to go.

Tennis is flying—come and be part of it!

Open to all, students and adults who want to play.

Marist Open and Primary Doubles Championships

Thursday 19 & Friday 20 June – Marist Open Doubles & Primary Doubles Championships

Time: 3:30 – 7:30 PM

Open and Primary competitions will run concurrently. A sausage sizzle will be provided for players—because doubles should come with double the fun.

Mid-Year Holiday Camp

Monday 7 – Wednesday 9 July

8:00 – 11:00 AM

Three mornings of focused training to keep players sharp over the break. No holiday rust allowed.

Term 3 Key Dates

Monday 14 July – AIC Training Begins (pupil-free day)

Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August – Marist Open & Primary Singles Championships

Time: 3:30 – 7:30 PM

Both events run side by side with another famous sausage sizzle for energy and morale.

Tuesday 16 September – AIC Break-Up Party

Time: 3:30 – 6:00 PM1

Celebrating the season with food, fun, and possibly a few friendly rematches.

September Holiday Camp

Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 September

8:00 – 11:00 AM

An ideal way to maintain form heading into Term 4—expect plenty of hitting, match play, and laughs.

Term 4 Key Dates

Tuesday 7 October – Coaching resumes (pupil-free day)

Sunday 23 November – Parent-Son Tournament & Christmas Break-Up

Time: 2:00 – 6:00 PM | BBQ at 5:00 PM

A relaxed and competitive afternoon of tennis and celebration to wrap up the year.

Christmas & New Year Holiday Camps

All camps run from 8:00 – 11:00 AM:

Monday 15 – Wednesday 17 December

Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 December

Monday 12 – Wednesday 14 January

Monday 19 – Wednesday 21 January

Perfect for players who want to stay match-fit and avoid a slow start to the new year.

Looking Ahead – Term 1, 2026

Monday 2 February – Term 1 coaching begins

Football

Football Coordinator – Blair Whitlock

Round Four vs St Laurence’s College

Round Four saw the Marist boys take on a strong St Laurence’s College Football program down at Runcorn on their Old Boys Day. It was a tough day for many of our teams but really encouraging to see our boys playing with a smile on their face and giving 110% throughout the day. There were many closely contested games played at a high level that pushed our teams to reach new levels. The highlight of the day was a convincing 3-0 win for the 1st XI side as goals from captain James Woolaston, Giacomo Calabrese and Jimmy Garden kept the boys premiership aspirations alive.

Congratulations to the following teams who remain undefeated after four competitive rounds of Football: 1st XI; 5th XI; 6th XI; 10B; 10C; 8A; 7D; 6A; 6C Blue; 6C Gold; 6D; 6 Violet; 5B.

Football – Training Schedules

The Football training schedule will be posted weekly on the Orbit App for all parents to see. Now that the majority of public holidays / student free days have occurred there will be very little movement in training days (if any) for the vast majority of Football teams. If you are unable to make your training or game, please let your year level coordinator know so they can advise the coaching staff:

Year 5 Coordinator – Mr Michael Jones (jonesmi@marash.qld.edu.au)

Year 6 Coordinator – Mrs Rachelle Garton (gartonr@marash.qld.edu.au)

Year 7 Coordinator – Mr Gareth Kolkenbeck-Ruh (kolkenbeckruhg@marash.qld.edu.au) Year 8 Coordinator – Mrs Maddie Henry (spannm@marash.qld.edu.au)

Year 9 Coordinator – Mr Marcus Schrader (schraderm@marash.qld.edu.au)

Year 10 Coordinator – Mr AJ Gray (graya@marash.qld.edu.au)

Opens Coordinator – Ms Kathryn Badini (badinik@marash.qld.edu.au) 

Football Training | Wet Weather Plan

Football training will rarely be called off due to bad weather. If rain is forecast, students areasked to place their school bags and formal hats under cover.

Parents dropping students at Des Connor Fields are asked to use the canteen end, where the gear shed and canteen balcony provide shelter. The shed on Cameron Oval provides shelter for teams training there.

Social Media

The marketing and photography team do an amazing job of capturing the boys games where possible each weekend. Please head over to the Marist College Sport Instagram page to see photos from the weekends matches as well as our Team and Coaches of the Week! @marist_ashgrove_sports.