Sport News

Another term of Marist Sport has come to an end, with our Basketball, Tennis and Rugby League teams travelling to Padua College for the final round of the AIC season.

Our 1st V Basketball kicked off the weekend on Friday night in front of an electric atmosphere, with The Hive out in full force. The boys produced a fantastic performance to secure a 79–66 victory, finishing the season in equal second place alongside St Edmund’s and Villanova. Congratulations to the players and coaches, Mr Lymer and Mr Carroll, on a terrific season.

A big thank you to Mr Brown for his work coordinating the Basketball program throughout the season, Mr Moore for his support as a venue coordinator, and Mrs Soliman for organising and running the Internal Basketball Competition. Thank you also to all coaches, staff, students and families who contributed to the program throughout the term.

Our 1st IV Tennis finished their season in impressive fashion, recording a dominant 8–0 victory over Padua. The Opens finished the season in fourth place, while the overall Tennis program achieved an outstanding second place in the AIC aggregate. Thank you to Mr Liam Webb for coaching the 1st IV this season, Mrs Ritchie for her support in coordinating the Tennis program, and all our coaches for their time, commitment and efforts throughout the season.

Our 1st XIII Rugby League faced a strong and disciplined Padua side in a closely contested final-round encounter. The boys fought hard right until the final siren but unfortunately went down 16–12. The result saw the team finish second overall, while the Rugby League program finished third in the AIC aggregate. Congratulations to the boys on a fantastic season and the way they represented the College each week. Thank you to Mr Mabey for coordinating the Rugby League program and Mr Winchester and Mr Grealy for their commitment to coaching the 1st XIII this year.

Congratulations to all students who represented the Blue and Gold across Basketball, Tennis and Rugby League this term. Thank you to our coaches, coordinators, staff, families and supporters for the time and commitment they have given throughout the season. Your continued support plays an important role in making Marist Sport such a positive experience for our boys.

AIC Track and Field

We wish Mr Graham, Mr Prole, Mr Martin and the entire AIC Track and Field team all the very best as they prepare to compete at the AIC Track and Field Championships in Week 1 of Term 4 on Thursday and Friday. The boys have put in a tremendous amount of work throughout the season, and we look forward to seeing them proudly represent the Blue and Gold.

Met North Trials

Met North are currently advertising the following regional teams for 2027. This is due to their state championships being early in 2027. 

• 12–18yrs Boys Tennis
• 12–14yrs Boys Softball 
• 14–18yrs Boys Cricket 

If students are wanting to nominate for these events, they need to complete the expression of interest form via the student notices or the link below. Please note the link will not work for parents. The closing date for nominations is Friday 18 September 2026 at 3:00pm.

2027 Met North Expression of Interest Form

Rugby League

Mr Cam Mabey - Rugby League Coordinator

Round 7 Results

Round 7 Team Of The Week

Track and Field

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Mr Rob Martin and Mr Thomas Prole – Co-Head Coach, Track and Field

Marist Track and Field | Uniform

A reminder that the DRESS CODE for all T&F training sessions is as per the 2026 Track and Field Handbook. MCA sports shirts / Marist T&F singlet, Marist sports shorts, and white or blue socks.

For competitive events including Internal Mini Meets, the DRESS CODE is as per the 2026 Track and Field Handbook. Marist T&F singlet, Marist sports shorts, and white or blue socks.

It is important we get this right now throughout the AIC Practice Meets, and we will be competing in the AIC Championship AS A TEAM wearing this uniform.

Marist Track and Field | AIC Practice Meet #3

Even with Year 9 Camp and a week of exams, it was fantastic to see another solid turnout of students at QSAC last week for our third AIC Practice Meet.

Windy conditions made things challenging, particularly for those running into the headwind in the long jump or down the finishing straight. Once again, these conditions provide valuable experience and preparation as we move closer to the AIC Championship, where conditions can vary across the two days of competition.

A big thank you to our wonderful coaching team, who continue to guide the boys through these challenges.

Some good performances: Some of the best performances from AIC Practice Meet #3 included –

• Harry Somerville throwing 26.95m in the U12 discus
• Jack Cannon throwing 37.36m in the U16 discuss
• Ali Malghem throwing 44.14m in his first comp back in the Opens javelin
• Theo Calder jumping 13.04m in the U16 triple jump
• Hayden Lockhart jumping 6.47m in the U16 long jump
• Lucas Boshoff running 1:59.12 in the Opens 800m
• Riley Hansel running 11.1s in the Opens 100m

Marist Track and Field | Term 3 Meets

Tomorrow is the last practice meet available to students during Term 3.

• Wednesday 16 September – AIC Practice Meet #4 (QSAC)

An email has been sent to all registered students and their families asking parents / guardians to accept the invitation to give permission for their son/s to attend.

Marist Track and Field | September Holiday Training

See below training schedule for both weeks during the September school holidays.

WHEN: Monday and Wednesday

WHERE: McMahon Oval

WHAT: Sprints and distanceTIME: 7:30-8:45am

WHEN: Monday and Wednesday

WHERE: Hayden Oval / John Nunan Athletics Precinct

WHAT: Throws and jumpsTIME: 9:00-10:15am

DRESS: Marist sport shirt / T&F singlet / House shirt, Marist sports shorts, white or blue socks.

Marist Track and Field | September Holiday Meets

During the September holidays, the College will lead two Track and Field practice meets.

WHEN: Thursday 24 September and Thursday 1 October

TIME: 8:00 – 11:45am

WHERE: UQ Sporting Precinct

For those students wishing to catch the bus, the schedule is -Depart Marist: 7:15amDepart Venue to return to MCA: 11:30am

Marist Track and Field | Sunday Sessions

For those students wanting to improve and stay ahead of the competition, the Sunday sessions are an excellent way to do this. We have some exceptional coaches leading these sessions, and creating an environment of learning and enjoyment. Some benefits include -

1. Improvement in technique and speed.

2. Technical development for throws.

3. Improved repeat speed / conditioning. 

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 | Pathways

With the 2026 AIC Championship fast approaching and families looking beyond early October, there are plenty of options to stay involved in Track and Field for the remainder of 2026 and beyond.

Over the past few seasons, we have had students follow a range of different pathways to remain involved in Track and Field competitions.

Some students will continue training for upcoming State and National events, while others will focus on training and preparation for the following season. Below, Mr Martin and Mr Prole have outlined some pathway options to help families better understand the opportunities available.

OPTION 1 - QLD ATHLETICS ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPS (Qualifier for All Schools Nationals)

As a pathway to further develop your athletics, a number of students may wish to compete at the Queensland All Schools Championships (October 1–4), with the opportunity to qualify for Nationals in Perth in December if you finish in the Top 2. There is no pre-qualifying time or distance required for the Queensland All Schools Championships; simply register, pay the entry fee and compete in your Marist T&F uniform.

All keen athletes between 12–17 years can compete if you register as per the instructions below. Note that for this meet, 12-year-olds will compete in the 13 Years age group.

Steps to register as follows –

STEP 1: Get a Membership -

Register as a Base Member ($0 member fee, No Club) OR register with a Club (e.g. Ashgrove Rangers – different membership level and club fees apply).

Cost - $32 per event at States for non-members, or $10–$22 per event with Platinum/Gold membership.

Link to Register: Queensland Athletics Membership

If you wish to compete in Perth in 2026 if you qualify, you should register with a club such as Ashgrove Rangers (member details below).

STEP 2: Register for the Queensland All Schools Titles

Link to Register: Queensland All Schools Titles Registration

NOTE - Entries close 9am Tuesday 22 September. There are no extensions to this deadline.

Competition Dates: Thu 1 - Sun 4 October

OPTION 2 - 2026 JUNIOR CLUB PATHWAY

For those wishing to enter the club season and potentially qualify for Nationals in April 2027, you can similarly register for membership with a club and compete at a range of pre-meets before the Queensland State Club Championships in March 2027. These meets will begin in late October 2026. Registering as a member in STEP 1 above will start the process.

Boys can qualify through entry standards. This can be a great incentive as it provides athletes with a clear time or distance to work towards. The main thing to note is that these championships begin at U14 level (or U13 in our school age-group system).

Australian Athletics Entry Standards

STEP 1: Get a Membership - Register as a Base Member (No Club) OR register with a Club (e.g. Ashgrove Rangers – base member fee + club fee).

Note that different levels of membership have different fees and options.

Link to Register: Queensland Athletics Membership

OPTION 3 - LITTLE ATHLETICS PATHWAY

For junior athletes in Years 5 and 6 in particular, Little Athletics can be a great introduction to competition and provides an opportunity to learn the basic movements and techniques before progressing with more specialised coaching in your preferred events. Arana Hills Little Athletics and The Gap Little Athletics are two nearby options for Marist athletes.

Arana Hills Little Athletics     The Gap Little Athletics

OPTION 4 - Sunday Sessions

Most Sundays, Mr Martin and members of the coaching team will continue to offer off-season running, fitness, sprints and selected field events, depending on those attending. Except for some State Championship weekends and major meets, these sessions will continue throughout the year. They provide an opportunity to support your other sports while developing speed, fitness and athletic ability.

Students can also discuss training options for their preferred events with Mr Martin and Mr Prole, with guidance available on finding external coaches if required to progress further.

GENERAL QUERY - WHAT MEMBERSHIP DO I NEED?

If you have any questions about the above pathways, please contact Mr Martin at robin.martin@bigpond.com or Mr Thomas Prole at prolet@marash.qld.edu.au. They can step you through the process and assist with any questions from parents.

QLD Athletics All Schools Pathway | National All Schools Qualifier

For those pursuing representative pathways, the Queensland Athletics All Schools Championships will provide a qualification opportunity for the National All Schools Championships in Perth in December 2026.

The Queensland Athletics All Schools Championships will be held on the last weekend of the school holidays. All athletes aged 12–17 years are eligible to register and compete.

Those interested in pursuing this pathway are encouraged to register and participate. More information will follow, but please register early and speak with a Mr Martin or Mr Prole if you have any questions or concerns.

Please note: This pathway is separate from the Met North pathway to the Queensland Secondary Schools Championships in mid-October.

QLD All Schools Pathway: Queensland Athletics All Schools Championships

Marist Track and Field – Social Media 

@marist_ashgrove_sports

Marist College will continue 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.

Basketball 

Mr Jonte Brown - Basketball Coordinator

Marist Basketball wrapped up the 2026 AIC season with a strong final round against Padua College, recording 18 wins and 12 losses. 

There were plenty of impressive performances across the weekend, highlighted by the 1st V finishing their season with a 79–66 victory, while the 3rd V and 4th V also secured convincing wins. Our younger teams produced some excellent results, including strong victories for our Year 5 cohort, 6C & 6D sides. Our secondary teams finished strongly with wins from 7D, 8C, 9B, 9C, 9D, 10B, 11A, 11B and 11C. 

Round 7 brought another round of competitive AIC Basketball to a close. I would like to take this moment to thank all of the players and coaches for their incredible commitment throughout the term as well as all of those families who have supported the boys' week in and week out. It has been a fantastic season with a lot of success along the way. 

Special thank you to Mr. James Lymer & Mr. Stephen Carroll for their ongoing commitment to the 1st V Team. Your efforts this season have been incredible and have shown in the results you have achieved throughout the season. Best of luck for the CBSQ Opens tournament this week with our CBSQ Opens team! 

To all of our coaches, I would like to extend a sincere thank you. Turning up week in and week out, giving your time and energy, and supporting our boys both on and off the court has been an incredible effort. Your commitment to our Basketball Program is greatly appreciated by the College, our students and their families, and the impact you have had throughout the season has not gone unnoticed.

Congratulations to all players, coaches and spectators for a wonderful season, please see the AIC results from Round 7 below. 

1st V Basketball

Mr James Lymer - 1st V Coach

Round 7 vs Padua

Last Friday night at Padua was definitely one to remember for our year 12’s final game. The Hive was buzzing and delivered one of the biggest atmospheres this year. Coming up against a young and hungry Padua team, we knew they would come out strong. We started the game well and got out to a 9-point lead early, but as we know, no lead is comfortable. Our jump shots weren’t falling in the second quarter and Padua saw a few go down; finding ourselves down 29 – 36 at the half. Yet again, I was impressed with how we didn’t panic, lifting the defensive urgency and putting more pressure on the rim, regaining the lead at the end of the third, 54 – 53. The boys were able to keep it rolling in the last, winning the quarter 25 – 13, with the final score 79 -66.

An exciting way to finish the AIC season. Finishing second on the ladder and being the only team to beat the eventual winners, Lauries, this group should be proud of their achievements. With a 5 – 2 record, this becomes Marist’s best result since 2018. Thank you again to the families, students and Marist community that supported the program this year. As the AIC season comes to a close, we turn to the final chapter of the 1st V season and move to Coomera, competing against the top schools in Queensland at CBSQ from Thursday to Sunday.

AIC Round 6 Results

WIN 1st V – Marist def Padua 79–66 / MVP: Makenzie Bowen 

LOSS 2nd V – Marist def by Padua 31–32 / MVP: Oliver Peregrina

WIN 3rd V – Marist def Padua 55–45 / MVP: Charlie Wilcox & Harrison Arundell

WIN 4th V – Marist def Padua 60–17 / MVP: Isaac Farrelly

WIN 11A – Marist def Padua 39–37

WIN 11B – Marist def Padua 49–12 / MVP: Dan Ortiz

WIN 11C – Marist def Padua 64–20 / MVP: Callum Curtin 

LOSS 10A – Marist def by Padua 31–60

WIN 10B – Marist def Padua 42–29

LOSS 10C – Marist def by Padua 17–28 / MVP

BYE 10D

LOSS 9A – Marist def by Padua 38–48

WIN 9B – Marist def Padua 57–32 / MVP: Archie Trevethan

WIN 9C – Marist def Padua 34–31 / MVP: Caleb McCluskey

WIN 9D – Marist def Padua 58–20 / MVP: Abe Patricks 

LOSS 8A – Marist def by Padua 35–44 / MVP: Tom MacDonald

LOSS 8B – Marist def by Padua 32–52

WIN 8C – Marist def Padua 40–24 / MVP: Eli Nipperess

LOSS 8D – Marist def by Padua 29–32 / MVP: Hugo Weir 

LOSS 7A – Marist def by Padua 36–76 / MVP: Thomas Cramp

LOSS 7B – Marist def by Padua 42–28 / MVP: Max Mansbridge

LOSS 7C – Marist def by Padua 28–37 / MVP: Harrison Van de Meeberg

WIN 7D – Marist def Padua 19–17 / MVP: Isaac Ford 

LOSS 6A – Marist def by Padua 16–88

LOSS 6B – Marist def by Padua 26–47 / MVP: Luca Bryant

WIN 6C – Marist def Padua 43–32 / MVP: Harvey Van Tooren

WIN 6D – Marist def Padua 31–22 / MVP: Noah Packer 

WIN 5A – Marist def Padua 47–28 / MVP: Leo Ackland

WIN 5B – Marist def Padua 39–17 / MVP: Jude Chalmers

WIN 5C – Marist def Padua 31–8 / MVP: Boyd Hope & Tom McKenzie

WIN 5D – Marist def Padua 24–15 / MVP: Teddy Hendry 

AFL 

Mr Cam Mabey - AFL Coordinator

Marist College Ashgrove presents the Term 3 Holidays AFL Camp.

With AFL starting up in early Term 4, this is a great opportunity for students to spend 2 days learning, playing and enjoying Aussie Rules! The 2-day camp is delivered by MBSports, directed by Marist’s 1st XVIII Head Coach, Matt Beattie.

All Boys in Years 5 - 9 are invited to attend, whether you’d like to try the Sport for the first time or you’re aiming to wear the Marigold in 2027 - this camp caters for all abilities!

Cricket 

Mr Jonte Brown - Cricket Coordinator

Marist Cricket Season Sign On now open! 

Registrations are now open for the 2026/27 Marist College Ashgrove Cricket Program. Whether you're an experienced cricketer looking to make the first squad or looking to get involved for the first time, we'd love to have you represent the College this season. Sign up for this is available on the Parent Orbit App.

Metropolitan North 14-18yrs Cricket Team 

Met North are currently advertising for the 14-18yrs Boys Cricket team for 2027. This is due to their state championships being early in 2027.  If students are wanting to nominate for this event, they need to complete the expression of interest form via the student notices or the link below. Please note the link will not work for parents. The closing date for nominations is Friday 18 September 2026 at 3:00pm.

2027 Met North Expression of Interest Form

Rugby Union

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Term 4 | Preseason Training

Preseason rugby union training for current Year 9-11 students will kick off in Term 4 with an optional five-week training block. This is a great opportunity for any interested students to learn how to train both on the field and in the gym. 

Mr Richard Graham, Mr Chris Daykin, Mr Ieti Fetalaiga and Mr Charlie Taylor will lead the field sessions, whilst the athletic development will be under the guidance of our Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Mr Adam Earnshaw and assisted by Mr Drew Smith.

There will be a meeting in the Draney Theatre during Break 1 on Wednesday, 7 October, to discuss details and expectations. The training block will begin on Monday, 12 October.

For all updates and information, please follow the notices on the Parent Orbit. 

Marist Rugby Union | Scrum Club

In 2026, Mr Chris Daykin and Mr Doug Perrers will again lead the Term 4 Scrum Club program. They will be assisted by some excellent coaches invited to share their expertise in this area of the game.

The scrum is an integral and unique part of Rugby Union. The contest between two well coached and well-conditioned packs is both compelling and exciting.

Effective scrummaging requires teamwork. Each individual must understand their role, how to be an effective scrummager, and how to achieve this as a member of a forward unit.

Whilst the rugby union scrum is a means of restarting play after a stoppage which has been caused, it is always necessary to ensure safety at all times is our key focus when forming scrums.

A key part of our rugby safety here at the College is educating and supporting students’ development. The Scrum Ready Conditioning Program will continue to take you through the journey of developing and conditioning individual body strength, control and shape.

The aims of all the Marist Scrum Ready Program is to -

1. Educate students on key strengthening exercises
2. Educate students on the correct technique
3. Develop the ability to maintain a safe, strong and stable body
4. position
5. Reduce injury risk by improving the above

The five week program will consist of one on field session and one gym session per week. Further information to follow in the Term 4 newsletter.

Marist Rugby Union – Social Media 

@marist_ashgrove_rugby

In 2026 the College consistently 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.