Sport News

Mr Derek Lennon

What a great week we had last week. We kicked it off by winning the double in the AIC cross country, taking out both the primary and secondary championships at Curlew last Wednesday. On the weekend we won the bulk of the matches in football and rugby, with both teams in equal first place going into Round 7 at Padua.

On Saturday the weather was kinder than it has been, and we enjoyed a wonderful day of football and rugby at Villanova. Marist dominated the day winning 13 and losing 9 in rugby and winning 21 and losing 4 in football. The 1st XI drew 1-all and remain in equal first place with St Patrick’s, with Padua 1 point behind. In rugby the 1st XV won 47-12 to remain undefeated in first place, equal with Padua.

Well done to our Cross Country team who won the Primary and the Secondary AIC championships last Wednesday at Curlew Park. The commitment, hard work, and team first mentality of the whole squad proved our strength as Marist were successful in the Year 6, 12 years, 13 years, 14 years and Opens as well as second in Year 5, and 16 years and third in 15 years. It was an outstanding effort from the entire team who should be very proud of their efforts. The commitment to training and hard work was evident and ultimately rewarded on the day. Thank you to Coordinator Mr Matthew Millward, Assistant Coordinator Mr Marcus Schrader, Head of Sport- Primary Mr John Lambourne, Head Coach (Old Boy) Thomas Prole and supervisors Alan Moran, Asher Parkin, Brendan Jansons, Brendan Saunders, Jacob Keogh, Matt Pimm, Sasha Sofronoff and Ben Adams.

Age Champions:

12 Years - Owen Ambrose

13 Years - Finn Beaver

14 Years - Ronan Sadminenko

15 Years - Xavier Hunter

16 Years - Harry Prole

Opens - Zac Milligan

As we head into the last weekend of the Term 2 sports the College acknowledges and thanks the Year 12 boys for their efforts over the years, many of whom have played year on year since Year 5. We wish you all the very best for your final matches this weekend in the blue and gold. We hope that you engage with the Old Boys and return to cheer on your old school in the future. No doubt the tries will get bigger and the goals more spectacular as the years go by, but hopefully the memories never fade.

This weekend sees us take on Padua College for the final round of the season. This is their big day for Back to Banyo. With both sports premierships on the line, it is sure to be a huge day.

With our Term 2 sports coming to an end this weekend our attention moves to our Term 3 sports with basketball, rugby league, tennis, hockey and track and field starting very soon. Please make sure you have registered to play. Trial details will become available on the College Orbit App over the coming days.

Registrations

All players must be registered for our term 3 sports (Basketball, Tennis, Rugby League, Hockey and Track & Field). A reminder that trials are commencing very soon for and players need to make sure they are registered to receive information and participate in trials.

Student Achievements

AFL

Congratulations to Harry Cleary and Liam Fitzpatrick who represented Met North at the recent state under 15 AFL QSSS Championships at Harvey Bay. The team finished fourth at the carnival.

Marist Rugby Union

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Marist vs Padua College | AIC Round 7

Round 7, the final round of the 2025 rugby union season, sees Marist take on Padua College in an away fixture at Banyo.

We encourage all families to carefully check Parent Orbit and College emails throughout the week for the most up-to-date information regarding this weekend’s schedule. We are playing away at 5 different venues as we look to provide a final game this season for every team.

Team lists for Round 7 will be released on Friday morning.

Best of luck to all teams for another great weekend of rugby. Enjoy the last time you’ll wear your bumblebee in 2025.

Marist Rugby Union | Year Level Coordinators

As we move into the last game of the AIC Rugby Union season, clear communication remains essential for effective planning and team selection. We want to make sure every student who is available for selection is playing this weekend.

We ask that all families continue to communicate directly with the relevant year level coordinator. Please contact your coordinator for all non-selection matters, including lateness, unavailability, and game or training timings.

Senior school students are expected to take responsibility and make contact with both their coordinator and coach themselves.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.

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 6 vs Villanova College

Officially, Round 6 was an away fixture for Marist against Villanova College at Tingalpa. However, with 25 of the 36 games played at home, the College had a buzzing atmosphere that felt every bit like a full round at Marist.

We were pleased to welcome non-AIC schools Downlands College and St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace to the College grounds. A number of three-way fixtures were organised across the day, providing not only fresh opposition and tough contests but also new experiences for the players. It was great to see the boys challenged by different schools and new faces.

With the sun shining and a full schedule of rugby on display, it was a perfect day for Marist running rugby. Thank you to all involved for helping deliver another successful round.

Marist Year 9-12 teams travelled to Tingalpa to take on Villanova College in Round 6 of the AIC Rugby competition. Having faced them in our full school trial back in late April, we knew they were playing some strong rugby and would provide quality opposition across all year levels.

Villanova was also celebrating their Old Boys Day, drawing a large and vocal crowd that added to the energy of the occasion. With music, marching bands, and a packed schedule of fixtures, it was a long and entertaining day of schoolboy rugby.

The 1st XV continued their undefeated run. Leading 19-12 at halftime, the team kicked on strongly with a dominant second half performance. Some of the catch pass and support play was excellent and ultimately led to a 47-12 victory. They have now set themselves up for a winner takes all match against Padua next weekend.

The 2nd XV played some excellent rugby and deserved their strong win, whilst the 3rd XV ended up in a draw against Villanova.

The 4th XV through to the 6th XV played in some three-way contests against Gregory Terrace and Downlands College. It was a great way to play some quality opposition and provide the teams with some different jerseys and challenges. All teams enjoyed the hit out and it leads nicely into another new opposition this week in The Southport School.

Unfortunately, the 7th XV game was cancelled and the 8th XV travelled to Iona to play against their 7th XV. Congratulations to those boys who made the trip across the river for an early morning fixture and came away with a win.

Congratulations to all Opens players and coaches for another good week of rugby. One more round to go and we wish everyone, and our Year 12 students in particular, a great finish to the season.

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.

Marist Track and Field

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Mr Rob Martin – Head Coach, Track and Field

Inter-House Track and Field Carnival | Week 9

ONE WEEKS TO GO!!.. The Inter-House Track and Field Carnival is the largest school sporting event in 2025.

We are now in Week 8 of Term 2, and the Inter-House Track and Field Carnival is fast approaching in Week 9.

Pre-events will be held from Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 June, with the main carnival taking place on Friday 20 June. It promises to be an incredible day full of colour, fun, and competition. With a combination of championship events and novelty activities, there is something for every student to enjoy and take part in.

For students nominated in championship events, Mr Rob Martin, Head Coach of Track and Field, is running his usual Sunday afternoon training sessions. These are a great opportunity to prepare and perform at your best early in the season.

Ignatius House, the 2024 champions, will be looking to go back-to-back this year, and with every point counting, all students are encouraged to get involved and give their best.

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 OvalTIME: 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.

Football

Football Coordinator – Blair Whitlock

Round 6 vs Villanova College

Round 6 saw the junior years (5-8) playing at Ashgrove and the senior years (9-12) out at Tingalpa for fixtures against Villanova College. Conditions were perfect for Football and it was a brilliant day on the whole with many teams putting in their strongest performances of the season. Nine of the 12 aggregate teams (7A/B, 8A/B, 9A/B, 10A/B, 4th XI, 3rd XI, 2nd XI and 1st XI) came away with victories which puts Marist in 2nd place on the overall aggregate heading into round seven against Padua College who are currently in 3rd.

Congratulations to the following teams who remain undefeated after six competitive rounds of Football:

1st XI; 5th XI; 6th XI; 10B; 10C; 8A; 7D; 6A; 6C Blue; 6C Gold; 6D; 5B.

Best of luck to all teams heading into their final week of training and matches this weekend.

Round 7 vs Padua College

The final round of AIC Football sees us heading out to Banyo on what will be Padua College Old Boys Day. With the 1st XI and 1st XV premierships on the line it promises to be a brilliant day of sport, and your support would be greatly appreciated! The 1st XI are an 11:00am KO and the 1st XV are a 3:15pm KO out at Banyo. Thirty-five out of 40 Football matches are being played at either Padua’s Banyo Playing Fields or the Nudgee Recreation Reserve which are right next to each other so this weekend is the one to stick around and support your mates.

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 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. 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.

Tennis

Mr Andrew Ward - Director of Tennis

Chasing Dreams, Winning Together

Like many tennis fans around the world, I stayed up to watch one of the most anticipated Grand Slam finals in years — the first ever between two players born in the 2000s. The prize? Glory, a place in history, and a cool $3 million for two weeks of brilliance.

We all dream of moments like that. If no one chased those dreams, we wouldn’t get to witness the level of talent, passion, and fight that electrifies stadiums and lights up our screens.

The match began with tennis of the highest quality — true gladiators of the sport. At 5–5 in the first set, sleep got the better of me (early AIC trials the next morning will do that). Somewhere between the rallies on TV and the fog of dreams, I saw a younger version of myself lifting the trophy at Roland Garros. For a moment, it felt real… until I woke up and realised it was time for bed.

But that dream — the one Alcaraz and Sinner chased all the way to a Grand Slam final — started somewhere just like ours: with a racquet, a court, and the will to be better.

Now, back to our courts.

I see a number of boys with real tennis talent sitting out this season. Some of them could be the difference between Marist winning the aggregate or watching another school walk away with it.

Let’s not settle for second-best.

We can’t do it without you. Talent matters — and you’ve got it. But what matters even more is stepping up for your mates, wearing the school crest with pride, and knowing you’ve given everything for something bigger than yourself.

Come play. Be a part of this. Help us make history of our own.

Super League results- Finals

What a day with some great results across our four teams fighting it out for a place in this Saturday’s Final.

Div 9 - had a close match but going down in a close one. So very proud of you boys at the way you have held your heads high and are now competing with the best. Great job Frankie, Leo and Sam.

Div 7 – Another nail biter with the scores so close is was a shame a team had to lose. Well played Jack and Jason our father and son team. So close but congrats on a steller season.

Div 3 – Are through to the final next week to play for the title. I watched some of this match and was great to see some of our emerging talent play smarter and not harder by using shot placement and tactics over sheer power every hit. Good luck Indy and Tom

Super Reserve Top Div – Are through to the final also with a great win bvy the boys to set up a show down in the final. Henry and Oscar proving to solid for their opponents and winning easily. Good luck also this weekend.

Congrats also to our super grade team who won their playoff for 5th & 6th . Great finish to their season . Well done Liam and Hamish.

Again, time is fast approaching for the cut off date for next season’s entries. Please get your entries in soon before we cut off for comp 2.

AIC Trials

Trial Schedule – Term 2

These sessions will remain consistent each week through to the end of Week 9:

Monday: Year 7 | 6:45–8:15 AM one left

Tuesday: Year 8 | 6:45–8:15 AM

Wednesday: Year 10 | 6:45–8:15 AM

Thursday: Year 5 | 6:45–8:15 AM

Friday: Year 6 | 6:45–8:15 AM

Year 9 | 3:30–5:00 PM

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

Wilson Merchandise

Just a reminder that we have all racquets in stock now and remember that our members get the best prices in Brisbane. We can get in through the shop anything that Wilson offers from all their latest range of racquets , shoes and strings. Please contact us if you need any assistance - 0437 449 523 or mcatennis@marash.qld.edu.au

Marist Open & Primary Doubles Championships

Dates: Thursday 19 & Friday 20 June | 3:30 – 7:30 PM

Join us for two evenings of high-energy doubles competition. Open and Primary draws will run simultaneously. Bonus: Free sausage sizzle for all players—because doubles should always come with double the fun. Submit your entry with your partner's name. All winners will have their names etched into Marist history.

Upcoming Events

June

*** Marist Open Doubles & Primary Doubles Championships *** ( end of next week )

Thursday 19 & Friday 20 June | 3:30 – 7:30 PM

Sausage sizzle for entrants each day.

Mid-Year Holiday Camp

Monday 7 – Wednesday 9 July | 8:00 – 11:00 AM

Focused training sessions to keep players sharp over the break

Term 3 Key Dates

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

Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August:

Marist Open & Primary Singles Championships | 3:30 – 7:30 PM

Includes sausage sizzle for all players

Tuesday 16 September: AIC Break-Up Party | 3:30 – 6:00 PM

A relaxed afternoon of celebration, games, and a few friendly rematches

September Holiday Camp

Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 September | 8:00 – 11:00 AM

Match play, drills, and plenty of fun before Term 4 begins

Term 4 Key Dates

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

Sunday 23 November: Parent-Son Tournament & Christmas Break-Up | 2:00 – 6:00 PM

BBQ from 5:00 PM—a relaxed afternoon to celebrate a great year

Christmas & New Year Holiday Camps

All camps run 8:00 – 11:00 AM

15–17 December

22–24 December

12–14 January

19–21 January

Ideal for players wanting to stay sharp and start 2026 in strong form.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Monday 2 February: Term 1 coaching begins

Let’s continue to build momentum, support one another, and enjoy everything the Marist Tennis program has to offer.