St Mary's Salesian AFC

Your Local Glen Iris Football Club

Seniors | Reserves | Thirds
Men's and Women's Football

Affiliated with the VAFA
based at Ferndale Park since 1932
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Men’s Coaching Panel

St Mary’s Salesian AFC is pleased and excited to announce an innovative coaching structure for its men’s section for 2022.

Erwin Leyden will serve the club in a dual role, as senior coach and as mentor to Nick Abbott with a view to Abbott assuming the post in 2023.
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“In VAFA circles, it’s a pioneering scheme,” said club president Greg Baum. “But as we’ve all just seen, it worked spectacularly well for Melbourne in the AFL, and knowing the quality of the people involved, we are certain that this is the right path for us to take at this time. We can’t wait for next season.”
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Erwin Leyden needs no introduction at St Mary’s; he is very much one of ours. He had a decorated coaching career at Old Melburnians before two previous stints at St Mary’s. In 2017, he guided the club to C grade, the highest standing the club has reached in its long history.

“I’m excited to be involved again,” Leyden said. “The club is buzzing. It’s a transition year, but we’re not here to make up the numbers. We’re out to win games of footy.”

Nick Abbott is one of the bright new young faces on the VAFA coaching scene. Originally from Geelong, his playing career was cut short by four knee reconstructions. But he has poured his footy energy into coaching engagements in the North Territory, Old Geelong and most recently Collegians.
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“I’m incredibly grateful to Erwin for stepping in and coaching for the 2022 season,” he said. “I like the fact that the club is a progressive club and I believe that is just one of the many reasons why it is held in such high regard and is able to field six teams.”

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MEN’S ROUND SEVEN 2022:
SENIORS & RESERVES
Therry Penola v St Mary’s Salesian

Saturday May 21,
2.00pm Seniors; 11.40am Reserves
John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve

WOMEN’S ROUND SEVEN 2022:
SENIORS & RESERVES:
St Mary’s Salesian v Kew

Saturday May 21
2.00pm Seniors; 12noon Reserves
Ferndale Park

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LOOKING TO PLAY WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: WE ARE RECRUITING FOR SEASON 2022
Playing at a highest level & being one of the largest women’s footy clubs, why would you want to play anywhere else? We are looking for new women’s players for 2022. Curious?
CLICK HERE to find out more.


LOOKING TO PLAY MEN’S FOOTBALL: WE ARE RECRUITING FOR 2022
With a great mix of on-field success and a great social environment, why would you want to play anywhere else? We are looking for new men’s players for 2022.
CLICK HERE to register your interest

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