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A winning formula joins forces
Tighe Chandler & Evan Ryder, both coming off premiership seasons with our U/19 Div 1 & Div 3 teams, have come together to share the coaching duties of our U/19 Premier team for season 2023. The club couldn’t be more appreciative of the tremendous work both Tighe and Evan have done in developing our talented list of players, and excitement is brewing for the upcoming season ahead. Their coaching credentials, and personal r...
23 Nov 2022
Women’s program for 2023!
SBMT are proud to announce the coaching team (Women’s program) for 2023! After a premiership winning year, Belinda Ousley will be returning as senior coach. Belinda returns in 2023 and can’t wait to start pre-season in the coming weeks. The 2022 season was our most successful year for the Women’s program finishing minor premiers and premiers after being undefeated in season 2022. What wonderful season for coaches , playe...
01 Nov 2022
U19 Div 1 Premiers!
In another historic double for the Club, our Under 19 Div 1 and Div 3 teams both claimed premierships! Coach Caine Grove reports on the dominant season and outstanding Grand Final win for our U19 Div 1 team. Heading into the final series was a nerve-racking time, mainly due to the fortunate situation of ending the season with just 1 loss.
18 Sep 2022
U19 Div 3 Premiers!
In another historic double for the Club, our Under 19 Div 1 and Div 3 teams both claimed premierships! Coach Tighe Chandler reports on the narrowest of wins for the U19 Div 3 team. A fantastic win in our Preliminary Final against a red rot favourite in Preston Bullants installed inner belief that we could do something special in our upcoming Grand Final vs Parkside. 
18 Sep 2022
Historic Women’s Premierships – Part 1
On Sunday 14th August 2022 at Elsternwick Park, the Women's Reserves and Seniors, on the back of an outstanding season, made club history by both recording premiership victories. The Reserves started the day with a hard fought Grand Final victory that concluded with a nail biting finish. Reserves Coach Joe Remman reports on the match.
16 Aug 2022
Women’s Grand Final Double Header
Are you ready for a Grand Final double header? We are beyond proud of both our women’s Senior and Reserve teams making the Grand Final. The Reserves will start the day off at 9am with Seniors to follow at 11:45am. Make sure you get down to Elsternwick Park Oval 1 this Sunday morning to cheer your loudest. GO TIGERS!
09 Aug 2022
The Prodigal Son Returns
It is with great pleasure that we welcome back to the club Steve D'Andrea as our new senior men's coach for season 2022 and beyond. After 14 continuous seasons being heavily involved at the club, which included premiership success in both the juniors and senior arms of the club, Steve accepted a senior coaching role at a neighbouring club, which has allowed him to further develop his coaching skills and relationships with many...
03 Dec 2021
SBMT TFA launches women’s coaching program!
SBMT AFC today announced, that trailblazing AFL women’s coach, Peta Searle, will take on a specialist consulting role within its football academy in 2022. In a move designed to accelerate the development of the club’s women’s coaching pathway, Searle will mentor a mix of the club’s leading female coaches during the season. According to club president Lou Prichard Nicholson, the club is committed to developing a t...
09 Nov 2021