Stirling Football Club

PLAYERS' PLAYER MEDALS

The Club has announced the winners of the annual Players’ Player Medals for the League and Reserves grades.

The Players’ Player Medals are separate from the Club Fairest and Best awards and hold particular significance, as they are determined entirely by player votes, with each participant selecting their best teammate after every match.

In the League, the Maldenis Medal, named in honour of club legend Jim Maldenis, was awarded to Harrison Tyler. Tyler secured the medal for a third consecutive year and a record fourth time time overall. Tyler finished with 49 votes to edge out Marcus Lazic on 46 votes and Jayden Cappeau on 37 votes.

The Giamov Medal for the Reserves, named after long-serving club secretary Paul Giamov, was won by first year player, Beau Beale. Beau polled 25 votes to finish ahead of Kane Yates (23 votes) and Levi Morgan (22 votes).

The club congratulates both winners on receiving the recognition of their peers for outstanding performance and consistency throughout the 2026 season.

SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT – STORE LOCAL BALCATTA

The Club is excited to announce a new partnership with StoreLocal Balcatta, which will continue into the 2027 season.

StoreLocal Balcatta provides convenient self-storage solutions for households and businesses across Perth’s inner north. Located on Ledgar Road, just off the Freeway, the facility offers secure storage options for furniture, equipment, records and stock, with app-based access and simple online bookings for added convenience.

For further information, check out their contact details below:
Location: 46 Ledgar Road, Balcatta
Phone: (08) 9200 6252
Web: https://storelocal.com.au/locations/western-australia/self-storage-balcatta/

The Club looks forward to building a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with StoreLocal Balcatta into the future.

REMINDER - FAIREST & BEST AWARDS NIGHT

Join us as we celebrate another season of Saints football at the Stirling Saints End of Season Awards Night.

This special evening recognises the achievements, commitment and contributions of our players, coaches and volunteers across the club. Awards will be presented for:
🏆 League
🏆 Reserves
🏆 Thirds
🏆 Club Awards

Dust off your best outfit and dress to impress as we come together for an evening of great food, drinks, presentations and plenty of laughs while reflecting on the season that was.

Event Details
📍 The Elford, Mount Lawley
📅 Friday 9 October 2026
🕕 Arrive from 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
💲 $170 per person

Whether you're a player, partner, supporter, sponsor or club volunteer, we'd love to see you there as we recognise our 2026 award winners and celebrate the Stirling Saints community.

Tickets are limited, so secure yours today by clicking on the link:

https://www.trybooking.com/1628937

USELESS STATS 2026

Here is our annual edition of Useless (and slightly interesting) Stats for the 2026 season, covering the Players, the Scores and New Records. For comparison, a couple of categories included the figures from the 2025 season.

ROUND 18 REVIEW

The Saints closed out their season in disappointing fashion, going down to Roleystone Tigers by 48 points in the final round at Cross Park. Despite a competitive first half from the Saints, the Tigers’ sustained pressure proved decisive as the match wore on.

The opening term saw the Saints start brightly, with Alliston Pickett kicking the first goal before Roleystone replied quickly. The Saints added another midway through the term, but consecutive Tigers goals in the following minutes swung momentum their way. Roleystone took a 9‑point lead into the first break, 3.4 (22) to 2.1 (13).

The Saints produced their best football in the second quarter. Early goals to Jordan Randazzo, Scott Trickey and Shannon Taylor briefly handed them the lead, showcasing clean ball movement and strong work around stoppages. However, Roleystone steadied with three goals of their own, reclaiming control to lead by 10 points at half time, 6.6 (42) to 5.2 (32).

The Saints again challenged early in the third term, with Jayden Cappeau and Scott Trickey scoring back‑to‑back goals to level the scores. But from there Roleystone tightened their grip, adding three more goals to build an 18‑point buffer heading into the final change.

The last quarter belonged entirely to the Tigers. The Saints were held scoreless as Roleystone piled on four unanswered goals, running out convincing winners 13.15 (93) to 7.3 (45).

Ruckman Kieran Guy worked tirelessly, while Jayden Cappeau was influential on the wing. Marcus Lazic, Harrison Tyler and Scott Trickey also contributed strongly.

Earlier in the day, the Saints only had 18 players available and suffered a heavy 12‑goal defeat in Tom Ryan’s 100th game.

The loss concludes a difficult season for the Saints, with both League and Reserves missing finals. A period of regrouping and targeted recruiting will be essential as the club looks to rebound in 2027.

League
Stirling 2.1 5.2 7.3 7.3 (45)
Roleystone 3.4 6.6 9.9 13.15 (93)
Goals: Scott Trickey 2, Jayden Cappeau 1, Alliston Pickett 1, Jordan Randazzo 1, Shannon Taylor 1, ... 1

Reserves
Stirling 0.1 0.2 0.5 1.6 (12)
Roleystone 5.1 9.4 11.7 12.11 (83)
Goals: Theo Economo 1
Milestones: Tom Ryan (100 games)

ROUND 18 PREVIEW

The Saints head south to Roleystone this weekend for the final match of the season, taking on the Tigers at Cross Park.

Our last meeting saw the Saints claim a hard‑fought 21‑point victory, and the boys will need to bring that same intensity to secure another strong result. A win would see the Saints jump above the Tigers into 7th place and avoid a bottom‑two finish, making this clash a crucial one to close out the year.

📅 Game Times
🕐 Reserves – 1:10pm
🕒 League – 3:05pm

We encourage all Saints members and supporters to get down to Cross Park and cheer the boys on as they push for a determined finish to the 2026 season.

THIS ROUND IN HISTORY - ROUND 18

1 YEAR AGO – 2025
Stirling vs Noranda at Lighting Park
Stirling 4.0 6.1 8.3 9.4 (58)
Noranda 1.0 4.1 5.3 10.3 (63)
Goals: Jake Atkinson 4, Tristan Edmonds 2, Cameron Grover 2, Joel Julian 1
Best: Ethan Minns, Harrison Tyler, Cameron Grover
Milestones: Jack Quayle (50 games)

5 YEARS AGO – 2021
Stirling vs Armadale at Gwynne Park
Stirling 5.2 8.4 10.9 16.11 (107)
Armadale 2.1 5.6 8.8 10.12 (72)
Goals: Diquane Juli 8, Liam Carroll 2, John Corfias 2, Mitch Hunter 2, Stephen Rossenrode 2
Best: Diquane Juli, Beau Ewen, James Macbean

10 YEARS AGO – 2016
Stirling vs Noranda at Lightning Park
Stirling 4.2 9.4 13.6 20.10 (130)
Noranda 2.0 4.1 5.3 7.3 (45)
Goals: Tony Mirabella 6, Damien Lloyd 5, Adam Edwards 3, Sam Day 2, Marcus Filocamo 2, Rory Muller 1, Aaron Sweet 1
Best: Adam Edwards, Tony Mirabella, Mark Kelly

15 YEARS AGO – 2011
Stirling vs Melville at Melville Reserve
Stirling 3.5 7.6 10.8 14.8 (92)
Melville 0.1 4.3 8.3 11.6 (72)
Goals: Allan McGrath 5, Adam Edwards 3, Jeremy Lloyd 3, Damien Lloyd 1, Shea Mathanda 1, Adriano Mesiti 1
Best: Jake Deering, Allan McGrath, Joel Edwards

20 YEARS AGO – 2006
Stirling vs Fremantle CBC at Richard Guelfi Reserve
Stirling 4.1 7.4 9.5 12.8 (80)
Fremantle CBC 2.4 3.6 3.14 4.19 (43)
Goals: Wayne Roser 3, Dion Hayman 2, Jake Lalich 2, Barry Harrington 1, Marcus Hodsdon 1, Jeremy Lloyd 1, Allan McGrath 1, Peter Stevens 1
Best: Wayne Roser, Jake Lalich, Ben Owen

25 YEARS AGO – 2001
Balcatta-Osborne Park vs North Fremantle at Richard Guelfi Reserve
Stirling 5.4 11.7 14.10 18.17 (125)
North Fremantle 2.2 4.4 6.8 10.10 (70)
Goals: Matt Cullen 7, Trevor Green 5, Joel Edwards 1, Michael Evans 1, Adam Fallows 1, Michael Franceschini 1, Jarrod Malland 1, Paul Sanzone 1
Best: Noel Marsh, Keaton Bizzaca, Wayne Bonjour

30 YEARS AGO – 1996
Osborne Park vs Armadale at Gwynne Park
Osborne Park 2.6 4.8 9.11 13.13 (91)
Armadale 3.2 11.5 18.6 21.11 (137)
Goals: Jayson Mackey 6, Ray Ewen 3, Brad Stevens 2, Shane Cocker 1, Troy Morrison 1
Best: Shane Cocker, John Chadd, Keaton Bizzaca

Balcatta vs Trinity-Aquinas at Bill Grayden Reserve
Balcatta 20.19 (139)
Trinity-Aquinas 3.16 (34)

40 YEARS AGO – 1986
Northbridge-AICA vs Lynwood-Ferndale at Ferndale Park
Northbridge-AICA 0.0 3.1 4.2 7.2 (44)
Lynwood-Ferndale 6.4 10.6 16.11 23.18 (156)

50 YEARS AGO – 1976
Osborne Park vs Cockburn-East Fremantle at Osborne Park Showgrounds
Osborne Park 40.26 (266)
Cockburn-East Fremantle 3.11 (29)
Goals: Greg Bryant 8, Geoff Wade 7, Garry Smit 5, Ben Jager 4, Stephen Lind 4, Bruce Cox 3, Geoff Ingram 3, Wayne Blokland 2, John Garnaut 1, Robert Murphy 1, Glen Schofield 1, Gary Thorpe 1
Best: Wayne Blokland, Geoff Wade, Ben Jager

60 YEARS AGO – 1966
Osborne Park vs East Fremantle at Melville Reserve
Osborne Park 18.28 (136)
East Fremantle 7.8 (50)
Goals: Albert Antulov 6, Dennis Carrick 2, Ernie Cooley 2, Ric Evans 2, Kevin Beaver 1, Ray Drewett 1, Len Rodin 1, Norm Smith 1, Jeff Stockden 1, Owen Vladich 1
Best: Dennis Carrick, Malcolm Dwyer, Ernie Cooley

70 YEARS AGO – 1956
Osborne Park vs West Perth at Girton Park
Osborne Park 5.4 (34)
West Perth 20.17 (137)

TOM RYAN – 100 GAMES

This weekend we celebrate a significant milestone as Tom Ryan pulls on the Saints guernsey for his 100th game.

Since joining the Club in 2019, Tom has become one of the most dependable and respected teammates at the Saints. He spent much of his first season in the Reserves, but a series of strong performances earned him his League debut in Round 13 against Kwinana. Over his eight seasons, he has accumulated 22 League games, 62 Reserves games and 15 Thirds games.

A strong and reliable defender in the number 11 guernsey, Tom has built his reputation across the half-back line, where his toughness, consistency and willingness to put his body on the line have made him a valued member of every side he has represented.

Tom's commitment and performances have also been recognised in the Reserves Fairest and Best voting over a number of seasons, finishing Runner-Up Fairest & Best in 2020, 3rd in 2022, and 6th in 2023.

In 2025, Tom embraced a new challenge by stepping back into the Thirds competition alongside a group of close mates and taking on the captaincy of the side. It proved to be a remarkable season, with Tom dominating to win the Thirds Fairest & Best by more than 40 votes, while also claiming the Mellidis Medal as the player-voted Most Valuable Player.

Whether in the League, Reserves or Thirds, Tom's loyalty, leadership and reliability have made him an outstanding clubman and a terrific contributor to the Stirling Saints.

Congratulations Tom on reaching 100 games. We thank you for your dedication to the Club and look forward to seeing you in many more games.

FAIREST & BEST AWARDS NIGHT

Join us as we celebrate another season of Saints football at the Stirling Saints End of Season Awards Night.

This special evening recognises the achievements, commitment and contributions of our players, coaches and volunteers across the club. Awards will be presented for:
🏆 League
🏆 Reserves
🏆 Thirds
🏆 Club Awards

Dust off your best outfit and dress to impress as we come together for an evening of great food, drinks, presentations and plenty of laughs while reflecting on the season that was.

Event Details
📍 The Elford, Mount Lawley
📅 Friday 9 October 2026
🕕 Arrive from 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
💲 $170 per person

Whether you're a player, partner, supporter, sponsor or club volunteer, we'd love to see you there as we recognise our 2026 award winners and celebrate the Stirling Saints community.

Tickets are limited, so secure yours today by clicking on the link:

https://www.trybooking.com/1628937