Maddingley Individual Sporting Performance
Congratulations to Sapphire L (Year 9) on her recent achievement umpiring netball at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Brisbane last week. Sapphire was the youngest umpire selected from across the country and officiated at both U15 girls’ and U15 boys’ matches. After impressing officials with her ability to manage the speed and intensity of the boys’ competition, she was appointed exclusively to umpire boys’ games for the remainder of the tournament.
This outstanding experience not only allowed Sapphire to showcase her officiating skills at a national level, but also to build friendships and learn alongside fellow umpires from around Australia. Well done, Sapphire!
Riley D (Yr 10) recently represented Australia at the Shanghai Future Stars Championships where he averaged 10 points per game and had a standout performance in the Bronze Medal match, helping his team secure third place. His efforts have been captured in an impressive highlight reel on Australia Select – Shanghai Future Stars Championships 2025.
Following his success in Shanghai, Riley travelled to Brisbane to represent Victoria at the School Sport Australia National Championships. He played a pivotal role in helping the team win the Gold Medal, and his outstanding performance throughout the
tournament earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, as well as All-Australian team selection.
Riley is building a remarkable resume of achievements and is certainly one to watch as he continues to develop in his sport. We congratulate him on his success and look forward to following his journey.
Bryce Durham – Head of Faculty: Physical Education and Health
State Cross Country Finals
A massive congratulations to Harbin (5B) on qualifying for the Victoria State Cross Country Finals. Competing against a strong field, Harbin ran an impressive race to finish 21st out of 91 competitors.
Well done, Harbin – an outstanding achievement and a testament to your hard work and dedication!
Matt Harris – Sport & House Administrator/BMPSSA Competition
ICCES AFL Carnival
Five teams headed to the annual ICCES AFL Carnival in Bendigo on 31 July, enjoying a perfect day for footy under clear skies. Our students displayed tremendous determination, competing hard but always with fairness and respect. Across the day, they showcased not only their individual skills, but also the strong sense of teamwork and school spirit that defines BMG on the sporting field.
Please see the highlights below:
- Junior Boys: 6th
- Junior Girls: 2nd
- Intermediate Boys: 5th
- Senior Boys: 1st
- Senior Girls: 1st
A massive congratulations goes to both our Senior Boys and Senior Girls teams for winning their respective Divisions on the day.
This marks the first time in school history that BMG has claimed the Senior Boys Division title, an incredible achievement for our players and coaches.
The Senior Girls were dominant throughout the competition, scoring an impressive 126 points while conceding only 1 point across the entire day – a true testament to their skill, preparation, and teamwork.
A sincere thank you is extended to all the coaches, helpers, and staff who supported our teams, both in the lead-up to the carnival and on the day itself. Your dedication and effort play a vital role in making experiences like this possible for our students.
We now look forward with excitement to seeing how our Senior Boys and Girls perform in the Herald Sun Shield later in the school year.
Matt Harris – Sport & House Administrator/BMPSSA Competition
