The Marist Alumni Project identifies and celebrates the contribution Marist educated men and women have made to our nation. This project aligns itself with Marcellin Champagnat’s call to all of us, particularly in the education of the young, to ‘form good Christians and virtuous citizens.’
The main outcome of this project is the creation of an Anthology of Outstanding Australian Marist Alumni. The Anthology is a way of recognising those alumni who have made a significant and outstanding contribution to Australian life. All our schools and organisations unquestionably have many, many ex-students who have gone on to became highly productive, influential and honourable citizens of this country. The intent of the Marist Alumni Project is to capture some of those who have truly made their mark on Australian society.
Marist schools are invited to provide further nominations to the Marist Alumni: submit nominees via the online form.
For inquiries related to the Marist Alumni, please email: alumniproject@marists.org.au.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1991-1996.
Former Australian representative in swimming 1998 – 2004.
Six times Australian 25km open water Champion, Australian Male Open Water Swimmer of the year (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003), 1999 Pan Pacific 25km open water Champion.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1989-1994
One of the NRL’s most astute coaches, currently the longest-serving coach in the history of the Sydney Roosters (as at 2023). The three-time Premiership winner is the first to win successive titles in the open era.
Former Australian professional Rugby League player from 2006 to 2020. Representative in the following 3 State of Origin teams, 6 Australian Test Teams.
Currently Managing Director of One Wellbeing and One Training Pty Ltd.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1998-2002.
Former Australian professional Rugby League player from 2003 to 2018. Currently Football operations Manager for the Melbourne Storm. Played 325 NRL Games (265 Melbourne Storm, 60 New Zealand Warriors) representative of the following 3 NRL Premierships, 14 State of Origin, 6 Australian test Games.
St Gregory's College Campbelltown 1994-1995.
Joined the Rabbitohs as Chief Executive Officer in May 2016.
Prior to joining the Rabbitohs, Blake was the General Manager of the Super League, the UK’s premier Rugby League competition with broadcast, sponsorship and event revenues of over £40million per annum.
Possesses a law degree from the University of Technology, Sydney; and has also studied at the Wharton School of Business and IESE School of Business.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1985-1989.
Former NRL player (148) games, playing for Sydney Roosters, Western Suburbs Magpies, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Salford City Reds.
Currently Sports commentary SEN Radio, along with Channel Nine, Fox Sports, Triple M, Sky Radio.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1976-1978
Australian professional rugby league football coach (31 Test Teams) and former player. Played from 1970 to 1982.
Commenced coaching 1984 to current (2023).
Returned to the Wests Tigers in 2021 working in pathways, development, and talent identification.
On 3 May 2010, became the first coach in Australian rugby league history to reach 600 games.
Three times recipient Dally M Coach of the Year Award.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1993-1994.
Former Australian professional Rugby League player from 1996 - 2004, for Cronulla, South Sydney and Newcastle. Representative in the Australia test Teams.
During NRL career established Hotel Group. Post career have continued Hotel Group and festival entertainment with St Greg’s alumni Greg Mathew in Newcastle with 6 hotels and collaboration of various music festivals in the region.
St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton
Selected to represent Australia at the 1956 Olympics in swimming, placing 5th in the 100m Backstroke. Won a Silver Medal in the 110 yard backstroke at the Empire Games in 1958.
Ordained a priest in 1969.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Catholic College Sale 1987-1990.
Selected to represent Australia in athletics, racing in the Women’s 5,000m at the 1996 Olympics and the Womens 10,000m at the 2000 Olympics.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill 1957.
Selected in the Australian rugby union side that toured New Zealand in 1962.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill 1959
Represented Australia in yachting in the 1980 Clipper Cup held in the USA.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill
Played first and only rugby test match in 1957 against New Zealand, and toured with the Wallabies in 1957 and 1958 to Britain, France and North America.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Marist College Ashgrove 1973-1983.
Represented Australia in swimming at the 1992 and 1996 Paralympics, winning a Silver Medal at Atlanta in the Men’s 4x100m Freestyle S7-10 event.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill 1987.
Represented Australia in athletics at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and 1996 Olympic Games.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton
Played in seven tests for Australia in rugby league from 1948-1951, scoring five tries and fourteen goals totalling forty-three points.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Augustine’s College 1950s.
Represented Australia in Rugby League in 1961.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill 1978.
Represented Australia in athletics at the Pacific Conference Games (1981, 1983) and the World Championships in Helsinki (1983).
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Marist College Kogarah 1930s.
Unfortunately, the outbreak of World War II delayed a promising rugby league career.
Represented Australia against Great Britain in the first test after the War in 1946.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Trinity College Auburn-Regents Park 1946-1952 / Parramatta Marist High School 1953-1954.
Competed in Athletics for the Western Suburbs club, competing for NSW in 1960.
Later invited to compete in the Auckland Games, winning the trophy for 220 yards.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.