Introducing the 2025 Sport Captain

2025 Sport Captain – Congratulations Charlie Cleary

Charlie, a proud member of Faulkner House and a student under the pastoral care of Ms Cammarano, has grown from his early days at St Martin of Tours into an excellent senior student at Marcellin College. His sporting journey has always been exciting, despite the challenges of starting Year 7 in lockdown during the COVID pandemic.

Charlie first donned the Marcellin colours in Year 8 for basketball and has since played both football and basketball for the College each year. He recently expanded his athletic repertoire by joining the athletics squad, which he highly recommends to other students. His debut for the 1st XVIII Football team came in 2024, marking a significant milestone in his sporting career. One of his proudest moments was securing the Bulleen Cup in a nail-biting 2-point victory over Trinity Grammar in round three.

Balancing academics and sport is no easy feat, but Charlie manages his 3½-hour weekly football training alongside basketball and pre-season fitness with ease. His secret? Staying productive in class and completing assignments promptly to avoid late-night study sessions. In addition to his sporting pursuits, Charlie is accelerating in Physical Education 3&4, showcasing his commitment to academic excellence.

As Sport Captain, Charlie looks forward to fostering a sense of unity and school spirit. His goal is for students to support or participate in as many sports as possible, emphasising the importance of camaraderie and shared experiences. Reflecting on his journey, his advice to younger students is simple: try out different sports to find the team you enjoy the most in your senior years.

Off the Marcellin sporting field, Charlie competes at the Division 1 Youth level for Beverly Hills Junior Football Club, further honing his skills. With a clear vision for the year ahead, Charlie is determined to uphold Marcellin’s sporting traditions while encouraging widespread participation.

We wish Charlie well.

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