	{"id":130263,"date":"2026-04-25T16:21:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/tribute-fuels-rivalry-st-josephs-south-barwon-on-anzac-day-honour\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:32:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:32:25","slug":"tribute-fuels-rivalry-st-josephs-south-barwon-on-anzac-day-honour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/sport\/tribute-fuels-rivalry-st-josephs-south-barwon-on-anzac-day-honour\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribute fuels rivalry: St Joseph&#8217;s, South Barwon on Anzac Day honour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For 17 years, St Joseph\u2019s and South Barwon have clashed on field and court on Anzac Day.<\/p>\n<p>It is a round that has continued to grow yearly for the clubs, creating space to commemorate and fuel a nearly two-decade old rivalry.<\/p>\n<p>St Joseph\u2019s Football Netball Club president Sue Cormack said the privilege of playing on Anzac Day is not lost on the club\u2019s members and supporters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130268\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-130268\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90534-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90534-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90534-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90534-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90534-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90534.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First grade men&#8217;s football captains shake hands with the umpires ahead of the Anzac Day game coin toss. Photo: Michael Chambers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reflecting on her own connections to Anzac Day, Cormack thinks of the grandfather she never met, and the diaries he kept.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me personally, it\u2019s a very important day. The grandfather that I never met served in France as a stretcher bearer and I have the honour of having his diaries, which I read,\u201d Cormack said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInterestingly, there&#8217;s such a strong connection between what was happening on the front line [and today]. They were playing footy and cricket, having swimming races in the canals and setting up athletics tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, it&#8217;s a real reflection around the importance of sport and what sport can do in terms of bringing people together and building resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130266\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130266\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90548-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90548-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90548-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90548-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90548-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90548.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christine Couzens flips the coin for the A grade netball captains. Photo: Michael Chambers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cormack said both the Joey\u2019s and South Barwon communities take pride in coming together each year on Anzac Day.<\/p>\n<p>She said the chance to honour the sacrifice of the ANZACs and all who have served, past and present, is not taken lightly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe word that comes to mind for me is gratitude,\u201d Cormack said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a really good opportunity for us to show our gratitude for everyone who sacrificed, not only their lives, but for the many who come back with severe mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to honour that and we need to be grateful for our peace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cormack\u2019s sentiment was echoed by South Barwon vice-president Aaron Gladki and secretary Steve Smith.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honoured to be participating in such a significant day,\u201d Gladki said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe certainly don\u2019t equate what we are doing with what the diggers and soldiers have gone through, but if we can take part in an event that recognises and celebrates the effort and sacrifice that they have put forward, we are very honoured to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130267\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130267\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90501-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90501-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90501-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90501-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90501-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90501.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">93-year-old veteran Colin Silcock-Delaney and deputy prime minister Richard Marles with the Anzac Day Cup. Photo: Michael Chambers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gladki said the pre-game service is also an opportunity for those who are unable to attend a morning service to still mark the significance of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Smith has already begun conversations for next year\u2019s Anzac Day fixture.<\/p>\n<p>He said the work behind the scenes is reflective of the clubs\u2019 belief in the importance of the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re lucky that AFL Barwon give us the right to be the custodians of the Anzac Day game,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not a given; we don\u2019t just expect that we\u2019re going to get it every year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe planning is huge for the day to make sure that we give it the right respect that it deserves to have, and that includes having the players and supporters get on board too.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130265\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-130265\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90486-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90486-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90486-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90486-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90486-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/ANZACDayStJVSThBCeri_90486.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">South Barwon wins the toss for the first grade men&#8217;s game. Photo: Michael Chambers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smith said taking time to reflect on conflicts across the globe has become an important part of the modern marking of Anzac Day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe feeling around Anzac Day has really grown over the past 25 years, compared to what it used to be,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople are reflecting on what we have as a country compared to what is going on in the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s fantastic we get the opportunity to acknowledge that as a community sporting group.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both clubs participated in a service before the top grade football and netball games were played.<\/p>\n<p>A luncheon was also held with local veterans invited to attend alongside club life members and sponsors.<\/p>\n<p>In the A grade netball South Barwon pipped St Joseph&#8217;s at the post for a 55-51 win. Meanwhile in the senior football Joey&#8217;s were forced to hand over the Anzac Cup after 11 years when the Swans delivered a 6.7 (43) to 22.15 (147), 104-point, smashing to the hosts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For 17 years, St Joseph\u2019s and South Barwon have clashed on field and court on Anzac Day. It is a round that has continued to grow yearly for the clubs, creating space to commemorate and fuel a nearly two-decade old rivalry. 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