An overview of some recent sporting achievements by senior students and young Old Melburnians (correct as at March 2025).
The Melbourne Grammar School Athletics team won the APS Combined Sports Championship in 2024, securing multiple top three finishes across both track and field events. This was the first win since 2016, with the team placing in the top three every other year since.
The School’s Snowsports team won the Victorian Secondary Boys Schools Championship in 2024. Max Kelly (OM 2024) went on to win a Gold Medal in the Giant Slalom at the Australian Interschool Championships. He also represented Australia at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
The First Water Polo team won their second consecutive APS Premiership in 2024, remaining undefeated during both seasons. Captain Daniel Magasanik (OM 2024) was a member of the Australian team that competed in the 2024 World Aquatics Men’s U18 Water Polo Championships.
As reported in the October 2024 edition of Grammar News, the First Touch Football team won the inaugural APS Premiership in 2024.
The First Volleyball team won its first APS Premiership since 2016 in 2025.
Harry Dixon (OM 2022) top-scored in the first innings (66) during his first-class cricket debut playing for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield in February 2025. He made his Big Bash debut for Melbourne Renegades in January 2025.
Joe McGuire (OM 2018) was a member of the College Football Playoff National Championship team – the Ohio State Buckeyes – in January this year. It is understood that Joe, a punter, is the first Old Melburnian to compete in this competition at Championship level.
Past Grimwade House student Sophie McKay (OM 2024) was selected at pick 17 in the 2024 AFLW draft to join the Carlton Football Club last year. Sophie will join her sister, Abbie McKay (OM 2018), who is the Blues’ Co-Vice Captain.
Former boarder Sam Marshall (OM 2024) is likely to play AFL football this year, having been selected by the Brisbane Lions in the 2024 AFL Draft.
