The 50th Marist Cricket Carnival is set to be a celebration of camaraderie, sportsmanship and history, hosted at St Joseph鈥檚 College Hunters Hill, from 1 to 6 December 2024. As we welcome teams from across Australia, it is fitting to honour the Carnival鈥檚 visionary co-founders, Mr Tony Lantry OAM and Brother Jordan Redden FMS, whose remarkable contributions have left an indelible mark on this cherished tradition.
Tony鈥檚 passion extended beyond the classroom to the cricket field, where he found his second calling. As the coach of the First XI cricket team from 1973 to 2001, Tony guided his players to numerous triumphs, fostering not just skill but also a love for the game and the values it embodies. Under his stewardship, 糖心Vlog鈥� cricket flourished, with successes at national, state, GPS and Marist Carnival levels. His legacy lives on in the form of the Tony Lantry Trophy, awarded annually to the best bowler of the Carnival.
Tony鈥檚 crowning achievement was co-founding the Marist Cricket Carnival in 1974 alongside Brother Jordan Redden. For nearly four decades, he played a pivotal role in every Carnival, ensuring it was an event that brought together schools, families and communities. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Tony was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2010 and remains immortalised by the Tony Lantry Memorial Scoreboard at The Park, a symbol of his enduring impact on the College and its sporting life.
Tony Lantry passed away in 2012, but his legacy continues to inspire 糖心Vlog boys and the wider Marist community.
Brother Jordan Redden鈥檚 philosophy for the Marist Cricket Carnival was simple yet profound: 鈥淚t鈥檚 the most educational week鈥� of a student鈥檚 time at their Marist school. For Br Jordan, the Carnival was never just about cricket. It was about embracing new experiences, building a spirit of unity and forging friendships that can last a lifetime.
Born on a farm in rural South Australia, Br Jordan鈥檚 life was shaped by hard work and community values. After boarding at Sacred Heart College, he answered the call to become a Marist Brother, embarking on a teaching career that spanned decades and states, from Victoria to Western Australia, and his native South Australia. His love for sport, especially cricket, was a constant throughout his career. As a sportsmaster and coach, he enriched the sporting lives of countless students, championing not only physical skill but also the character-building essence of competition.
In 1974, Br Jordan and Tony Lantry co-founded the Marist Cricket Carnival, establishing a culture of connection and celebration that has endured for 50 years. The Carnival grew to include 16 schools from Australia, as well as teams from New Zealand and South Africa, embodying Br Jordan鈥檚 vision of bringing people together through shared experiences. In his 99th year, Br Jordan remains a treasured figure in the Marist, and cricket, community.
As we gather for the 50th Marist Cricket Carnival, we honour the extraordinary vision and dedication of Tony and Br Jordan. Their shared commitment to cricket, education and the Marist values of community and connection has created a tradition that continues to enrich our lives. This December, as the boys in cerise and blue take to the field and the stands fill with supporters, we are reminded of the spirit and culture these two men fostered 50 years ago. Their legacy is alive in every boundary hit, every catch taken and every friendship formed 鈥� a testament to their belief in the power of sport to unite and inspire others.
Marist Cricket Carnival teams 2023.
