Former St Agnes Rooty Hill student and Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak is the nation’s hero after scoring three goals and securing Australia’s place in the 2018 World Cup.
Jedinak hadn’t played 90 minutes of football since June, so Ange Postecoglou knew playing the skipper against Honduras would be a gamble but it paid off in awesome fashion.
Dogged by a groin injury for months, Jedinak had not featured for the Socceroos since June but his efforts last night were stunning.
The headline act was his stunning hat-tick in the 3-1 ANZ Stadium demolition that sealed Australia’s passage to a fourth-consecutive World Cup.
“It’s extra special,” Jedinak said.
“It was our duty as a nation of football players to get this job done.
“We set out on a task two and a half years ago ... and we stuck to our guns, we got here in the end.
“Now it’s time to enjoy this moment and look forward to what is going to be a big 2018.”
All three of Jedinak’s set piece goals came in the second half.
His 72nd minute penalty provoked a huge outpouring of emotion from the normally measured and mild-mannered leader, who ran 70 metres to celebrate in front the crowd.
14 May 2025
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A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Thomas F, Maxwell B, Millie P & Jada F who placed in the top 8 of their events and will progress to NSWCCC Cross Country next month! Also to Alexis B & Brodie S who placed in the top 10 and are reserves for the day. A Special CONGRATULATIONS to our 8/9 year girls who took out first place for Corpus Christi by having the most children place in the top 8 in one age group.14 May 2025
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🏃🏾♀️➡️DIOCESAN CROSS COUNTRY🏃🏾♂️ Yesterday the top 6 children from each age group represented Corpus Christi at the Diocesan Cross Country at Eastern Creek Motorsports Park. The children represented Corpus Christi with pride and achieved some amazing results! A huge thank you to Mr Buzzi who was stationed at check point 13 who managed to capture some action shots of our runners on the course.