Carlo has been involved in the Brunswick Zebras for 13 years – as a parent, coach, committee member and Club President. He is a longstanding fan of the beautiful game, and believes the role of the club includes social responsibility and inclusion, while promoting the interests of members, players and volunteers beyond the sphere of sport.

He has a strong commitment to health provision, land use planning, and building democratic institutions, and is a sessional university lecturer in public policy at Victoria University.

He has worked for a number of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and for the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation in East Gippsland, and was the local member of Parliament for Brunswick for over 16 years.

Daniel is a construction professional with experience in the areas of architecture, design, procurement and contracts. He has worked predominantly in the challenging sectors of defence, health and infrastructure, most notably on Aami Park, the Victorian Cancer Centre and the Metro Tunnel.

Having been ‘dragged’ or substituted before half time at Sumner Park in a loss against the mighty Brunswick Zebras over 15 years ago Daniel decided to join his brother and long-time Zebra in our senior mens team the following year. Since then he has played, coached and for the last 5 years been part of the executive, principally managing the senior men’s state and metropolitan league setup.

Robert has developed his career with over 30 years experience in complementary fields. Robert is highly experienced to assist clients in managing and advising on complex financial structures for all individuals, companies, trusts and superannuation funds across all industries and businesses.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting, is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. He holds a Chartered Accountants and CPA Australia Public Practice Certificate and Certificate of Registration of Tax Agent.

Sam has been involved in Brunswick Zebras as a parent of two young players that started playing in 2022. She started out as a Miniroos Girls Coach and Boys Team Manager for one season then volunteered to help in coordinate the Miniroos teams in 2023. She enjoys building a sense of belonging with new families into the Zebras club and is always on the hunt to improve organisation and support the local community sports club where possible.

Sam is a PE Teacher in the Special Education Secondary field and also has many years of coordinating District Interschool Sports programs in this sector too. Through her passion in teaching through the sports area for many years, she has a keen vision to see all players succeed to their full potential in a supportive and safe community environment.

Luke has been a local resident for more than 20 years, and has had a connection with Brunswick Zebras since his eldest son joined the club in 2011. He volunteered as a juniors team manager in 2016, gradually increased his involvement and is now a committee member and coordinator of the juniors program. He also continues to coach a juniors group that he has guided since 2019.

He has a strong belief in the importance of community, and the role of team sport in building bonds and creating social capital. He is a partner in a creative agency working predominantly with clients in the cultural sector.

Whilst only a more recent member (2024) Jimmy has truly found home with the Zebras in both football and the amazing culture. Find him at the Home of Football, Sumner Park attempting to bang in headers at the home end or enjoying a fresh Zebras Italian Pilsner cheering on any and all Zebras teams. With a passion for football and the role it plays in people’s lives, he and the Zebras are a perfect match.

James (Jimmy) is an experienced IT Professional in the health sector, currently heading up Operations for Fred IT, the company that provides the National Prescription Delivery System (eScripts) among other things.

Kim has been involved with Brunswick Zebras for over 10 years as a player, moving up though the juniors program and playing for the seniors team since 2018. Over the last few years she has been involved with the Saturday skills program as a coordinator, and more recently as coach to a junior girls team. You can almost always find her at Sumner Park on the weekends dedicating her whole Sunday to football.

Kim has a passion for women’s and girls football at Zebras and aims to see these areas of the club flourish over the coming years.

Janelle is a dedicated primary school teacher with a decade of experience in educating young minds. With a keen eye for cleanliness and a heart for community sport, she takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for club members and visitors to Sumner and Balfe park.

As the Child Safety Officer, she is committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for young athletes as they learn, play, and grow in the world of soccer.

Mark has been involved with Brunswick Zebras FC since 2003 — as a junior and senior player, coach and committee member. He is a founding member of the club’s relaunched senior men’s setup in 2006, and he has since taken an active leadership role in establishing and fostering a culture of kindness, community and volunteerism at the club. He is a fanatical AC Milan supporter, but the black and white zebra stripes are equally as important to him.

Beyond football, he is a History and Global Politics teacher. He has plied his trade in Australian and International schools, with a particular passion for conceptual, globally-minded and holistic learning.