Following the Victorian State Government's advice around the return of community sport, the SMJFL and AFL Victoria have endorsed a return to club sanctioned small outdoor group training at community football level. However, this is on the provision … [Read more...] about Return to Training Participant Briefing
Club Chairman Update
Club Chairman, Steve Anderson, has released a statement following VAFA's announcement that the senior's competition won't commence until at least 31 May. You can read the statement here. … [Read more...] about Club Chairman Update
Rover DNA
ROVER DNA With the Rover Seniors locked into Premier C Grade in 2020 and the growth of the junior club exceeding 600+ members, the club is in a strong position going forward. 2019 saw the Senior-Junior movement flourish with 5 current Senior … [Read more...] about Rover DNA
Girls Under 12 Div 2 v South Melbourne – semi finals
Rovers bring Finals style footy to knock out South Melbourne and enter their first Grand Final 1st Quarter – Rovers here to play for Olive You know it's finals time in Melbourne when the sun is out, the smell of fresh cut grass permeates and you … [Read more...] about Girls Under 12 Div 2 v South Melbourne – semi finals
Under 12 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires – Semi Final
You wake up different on the morning of a final. The senses are heightened. Is it going to rain? Is the wind howling? Did the boys get enough sleep? Thankfully, we didn't have much time to think about it. 8.15am arrival for a 9am start. The … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires – Semi Final
Under 12 Div 6 v St Paul’s McKinnon – Semi Final
This week’s match report starts with a reflection of the season that was. Firstly, I would like to sincerely congratulate the 24 boys we’ve had represent the Hampton Rovers Football Club in our division this year. As parents I am sure you join me … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 v St Paul’s McKinnon – Semi Final
Under 12 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R15)
Here we are. Another year of home and away games completed. What an adventure and ride it's been. Fifteen rounds all done and we now have earned the right to play off against East Brighton in one of the finals. We had our last game against East … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R15)
Under 13 Div 6 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R15)
With our 2 centres in Tom and Camdyn missing and our full forward Charlie due to injuries and sickness, our match against the ladder leaders was made that much more difficult I was jealous watching them rotate 5 players off the bench wondering what … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 6 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R15)
Under 13 Div 2 vs East Sandringham (R15)
Having missed out on finals this year, our round 15 away game against East Sandy ended up being our last game for the season. We had a fantastic training run leading up to the game where we spoke about how much we’ve grown as a team over the season … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 2 vs East Sandringham (R15)
Under 12 Div 6 vs East Malvern (R15)
They say a week is a long time in football, the contrasts can be enormous. I’m a big believer in momentum in football. It is something that ebbs and flows in games but I believe you start a game the way you finished your last game, the momentum … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs East Malvern (R15)
