In our final game for the year coming up against one of the top three teams in our division we went into this game as if it was our Grand Final. We had a record of one win each with East Brighton so far this year in two closely fought battles, so we … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs East Brighton (R14)
Under 17 Div 2 vs CHOGS (R14)
Sunday 5th August saw our U17 Sandy-Rovers travel to Highett to face Highett/Cheltenham (CHOGS). Poised as an important game for our lads, as if we were to claim victory, a top 2 spot on the ladder would be secured going into Finals in 2 weeks time. … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs CHOGS (R14)
Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R14)
A draw but what a second half of football against Oakleigh. Well as the whole season has shown each game and week the teams in the competition just get better and better. The kicking is getting longer and more accurate. The hand balling more creative … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R14)
Under 11 Purple vs Bentleigh (R14)
Back at Castlefield today for the penultimate home and away round against Bentleigh. We were saddened to hear during the week that Oscar had suffered a fracture in his collarbone last week, care of a tough tackle that took him to ground. There is … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple vs Bentleigh (R14)
Under 10 Bronze vs East Sandringham (R14)
Today we played East Sandringham down at Peterson St and the weather was unexpectedly pleasant, very little wind, a bit of sunshine and a nice grassy pitch perfect for footy. It was our last game of the regular season and we knew we were up … [Read more...] about Under 10 Bronze vs East Sandringham (R14)
Under 12 Girls Yellow vs East Malvern (R14)
An early start had Fi running around and our girls yawning and some of them mouthguard-less. Maddie managed to borrow one from Tayla Jones early, then Mitch’s and then finally got her own. No mouth guard, no play; they’re the rules unfortunately. … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Yellow vs East Malvern (R14)
Under 17 Div 2 vs Oakleigh (R13)
Sunday 29th July saw U17 Sandy-Rovers return to the Boss for their final home game of season after a successful outing against South Melbourne the week before. With a somewhat different training session being held this week at Moorabbin indoor … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Oakleigh (R13)
Under 9 Maroon (Jones) vs East Brighton Vampires (R13)
It was the Rovers last home and away match of the season. A blustery, frigid day, with rain predicted that never came. The Rovers kicked with the wind in the opening quarter under the captaincy of the determined and bold Riley. Some clever work by … [Read more...] about Under 9 Maroon (Jones) vs East Brighton Vampires (R13)
Under 12 Maroon vs St Peters (R13)
Hampton Rovers 3.10-28 to St Peters 5.13-43 Captains / Orlando & Jay A windswept Castlefield Reserve greeted out U12 Div 2 team for our last home game of the season. All the players arrived in beanies to help raise money and awareness for the … [Read more...] about Under 12 Maroon vs St Peters (R13)
Under 10 Purple vs Beaumaris (R13)
There were a few challenges leading into this week’s game. We had a couple of kids coming of injuries and quite a few who had been sick with gastro during the week. Then a few who had to drop out hours before the game. But challenges are what makes … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs Beaumaris (R13)