The mighty Rovers assembled at Boss James Oval early on Sunday morning. The Antarctic breeze was blowing around the ground, the smell of snow in the air and a bracing 7 degrees greeted the team as they prepared to face Cheltenham. The Rovers were … [Read more...] about Under 8 Pink vs Cheltenham (R11)
Under 11 Purple vs St Peters (R11)
Cold and blustery conditions greeted us at Castlefield this morning as we resumed after school holidays. Four boys down today, but plenty of enthusiasm to celebrate Wes Sando’s 50th game – congratulations Wes! Wes and Will were our two captains for … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple vs St Peters (R11)
Under 9 Maroon (Sill) vs Beaumaris (R11)
After a much needed two week break in warmer climates, I was excited to get back to Boss James Reserve for the big clash against much fancied Beaumaris. Missing two key players, Eddie Peat and Dylan Grace made things tricky but we were lucky to … [Read more...] about Under 9 Maroon (Sill) vs Beaumaris (R11)
Under 10 Bronze v East Malvern (R11)
8:15am Start, sunny, no early wind and sub 10 degrees down at East Malvern today for our first game back after the long season break. Training on Friday had a modest attendance due to the end of the school break, and when I asked the boys who did … [Read more...] about Under 10 Bronze v East Malvern (R11)
Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R10)
Sunday 24 June. What a day. A momentous day. Not sure what it is particularly about the 24th of June generally, but it certainly holds a special place in many people’s hearts and certainly yours truly. But I am not here to talk about the merits of … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R10)
Under 8 Pink vs Dingley (R10)
Another fairly chilly start for the under 8 Rovers, this time facing Dingley at Corrigan Park. After a big week on the track, expectations were high, but with only 14 available on the day no one was getting too carried away. Fortunately, the Dingley … [Read more...] about Under 8 Pink vs Dingley (R10)
Under 12 Girls Yellow vs St Peters (R10)
Callum was so confident with the girls ability that he committed to 12 of us versus 13 of them. I’m not sure if he would have reconsidered when he realised how grossly underprepared we were. For a start, their coach had binoculars and an Assistant … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Yellow vs St Peters (R10)
Under 9 Maroon (Jones) vs St Kilda City (R10)
The boys headed to Elwood with only 14 men this weekend to take on St Kilda City. To even up the numbers the coaches agreed for four of the Saints boys to run out each quarter as Honorary Rovers. It was heartening to witness from the sidelines how … [Read more...] about Under 9 Maroon (Jones) vs St Kilda City (R10)
Under 9 Maroon (Sill) vs East Brighton Vampires (R10)
With the thunder storms of last week behind us we merrily made our way to the other side of the highway for round 10 against the East Brighton Vampires. What started out as a mild day quickly turned bitterly cold. We started strong in true Rovers … [Read more...] about Under 9 Maroon (Sill) vs East Brighton Vampires (R10)
Under 10 Purple vs St Kilda City (R10)
The boys were switched right on this week and they got busy early with Paddy kicking us two goals and threatening to kick a few more also setting up Harvey to take a spectacular mark in the goal square to slot through our third. Kai Hotton, helping … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs St Kilda City (R10)
