Written by Makiko Vagas It was the Rovers last home and away game of the season. We played against Ajax Stars at Princes Park. Harvey and Jason were playing up from U8s as Ernie and Jack were away. Sam announced Ethan (who was the birthday … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs Ajax (R13)
Under 8 Green vs Dingley (R13)
It looked like we were in for a wet game on Sunday, but things improved quickly by the time we arrived at Corrigan Oval for the match against Dingley. We were looking forward to putting in a good performance to finish off the home and away season to … [Read more...] about Under 8 Green vs Dingley (R13)
Under 13 Div 2 vs Ormond (R13)
There was a real vibe around the playing group as we arrived for our round 13 away clash with Ormond. Maybe it was the fact that we always have terrific close battles with the opposition or could have been Jasper and his pre-game warm up music that … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 2 vs Ormond (R13)
Under 12 Div 1 vs South Melbourne (R13)
The weather was cold and dreary Saturday night. It cleared up for our early start in Albert Park for our next contest against SMD. We arrived in sunshine and the parking meter wasn't working. Bonus! Zac Mc was our captain for the day. First half … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs South Melbourne (R13)
Under 11 Div 6 vs Ashwood (R13)
Our final home game for the year had us playing against Ashwood who we had a 1-1 record against this year. Sonny & Harry were our captains for the day. Once again due to some late pull outs, we yet again played with no bench. In the first … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 6 vs Ashwood (R13)
Under 12 Div 6 vs South Melbourne (R13)
Perfect day for footy today, the weather was fine, and we had the opportunity to play on the mighty (big!) home of Rovers – Boss James. This game was a must win to keep our season alive – we weren’t off to a great start though with James P slipping … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs South Melbourne (R13)
Under 13 Div 6 vs Oakleigh (R12)
As I do every week we go into the game full of confidence knowing if we play our best footy we can beat anyone in our division. However, on Sunday, still struggling to put a finger on it, the boys were just second to the ball and just not switched … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 6 vs Oakleigh (R12)
Under 10 Girls vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
The girls were rewarded for their strong form with a prime game time of 3pm to take on the East Brighton Vampires at their home ground. A large crowd had swelled as word had spread that this was to be a hard fought match. Lily and Poppy were rewarded … [Read more...] about Under 10 Girls vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
Under 12 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
A glorious day greeted us back at the home of football, Castlefield Reserve. We were up against the strong East Brighton outfit who, thus far, were the only team to have knocked us off. In our last outing against them they were a bit bigger and … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
Under 13 Div 2 vs Mordi Brae (R12)
Every now and then a game comes along that defines us and strengthens us as a team. Following on from another strong training session we were all up and about for our much anticipated round 12 home game against the ladder leaders in Mordi Brae. … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 2 vs Mordi Brae (R12)
