We were a few down this week and if ever rotations were needed it was this week on the humungous Brighton oval. Another run through the 50 game banner for Huddy. He will play 300 at some higher level one day and its been a pleasure to be part of his … [Read more...] about Under 11 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R4)
Under 9 Red vs St Kilda City (R4)
Sunday’s match was an early 9am start at Boss James. We were playing on a damp and dewy half ground which didn’t allow the Rovers room to run. St. Kilda City jumped us at the start, leaving the Hampton kids a little shell-shocked at the … [Read more...] about Under 9 Red vs St Kilda City (R4)
Under 8 Pink vs Mordi Brae (R4)
It was an early morning start down in Mordy as the Rovers entourage travelled down the Bay in good spirits. The kids were showing no signs of cobwebs, but the parents looked in need of a coffee or 2. Especially our warm up coach Matt DS whose job it … [Read more...] about Under 8 Pink vs Mordi Brae (R4)
Under 12 Green vs Brighton Beach (R4)
Hampton Rovers 9.9 (63) def. Brighton Beach 1.0 (6) Rovers Under 12’s Up in lights! This is what is all about! Providing experiences, having fun while getting them & helping your mates out. What a great week of footy for these boys. They … [Read more...] about Under 12 Green vs Brighton Beach (R4)
Under 17 Div 2 vs Murrumbeena (R4)
The 6th of May saw the Sandy-Rovers boys back on our home turf at the Boss, our Round 4 opponents being Murrumbeena. A team who had been quite competitive against previous opposition and were looking for their second win of the season. After the … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Murrumbeena (R4)
Under 9 Yellow vs St Peters (R4)
First game for the season at Boss James and the boys were keen to test themselves against St Peters in the last grading game of the season. The message was again handball to allow players to find space, look for targets rather than kick to packs … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs St Peters (R4)
Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R4)
Rohan “Sheeds” Bardwell was sitting at his kitchen table. It was 6 in the morning. In front of him, he had whiteboards, magnets, coloured markers and the much-loved coloured wrist bands strewn everywhere on the table in front of him. His head was in … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R4)
Under 10 Purple vs East Brighton Vampires (R4)
It was an early start for us this morning. So while the boys were kicking the dew off the ground during their warm up some of the parents were plucking the poo off the ground trying to keep warm. After last week’s big win the group was just a … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs East Brighton Vampires (R4)
Under 8 Purple vs East Malvern (R4)
Another glorious autumn morning greeted us for our first game at Boss James...this weather can't last forever, but we must enjoy it while it does. I am not sure what happened in Hampton on Saturday night, but all the boys seemed a little bit crazy … [Read more...] about Under 8 Purple vs East Malvern (R4)
Under 9 Pink vs St Kilda City (R4)
After two solid training sessions either side of last weekend’s bye, the boys were ready and raring to go on our home track in perfect conditions. St Kilda were always going to be a tough opponent however and from the onset they put the pressure on … [Read more...] about Under 9 Pink vs St Kilda City (R4)
