By Tania Marshall Blackjack dealer has an up card of 6. Blackjack dealer eyeballing punter, “are you SURE you want to hit on 18?” Punter takes a sip of her champagne and replies “Yep! Hit me!” She’s dealt a 3 of diamonds. There was plenty … [Read more...] about Casino Royale Wrap
Under 13 Div 3 vs St Kilda City (R9)
Neither team had a full complement but the Rovers did have some super subs in Mitch & Harry Tuffley. Strong Wind saw the majority of the play down one end. 1st Qtr. Cassidy at full stretch, tapping to W Tuffley, to Howe, and on to Troy and it's … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 3 vs St Kilda City (R9)
Under 13 Div 1 vs Port/South Melbourne (R9)
A lovely morning greeted the team as they turned up at 8.15am. It wasn't yet sunny but the parents who did turn up (and numbers were down) were wearing dark sunglasses despite the cloud cover - due largely to the Rovers Casino Club night, that for … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs Port/South Melbourne (R9)
Player Profile – Jade Doherty
Role Team member of U9’s Years at HRJFC? 2 What AFL team do you support? Hawthorn Favorite Football memory? Kicking my first goal for the Hampton Rovers. Something unique about you? I wear the same number (number 3) as my … [Read more...] about Player Profile – Jade Doherty
Under 8 Yellow vs East Brighton Vampires (R9)
Game day is only a small part of the amazing contribution that so many wonderful volunteers make at the Hampton Rovers Football Club. Saturday night was a highlight on the Rovers social calendar and it was great to see so many of the Under 8 Team … [Read more...] about Under 8 Yellow vs East Brighton Vampires (R9)
Under 11 Div 5 vs East Brighton Vampires (R9)
A light breeze and crisp football conditions presented themselves at Castlefield on Sunday. Captains for the day were Harry Gibbins & Jonty McKimm both boys loved the opportunity and played their best games for the year. The afternoon start … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 5 vs East Brighton Vampires (R9)
Under 16 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R9)
Round 9 and the “Bayside Problem” returned in earnest…school holidays and 12 players unavailable! 15 players available, then Per Bellarts joined us from Div 2 to make 16 then we were lucky enough to have 3 under 15 boys play a second game and … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R9)
Under 11 Div 1 vs Ajax (R9)
Ajax 8.14-62 Hampton Rovers 3.1-19 Sunday was our toughest challenge to date. We were 4 boys down, and we were playing the undefeated top of the table, big bodied outfit in Ajax. We also started the game with only 17, so we sent in a tiny U8 … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 1 vs Ajax (R9)
Under 16 Div 2 vs Mordi Brae (R9)
“Well, a week is a long time in football” Winners last week, but against a much tougher opposition this week we were comprehensively beaten. Having said that, we are all very proud of you boys today. Some great positives to be taken out of the … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 2 vs Mordi Brae (R9)
Under 8 Purple vs East Malvern (R9)
The boys were excited to be back playing on their home deck and playing in front of the home crowd. We welcomed into the fold a new player to the team, Thomas Cunningham, a mid season transfer from Queensland. His transfer papers were completed at … [Read more...] about Under 8 Purple vs East Malvern (R9)
