First, congratulations to all members of the Under 14 squad: players, TM’s, coaches, parents, supporters. As always, our initial phase in any season is to have fun in a safe, harmonious, respectful and educational environment. Our aim with the D2 … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 2 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R4)
Under 14 Div 2 vs St Peters (R3)
My concern with our group going into round three was how we might turn up mentally following a 14 goal win the week before. I spoke to the players about this and we worked extensively below the knees pre-game to highlight how we might lack focus … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 2 vs St Peters (R3)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 3
Passion Teamwork Fun Respect. Friday night I popped down and gave Ben Smith a hand at U11 training. I was only there for 45 minutes and what a bunch of goers those lads are. I got them to rate their skills every 10 minutes and they were honest in … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 3
Under 14 Div 2 vs Brighton Beach (R2)
Rovers 12-12-84 def Brighton Beach 0-4-4 Firstly, a shout out to everyone’s mate, Maxy Carroll, Max suffered a wrist injury Sunday and will miss a few weeks, not great for Max or our team as he is in good form. The squad trained real well last … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 2 vs Brighton Beach (R2)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 2
I have been advised if I don’t make a huge deal out of the U10 Girls this week I can pack up and leave. The first lady (girl's footy co-ordinator, Emma Nicholl) has spoken, mine is not to question why, mine is just to do or else. LOL. Here are … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 2
Under 14 Div 2 vs Ajax (R1)
How fantastic that footy is back! Six months sitting around waiting for round one 1 to arrive…while the surf, sun, basketball and BBQ’s are all good, footy is the one sport that pulls the community together like no other. Our lads had a great … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 2 vs Ajax (R1)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 1
PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT GAME ON. 596 girls and boys, many venues all wearing the Green and Gold, some for the first time. Like the U8 at 8.45am at Castlefield, Rovers and Zebs all in a bundle, will be great to see these guys merge together in … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 1
From the Footy Manager
A HUGE WELCOME to all members, new and old. 2019 will be the greatest year at Hampton Rovers yet. 600 members was a pipe dream five years ago: we started 2014 with 260, we are officially 4 members short of 600, with new members arriving … [Read more...] about From the Footy Manager
Footy Manager’s Report – Grand Final Edition
Passion Teamwork Fun Respect Firstly, Happy Father's Day for yesterday to all the dads within our club and community. One of Jason Nicholl's favourite sayings is “it takes a village to raise a child”. This saying has worn on me over the journey … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Grand Final Edition
Footy Manager’s Report – Finals Week 2
PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT Richard asked me to pop down to training and talk with the U18 Girls about Grand Final week and what it may look like. I asked the girls a simple question: WHY DO THEY CALL IT A GRAND FINAL? The answer I received from … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Finals Week 2
