Call Triple Zero! I nearly had not one, but TWO heart attacks on the weekend. Well, not really, but I'll share more about that later in the report. Wrapping up the 2019 season, and the Presidency There have been many memorable experiences in our … [Read more...] about President’s Report – It’s The Final Siren
President’s Report – Grand Finals Week One
THAT’S (ALMOST) ALL FOLKS! And just like that the final ‘final’ round (see what I did there?) for 2019 is upon us. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing all three of our finalists play in their respective grand finals on Sunday. I was super proud … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Grand Finals Week One
President’s Report – Finals Week 1
It’s that special time of year for football. I got the honour of walking across Boss James last Sunday morning as the sun was coming up, ahead of a full day of finals. I was able to reflect on the great year we have had again at Rovers, how lucky we … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Finals Week 1
President’s Report – Round 15
This is the week that fills me with many mixed emotions every year. Sunday marked the formal end of the home and away season for 2019. Congrats to all of our amazing kids for the Passion, Teamwork, Fun and Respect in 2019. It's been an absolute … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 15
President’s Report – Round 14
UNDER 8 & 9s WRAP UP THE SEASON Our final weekend for the U8/9s was aptly names the Thunder and Lightning carnival. What a great display of skills, friendship and passion all teams displayed in true winter AFL weather. Congrats to all of our U8/9 … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 14
President’s Report – Round 13
Round 13 saw us back in full swing at Castlefield after resting the ground for a few weeks. Thanks to everyone for your patience while we moved games and training to look after our amazing facilities. Weather again played its part on Sunday with a … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 13
President’s Report – Round 12
The weather gods were smiling again on the weekend. What a great day to play the game we love. Some solid results and some very close games that got the hearts pumping. We had the added bonus that the better weather has helped our playing grounds … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 12
President’s Report – Round 11
OUR HOME – AT HOME WITH THE ROVERS Thanks to all that attended At Home with the Rovers (AHWTR) on Friday night. It was good to meet some new parents to the club. I got some great feedback on the Club’s direction and how our parents feel welcome in … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 11
President’s Report – Round 10
MUD, FAIR PLAY AND AHWTR What a difference a couple of weeks has made. The weather has turned and the traditional footy weather greeted us during the week and certainly on the weekend. Thanks to all the parents, seniors and helpers that cheered … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 10
President’s Report – Round 9
Sunday Funday I woke up early Sunday and the sun was shining, it looked like a great day for footy. That was until I stepped outside! Whilst the sun was blazing down on us it was still clearly a winters day in Melbourne. Despite the rain the day … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 9