A gloomy, overcast sky greeted the Hampton Rovers Under 18 Girls as they arrived at Boss James Reserve for the local derby against their old foes, the East Brighton Vampires. This was a chance for the girls to win back to back games for the first … [Read more...] about U18 Girls vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
Under 11 Div 6 vs Mordi Brae (R12)
A sunny winters afternoon greeting us at Parkdale as we came up against Mordialloc Braeside JFC - Blue who defeated us by 31 points earlier this year at home. Theeran & Baxter were our captains for the match. Due to some late pull outs, we yet … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 6 vs Mordi Brae (R12)
Under 9 Yellow vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
Sunday 28 July presented one of the best morning’s for footy all season. The team arrived today ready to implement the strategies learned at training this week. Quarter 1 immediately opened up with a series of plays that linked up multiple … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
Under 12 Div 6 vs St Bedes Mentone (R12)
After a couple of home games it was time to head away this week – out to Mentone to take on St Bedes Mentone Tigers. We’ve had two very close games against them already this year and today was also very competitive. Mitch Graham was captain and lead … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs St Bedes Mentone (R12)
Under 13 Div 2 vs Prahran (R11)
Following on from one of our best training sessions we’ve had so far this season, our team was certainly up and about for our Round 11 away encounter with Prahran. Having both won and lost against them during the season we were assured of a really … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 2 vs Prahran (R11)
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
Under 13 Div 6 vs Port South Melbourne (R11)
BY DAVID BURTON The Rovers boys were in great spirits as they burst out of the rooms to take on Port Melbourne/South Melbourne. It was clear from the first bounce our boys were in for a challenge with PMSM getting early clearances and trapping … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 6 vs Port South Melbourne (R11)
Under 8 Green vs East Malvern (R11)
Sunday saw us take on East Malvern for an early game at the Knights home ground. It had been a close tussle in our earlier match at home against them, so we were expecting East Malvern to be very challenging at their ground. I was giving Freddie a … [Read more...] about Under 8 Green vs East Malvern (R11)
Under 18 Girls vs Ashwood (R11)
Played against Ashwood at Essex Heights Reserve, Mt Waverly. We won 31-17!!!! AGAINST THE ODDS BUT THE ROVERS GIRLS PREVAILED With only 14 fit players on the ground (and 13 towards the end) and with the premiership coach and assistant coach … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs Ashwood (R11)
Under 10 Blue Curtis vs St Bedes Mentone (R11)
In the words of Shane Crawford – “That’s what I’m Talking about”. A great come from behind win for the boys. In a game that always looked like slipping away our boys showed great attitude to get one of the best wins for the group so far. Down but … [Read more...] about Under 10 Blue Curtis vs St Bedes Mentone (R11)
