UNDER 14 GIRLS VIOLET v SOUTH MELBOURNE (R8) JUNE 23, 2019 Looking out at the mud patch that is the Castlefield oval, those South Melbourne girls were optimistic in their bright white and red stripes. Tall and talented, they had us going from the … [Read more...] about Under 14 Girls Div 2 vs South Melbourne (R8)
Under 9 Yellow vs East Malvern (R8)
It was a very early start for the Rovers on a very cold and foggy Sunday morning. As the Rovers commenced their warm-up exercises the fog began to lift, but for some of the parents who attended the Rovers 90th Birthday celebration the fog would take … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs East Malvern (R8)
President’s Report – Round 8
WHAT A CELEBRATION! Happy Birthday to us! What a fantastic 90th / 40th celebration on Saturday night. It was an absolute honour to co-host everyone on the weekend at our major event for 2019. Thanks to all who attended and for all the auction … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 8
Under 12 Div 6 vs South Melbourne (R8)
Winter has arrived, well and truly! We travelled down to Albert Part to take on South Melbourne Districts on a cold and boggy ground. Jack W and Will S were our captains today and both had fantastic games and led by example. It turned out to be a … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs South Melbourne (R8)
Under 18 Girls vs East Malvern (R8)
With numbers down for the first time in a long, long while. Rovers and East Malvern took to the ground with 14 players. We knew our opponents were good, but we went into the game with some plans. (Thank you Tamsyn for taking the ruck.) There's … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs East Malvern (R8)
Under 8 Violet vs Beaumaris (R8)
An early start back at Boss James Oval saw us take on the Beaumaris Sharks, and this was our first real taste of winter. The cold, foggy and dewy conditions were a real test for the boys who were coming up against a very good outfit, who came out … [Read more...] about Under 8 Violet vs Beaumaris (R8)
Under 13 Div 2 vs Ormond (R8)
There was a real positive energy around the group as they started to arrive for our home game against Ormond. Our pre-game address centred around longer kicking, smarter ball use and being more relentless with our attack on the ball. We knew we would … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 2 vs Ormond (R8)
Under 13 Div 6 vs St Peters (R8)
Hard work always pays off. That was the message to the boys after a fantastic four quarter performance that finally gave us a win!!! Down on numbers prior to the game, and down again after injury, the boys’ hunger was the difference yesterday. … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 6 vs St Peters (R8)
Under 11 Div 6 vs Ormond (R8)
On a fresh Sunday morning at Castlefield Reserve, we took on Ormond. Both teams were chasing a vital first win of the main season. Oliver and Dan S were our captains for the day and both didn’t disappoint by playing superbly for the entire match. … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 6 vs Ormond (R8)
Under 10 Girls vs Mordi Brae (R8)
UNDER 10 GIRLS v MORDIALLOC BRAESIDE (R8) JUNE 23, 2019 BY SEAN BRADY The girls returned to the home of football, Boss James Reserve, for the clash against Mordialloc Braeside. The warm-up commenced inside the rooms before running onto the … [Read more...] about Under 10 Girls vs Mordi Brae (R8)
