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)
Under 12 Girls Div 2 vs South Melbourne (R8)
The vast and cold expanses of Albert Park were the site for this week’s game versus South Melbourne. This was a team that had lost by a very similar margin to Ormond the week before the Rovers, suggesting an even contest beckoned even if the Hampton … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Div 2 vs South Melbourne (R8)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 8
Each week as a club we have several light bulb moments that I sit back and marvel at how simple it is, how uncomplicated it is and always should be. The past 6 days I witnessed several things that had me sit/stand & smile. #1 The Saturday night … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 8
Under 8 Green v Dingley (R8)
We were back at The Boss to take on Dingley on a foggy winter’s morning, with the temperature at the bounce being a chilly 5 degrees. We were definitely kicking the dew off the top, with plenty of the boys struggling to keep themselves warm despite a … [Read more...] about Under 8 Green v Dingley (R8)
Under 15 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R8)
Another cool but calm day greeted us as we arrived at Boss James to take on the top of the ladder, East Malvern. After having only 16 available last week, we welcomed back some jet lagged boys for the game, we welcomed Lachie Cowell (until half … [Read more...] about Under 15 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R8)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 7
PASSION: The Collins English Dictionary: Passion definition: 1. a very powerful feeling, for example of love, hate, anger, or other emotion: 2. an extreme interest in or wish for doing ... 3 weeks back I talked about our club Mantra: Passion … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 7
Under 14 Div 5 vs Ajax (R7)
Summary: After coming off a week’s break from the Queen’s Birthday weekend, the Div 5 boys rallied up again to face a new and improved AJAX team in their third game since being graded. We had set the attitude well, were ready to give it our all and … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 5 vs Ajax (R7)
