“What a morning!” Dimma thought to himself as he neatly put away his lycra and headband, per the Marie Kondo tidying ethos. “This yoga thing is so unreal. I mean between the mountain, tree, chair, cobra and boat poses – I am truly sorted. I mean, it … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
Under 10 Blue vs Each Other! (R6)
Following SMJFL grading, the team formerly known as U10 Yellow were moved across to Blue and pooled together with Team Curtis. While it was inevitable the two teams would eventually go head to head, the two sets of coaches were faced with this … [Read more...] about Under 10 Blue vs Each Other! (R6)
Under 9 Yellow vs Ajax (R6)
Top 5 as voted by Yellow Mum and Team Manager: * The 7 kicks / 6 marks goal set up, a kick-in from Tommy B, to Hudson DE, to Hunter, to Fraser, to Hudson VdV, to Arch and ending in Thomas B's goal * Our goal umpire dancing, while reaching for … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs Ajax (R6)
Under 8 Violet vs Port Melbourne (R6)
As the two teams warmed up, and Liam and Elliot were announced Captains for the Rovers, it was clear to see that this was going to be a Clash of the Titans! First Quarter: Playing away from home is never easy, however Rovers stamped their … [Read more...] about Under 8 Violet vs Port Melbourne (R6)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6
Passion Teamwork Fun Respect I have been fortunate to coach interleague in three different leagues around Metro Melbourne. Each first night I ask a similar question to the fresh faces that gather on the first night in mid-February. Who here plays … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6
Under 14 Div 1 vs Beaumaris (R6)
It takes 4 quarters to beat a good team that will play finals like the Beaumaris Sharks, at half time the score was Rovers 7 Sharks 20, we were in the game, the Sharks poor kicking had given us some life. In the second half Big O rearranged the … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 1 vs Beaumaris (R6)
Under 14 Div 5 vs Mordi Brae (R6)
Summary: After a fairly comfortable win last week, the mighty Rovers Div 5 team left home and travelled to Parkdale to verse a very strong and lightning quick Mordialloc team. The theme of the week was to not get complacent, ever. Even though we won … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 5 vs Mordi Brae (R6)
Under 11 Div 6 vs Ashwood (R6)
A rematch to Ashwood away had us looking to repeat the same result earlier this season. Our captains’ for the day, Harvey and Daniel Sm won the toss and away we went, kicking the first couple of goals and having a handy lead at quarter time. It was … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 6 vs Ashwood (R6)
Under 12 Div 6 vs Ajax (R6)
Tough day at the office today for the boys. Away to Ajax and in search of our first post-grading win. Bailey S and Jack Mc were captains for the day – reward to both boys who have been showing some great form. We encountered a fired-up Ajax … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs Ajax (R6)
Under 10 Girls vs South Melbourne (R6)
The girls took on a very strong South Melbourne side who had gone through the grading games undefeated. Training had been cancelled during the week due to the horrendous Melbourne weather and there was some risk that the girls were going in slightly … [Read more...] about Under 10 Girls vs South Melbourne (R6)
