With only 14 confirmed starting on Sat. night and 6 of those scheduled to also play Div 3s (also struggling with numbers) it was not looking promising to even field a side. The call went out for reinforcements and in the true style of the club's … [Read more...] about Under 15 Div 4 vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
Under 15 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
After a Thursday night game review we headed to Peterson St for our game against the Vampires. Even though it was only round 2 this was a classic “8” point game. Vamps were looking for back to back wins and we were chasing our first 4 points. On … [Read more...] about Under 15 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
President’s Report – Round 6
Rovers values on display Most weeks I get little moments that make you proud of the Rovers Community we all belong too. This weekend was one of those. We all try to teach our teams Passion, Teamwork, Fun and Respect, and I saw each of those elements … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 6
President’s Report – Round 5
It was quite the eventful weekend for Rovers combined with Mother Nature illustrating the real winter football weather was coming very soon. Thanks to all those that helped with the Red Shield Appeal on Sunday and in the lead up to it. Hampton Rovers … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 5
Under 10 Blue vs East Malvern (R5)
It has been a hot and cold start to the season. Cold against Mordi Brae back in round 2, followed by hot performances against Bentleigh and East Sandringham. What would it be today? Following the lead of the AFL, Hampton Rovers Juniors recognised … [Read more...] about Under 10 Blue vs East Malvern (R5)
Under 14 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R5)
Making Cecil ‘Captain for the Day’ was the best move I have made coaching in a long time; his game was from the very top shelf in every way. Before I go on, a big shout out to our Captain, Archie who plays D1 U14 interleague on Wednesday night … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R5)
Under 14 Girls Div 4 vs East Malvern (R5)
Luck is sometimes all you need in a game of football – sometimes it goes your way, sometimes it doesn’t. this week for the U14 it didn’t go our way, but the girls can hold their heads high after putting in a four quarter effort of tough and … [Read more...] about Under 14 Girls Div 4 vs East Malvern (R5)
Under 10 Girls Yellow vs East Brighton (R5)
The sun was shining brightly for our return to ‘The Home of Football’, Boss James Reserve. The girls had been moved to the experienced division following the completion of the grading games and we knew before showing up on Sunday that more stern … [Read more...] about Under 10 Girls Yellow vs East Brighton (R5)
Under 12 Girls Div 2 (Davis) vs East Malvern (R5)
The morning started with the sun shining and Super Coach Kabes rocked up with his on the go coffee reciting his words of wisdom to the girls. The Moss’ arrived fashionably late due to elite AFL preparation at home, whilst umpire Razor Ray (Killey) … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Div 2 (Davis) vs East Malvern (R5)
Under 13 Div 2 vs St Kilda City (R5)
We were greeted by a howling cross wind for our round 5 away game against St Kilda City at Wattie Watson Oval. Our pre-game centred around better decision making and taking more advantage of our opportunities. We knew the opposition would come at us … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 2 vs St Kilda City (R5)
