With an unfortunate injury to J. Keys we were down to 19 and we had 9 players walking into the change rooms for their first game on Boss James as their home ground. We could sense a hint of nerves with a dose of confidence after a good win the week … [Read more...] about Under 15 Div 2 vs Bentleigh (R2)
Under 10 Blue vs Brighton Beach (R2)
Space, movement, run, set-up and support. This was the coaches message to the boys prior to the match kicking off. Look for players with better options to goal in the forward line, the boys delivered on all fronts. Apart from one goal taken from the … [Read more...] about Under 10 Blue vs Brighton Beach (R2)
Under 8 Blue vs Mordi Brae (R2)
The sun shone on the new pavilion for the first home game for the U8 Blues. Smiles of enthusiasm and excitement about wearing “the green shorts” and winning the toss all made for a great start. Kicking to the pavilion end, the Blues dominated the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Blue vs Mordi Brae (R2)
Under 10 Yellow vs Mordi Brae (R2)
Round two provided Team Yellow with their first home game of the season. It was great to get back to the Rovers home ground. After some initial logistical issues with ground set up, the two teams took to the field for what was to be a great game of … [Read more...] about Under 10 Yellow vs Mordi Brae (R2)
Under 9 Orange vs Cheltenham (R2)
Sam's pre-game instructions had the team fired up to reverse last week’s narrow loss. Our Captains Ethan and Aloysius started well, winning the toss and kicking into a gentle breeze. A tough battle in the first quarter, with Rovers locking the … [Read more...] about Under 9 Orange vs Cheltenham (R2)
Under 15 Div 3 vs CHOGS (R2)
With Lachlan Cowell and Zac Fuleky out, we were two short from Round 1, thankfully we had Jorge Houridis and Angus Cameron fit and hungry to play. And Lachie, being the consummate team player was on hand to lend support and to be the statistician on … [Read more...] about Under 15 Div 3 vs CHOGS (R2)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 2
I have been advised if I don’t make a huge deal out of the U10 Girls this week I can pack up and leave. The first lady (girl's footy co-ordinator, Emma Nicholl) has spoken, mine is not to question why, mine is just to do or else. LOL. Here are … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 2
Under 8 Red vs East Brighton (R2)
Our captains for the day, Liam H and Harvey, won the toss and with no wind to speak of, and chose their favoured end with the intent to get first blood in the game at Hurlingham Park against the East Brighton Vampires. The boys got off to a great … [Read more...] about Under 8 Red vs East Brighton (R2)
Under 11 Red vs Beaumaris (R2)
Another loss at the coin toss had us kicking against the wind, however that was the only similarity to our first game. Our players were focussed and switched on from the start, which resulted in us breaking even at quarter time. Plenty of pressure … [Read more...] about Under 11 Red vs Beaumaris (R2)
Under 10 Girls vs Beaumaris (R2)
The girls didn’t spend much time dwelling over our narrow two point loss in our first game. They were keen to make amends in round two. The effort on the training track during the week was first class and the focus was clearly on kicking long and … [Read more...] about Under 10 Girls vs Beaumaris (R2)
