Well I think the weather gods must have read my report last week. Sunday was chalk and cheese from the week before and with good football weather came some fantastic contests. At the pointy end of the season I get to see all of the games. As did many … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Finals Week 2
Under 17 Div 2 vs South Melbourne – Prelim Final
Sunday 27th August saw the Sandy Rovers return to Boss James Reserve for our Preliminary Final fixture against South Melbourne Districts after a closely fought encounter not quite going our way the week before. Our boys were very keen to make amends … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs South Melbourne – Prelim Final
Under 11 Purple – The Grand Final
What a day – full of ups and downs! Where to start? Beginning or the end? Starting at the beginning is probably always the best place. I will say straight up, however, just how proud I am of our boys, their development this year and their performance … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple – The Grand Final
Footy Manager’s Report – Finals Week 2
PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT Richard asked me to pop down to training and talk with the U18 Girls about Grand Final week and what it may look like. I asked the girls a simple question: WHY DO THEY CALL IT A GRAND FINAL? The answer I received from … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Finals Week 2
Footy Manager’s Report – Finals
PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT More of the spring feeling please, I mean what a morning, walked the dog to Greens Point and back and must say, the comparison from last Sunday when the dog could be blown off the chain was crazy. This means one thing, … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Finals
Under 18 Girls vs St Kilda City – Semi Final
The battle in the bog – 4 quarters of tough footy. Well done girls one final down and a great victory giving us the opportunity to play in the Grand Final. In really testing conditions that were going to make the day a battle from start to … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs St Kilda City – Semi Final
Under 12 Girls Div 1 vs Port Melbourne – Semi Final
I can’t believe it’s all over. What a way to end the season. The wind was fierce and so were those Port Melbourne Colts. A little cocky with their top of the ladder finish, they were champing at the bit to knock us out of their way and into the … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Div 1 vs Port Melbourne – Semi Final
Under 17 Div 2 vs Bentleigh – Semi Final
Sunday 19th of August saw the U17 Sandy-Rovers travel to Toorak Park, Prahran. This was the Semi Final against first-placed Bentleigh, a team who we have struggled to gain a victory over this season, however as stakes were set and a Grand Final place … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Bentleigh – Semi Final
President’s Report – First Week of Finals
“Full Tilt Fun” - It was a great line on the coaching board of our Under 18 Girls last weekend that saw them win another great game to advance straight to the grand final. “Full Tilt Fun” - in spite of the weather is what our Rovers Boys and Girls … [Read more...] about President’s Report – First Week of Finals
Under 11 Purple vs St Peters (First Final)
Well finals arrived today – I would love to say the spring air had also arrived, but instead we were greeted with artic conditions. With hail coming through at 8.30 this morning and potential for thunder and lightning in the forecast we knew we were … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple vs St Peters (First Final)
