“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)
Under 17 Div 2 vs Bentleigh (R15)
Sunday 12th August saw the U17 Sandy-Rovers travel to Bentleigh for the final home and away fixture of the season. A fitting game being set up for the final round as we would be battling for 1st place on the ladder against Bentleigh, a team which had … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Bentleigh (R15)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 15
Passion Teamwork Fun Respect Without sounding like a broken record from last week, what a week for highs and lows. Firstly, to Tim Sutherland and the Under 12 D2 team, you showed the very essence of what our club is all about. Tim, you are a … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 15
Under 8 Maroon – Lightning Carnival
Time: 5am, Sunday morning. The morning of the Mighty Maroon’s last game(s) – the Lightning Carnival – to be held in Port Melbourne. Place: Sheeds’ shower. “Dum de dum.., dum de dum….la la de dah, ta ra de dah……oh, I do like to be beside the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon – Lightning Carnival
Under 18 Girls vs St Kilda City (R15)
End of home and away season celebration – the last kick for a win. Congratulations girls on giving everyone such a thrilling and action packed game of football once again. As Jacko said maybe you could take it a little easier on us next time. Our … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs St Kilda City (R15)
President’s Report – Round 15
How do you sum up the last 17 weeks? It’s with great pride that I look back at the home and away season of 2018 for Hampton Rovers. We have achieved a lot as the Hampton Rovers Community. Most of all we have come together, rain, hail or shine, to … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 15
Under 12 Girls Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R15)
It was a cold and early start at Castlefield and the Vampires, standing bold in red, stood in the way of us making the finals. But we were fired up from the get-go. Our girls barreled in with a bunch of points and two goals in the first quarter. … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R15)
Under 11 Orange vs Ajax (R15)
So here we were. Boss James and the last game of our 2018 campaign. Finals no longer in our sights, we were looking to finish our year off on a high. Last game of a year that has had highs, lows, troubles and triumphs. Everyone would remember the … [Read more...] about Under 11 Orange vs Ajax (R15)
Under 12 Div 2 vs East Brighton Vampires (R15)
Our Grand Final The week that turned out to be our final week of football. My toughest week as coach of the Under 12 Div 2 team. A week ago, unexpectedly our world turned upside down. While enjoying a well earned beer at the At Home With the … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 2 vs East Brighton Vampires (R15)
