What have a let myself in for??? I pondered this very question at the first round game, back in April 2018, setting-up and stomping around clueless at Castlefield Reserve at 8am in the pouring rain, biting wind. Our young U8 Maroons running their … [Read more...] about U8 Maroon – a first season at Hampton Rovers (Juniors)
Under 11 Purple vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R15)
The final round of the home and away season today was played away against St Pauls McKinnon. Unfortunately, we were missing two valuable players with injury – Oscar and Matty C. We expect both to recover in time for next week’s big semi-final. … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R15)
President’s Report – Round 14
I woke on Sunday with a big spring in my step on several fronts: I was not travelling for work, as I was the previous Sunday, so I could watch the smiles of our Rovers players The sun was shining, unlike my childhood memories of footy I … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 14
Under 13 Div 1 vs East Brighton (R14)
Rovers 2.2.14 to EB 6.4.40 Goals: J Bogue (1), E Brown (1) Summary Our second last game of the year took us back to Castlefield, where the boys have closed out a chapter in their junior footy careers as they are unlikely to ever play there … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs East Brighton (R14)
Under 13 Div 4 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R14)
Hawks 8.9.57 def Rovers 5.6.36 Goals Ben S (2), Christian S (1), Jack G (1), Oli H (1) Game Summary We are very familiar with the Waverley Hawks, after they trounced us last season, and we had returned the favour earlier this season. The teams … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 4 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R14)
Under 11 Orange vs South Melbourne (R14)
Well it was our last tilt to get a win on the board and try and scrape into the top four. South Melbourne had changed their team around a bit and had some good recent wins against the top sides. We knew we'd be able to match it with them if at our … [Read more...] about Under 11 Orange vs South Melbourne (R14)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 14
Passion Teamwork Fun Respect It was an emotional day last Sunday; plenty of highs and a few lows, some great footy and it all started with our U8 and 9 teams enjoying the Lightning Carnivals. I will get that later. I hope you don’t mind as it … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 14
Under 10 Purple vs East Brighton (R14)
In our final game for the year coming up against one of the top three teams in our division we went into this game as if it was our Grand Final. We had a record of one win each with East Brighton so far this year in two closely fought battles, so we … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs East Brighton (R14)
Under 17 Div 2 vs CHOGS (R14)
Sunday 5th August saw our U17 Sandy-Rovers travel to Highett to face Highett/Cheltenham (CHOGS). Poised as an important game for our lads, as if we were to claim victory, a top 2 spot on the ladder would be secured going into Finals in 2 weeks time. … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs CHOGS (R14)
Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R14)
A draw but what a second half of football against Oakleigh. Well as the whole season has shown each game and week the teams in the competition just get better and better. The kicking is getting longer and more accurate. The hand balling more creative … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R14)
