There were a few challenges leading into this week’s game. We had a couple of kids coming of injuries and quite a few who had been sick with gastro during the week. Then a few who had to drop out hours before the game. But challenges are what makes … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs Beaumaris (R13)
Under 13 Div 1 vs Beaumaris (R13)
Rovers 2.0.12 to Beauy 10.7.67 Goals: M Carrigan (1), J Bogue (1) Summary We were privileged to be such an integral part of the Roberts Connor Dawes tribute round for the SMJFL raising awareness for Brain Cancer. The boys got to listen to some … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs Beaumaris (R13)
Under 13 Div 4 vs East Malvern (R13)
East Malvern 2.12.24 def Rovers 2.3.15 Goals Jack G (1), Lucas C (1) Game Summary The last time The Rovers played EM, it was a niggly game with lots of negative distractions on and off the field. After that game, the Rovers and EM coaches and … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 4 vs East Malvern (R13)
Under 8 Pink vs Highett (R13)
On a cold and windy morning the gang looked pumped in the warm up for the final home and away game for the season. The nominated Captains for the day, Archer and Jack led from the front and reiterated the coaching group’s message pre game to share … [Read more...] about Under 8 Pink vs Highett (R13)
Under 11 Purple vs Waverley Park Hawks (R13)
A late game saw us heading out to Wheelers Hill to take on Waverley Park Hawks. Luckily the forecast hail never arrived, but the boys were not spared from constant wind blowing across the ground into the left forward pocket that made going tough. … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple vs Waverley Park Hawks (R13)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 13
Passion Teamwork Fun Respect WOW, what a weekend, plenty to smile about. I love a weekend that starts on a Thursday night; please let me take you back to last Thursday as the last few days have been what I love about community and Aussie … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 13
Under 10 Bronze vs South Melbourne (R13)
Great to be back at Castlefield this morning. Weather forecast was rain and high wind. We avoided the rain but the wind was strong to the Eastern end of the ground. Today I chose two Captains via a goal kicking challenge at training. Set shots … [Read more...] about Under 10 Bronze vs South Melbourne (R13)
Under 12 Girls Yellow vs St Kilda City (R13)
Tough conditions this week for the RCD round. Birds were flying backwards in the howling winds, and puppies and parents were shivering in the freezing cold at Wattie Watson oval. It’s another match report from me, the understudy match report … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Yellow vs St Kilda City (R13)
Under 18 Girls vs East Brighton (R13)
A tough day at the footy when you let the opposition get the jump on you. The Vampires showed us why they were able to beat the top of the table Saints with a really strong game of footy against us yesterday. After two really good wins we set … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs East Brighton (R13)
Under 12 Girls Purple vs Mordi Brae (R13)
After the mixed emotions of last week’s draw the Rovers headed south this weekend for a match up with combined power of Mordialloc-Braeside. They were again down on numbers due to injury, illness and travel though they welcomed back the familiar … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Purple vs Mordi Brae (R13)
