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)
Under 9 Maroon (Sill) vs St Kilda City (R13)
The final match of the home away season saw the boys back at Castlefield for the Connor’s Beanie Round. With the wind blowing a gale for the third week in a row the boys were ready for the conditions. The first quarter saw the boys get first run … [Read more...] about Under 9 Maroon (Sill) vs St Kilda City (R13)
Under 8 Maroons vs St Peters (R13)
The Last Game The wind it blows cold on the oval, so green, The rain it pelts down – the weather’s so mean; So freezing and icy! The last game is here! For the mighty Maroons – they will give a cheer! It’s beanies galore – for the noggin you … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroons vs St Peters (R13)
East Sandringham Zebras – Hampton Rovers Alignment Policy
Since 2014 the East Sandringham Junior Football Club and the Hampton Rovers Junior Football Club have been (1) loaning each other players, and (2) entering joint teams in the older years of the SMJFL competition. The Clubs have learned a lot from … [Read more...] about East Sandringham Zebras – Hampton Rovers Alignment Policy
President’s Report – Round 12
A big thank you to all those that support the sun gods and purchased Rovers umbrellas as it certainly helped keep the rain away on Sunday. What a great day again to see all our kids in the green and gold. The day was full of great footy and a couple … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 12
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12
Passion Teamwork Fun Respect We have some great young guys within the community willing to give their time to coach our youth, “Not you Ash”. I went along to the Under 12 girls training last week and watched the girls enjoy what the coaches … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12
Under 13 Div 1 vs Port South Melbourne (R12)
Rovers 1.4.10 to Port/South 3.8.26 Goals: Rankine (1) Summary In what is considered the most challenging away venue in SMJFL footy, conditions at Albert Park were compounded by a diagonal cross breeze favouring the clubhouse end. The boys were … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs Port South Melbourne (R12)
