The boys faced some unfamiliar conditions for the first time this year with the short ground, the cold weather and the water overhead and underfoot. They met the challenge well coming up against a team that seemed well matched to us. Early on both … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs East Brighton Vampires (R9)
Under 12 Maroon vs East Sandringham (R9)
East Sandringham Zebbies 3.7.25 defeated Hampton Rovers 3.3.21 Captains / Luke Ryan & Freddie Kellett Adversity can bring out the very best in us. While being pushed out of our comfort zone can make life very challenging, it makes us learn, … [Read more...] about Under 12 Maroon vs East Sandringham (R9)
Under 9 Yellow vs St Peters (R9)
Shocking conditions, cold, windy, most of the ground covered in surface water, 5 men down away/injured/sick, a couple playing half sick, head coach away, assistant coach coaching but crook, team manager doing the umpiring ... doesn’t make any … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs St Peters (R9)
Under 18 Girls vs St Kilda City (R9)
As Jacko said "they were nervous". Well done to everyone for getting to the footy yesterday. When I listened to the news this morning I heard many games were cancelled and teams forfeited due to the tough conditions. Bravo to all including … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs St Kilda City (R9)
Under 17 Div 2 vs Caulfield Bears (R9)
Sunday 17th of June saw the return of footy for the U17 Sandy-Rovers after a well-earned week off following our hard-fought game against Bentleigh. This week’s fixture led us to Koornang Park as the boys geared up for their second match against the … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Caulfield Bears (R9)
Under 12 Girls Purple vs Prahran (R9)
After a brief hiatus due to the monarch’s birthday the Rovers returned for their second game on Boss James Reserve, this time vs Prahran. Also returning was Nick Tuppen, to the coveted Goal Umpire role as he looked to produce a confidence building … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Purple vs Prahran (R9)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 9
PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT I witnessed several great sporting moments over the weekend and a few I would like to forget. Let’s start with the first half by Carlton at the freezing stadium at Docklands, my lads wanted to go home at half time, … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 9
President’s Report – Round 9
For all those that took my advice to buy a Hampton Rovers Umbrella ahead of Sunday’s weather - congrats. To those of you that thought I was joking about the long weekend weather change.... welcome to Junior Football (and get your umbrella today from … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 9
Under 8 Maroon vs Cheltenham (R9)
It’s fair to say that Melbourne’s weather really turned in a ripper on Sunday for the mighty Maroons game against Cheltenham. Warm, sunny conditions prevailed, with a light SE breeze and a very comfortable temperature of 23 degrees greeted the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Cheltenham (R9)
Under 10 Bronze vs Mordi Brae (R9)
After watching some earlier games in the wind rain and lightning, I came to Walter Galt Reserve Parkdale expecting to meet Mordy-Braeside in a bath of mud with hurricane conditions. By 2pm in the afternoon we were very lucky to play on a reasonable … [Read more...] about Under 10 Bronze vs Mordi Brae (R9)
