Castlefield Oval – Sunday 10 June 2018 The Bye The wind it blows cold on the oval, so green The field it is empty – not a kid to be seen The Maroons they are resting – can’t you see why? It’s because they can’t play, it’s due to the bye … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon – The Bye
Under 9 Maroon (Team 2) vs South Melbourne (R8)
The Rovers Under 9 Team Sill boys, under the inspirational coaching of Head Coach Julian, along with assistant coaches Steve and Wayne, and team manager Aaron, have now moved to a new division. At the start of the 2018 season the boys had limited … [Read more...] about Under 9 Maroon (Team 2) vs South Melbourne (R8)
Under 8 Pink vs Highett (R8)
The alarm sounded at 7am and the first instinct was to roll over and go back to bed, we checked the weather app and it was a brisk 4 degrees outside.. Arriving at Highett’s home ground, it was like a scene out the rolling hills in Wales with mist … [Read more...] about Under 8 Pink vs Highett (R8)
President’s Report – Round 8
Dear valued members and Rovers community - I’m a little late with the report this week after a longer than anticipated recovery period after having an amazing night on Saturday with some amazing Rovers People. We had representation from Auskick, … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 8
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 8
PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, THE SEASON IS HALF GONE, 8 ROUNDS COMPLETED, PLENTY SAID, PLENTY WITNESSED. Last Wednesday evening I was lucky enough to coach, for the first time in 21 years, Interleague football. I have been … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 8
Under 12 Orange vs Waverley Park Hawks (R8)
Hampton Rovers 3.2 (20) def. by Waverley Park Hawks 13.8 (86) What a difference a day makes. On Saturday the boys were back and flying against the Western Australian, Wimberley Downs team winning in style in the composite 12’s team 97 points to … [Read more...] about Under 12 Orange vs Waverley Park Hawks (R8)
Under 12 Maroon vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
Round 8 / East Brighton Vampires 5.6.36 defeated Hampton Rovers 2.1.13 The boys can never get enough of footy. Last weekend we were lucky enough to be involved in 2 games. On Saturday we had our first interstate clash. A Western Australian side … [Read more...] about Under 12 Maroon vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
Under 11 Orange vs Ajax (R8)
Another glorious winter morning greeted the boys as we arrived at a respectable 9.45am @ Dover St to take on the Ajax outfit. Mitch R looked pumped for a banner run through for the big 50th game. He would run out captain along with Harry … [Read more...] about Under 11 Orange vs Ajax (R8)
Under 13 Div 1 vs Ashwood (R8)
Rovers 7-8-50 to EB 2-5-17 Goals: Roberts (2), Carroll (2), Bogue (1), Brown (1), Grima (1) Summary Coming up against new team Ashwood that we didn’t know much about, the simple objective for the encounter was for a 4 quarter effort. As we … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs Ashwood (R8)
Under 13 Div 4 vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
Rovers : 4-6-30 Lost East Brighton Vampires 5-11-41 Goals : Lucas.R (3), Ollie.H (1) Summary This week's game was a tale of 2 halves (apologies to Dickens). In first half, the Vampires showed-up the Rovers, with fast running and clean hands. … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 4 vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
