Sunday the 3rd of June set up a huge fixture for the u17 Sandy-Rovers as we hosted Bentleigh on our home turf. After a promising second half last week playing Cheltenham/Highett, the boys were focused on getting a successful result on the board … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Bentleigh (R8)
Under 12 Girls Purple vs Brighton Beach (R8)
Melbourne has been turning on some amazing weather and this Sunday was no exception. The sun was beaming down on Beach Road oval and Josh's message was very clear, today we were coming up against a tough opponent in The kangaroos, it will be a very … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Purple vs Brighton Beach (R8)
Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R8)
Time to turn a negative to a positive. As the footy season has progressed we have continued to get better at the basics and this week we set out to bring a new layer to our game planning by giving players special jobs. Sometimes its best to keep … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R8)
Under 11 Purple vs Murrumbeena (R8)
These match reports are definitely getting longer! Apologies but I really want to make sure we are recognising all the efforts the boys are putting in and acknowledging their improvement. Pete Jongen grab a coffee before you start reading (seems … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple vs Murrumbeena (R8)
Under 10 Bronze vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
Back at our sentimental home in Castlefield today to face the East Brighton Vampires. 8:30am start, still conditions around 5 degrees, my phone said it felt like 3 degrees and it did! Most the boys in long sleeves except for Raph who apparently … [Read more...] about Under 10 Bronze vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
Under 9 Purple vs East Malvern (R7)
Well it was a true winter game of footy…..freezing cold with frost on the ground and all of the mums rugged up including beanies. This is the weather for the Rovers under 9 team! The first quarter began with Kitty Kat streaming down the wing and … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs East Malvern (R7)
President’s Report – Round 7
It’s all about the kids. It was great to herald the return to Hampton Rovers ‘situation normal’ after an abnormal weekend in round 6. We had no notable incidents of poor or inappropriate behaviour on or off the field in Round 7 and I thank everyone … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 7
Under 13 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R7)
Rovers 5-4-34 to EB 13-9-87 Goals: Teal (2), Roberts (1), Sims (1) M Carrigan (1), Summary We put it on the boys to be motivated by the challenge of coming up against an undefeated team. We felt the Vampires were perhaps ripe for a loss coming … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R7)
Under 13 Div 4 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R7)
Rovers : 8.8.56 def Hawks 4.6.30 Goals : Lucas.R (3), Marco.G (2), Lucas.C (1), Josh.E (1), Jack.G (1) Summary "Under the shadows of VFL Park I stand, A leather Sherrin in my hand ..." With apologies to the Australian Cricket team, and … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 4 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R7)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 7
PASSION - TEAMWORK - FUN - RESPECT Time goes fast. It seems like yesterday I sat in Ralph Bergman’s kitchen with a group of fathers who I had never met to talk about the upcoming 2007 Auskick program. My eldest son was at the appropriate age … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 7
