Nate Jongen is a name not to be forgotten fast. He is our U12 champ who made the School Sport Victoria (SSV) team. During 2020, Boss James was a hive of activity most afternoons as kids got for their exercise during COVID restrictions. It came as … [Read more...] about Head of Football Report – Nate Jongen
President’s Report – Second half of the season
Welcome to the second half of the season Hello Rovers Families, I hope everyone is well and many of you were able to get away with the family for some quality time together over the school holidays. We’ve hit the half-way mark This weekend … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Second half of the season
The First Girl. No – The First Lady
The rise of speedy Miss Jones Head of Football Report 23 June 2021 Our club celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday. The little girl pictured below played her first game of VAFA Women’s Football on the weekend. Why is this significant? … [Read more...] about The First Girl. No – The First Lady
We’re Back!
Hello Rovers Families, It was great news on Wednesday to hear that restrictions have been eased and outdoor community sport is back. I can’t wait for Sunday to arrive and have all the kids back playing in the mighty green and gold. AFL Victoria … [Read more...] about We’re Back!
Happy Days – Return to Training Update
Hello Rovers Families, I hope everybody has been keeping well over the past couple of weeks and the kids have been exercising, staying fit and ensuring they haven’t lost their touch with the football!!! On Wednesday, we received the much … [Read more...] about Happy Days – Return to Training Update
Extended Covid-19 Restrictions
Dear Rovers Families It wasn’t the news that we wanted to hear, but it’s the news that we all know that we need to accept. COVID-19 restrictions have been extended for metropolitan Melbourne for a further seven days (until at least 11:59pm … [Read more...] about Extended Covid-19 Restrictions
President’s Report – Covid Update
Hello Rovers Families, I hope everyone is keeping well. Well after glorious weather and a Sunday full of football last weekend, unfortunately we are now in a lockdown that will (hopefully) finish at 11.59pm, 3 June. Based on the Victorian … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Covid Update
Head of Football – Pre-lockdown, what a weekend!
Two things I would like to point out this week and a few feel-good stories also. 1. Grading Last week, the Herald Sun published a story regarding the East Sandy Zebras and the grading practices for their Under 11 teams. There was some negativity … [Read more...] about Head of Football – Pre-lockdown, what a weekend!
Head of Football Report – Round 5
Supporting and upskilling our volunteer Junior coaches was high on the priority list for 2021. Back in 2019, the Committee discussed our plan to assist coaches with not just the Rover DNA philosophy, but provide more hands on training. Kate Robb, … [Read more...] about Head of Football Report – Round 5
President’s Report – Volunteers Take a Bow
Hello Rovers Families, This week is the National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. The theme for National Volunteer Week this year is Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine. That is to: Recognise, celebrate and … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Volunteers Take a Bow
