Despite the forecasts of armageddon earlier in the week - the Div 4 U14 game was played in beautiful sunshine at the home of Ajax. Coach Griffo was busy on the magnets prior to the game as our regular full forward (Noah) and fullback (Max) were … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 4 vs Ajax (R5)
Under 12 Girls Green vs St Kilda City (R5)
It was another beautiful, weather-bureau-defying morning for footy and the footy mums were out together watching their awesome girls and boys play. At this point I have to disclose that I was chatting to the school mums for quite some time before I … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Green vs St Kilda City (R5)
Under 12 Girls Yellow vs Port Melbourne (R5)
Well Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the big league, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll RUUUNNNNN!!!! ‘Cause it’s all downhill from here. As Tex Perkins and the Cruel Sea fatefully said, “The honeymoon is over baby, it’s never gonna be … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Yellow vs Port Melbourne (R5)
Under 8 Pink vs Dingley (R5)
A cold Melbourne morning greeted us all at the Boss James Reserve on Mother’s Day. All the kids were excited to play on the big ground, which had been divided into two for the day. The kids gathered in the player rooms and got ready for the game, … [Read more...] about Under 8 Pink vs Dingley (R5)
Under 9 Maroon vs South Melbourne (R5)
It was a little wet under foot down at Albert Park for our 10am match against South Melbourne Districts. The boys were anticipating a tough game after advancing to a new division. With two of our boys away, the match was played with only 16 players. … [Read more...] about Under 9 Maroon vs South Melbourne (R5)
Under 8 Maroon vs Mordi Brae (R5)
Ring, ring…..ring ring…ring ring….. “Good morning, AFL – Gil speaking” came the voice over the phone…. “Gil!!! How are you mate? It’s Sheeds…” “Sheeds! Great to talk! Gee I tell you it’s tough in here at the moment, I need a hug I reckon. … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Mordi Brae (R5)
Under 9 Purple vs Ormond (R5)
1st Quarter. With the sun out, Boss James Oval looked a little different for Mother’s Day 2018, the oval divided up so as to cater for the many young boys and girls taking to the field this year. Our game saw a little bit of confusion early … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs Ormond (R5)
Under 17 Div 2 vs South Melbourne (R5)
The 13th of May saw the Sandy-Rovers boys back upon our home turf at the Boss for the second week running. With the ladder wiped clean, our Round 5 opponents were the newly relegated South Melbourne Districts, who had been struggling with Division 1 … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs South Melbourne (R5)
Under 9 Yellow vs Murrumbeena (R5)
Round 5 was played at Murrumbeena where the boys were looking to continue the strong early form from recent weeks. First quarter we kicked against the wind and for the first time this season we kicked the first goal by Josh Bou Diab. A second was … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs Murrumbeena (R5)
Under 12 Maroon vs Caulfield (R5)
Hampton Rovers 9.8.62 defeated Caulfield Bears 4.2.26 To begin the serious part of the season after the grading rounds, we faced the Caulfield Bears on their home turf. The pre-game message was simple. If we wanted to earn the right to play … [Read more...] about Under 12 Maroon vs Caulfield (R5)
