Coming off a strong win it Round 3, the team travelled to Mordialloc-Braeside looking for their first away win for the season. Would the team suffer from a “we won last week” hangover or could coach Julian’s words of wisdom keep everyone focused as … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs Mordi Brae (R4)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 4
PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT Stuart Dew, pictured below, clearly goes to the same dietitian as me. I might be his older brother. Between us, we have played 206 AFL games, kicked 265 goals and we have a premiership medal. The Gold Coast Suns' … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 4
Under 12 Girls Purple vs Caulfield Bears (R4)
I’m afraid this weeks report is a little thin on the ground. Why? I hear you ask. Mika didn’t play, she was sick and like the ancient proverb says… "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" I ask you if a … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Purple vs Caulfield Bears (R4)
President’s Report – Round 4
When I walked around the grounds on Sunday I again marvelled at how lucky we are at Hampton Rovers on a number of fronts. Firstly - We have the best facilities by far in my humble opinion and they are just getting better. On Sunday we gave our … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 4
Under 11 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R4)
We were a few down this week and if ever rotations were needed it was this week on the humungous Brighton oval. Another run through the 50 game banner for Huddy. He will play 300 at some higher level one day and its been a pleasure to be part of his … [Read more...] about Under 11 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R4)
Under 9 Red vs St Kilda City (R4)
Sunday’s match was an early 9am start at Boss James. We were playing on a damp and dewy half ground which didn’t allow the Rovers room to run. St. Kilda City jumped us at the start, leaving the Hampton kids a little shell-shocked at the … [Read more...] about Under 9 Red vs St Kilda City (R4)
Under 8 Pink vs Mordi Brae (R4)
It was an early morning start down in Mordy as the Rovers entourage travelled down the Bay in good spirits. The kids were showing no signs of cobwebs, but the parents looked in need of a coffee or 2. Especially our warm up coach Matt DS whose job it … [Read more...] about Under 8 Pink vs Mordi Brae (R4)
Under 12 Green vs Brighton Beach (R4)
Hampton Rovers 9.9 (63) def. Brighton Beach 1.0 (6) Rovers Under 12’s Up in lights! This is what is all about! Providing experiences, having fun while getting them & helping your mates out. What a great week of footy for these boys. They … [Read more...] about Under 12 Green vs Brighton Beach (R4)
Under 17 Div 2 vs Murrumbeena (R4)
The 6th of May saw the Sandy-Rovers boys back on our home turf at the Boss, our Round 4 opponents being Murrumbeena. A team who had been quite competitive against previous opposition and were looking for their second win of the season. After the … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Murrumbeena (R4)
Under 9 Yellow vs St Peters (R4)
First game for the season at Boss James and the boys were keen to test themselves against St Peters in the last grading game of the season. The message was again handball to allow players to find space, look for targets rather than kick to packs … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs St Peters (R4)
