How sweet it is, when it all comes together. Our first couple of games of the season were challenging and perhaps short our absolute best. We knew we were capable of much more. As a result we have been training hard and working on better … [Read more...] about Under 12 Maroon vs Ormond (R3)
Under 9 Yellow vs Brighton Beach (R2)
This week's game against Brighton Beach followed a very similar pattern to the first round. The boys ran hard and manned up a lot better in defence and around the middle this week. In the first quarter Lachlan Curtis got the team going with a … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs Brighton Beach (R2)
Under 9 Pink vs Mordi Brae (R2)
Compared to the Round 1 game, the weather conditions were much better for Round 2. The players, coaches & support team were prepared for game 2 with structured game plans for the 4 quarters to be implemented, based on observations from round 1. … [Read more...] about Under 9 Pink vs Mordi Brae (R2)
Under 9 Purple vs East Sandringham (R2)
With a bye for round 1, the Rovers went into Round 2 undefeated in season 2018. The pre-season had been an enthusiastic mix of some solid training sessions where everyone was switched on learning the fundamentals that were going to hold them in … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs East Sandringham (R2)
Update on Girls Footy
Girls Footy is well and truly underway at Rovers! From humble beginnings a few years ago to a hiatus of a couple of years, 2017 and the advent of the AFLW saw a huge rise in girls participating in footy at grassroots level. Rovers were excited to … [Read more...] about Update on Girls Footy
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 2
Passion - Teamwork - Fun - Respect A mate of mine wrote this on Facebook today, I thought I would pass this on as I am proud to be an Aussie… I sit on my couch watching the footy, beer in hand and thinking how lucky I am to have been gifted … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 2
Under 13 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R2)
East Malvern 11.9-75 def Rovers 3.5-23 Goals: Grima (2), Rankin (1) Summary Perfect weather and the best of East Malvern (EM) grounds suggested there could be no excuses, and having endured an extended wait courtesy of a Round 1 bye the lads … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R2)
Under 13 Div 5 vs St Peters (R2)
Rovers 14.11.95 def St Peters 3.3.21 Goals Civitarese (3), Giampa (3), Sedden (3), Eddey (2), Di Pietrantonio (1), McIntosh (1), Petris (1) Summary Our first home game for the season was at The Boss. The larger ground would benefit the Rovers' … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 5 vs St Peters (R2)
Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R2)
A tremendous effort by the under 18 girls today playing against Oakleigh. A very strong win against opponents who threatened to break out all day. Our girls did the small team things really well choking their opponents for space, tackling with … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R2)
Under 17 Div 2 vs Caulfield Bears (R2)
The second round had us paired up with the Caulfield Bears, back on our home turf at Boss James. Morale was high from the first bounce, with the boys also being wary of their opposition after coming off a win in the opening round. The first … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Caulfield Bears (R2)
