Hello Parents The last game of the year and we were being told Armageddon weather was going to greet us. We'd been blessed with great weather majority of the year. The arctic conditions of last year still fresh in our minds, we were hoping Jane … [Read more...] about Under 10 Silver vs St Bedes (R14)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 14
I wrote this earlier this year after going to see the very first AFLW game. You could smell the pies 400 meters from the ground, people walking through the parkland of Carlton, the bars and pubs all open and light banter was filling the air, I … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 14
President’s Report – Round 14
Another massive weekend of footy and community-centric fun for all at Hampton Rovers over the weekend. This happened in spite of the terrible weather that greeted us on Sunday. I had the absolute pleasure to join our head of football and many parents … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 14
Under 16 Div 2 vs Ormond (R14)
Another competitive and combative performance today in what turned out to be pretty good footy conditions for 3-quarters as the dark and gloomy clouds lingered overhead and finally broke in the 4th quarter to remind us all, after all, footy is a … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 2 vs Ormond (R14)
Under 16 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R14)
On Sunday morning I watched a depleted Div 2 team battle valiantly against a powerful Ormond outfit. It was inspiring to see the boys give their all and not give up right until the final siren. When I left E.E.Gunn Reserve to travel to … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R14)
Under 13 Div 3 vs Caulfield Bears (R14)
1st Qtr Freezing Cold with Light Drizzle to start the match. The Bears start up what becomes a sustained attack which gives the Rovers something solid to work against. Gathercole reprises his courageous work around the rucks. Randall strives well … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 3 vs Caulfield Bears (R14)
Under 13 Div 1 vs Mordi Brae (R14)
It’s a scientifically proven fact that the suburb of Mordialloc is always 7-10 degrees colder than anywhere else in Melbourne. And this curious fact was never more evident than in the U13 Div 1’s game against a Mordi-Brae side that was hoping to … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs Mordi Brae (R14)
Under 11 Div 1 vs South Melbourne (R14)
Hampton Rovers 3.4.22 v South Melbourne 5.5.35 The storm that threatened our early morning game in Albert Park, failed to turn up, and instead presented fair conditions for a great competition between these two teams. Last time we met, we fought a … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 1 vs South Melbourne (R14)
ICYMI: Rovers’ Highlights from the Last Week
Missed a few posts, didn’t see our updates on Facebook or Instagram? Well, here’s what happened: The footy season may be coming to an end, but there's lots of things happening over the next few weeks at your footy club. Do you have these things … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Rovers’ Highlights from the Last Week
Under 8 Orange vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R13)
Hi team, Last match of the regular home & away season on an almost perfect football morning and we were captained by James Jebb and Tom Strickland in their last game of the season (as they are away for next week’s lightning carnival). Last time we … [Read more...] about Under 8 Orange vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R13)
