Robert Connor Dawes Foundation Round It was great to see so many of our members and players supporting the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation - the official charity of the SMJFL - last week. On Sunday I had the pleasure of meeting the founders of … [Read more...] about President’s Report
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 13
Well done Rovers for supporting the RCD Foundation. I have had the privilege of knowing the Dawes Family since 2011 having coached Nick Dawes, Connor's brother. Scott, Liz, Nick and Hannah should be very proud of the Foundation that they have created … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 13
Under 13 Div 3 vs Mordi Brae (R13)
Lovely day for footy. No umpires so Audra steps from Boundary into the Field. Against a well drilled and bigger team the boys put in a valiant effort. Supported by a pack of younger players Rovers showed flashes of talent and some promise for … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 3 vs Mordi Brae (R13)
Under 10 White vs Ajax (R13)
A brisk wind carried from the previous day as the rovers made their way to Caulfield to take on the "Jackers" on their digs The first quarter showed our boys steel as max , leo and Nate were solid in defence, while Alessandro and Freddie offered … [Read more...] about Under 10 White vs Ajax (R13)
Under 12 Girls vs St Bedes/Mentone (R13)
This week saw some more great action again on the field. Eloise got the first points on the board then Alice, Esme, Lottie added to them. With a small team of only 10 from Mentone, many of our girls were on the bench. However, this did give them a … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls vs St Bedes/Mentone (R13)
Under 13 Div 1 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R13)
With the crazy wind from the day before having abated and the sun shining, this was at least going to be a good game for the parents and the multiple oodles that showed up at the home of football for the game. For those who have forgotten, our … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R13)
Under 11 Div 5 vs Port Melbourne Colts (R13)
Hampton Rovers 8.11 (59) def. Port Melbourne Colts 1.0 (6) We do love to be beside the seaside & a cracking July sun shone over us on Sunday at Castlefield. It was RCD day the boys were on deck complete with Beanies supporting a great cause. … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 5 vs Port Melbourne Colts (R13)
Under 8 Purple vs Ajax (R13)
The last round of the home and away season arrived, Round 13, with the sun beaming down on the Rovers Purple chargers for their last swan song on the hallowed turf of Castlefield Park, which the boys have owned and made a fortress this year. Pre … [Read more...] about Under 8 Purple vs Ajax (R13)
Under 16 Div 2 vs South Melbourne (R13)
In the face of great adversity can come triumph and triumph came in another more important shape today than score-line, and arguably proof of the team taking one giant leap forward. For the 16 lads that started and the 12 that were able to finish, … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 2 vs South Melbourne (R13)
Under 9 Purple vs East Malvern (R12)
Well hello there, it's Al the coach here! I know I’ve been very slack… so slack that I can’t even remember the last report I did!... Sorry about that. On the other hand, our boys were anything but slack on the weekend. Every player in that … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs East Malvern (R12)
