It doesn't get much more mid-winter than the 23 July, and at 9am at Boss James it was cold with a gusty wind favouring the club house end. However the ground conditions were perfect and remain the envy of other clubs in the competition. The pregame … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs St Bedes Mentone (R12)
Under 12 Div 6 vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
It seems that Widdop St has become our home-away-from-home ground this year, with the team playing here for the 3rd time this season. The Rovers were very familiar with the Vampires team, having beaten them in Round 1 of grading, and all the players … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs East Brighton Vampires (R12)
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 Kids' Trivia Night was a huge success. Well done Under 16 player Gabi Nicholl. Our U12 girls featured in the SMJFL Social Spot for Round … [Read more...] about ICYMI – ROVERS’ HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LAST WEEK
Under 10 Silver vs East Malvern (R12)
The game was moved to a 1.15pm start so we could play on a full ground. This side got the jump on us earlier in the year. The weather was threatening to dump. We had 18 due to illness and even a few of the boys had pushed through illness to play, … [Read more...] about Under 10 Silver vs East Malvern (R12)
Kids’ Trivia Night Review
By Gabi Nicholl With 73 Rovers ready to answer questions, sing, dance, eat ice cream and slide Oreo's down their faces how could it not be a complete success?! Thank you to everyone who attended my Kid's Trivia Night on Saturday. I hope you … [Read more...] about Kids’ Trivia Night Review
Under 11 Div 1 vs Bentleigh (R12)
They say when things get hard, it makes you stronger. Sunday was one such game. It was the third time we have come up against Bentleigh FC, and is clear why they are second on the ladder in Div 1. The highlight was seeing Mitch Nolan come down to … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 1 vs Bentleigh (R12)
Under 14 Div 3 vs Sandringham East (R12)
Every game takes 80 minutes of effort to be competitive. 55 minutes won’t ever be enough. Each Wednesday we train in order to improve our skills and develop patterns of play that we can rely on to help us through tough games. Maybe we found out … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 3 vs Sandringham East (R12)
President’s Report Round 12
This round was Community Round for the SMJFL. Nothing made me prouder of our community and the way we support our families and kids than seeing the banner made for young Mitch Nolan on the weekend. Mitch was unlucky to break his leg in round 11 in … [Read more...] about President’s Report Round 12
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12
Oxford Dictionary definition, what is coach: someone whose job it is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject. This is very broad indeed, our children are blessed with the amount of quality coaching we have within our … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12
Under 11 Div 5 vs Caulfield Bears (R12)
Hampton Rovers 7.6 (48) def. Caulfield Bears 1.0 (6) A cool morning paired with a chilling wind greeted the team at Koornang Park on Sunday. Captains for the day were Pat McConville & Harry Norton. It was great to have a full line up … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 5 vs Caulfield Bears (R12)
