A nice weekend for under 16 footy this week where both sides reversed the trend and toppled higher ranked opponents whilst at the same time keeping finals footy a reality. Between Div 1 and Div 2 we had just 33 available - which doesn’t work for … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 1 vs Northvale (R10)
Under 11 Div 5 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R10)
Clear skies and a chilling wind greeted the boys for the top of the table clash first vs. second at McKinnon Reserve on Sunday. Captains for the day were Oscar Kelk & Refe Sarant who lead a very focused team of Rovers extremely well. The school … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 5 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R10)
Under 8 Orange vs Port Melbourne Colts (R10)
Hi team, Again we found ourselves a little short on numbers this week with a couple of our runners away, although our ranks were boosted by James Jebb returning from injury, Hewy Sawatzki returning from sickness and also Angus Hare from U8 Purple … [Read more...] about Under 8 Orange vs Port Melbourne Colts (R10)
Under 15 Div 4 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R9)
With only 14 players available this week against St. Paul's McKinnon, the U15 Div. 4 boys were up against it from the start, with the opposition fielding one extra player and rotating their players through the bench. Despite this, what we lacked … [Read more...] about Under 15 Div 4 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R9)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 9
My weekend started Thursday night taking the Under 17 lads for training. They are a great bunch of young guys, very respectful and worked hard for each other. They backed it up Sunday and had a well-deserved win over Ormond. They now go to the top of … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 9
Under 14 Div 3 vs Murrumbeena (R9)
What a start to Sunday it was! The boys to their credit seemed incredibly switched on and excited about Sunday's game and the way they attacked the first quarter certainly reflected it. Kicking to, what we expected to be the ‘tough’ end, we led … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 3 vs Murrumbeena (R9)
Under 10 Silver vs Brighton Beach (R9)
We rocked into Castlefield for the early afternoon game against the Brighton Beach outfit. This team has been a big improver this year notching wins against St Bedes and Prahran. Chris was keen to have the boys switched on and ready from the first … [Read more...] about Under 10 Silver vs Brighton Beach (R9)
Casino Royale Wrap
By Tania Marshall Blackjack dealer has an up card of 6. Blackjack dealer eyeballing punter, “are you SURE you want to hit on 18?” Punter takes a sip of her champagne and replies “Yep! Hit me!” She’s dealt a 3 of diamonds. There was plenty … [Read more...] about Casino Royale Wrap
Under 13 Div 3 vs St Kilda City (R9)
Neither team had a full complement but the Rovers did have some super subs in Mitch & Harry Tuffley. Strong Wind saw the majority of the play down one end. 1st Qtr. Cassidy at full stretch, tapping to W Tuffley, to Howe, and on to Troy and it's … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 3 vs St Kilda City (R9)
Under 13 Div 1 vs Port/South Melbourne (R9)
A lovely morning greeted the team as they turned up at 8.15am. It wasn't yet sunny but the parents who did turn up (and numbers were down) were wearing dark sunglasses despite the cloud cover - due largely to the Rovers Casino Club night, that for … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs Port/South Melbourne (R9)
