Another game, another victory! 31-13 I’d like to pretend it’s getting passé but it’s sooo NOT. To be honest, it’s all I can do to resist the temptation to force the family to get tattoos saying WINNERS!! The girls continue to improve in leaps … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls vs South Melbourne (R6)
Under 11 Div 5 vs Port Melbourne (R6)
Hampton Rovers 6.8 (44) def. Port Melbourne Colts 1.0 (6) Blustery conditions faced us on Sunday at Port Melbourne, Fletcher Hall was our captain and he won the toss seeing the Rovers kick with the wind in the first quarter. We lined up with a … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 5 vs Port Melbourne (R6)
Under 11 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
Round six of the season saw us face East Brighton Vampires away from home. This was our second week playing in the higher grade of Division 1. Last week we faced our most difficult challenge to date, and we knew this week would be no exception. … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
Under 8 Orange vs Cheltenham (R6)
In my opinion the Cheltenham Panthers are physically the hardest team our boys have played so far this year. However, after our boys laid around 50 genuine tackles - yes l repeat, 50! - quite simply the Panthers didn't stand a chance against this … [Read more...] about Under 8 Orange vs Cheltenham (R6)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6
In 2004 I was asked to visit the Sherrin factory for a launch of a new football. We had a guided tour of the facility and learned plenty about making a leather footy. To make a match grade size 5 it takes many forms of materials & skills, quality … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6
Under 10 Silver vs Prahran (R6)
This week’s contest saw us travel to lush surroundings of the rich and the famous, Toorak Park. The Milo truck had the siblings throwing down hot chocolates as the boys were warming up. The coaches believe there will be a great rivalry for years … [Read more...] about Under 10 Silver vs Prahran (R6)
Under 8 Yellow vs East Sandringham (R6)
Round 6 saw a bright and early start at Castlefield. After a night of rain and wild weather, it was surprising to turn up to an almost dry ground with the sun shining for most of the game. East Sandringham jumped out of the blocks quickly. Within … [Read more...] about Under 8 Yellow vs East Sandringham (R6)
Under 12 Div 6 vs Mordi Brae (R6)
After an encouraging effort last weekend, the U12 D6 Rovers were looking forward to their game in Round 6. The captain for the day was Stanley H, who led by example during last week's game. This week's team was a relatively unchanged team from last … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs Mordi Brae (R6)
Under 14 Div 3 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R6)
When we have a goal kicking conversion of 16%, winning games is going to be tough. Sometimes improvement takes other forms than getting the 4 points for a win. I think the boys have moved past patting them on the back when something expected is … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 3 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R6)
Under 16 Girls vs East Malvern (R6)
Under threatening skies and predicted foul weather, the girls assembled at DW Lucas Oval to take on East Malvern. After 2 close losses on the trot, the girls were determined to turn around the result and get back in the winner’s circle against an … [Read more...] about Under 16 Girls vs East Malvern (R6)
