One of the main reasons why I wanted this role as a coach for the second year was to see these boys grow, not only in height but in maturity and compare their learning skills to last year. I can honestly say these boys have come a long way and … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs Bentleigh (R6)
Under 12 Div 1 vs South Melbourne (R6)
The D1 boys headed to the big smoke on Sunday to play South Melbourne for a 10.15 am contest at Albert Park. The heavy rain overnight had cleared into what was a good morning for football and the ground draining well and in good nick. Elliot Brown … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs South Melbourne (R6)
Player Profile – Sophie Lever
Role Team Member U16 Girls Years at HRJFC? First Year What AFL team do you support? Essendon Favorite football memory? Kicking my first goal for the team in round 2 Something unique about you? My nickname, … [Read more...] about Player Profile – Sophie Lever
Player Profile – Ned Gray
Role Team Member U13 Years at HRJFC? 4 What AFL team do you support? Carlton Favourite football memory? Winning the U12 Div 2 Premiership Something unique about you? Nicknamed Noodles because I pasta ball a … [Read more...] about Player Profile – Ned Gray
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: Rovers' Local was great and we'll be back again this Friday The team dressing gowns had plenty of use last round. Each team has dressing gowns … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Rovers’ Highlights from the Last Week
Under 13 Div 3 vs Port Melbourne (R6)
A chilly day was encountered at the depths of Port Melbourne, nothing that a bacon and egg roll and a latte from the canteen wouldn’t fix. Our team arrived 45 mins early to be ready for warm up drills and a talk to which was perfect but we were down … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 3 vs Port Melbourne (R6)
Under 12 Girls vs South Melbourne (R6)
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)
