As part of the D5 team's ongoing development this season, the preparation for this week's game focused on the fundamentals of "manning up" (i.e. identifying their opponent and staying close). During training, the team developed strategies that would … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 5 vs St Bedes Mentone (R3)
National Volunteers Week 2017
This week is National Volunteers Week in Australia. On behalf of all of the players, members and committee of the HRFCJ, I extend a massive THANK YOU to all of our very enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. Your efforts throughout the year, no … [Read more...] about National Volunteers Week 2017
Under 13 Div 4 vs St Kilda City (R3)
A squally afternoon at Wattie Watson. Wind howling off the bay between sunny patches. Young Reserves fill in the gaps in the team. 1st Qtr: Randall immediately rucking to effect and roving his own taps. With Harris tackling, Hunt marking and … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 4 vs St Kilda City (R3)
Under 10 Silver vs St Kilda City (R3)
We were up for an early start Sunday morning to get our under 10 squad photos. The club has grouped the year levels as one team. We train together, socialise together and support one another together. So with the brushes put away we had a couple of … [Read more...] about Under 10 Silver vs St Kilda City (R3)
Under 11 Div 2 vs Bentleigh (R3)
Apologies for the missing reports to date from our team. But we started the year in great form with 2 exciting and strong fought victories against Ormond FC and East Sandy Zebbies. Round 3 saw us face our most difficult opponents so far in … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 2 vs Bentleigh (R3)
Under 12 Girls vs East Malvern White (R3)
After the first game under the bright lights of Boss James, the Under 12 Girls Rovers team kicked off their second game under the glare of Channel 10’s cameras! Talk about pressure!! And now thanks to Fev, I understand the scoring system of 19 points … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls vs East Malvern White (R3)
Under 14 Div 3 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R3)
Football has its ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ from week to week and Sunday I suppose we classify as a ‘down’. Speaking to their Coach after the game, he confirmed that we were effectively playing a Div 1 team on Sunday. Once again a big thankyou to Zack, … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 3 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R3)
President’s Update – Round 3
Once again our kids and volunteers have done us proud. Round 3 saw 6 games at each of Boss James and Castlefield. Some great footy was played and the smiles continued. Mate v Mate What a way to start round 3 on Friday night with the lights on … [Read more...] about President’s Update – Round 3
Under 11 Div 4 vs East Sandy (R3)
A different start to game day was thrust upon the group with the Under 11s having to be at Boss James for 7.30am photos. (Didn’t we all love that!) It is fair to say a few concerns were present when the team arrived at Duncan street to take on our … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 4 vs East Sandy (R3)
Under 9 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R3)
In preparation for today's game we discussed the best tactics for wet weather footy as it rained down outside at Castlefield. Well, the rain cleared, the wind died down and our amazing footy ground played like it does the first week in spring – (we … [Read more...] about Under 9 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R3)
