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Hello Rovers Families, It is with disappointment to confirm that the SMJFL has announced that our 2021 footy season has now been cancelled, based on the Victorian Government announcing an extension to the current lockdown being experienced across … [Read more...] about 2021 Season Cancelled

Hello Rovers Families, I hope everyone is remaining positive and was able to enjoy parts of the weekend outside as part of your exercise routines. My family headed out for some much needed fresh air and bike ride along the beach (within our 5km … [Read more...] about Lockdown 6 Extended – President’s Report

The Victorian Government has announced revised COVID-19 restrictions. Victoria has entered a 7-day lockdown from 8.00pm, Thursday 5 August 2021. There are five reasons to leave home: Shopping for essential food and supplies (within 5km from … [Read more...] about Lockdown 6.0

Nate Jongen is a name not to be forgotten fast. He is our U12 champ who made the School Sport Victoria (SSV) team. During 2020, Boss James was a hive of activity most afternoons as kids got for their exercise during COVID restrictions. It came as … [Read more...] about Head of Football Report – Nate Jongen

Welcome to the second half of the season Hello Rovers Families, I hope everyone is well and many of you were able to get away with the family for some quality time together over the school holidays. We’ve hit the half-way mark This weekend … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Second half of the season

The rise of speedy Miss Jones Head of Football Report 23 June 2021 Our club celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday. The little girl pictured below played her first game of VAFA Women’s Football on the weekend. Why is this significant? … [Read more...] about The First Girl. No – The First Lady

Hello Rovers Families, It was great news on Wednesday to hear that restrictions have been eased and outdoor community sport is back. I can’t wait for Sunday to arrive and have all the kids back playing in the mighty green and gold. AFL Victoria … [Read more...] about We’re Back!

Hello Rovers Families, I hope everybody has been keeping well over the past couple of weeks and the kids have been exercising, staying fit and ensuring they haven’t lost their touch with the football!!! On Wednesday, we received the much … [Read more...] about Happy Days – Return to Training Update

Dear Rovers Families It wasn’t the news that we wanted to hear, but it’s the news that we all know that we need to accept. COVID-19 restrictions have been extended for metropolitan Melbourne for a further seven days (until at least 11:59pm … [Read more...] about Extended Covid-19 Restrictions