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Each year we experience bittersweet moments at Rovers: the thrill of the first game, the win, the song, the sitting around with old friends and new, the excitement of The Lightning Carnival and the bitter feeling of a loss, injury and a season coming … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 15

Once in a Blue Moon our club gets an email from another club congratulating us as a club for doing something well. Once every so often we get emails telling us about a great game or how well a team behaved or the great coaching an opposition team … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 14

UNDER 8 & 9s WRAP UP THE SEASON Our final weekend for the U8/9s was aptly names the Thunder and Lightning carnival. What a great display of skills, friendship and passion all teams displayed in true winter AFL weather. Congrats to all of our U8/9 … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 14

I have held off 24 hours this week so I could add a little at the end, I needed to see the outcome prior to a mention of a Rover or two that played yesterday. Let’s have a look at the week and how it unfolded. I dropped down to the Boss … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 13

Round 13 saw us back in full swing at Castlefield after resting the ground for a few weeks. Thanks to everyone for your patience while we moved games and training to look after our amazing facilities. Weather again played its part on Sunday with a … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 13

I was edgy Friday night/Saturday morning, some results and action from people close to me yet far away were playing on my mind, I found solace in watching the Under 19s play at Boss James for a half, (they won) community people doing community … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12

The weather gods were smiling again on the weekend. What a great day to play the game we love. Some solid results and some very close games that got the hearts pumping. We had the added bonus that the better weather has helped our playing grounds … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 12

OUR HOME – AT HOME WITH THE ROVERS Thanks to all that attended At Home with the Rovers (AHWTR) on Friday night. It was good to meet some new parents to the club. I got some great feedback on the Club’s direction and how our parents feel welcome in … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 11

WHAT A WEEK It would be easier to skip past the lowlights and just go straight to the shiny stuff but that would be a cop out. A huge thank you to Gavin Sharp, our club Secretary and incident officer. Gav understands PASSION especially when it … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 11

MUD, FAIR PLAY AND AHWTR What a difference a couple of weeks has made. The weather has turned and the traditional footy weather greeted us during the week and certainly on the weekend. Thanks to all the parents, seniors and helpers that cheered … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 10