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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

WHAT A CELEBRATION! Happy Birthday to us! What a fantastic 90th / 40th celebration on Saturday night. It was an absolute honour to co-host everyone on the weekend at our major event for 2019. Thanks to all who attended and for all the auction … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 8

Each week as a club we have several light bulb moments that I sit back and marvel at how simple it is, how uncomplicated it is and always should be. The past 6 days I witnessed several things that had me sit/stand & smile. #1 The Saturday night … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 8

PASSION: The Collins English Dictionary: Passion definition: 1. a very powerful feeling, for example of love, hate, anger, or other emotion: 2. an extreme interest in or wish for doing ... 3 weeks back I talked about our club Mantra: Passion … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 7

SUNSHINE AND MUD – A GREAT COMBO The weather gods behaved again on the weekend to allow most of our teams to play in good conditions, albeit a bit muddy at some grounds. It’s exciting to see how much each age group has learnt and grown over the … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 7

Passion Teamwork Fun Respect I have been fortunate to coach interleague in three different leagues around Metro Melbourne. Each first night I ask a similar question to the fresh faces that gather on the first night in mid-February. Who here plays … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6