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Passion Teamwork Fun Respect Oxford Dictionary: HERO, A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. AFL footballers are often described as heroes; they show outstanding courage and achievement and in … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 11

I’m not sure if it was jet lag, snow blindness or just fatigue for those that stayed home to hold up the Bayside bubble whilst others were away but it was a slow start on Sunday for sure. Ignoring the wind, the footy was back and I was as excited as … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 11

After “Rain-a-geddon” the previous week seeing record purchases of our fantastic Rovers umbrellas, this week saw drier football weather again. This round is one of the toughest in the year as we try and juggle the teams and volunteers to cope with … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 10

PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT COMMUNITY- Common Unity, WOW, never looked at it like that before. I receive many emails during the week, some are work related and are dealt with accordingly. Others, like most people, I glance at them and move … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 10

PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT I witnessed several great sporting moments over the weekend and a few I would like to forget. Let’s start with the first half by Carlton at the freezing stadium at Docklands, my lads wanted to go home at half time, … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 9

For all those that took my advice to buy a Hampton Rovers Umbrella ahead of Sunday’s weather - congrats. To those of you that thought I was joking about the long weekend weather change.... welcome to Junior Football (and get your umbrella today from … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 9

Dear valued members and Rovers community - I’m a little late with the report this week after a longer than anticipated recovery period after having an amazing night on Saturday with some amazing Rovers People. We had representation from Auskick, … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 8

PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, THE SEASON IS HALF GONE, 8 ROUNDS COMPLETED, PLENTY SAID, PLENTY WITNESSED. Last Wednesday evening I was lucky enough to coach, for the first time in 21 years, Interleague football. I have been … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 8

By Tania Marshall And the band was playing… ♪♫ Now I gotta cut loose Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees Jack, get back, come on before we crack Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose ♬♭♪ …so we … [Read more...] about Rovers Gala Wrap Up

It’s all about the kids. It was great to herald the return to Hampton Rovers ‘situation normal’ after an abnormal weekend in round 6. We had no notable incidents of poor or inappropriate behaviour on or off the field in Round 7 and I thank everyone … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 7