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I woke on Sunday with a big spring in my step on several fronts: I was not travelling for work, as I was the previous Sunday, so I could watch the smiles of our Rovers players The sun was shining, unlike my childhood memories of footy I … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 14

Passion Teamwork Fun Respect It was an emotional day last Sunday; plenty of highs and a few lows, some great footy and it all started with our U8 and 9 teams enjoying the Lightning Carnivals. I will get that later. I hope you don’t mind as it … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 14

Passion Teamwork Fun Respect WOW, what a weekend, plenty to smile about. I love a weekend that starts on a Thursday night; please let me take you back to last Thursday as the last few days have been what I love about community and Aussie … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 13

Since 2014 the East Sandringham Junior Football Club and the Hampton Rovers Junior Football Club have been (1) loaning each other players, and (2) entering joint teams in the older years of the SMJFL competition. The Clubs have learned a lot from … [Read more...] about East Sandringham Zebras – Hampton Rovers Alignment Policy

A big thank you to all those that support the sun gods and purchased Rovers umbrellas as it certainly helped keep the rain away on Sunday. What a great day again to see all our kids in the green and gold. The day was full of great footy and a couple … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 12

Passion Teamwork Fun Respect We have some great young guys within the community willing to give their time to coach our youth, “Not you Ash”. I went along to the Under 12 girls training last week and watched the girls enjoy what the coaches … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12

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