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After a cold and wet send off to our enthusiastic U8s and U9s last weekend, this weekend saw the return of the sunshine for the final home and away round. Our two Under 10 teams finished off a very positive year with smiles on their faces at their … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 15

I wrote this earlier this year after going to see the very first AFLW game. You could smell the pies 400 meters from the ground, people walking through the parkland of Carlton, the bars and pubs all open and light banter was filling the air, I … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 14

Another massive weekend of footy and community-centric fun for all at Hampton Rovers over the weekend. This happened in spite of the terrible weather that greeted us on Sunday. I had the absolute pleasure to join our head of football and many parents … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 14

Missed a few posts, didn’t see our updates on Facebook or Instagram? Well, here’s what happened: The footy season may be coming to an end, but there's lots of things happening over the next few weeks at your footy club. Do you have these things … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Rovers’ Highlights from the Last Week

Robert Connor Dawes Foundation Round It was great to see so many of our members and players supporting the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation - the official charity of the SMJFL - last week. On Sunday I had the pleasure of meeting the founders of … [Read more...] about President’s Report

Well done Rovers for supporting the RCD Foundation. I have had the privilege of knowing the Dawes Family since 2011 having coached Nick Dawes, Connor's brother. Scott, Liz, Nick and Hannah should be very proud of the Foundation that they have created … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 13

Missed a few posts, didn’t see our updates on Facebook or Instagram? Well, here’s what happened: The Kids' Trivia Night was a huge success. Well done Under 16 player Gabi Nicholl. Our U12 girls featured in the SMJFL Social Spot for Round … [Read more...] about ICYMI – ROVERS’ HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LAST WEEK

By Gabi Nicholl With 73 Rovers ready to answer questions, sing, dance, eat ice cream and slide Oreo's down their faces how could it not be a complete success?! Thank you to everyone who attended my Kid's Trivia Night on Saturday. I hope you … [Read more...] about Kids’ Trivia Night Review

This round was Community Round for the SMJFL. Nothing made me prouder of our community and the way we support our families and kids than seeing the banner made for young Mitch Nolan on the weekend. Mitch was unlucky to break his leg in round 11 in … [Read more...] about President’s Report Round 12

Oxford Dictionary definition, what is coach: someone whose job it is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject. This is very broad indeed, our children are blessed with the amount of quality coaching we have within our … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12