Hello to all our Rovers players and families, We've had an interesting start to the 2022 footy season, with Round 1 squeezed in at the start of school holidays and Round 2 at the end. I appreciate that this may not have suited everyone who was … [Read more...] about Kicking off the season in style
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Welcome to the 2022 AFL season!
A heartfelt welcome to you all for the Hampton Rovers Juniors 2022 football season. I’m pumped and I am really looking forward to the 2022 season. Given our last two seasons were significantly interrupted, my hope is that this year, my third as … [Read more...] about Welcome to the 2022 AFL season!
President’s Update – Registrations Open 1 Dec
Hello Rovers families In what has been a challenging two years, I hope that everyone is healthy and well, and getting organised to close out the year. With our 2021 season officially closed, and cricket season underway, it’s time to declare … [Read more...] about President’s Update – Registrations Open 1 Dec
Final Message from Caggs
Watching events unfold in the lead up to the AFL Grand Final, I experienced a real void in my life. It was one that I couldn’t explain, one that I had never experienced in my life before – there was an earthquake on a day of protests (at the Shrine … [Read more...] about Final Message from Caggs
President’s Report – That’s a Wrap
Hello Rovers Families, What a footy season 2021 has been. As we wrap up the season and begin to prepare for what we hope to be an action packed 2022, I wanted to take a moment to provide some congratulations and give some thanks. My … [Read more...] about President’s Report – That’s a Wrap
2021 Season Cancelled
Hello Rovers Families, It is with disappointment to confirm that the SMJFL has announced that our 2021 footy season has now been cancelled, based on the Victorian Government announcing an extension to the current lockdown being experienced across … [Read more...] about 2021 Season Cancelled
Lockdown 6 Extended – President’s Report
Hello Rovers Families, I hope everyone is remaining positive and was able to enjoy parts of the weekend outside as part of your exercise routines. My family headed out for some much needed fresh air and bike ride along the beach (within our 5km … [Read more...] about Lockdown 6 Extended – President’s Report
Another Rover pulls on the Big V
HRJ’s Head of Football interviews Archie Roberts Tractor 14: The Tenacious One. Look up ‘tenacious’ in an old school dictionary and it says: Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely. Not readily relinquishing a … [Read more...] about Another Rover pulls on the Big V
Lockdown 6.0
The Victorian Government has announced revised COVID-19 restrictions. Victoria has entered a 7-day lockdown from 8.00pm, Thursday 5 August 2021. There are five reasons to leave home: Shopping for essential food and supplies (within 5km from … [Read more...] about Lockdown 6.0
Head of Football Report – Nate Jongen
Nate Jongen is a name not to be forgotten fast. He is our U12 champ who made the School Sport Victoria (SSV) team. During 2020, Boss James was a hive of activity most afternoons as kids got for their exercise during COVID restrictions. It came as … [Read more...] about Head of Football Report – Nate Jongen