WHEN YOU LOSE A GAME BUT REALLY WIN Today was one of those games where despite losing on the scoreboard you really win. As a team you won the admiration of your opponents, spectators, parents, teammates and coaches. The effort, skills and … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs Port Melbourne (R6)
Latest Match Reports 2018
Under 9 Maroon vs Dingley (R6)
The morning started with a fresh north westerly breeze pushing to the eastern end of the ground. Reid was captain for the game and went to toss the coin to start proceedings, we lost the toss but won the decision as the Dingoes elected to kick into … [Read more...] about Under 9 Maroon vs Dingley (R6)
Under 12 Girls Yellow vs St Kilda City (R6)
The stage was set with the two teams looking physically pretty evenly matched. Callum made it within a whisker of the whistle and Andy our umpire (Lily’s Dad) said he was glad he had lots of hairs on his legs because the skies were grey, and the air … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Yellow vs St Kilda City (R6)
Under 13 Div 1 vs Port-South Melbourne (R5)
Rovers 3-7-25 Lost SM/PM 8-8-56 Goals: M Carrigan(1), Verbunt (1), Carroll (1) Summary I could simply state “refer to last week” for the match report, as it was almost a carbon copy of the game. For the 2nd week in a row we found ourselves 2nd … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs Port-South Melbourne (R5)
Under 13 Div 4 vs Beaumaris (R5)
Rovers : 4-4-28 drew with Beaumaris 4-4-28 Goals : Civitarese (1), Giampa(1), Howell(2) Game Summary The Rover's D5 team were rewarded for a excellent start to their season by being elevated to D4. Their first match was going to be competitive, … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 4 vs Beaumaris (R5)
Under 11 Purple vs Bentleigh (R5)
Firstly, a big Happy Mother’s Day to all the mum’s out there – thanks for sacrificing your Mother’s Day lunch for a hot dog at the footy as you cheered on your boys! Today we were away to Bentleigh, a side that had been promoted a division after … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple vs Bentleigh (R5)
Under 14 Div 4 vs Ajax (R5)
Despite the forecasts of armageddon earlier in the week - the Div 4 U14 game was played in beautiful sunshine at the home of Ajax. Coach Griffo was busy on the magnets prior to the game as our regular full forward (Noah) and fullback (Max) were … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 4 vs Ajax (R5)
Under 12 Girls Green vs St Kilda City (R5)
It was another beautiful, weather-bureau-defying morning for footy and the footy mums were out together watching their awesome girls and boys play. At this point I have to disclose that I was chatting to the school mums for quite some time before I … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Green vs St Kilda City (R5)
Under 12 Girls Yellow vs Port Melbourne (R5)
Well Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the big league, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll RUUUNNNNN!!!! ‘Cause it’s all downhill from here. As Tex Perkins and the Cruel Sea fatefully said, “The honeymoon is over baby, it’s never gonna be … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Yellow vs Port Melbourne (R5)
Under 8 Pink vs Dingley (R5)
A cold Melbourne morning greeted us all at the Boss James Reserve on Mother’s Day. All the kids were excited to play on the big ground, which had been divided into two for the day. The kids gathered in the player rooms and got ready for the game, … [Read more...] about Under 8 Pink vs Dingley (R5)
