Compared to the Round 1 game, the weather conditions were much better for Round 2. The players, coaches & support team were prepared for game 2 with structured game plans for the 4 quarters to be implemented, based on observations from round 1. … [Read more...] about Under 9 Pink vs Mordi Brae (R2)
Latest Match Reports 2018
Under 9 Purple vs East Sandringham (R2)
With a bye for round 1, the Rovers went into Round 2 undefeated in season 2018. The pre-season had been an enthusiastic mix of some solid training sessions where everyone was switched on learning the fundamentals that were going to hold them in … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs East Sandringham (R2)
Under 13 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R2)
East Malvern 11.9-75 def Rovers 3.5-23 Goals: Grima (2), Rankin (1) Summary Perfect weather and the best of East Malvern (EM) grounds suggested there could be no excuses, and having endured an extended wait courtesy of a Round 1 bye the lads … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R2)
Under 13 Div 5 vs St Peters (R2)
Rovers 14.11.95 def St Peters 3.3.21 Goals Civitarese (3), Giampa (3), Sedden (3), Eddey (2), Di Pietrantonio (1), McIntosh (1), Petris (1) Summary Our first home game for the season was at The Boss. The larger ground would benefit the Rovers' … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 5 vs St Peters (R2)
Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R2)
A tremendous effort by the under 18 girls today playing against Oakleigh. A very strong win against opponents who threatened to break out all day. Our girls did the small team things really well choking their opponents for space, tackling with … [Read more...] about Under 18 Girls vs Oakleigh (R2)
Under 17 Div 2 vs Caulfield Bears (R2)
The second round had us paired up with the Caulfield Bears, back on our home turf at Boss James. Morale was high from the first bounce, with the boys also being wary of their opposition after coming off a win in the opening round. The first … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Caulfield Bears (R2)
Under 11 Orange vs East Malvern (R2)
Well what a difference a week makes in football. Pouring rain and a howling wind for week 1, sees us beaten by 6 goals. This week bathed in sunshine, sweat on the brow, and a narrow 3 point loss. We travelled to East Malvern on Sunday and were … [Read more...] about Under 11 Orange vs East Malvern (R2)
Under 12 Maroon vs East Sandringham (R2)
Hampton Rovers (2.1.13) v East Sandringham (13.8.80) On a perfect sunny Autumn Sunday, we had the final game of the afternoon at Castlefield, facing East Sandy Zebbies. We got the boys to wear black arm bands as a sign of respect for the fallen … [Read more...] about Under 12 Maroon vs East Sandringham (R2)
Under 8 Maroon vs Cheltenham (R2)
Much calmer, albeit slightly foggy conditions greeted players, coaches and parents as Hampton Rovers Maroon travelled the 15 minutes from “home” to play Cheltenham JFG on their home deck. Certainly more acceptable than driving rain and a chilly wind, … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Cheltenham (R2)
Under 10 Purple vs East Malvern (R2)
April 22, 2018 – Round 2 Darling Reserve After a fairly comfortable game in Round 1 it was soon obvious we were playing a very different side this week in East Malvern. When the boys lined up we were facing quite a few bigger boys and they … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs East Malvern (R2)
