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
Latest Match Reports 2019
Girls Under 12 Div 2 v South Melbourne – semi finals
Rovers bring Finals style footy to knock out South Melbourne and enter their first Grand Final 1st Quarter – Rovers here to play for Olive You know it's finals time in Melbourne when the sun is out, the smell of fresh cut grass permeates and you … [Read more...] about Girls Under 12 Div 2 v South Melbourne – semi finals
Under 12 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires – Semi Final
You wake up different on the morning of a final. The senses are heightened. Is it going to rain? Is the wind howling? Did the boys get enough sleep? Thankfully, we didn't have much time to think about it. 8.15am arrival for a 9am start. The … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires – Semi Final
Under 12 Div 6 v St Paul’s McKinnon – Semi Final
This week’s match report starts with a reflection of the season that was. Firstly, I would like to sincerely congratulate the 24 boys we’ve had represent the Hampton Rovers Football Club in our division this year. As parents I am sure you join me … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 v St Paul’s McKinnon – Semi Final
Under 12 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R15)
Here we are. Another year of home and away games completed. What an adventure and ride it's been. Fifteen rounds all done and we now have earned the right to play off against East Brighton in one of the finals. We had our last game against East … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs East Malvern (R15)
Under 13 Div 6 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R15)
With our 2 centres in Tom and Camdyn missing and our full forward Charlie due to injuries and sickness, our match against the ladder leaders was made that much more difficult I was jealous watching them rotate 5 players off the bench wondering what … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 6 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R15)
Under 13 Div 2 vs East Sandringham (R15)
Having missed out on finals this year, our round 15 away game against East Sandy ended up being our last game for the season. We had a fantastic training run leading up to the game where we spoke about how much we’ve grown as a team over the season … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 2 vs East Sandringham (R15)
Under 12 Div 6 vs East Malvern (R15)
They say a week is a long time in football, the contrasts can be enormous. I’m a big believer in momentum in football. It is something that ebbs and flows in games but I believe you start a game the way you finished your last game, the momentum … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs East Malvern (R15)
Girls Under 18 vs St Peters (R15)
The Last Blast On Sunday a team of 23 wonderful girls fronted up to play their last game of the season and for some, their last game of Junior footy for Hampton Rovers. Whilst we didn't come away with a win, we came away proud of our efforts … [Read more...] about Girls Under 18 vs St Peters (R15)
Under 12 Div 1 vs Prahran (R14)
The game this week was against the boys from Prahran. We always have a good tussle with these boys and momentum and winning form was the key to the contest. We're two weeks out from a finals campaign so all the positives are what counts. The … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs Prahran (R14)
