Round 9 and the “Bayside Problem” returned in earnest…school holidays and 12 players unavailable! 15 players available, then Per Bellarts joined us from Div 2 to make 16 then we were lucky enough to have 3 under 15 boys play a second game and … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R9)
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Under 11 Div 1 vs Ajax (R9)
Ajax 8.14-62 Hampton Rovers 3.1-19 Sunday was our toughest challenge to date. We were 4 boys down, and we were playing the undefeated top of the table, big bodied outfit in Ajax. We also started the game with only 17, so we sent in a tiny U8 … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 1 vs Ajax (R9)
Under 16 Div 2 vs Mordi Brae (R9)
“Well, a week is a long time in football” Winners last week, but against a much tougher opposition this week we were comprehensively beaten. Having said that, we are all very proud of you boys today. Some great positives to be taken out of the … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 2 vs Mordi Brae (R9)
Under 8 Purple vs East Malvern (R9)
The boys were excited to be back playing on their home deck and playing in front of the home crowd. We welcomed into the fold a new player to the team, Thomas Cunningham, a mid season transfer from Queensland. His transfer papers were completed at … [Read more...] about Under 8 Purple vs East Malvern (R9)
Under 9 Yellow vs Bentleigh (R9)
Today we had our first taste of the winter chill and winter winds. Dry conditions but a clear advantage towards one end of the ground. Our Captains today were Jack Breen and Campbell Hardie and we took on an unknown opponent Bentleigh Demons. The … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs Bentleigh (R9)
Under 13 Div 3 vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
Disclaimer: the author acknowledges that copious notes taken on the day were regrettably stolen and certainly not mistakenly deleted from his phone. That said, with the attached picture of the team sheet, he feels satisfied that the article does not … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 3 vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
Under 13 Div 1 vs St Kilda City (R8)
After the short break the team arrived fresh and rejuvenated. With spirits high and neighbouring Luna Park, we were hopeful of a good performance ending in a big smile. Parents started off the early morning happy, with good espresso coffee … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs St Kilda City (R8)
Under 12 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
The question we were looking to answer today was have we improved as a team since Rd 1 when we were soundly beaten by the Vampires. We highlighted the Vampires strengths in their marking talls, and how they look to control the footy through the … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs East Brighton Vampires (R8)
Under 12 Div 6 vs Cheltenham (R8)
The season-long D6 tour of greater Bayside continued this week, with the team travelling to Cheltenham under sunny(ish) skies and a fast track. We welcomed Marco G and Heath D back from injury and also welcomed Oli S back to the Rovers for his first … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs Cheltenham (R8)
Under 16 Div 1 vs Beaumaris (R8)
Hi everyone, Yet another glorious day for football greeted us for our clash against the best…Beauy at Jack Barker Oval. 19 players available…always going to be tough against the team that has won the past 4 premierships in this division with … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 1 vs Beaumaris (R8)
