Well after an arduous preseason in often sweltering heat on those Feb/March Wednesday afternoons, the season finally opened on 16 April. All parents since have had the joy of watching our two U12 teams giving their heart and soul to the Hampton … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 mid-season report
Latest Match Reports
Under 12 Div 1 vs Ajax (R7)
As the first siren sounded Sunday at 8.30am to kick off the earlier games, Boss James was smothered in a haze of thick fog. By late morning the fog had cleared and the u12’s were presented with what could only be described as perfect conditions on … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 1 vs Ajax (R7)
Under 12 Div 6 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R7)
Round 6 - U12 Division 6 - Hampton Rovers vs Waverly Park Hawks (Home) The D6's situation this week was aptly described by the great New York Yankee catcher, Yogi Berra, who once said "it's like deja vu all over again". After playing the … [Read more...] about Under 12 Div 6 vs Waverley Park Hawks (R7)
Under 8 Orange vs East Malvern (R7)
Hi team, It was a very cold and foggy start to this match against the East Malvern Knights and our boys were facing a half ground which they clearly dislike. The smaller ground meant that it was always going to be a bit of a struggle for our … [Read more...] about Under 8 Orange vs East Malvern (R7)
Under 8 Yellow vs Dingley (R7)
This Under 8s Footy caper can be a tough and wonderful experience with twists and turns and at every chicane there are nuggets of gold for the kids to absorb. Last week we had the exhilaration of free flowing, high scoring and running football … [Read more...] about Under 8 Yellow vs Dingley (R7)
Under 10 Silver vs St Bedes Mentone (R7)
Once again we arrived at Castlefield bathed in perfect conditions for football. I’m sure the chilly, frosty mornings will come soon enough, but for the moment the sunshine is more than welcome. It was good to be back to back with Team Weavers and see … [Read more...] about Under 10 Silver vs St Bedes Mentone (R7)
Under 9 Yellow vs East Brighton (R7)
Today was a fresh 6 degree, foggy morning where the Rovers under 8s kindly broke the dew before our game began. The fog soon burned away with the morning sun and we were again blessed with a super Sunday morning at Castlefield. These boys have no … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs East Brighton (R7)
Under 14 Div 3 vs Highett (R7)
Looking back on Sunday’s game, I think everyone will agree with me, there was not a lot in it. Running out on the ground one player short, both the boys & I looked towards Highett and thought they might have had enough for two teams! The boys … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 3 vs Highett (R7)
Under 12 Girls vs St Kilda City (R7)
Well, it may have been a brilliant day of sunshine yesterday, but between 12.30 and 2pm at Highett Reserve, it was raining – goals that is – and all in the Rovers favour! Our U12 girls are getting better by the week and were so determined yesterday, … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls vs St Kilda City (R7)
Under 11 Div 1 vs South Melbourne (R7)
Hampton Rovers (33) defeated South Melbourne Districts (28) It's pretty hard to coach footy, when you can’t see the other side of the ground. 8.30am Sunday morning at Boss James, and there was a thick veil of fog blanketing the ground. It was … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 1 vs South Melbourne (R7)
