Apologies for the missing reports to date from our team. But we started the year in great form with 2 exciting and strong fought victories against Ormond FC and East Sandy Zebbies. Round 3 saw us face our most difficult opponents so far in … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 2 vs Bentleigh (R3)
Latest Match Reports
Under 12 Girls vs East Malvern White (R3)
After the first game under the bright lights of Boss James, the Under 12 Girls Rovers team kicked off their second game under the glare of Channel 10’s cameras! Talk about pressure!! And now thanks to Fev, I understand the scoring system of 19 points … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls vs East Malvern White (R3)
Under 14 Div 3 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R3)
Football has its ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ from week to week and Sunday I suppose we classify as a ‘down’. Speaking to their Coach after the game, he confirmed that we were effectively playing a Div 1 team on Sunday. Once again a big thankyou to Zack, … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 3 vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R3)
Under 11 Div 4 vs East Sandy (R3)
A different start to game day was thrust upon the group with the Under 11s having to be at Boss James for 7.30am photos. (Didn’t we all love that!) It is fair to say a few concerns were present when the team arrived at Duncan street to take on our … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 4 vs East Sandy (R3)
Under 9 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R3)
In preparation for today's game we discussed the best tactics for wet weather footy as it rained down outside at Castlefield. Well, the rain cleared, the wind died down and our amazing footy ground played like it does the first week in spring – (we … [Read more...] about Under 9 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R3)
Under 8 Yellow vs East Brighton Vampires (R3)
Team Yellow started the weekend with their first ever Friday night game under lights, playing at half time at the Will Murray match. It was a great experience for the boys and they managed to get a goal on the board in the dying seconds of the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Yellow vs East Brighton Vampires (R3)
Under 16 Div 1 vs Waverley Park (R3)
Round 4 v Waverley Park. What a challenge against a team with whom we would probably be vying for a spot in the four. They pushed Chelt-Highett last week to 8 points. We knew we had 9 players out leaving us with the bare 18. We knew several of … [Read more...] about Under 16 Div 1 vs Waverley Park (R3)
Under 10 White vs East Sandy (R3)
I don't think I've ever heard the team song sung with so much pride as it was Sunday! Led out by Captains for the day Harry G & Geordie who both have ties to East Sandy the boys looked sharp in the brief warm-up. From the opening bounce our … [Read more...] about Under 10 White vs East Sandy (R3)
Under 9 Purple vs Cheltenham (R3)
Before I kick off with my report, I would like to thank Angus, Kai and Nate who on a day our team were 7 players short, played an amazing team game and impressed all parents and coaches on the day - wish you boys the best for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs Cheltenham (R3)
Under 16 Girls vs East Brighton Vampires (R2)
A glorious day greeted the girls and their families as we hosted our first home game for the season at the ‘Home of Football” – Castlefield Reserve. Fittingly this Rd 2 encounter was a local affair as we faced off against our arch enemies (or soon … [Read more...] about Under 16 Girls vs East Brighton Vampires (R2)
