Hello Hampton Rovers Juniors families! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Rohan Bardwell, the new Hampton Rovers Juniors President. Together with my wife Elizabeth and my son Sebastian, we’ve been living in Hampton for the past six years and … [Read more...] about Junior President’s Report
Another Rover goes to the Big Show
My first memory of meeting the Bergman family was in early 2008. I was attending an Auskick meeting at Ralph and Jo Bergman’s home. I must say I was nervous/excited, I had no real link to Hampton Rovers and was working with footballers at a senior … [Read more...] about Another Rover goes to the Big Show
President’s Report – It’s The Final Siren
Call Triple Zero! I nearly had not one, but TWO heart attacks on the weekend. Well, not really, but I'll share more about that later in the report. Wrapping up the 2019 season, and the Presidency There have been many memorable experiences in our … [Read more...] about President’s Report – It’s The Final Siren
Rover DNA
ROVER DNA With the Rover Seniors locked into Premier C Grade in 2020 and the growth of the junior club exceeding 600+ members, the club is in a strong position going forward. 2019 saw the Senior-Junior movement flourish with 5 current Senior … [Read more...] about Rover DNA
Footy Manager’s Report – Final for 2019
The curtain has fallen. 2019, what a year. It only seems like yesterday I was a proud dad going along to my eldest son's first game at Rovers in 2009. I thought I knew plenty about the caper having coached for many years. As a 20 year old starting … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Final for 2019
President’s Report – Grand Finals Week One
THAT’S (ALMOST) ALL FOLKS! And just like that the final ‘final’ round (see what I did there?) for 2019 is upon us. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing all three of our finalists play in their respective grand finals on Sunday. I was super proud … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Grand Finals Week One
President’s Report – Finals Week 1
It’s that special time of year for football. I got the honour of walking across Boss James last Sunday morning as the sun was coming up, ahead of a full day of finals. I was able to reflect on the great year we have had again at Rovers, how lucky we … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Finals Week 1
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
