Boys were fantastic Sunday going down by 40 points to Port Melbourne / South Melbourne (PMSM). After being down by 23 points at quarter time, I was extremely proud of the boys and how they fought the game out. We were actually the better team in … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 6 vs Port South Melbourne (R6)
Under 8 Green vs East Malvern (R6)
Our first big game at the Hampton Rovers home of football. Boss James was in ideal condition for our early game after a bitterly cold and wet week of weather, which saw us skip training to keep the boys in cotton wool for the game. The East Malvern … [Read more...] about Under 8 Green vs East Malvern (R6)
Under 9 Blue vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
“What a morning!” Dimma thought to himself as he neatly put away his lycra and headband, per the Marie Kondo tidying ethos. “This yoga thing is so unreal. I mean between the mountain, tree, chair, cobra and boat poses – I am truly sorted. I mean, it … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
Under 10 Blue vs Each Other! (R6)
Following SMJFL grading, the team formerly known as U10 Yellow were moved across to Blue and pooled together with Team Curtis. While it was inevitable the two teams would eventually go head to head, the two sets of coaches were faced with this … [Read more...] about Under 10 Blue vs Each Other! (R6)
Under 9 Yellow vs Ajax (R6)
Top 5 as voted by Yellow Mum and Team Manager: * The 7 kicks / 6 marks goal set up, a kick-in from Tommy B, to Hudson DE, to Hunter, to Fraser, to Hudson VdV, to Arch and ending in Thomas B's goal * Our goal umpire dancing, while reaching for … [Read more...] about Under 9 Yellow vs Ajax (R6)
Under 8 Violet vs Port Melbourne (R6)
As the two teams warmed up, and Liam and Elliot were announced Captains for the Rovers, it was clear to see that this was going to be a Clash of the Titans! First Quarter: Playing away from home is never easy, however Rovers stamped their … [Read more...] about Under 8 Violet vs Port Melbourne (R6)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6
Passion Teamwork Fun Respect I have been fortunate to coach interleague in three different leagues around Metro Melbourne. Each first night I ask a similar question to the fresh faces that gather on the first night in mid-February. Who here plays … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6
Under 14 Div 1 vs Beaumaris (R6)
It takes 4 quarters to beat a good team that will play finals like the Beaumaris Sharks, at half time the score was Rovers 7 Sharks 20, we were in the game, the Sharks poor kicking had given us some life. In the second half Big O rearranged the … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 1 vs Beaumaris (R6)
Under 14 Div 5 vs Mordi Brae (R6)
Summary: After a fairly comfortable win last week, the mighty Rovers Div 5 team left home and travelled to Parkdale to verse a very strong and lightning quick Mordialloc team. The theme of the week was to not get complacent, ever. Even though we won … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 5 vs Mordi Brae (R6)
