This week’s game felt like one that got away. After easily accounting for South Melbourne in our first game of the year they turned up much better prepared this time. The first quarter was a very even affair with our boys controlling the ball but … [Read more...] about Under 10 Purple vs South Melbourne (R6)
Under 14 Div 4 vs Mordi Brae (R6)
Down to 18 fit players with a few late ins and outs. Most worrying was that our entire ruck division from the previous week - Tommy Randall and James Hare were both out. It's questionable whether one of our late ins had a full medical clearance from … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 4 vs Mordi Brae (R6)
Under 11 Purple vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R6)
The boys had the rare opportunity to play on the mighty Boss James oval today as they took on St Pauls McKinnon, a new side to our division. Today’s captains were Jake S and Oscar, well done boys – you both put in performances to be proud of. We … [Read more...] about Under 11 Purple vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R6)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6
I’m not sure if it was a full moon on Saturday evening, but something in the air shifted, some members stepped out of line. Passion & Respect figure prominently in our Club Mantra; these words should be understood and never overstepped. On … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 6
Under 12 Maroon vs St Peters (R6)
Hampton Rovers 8.4.52 defeated St Peters 2.7.19 I believe the two hardest things to teach as a coach are belief and desire. To believe in yourself that you can achieve anything and a desire to keep on improving and never give up. You could see … [Read more...] about Under 12 Maroon vs St Peters (R6)
President’s Report – Round 6
Thanks to all that made the effort to attend “At Home With The Rovers” and congrats to our raffle winners on the night. Whilst the evening was a bit cold and wet we did get a modest crowd to support the club. Fundraising at events like these really … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 6
Under 17 Div 2 vs Oakleigh (R6)
Sunday the 20th of May saw the U17 Sandy-Rovers travelling to Oakleigh for their round 6 game. After an encouraging effort the previous week, our boys were keen to back up their performance on foreign turf. Beau also made a welcome return this week … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs Oakleigh (R6)
Under 8 Maroon vs St Peters (R6)
The Frost The wind it blows cold on the oval, so green The frost it does glisten, and has a soft sheen So bright and so lovely, when exposed to the sun And eventually the grass and the frost become one The hours tick by – it is Sunday you … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs St Peters (R6)
Under 12 Girls Green vs Bentleigh (R6)
With most parents relying on their navigation systems to find the elusive Bentleigh ground, we were lucky to gather a full side in time for the opening bounce today! It would seem that our run of lovely Sunday morning weather is now over. Boy it was … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Green vs Bentleigh (R6)
