The Under 10 Orange season has started well, and during the first four grading games we put up solid performances with some great footy and a few games where we really finished strong and showed our authority in the game. The league recognised this … [Read more...] about Under 10 Bronze vs Bentleigh (R5)
Under 13 Div 1 vs East Sandringham (R4)
Rovers 3-6-24 to ES 6-8-44 Goals: Brown (1), Rankin (1), Roberts (1) Summary We emphasised the importance of backing up our good performance from the week prior, coming up against an opponent in ES who has had the better of us in recent times. … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs East Sandringham (R4)
Under 13 Div 5 vs Cheltenham (R4)
Rovers : 5-7-37 Drew Cheltenham 5-7-37 Goals : Civitarese (1), Howell(1), Giampa(1), Giblin(1), Petris(1) Summary The final grading game promised to be an "epic battle", in the words of our esteemed Team Manager. Peter was right on the money, as … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 5 vs Cheltenham (R4)
Under 9 Purple vs Mordi Brae (R4)
Coming off a strong win it Round 3, the team travelled to Mordialloc-Braeside looking for their first away win for the season. Would the team suffer from a “we won last week” hangover or could coach Julian’s words of wisdom keep everyone focused as … [Read more...] about Under 9 Purple vs Mordi Brae (R4)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 4
PASSION TEAMWORK FUN RESPECT Stuart Dew, pictured below, clearly goes to the same dietitian as me. I might be his older brother. Between us, we have played 206 AFL games, kicked 265 goals and we have a premiership medal. The Gold Coast Suns' … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 4
Under 12 Girls Purple vs Caulfield Bears (R4)
I’m afraid this weeks report is a little thin on the ground. Why? I hear you ask. Mika didn’t play, she was sick and like the ancient proverb says… "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" I ask you if a … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Purple vs Caulfield Bears (R4)
President’s Report – Round 4
When I walked around the grounds on Sunday I again marvelled at how lucky we are at Hampton Rovers on a number of fronts. Firstly - We have the best facilities by far in my humble opinion and they are just getting better. On Sunday we gave our … [Read more...] about President’s Report – Round 4
Under 11 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R4)
We were a few down this week and if ever rotations were needed it was this week on the humungous Brighton oval. Another run through the 50 game banner for Huddy. He will play 300 at some higher level one day and its been a pleasure to be part of his … [Read more...] about Under 11 Orange vs Brighton Beach (R4)
Under 9 Red vs St Kilda City (R4)
Sunday’s match was an early 9am start at Boss James. We were playing on a damp and dewy half ground which didn’t allow the Rovers room to run. St. Kilda City jumped us at the start, leaving the Hampton kids a little shell-shocked at the … [Read more...] about Under 9 Red vs St Kilda City (R4)
