Under clear blue skies and with not even a zephyr of a breeze the dad’s army we know as under 14 Division 4 assembled at the “mighty” Boss James Reserve. I have seen Boss James referred to as “mighty” several times this season in official club … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 4 vs Oakleigh (R4)
Under 10 Orange vs Beaumaris (R4)
Today was another perfect autumn morning and we headed down to Donald McDonald Reserve to take of the undefeated U/10 Beauy Sharks. In fact both teams today were undefeated and it was looking like a great encounter for both groups. Our Rovers team … [Read more...] about Under 10 Orange vs Beaumaris (R4)
Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R3)
I opened my eyes. Sunday. Great! My thoughts immediately turned to football…..I was excited. Not because the mighty Tigers were going to be playing the arch enemy at the home of football that afternoon in front of 90,000 screaming fans. Oh no. Not … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R3)
Under 12 Girls Blue vs Waverley Park Hawks (R3)
Round 3 started with an early morning trek out to the eastern suburbs for the new look Hampton U12 Girls Blue Team and their first taste of division 2 footy. In what would prove to be a stroke of tactical genius Super Coach Josh made changes to … [Read more...] about Under 12 Girls Blue vs Waverley Park Hawks (R3)
Under 11 Orange vs Beaumaris (R3)
Wowee! What a beautiful sight it was pulling up at Castlefield on Sunday afternoon, the ground bathed in sunshine. Wonderful Melbourne autumn weather. We were facing an opponent who had already earned the right to play in Div 1, Beaumaris Sharks. … [Read more...] about Under 11 Orange vs Beaumaris (R3)
Under 17 Div 2 vs St Kilda City (R3)
Sunday 29th of April had our round 3 fixture placing us at Peanut Farm Reserve, squaring off against a somewhat undermanned St Kilda City side, which had unfortunately been forced to forfeit their 2 previous games. We also welcomed back 2 players to … [Read more...] about Under 17 Div 2 vs St Kilda City (R3)
Under 13 Div 1 vs Ajax (R3)
Rovers 6-13 - 49 to Ajax 3-3 - 21 Goals : Brown (4), M Carrigan(1), Rankin (1) Summary The Rovers had been eagerly awaiting an opportunity for redemption following the emphatic loss of the week prior, but were aware our opponent would come … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 1 vs Ajax (R3)
Under 13 Div 5 vs Mordi Brae (R3)
Rovers 6.15.51 def Mordi-Brae 3.3.21 Goals : Howell (2), Civitarese (1), Di Pietrantonio (1), Giblin (1), Karamitos (1) Summary The game against Mordi-Brae had all the hallmarks of a "statement" game, with both teams undefeated coming into … [Read more...] about Under 13 Div 5 vs Mordi Brae (R3)
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 3
Passion - Teamwork - Fun - Respect Membership crossed the 520 line and with another transfer last night and 2 more pending we have 75 numbers up on the 2017 season or 15% growth, even my General Manager would be happy with 15% growth. Let's … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 3
