By Gabi Nicholl With 73 Rovers ready to answer questions, sing, dance, eat ice cream and slide Oreo's down their faces how could it not be a complete success?! Thank you to everyone who attended my Kid's Trivia Night on Saturday. I hope you … [Read more...] about Kids’ Trivia Night Review
Under 11 Div 1 vs Bentleigh (R12)
They say when things get hard, it makes you stronger. Sunday was one such game. It was the third time we have come up against Bentleigh FC, and is clear why they are second on the ladder in Div 1. The highlight was seeing Mitch Nolan come down to … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 1 vs Bentleigh (R12)
Under 14 Div 3 vs Sandringham East (R12)
Every game takes 80 minutes of effort to be competitive. 55 minutes won’t ever be enough. Each Wednesday we train in order to improve our skills and develop patterns of play that we can rely on to help us through tough games. Maybe we found out … [Read more...] about Under 14 Div 3 vs Sandringham East (R12)
President’s Report Round 12
This round was Community Round for the SMJFL. Nothing made me prouder of our community and the way we support our families and kids than seeing the banner made for young Mitch Nolan on the weekend. Mitch was unlucky to break his leg in round 11 in … [Read more...] about President’s Report Round 12
Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12
Oxford Dictionary definition, what is coach: someone whose job it is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject. This is very broad indeed, our children are blessed with the amount of quality coaching we have within our … [Read more...] about Footy Manager’s Report – Round 12
Under 11 Div 5 vs Caulfield Bears (R12)
Hampton Rovers 7.6 (48) def. Caulfield Bears 1.0 (6) A cool morning paired with a chilling wind greeted the team at Koornang Park on Sunday. Captains for the day were Pat McConville & Harry Norton. It was great to have a full line up … [Read more...] about Under 11 Div 5 vs Caulfield Bears (R12)
Under 15 Div 4 vs East Malvern (R12)
Today we came up against the league's top side – East Malvern. From the start, it was clear our opposition had come on a mission, beating us in the contested ball and moving the ball quickly. At half time, we trailed 5.7.37 to 1.1.7. In the second … [Read more...] about Under 15 Div 4 vs East Malvern (R12)
Under 8 Orange vs East Malvern (R12)
Hi team, The last time we played the East Malvern Knights our boys won a tough contest, so we knew the replay was going to be even tougher, and for four entire quarters this was definitely true. Our captains Spencer Ries and Joe Whelan led the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Orange vs East Malvern (R12)
Under 8 Yellow vs Dingley (R12)
Good news - the reporter strike has ended – and the sports journos are back reporting on the footy games on a Sunday – Or at least writing the report so that it makes the email rounds on a Monday morning. If Grandma and Grandpa can’t read about the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Yellow vs Dingley (R12)
