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Hampton Rovers was one of the first local clubs to introduce a website, and was the first VAFA & MSJFL club to do so. It has set standards from day one, and continues to do so. A major milestone was being announced as the most popular non-AFL club website in 2000 - ranked by number of visitors. Since then, website traffic has grown at a mammoth rate - in 2007, the site was visited 228,788 times (up from 131,806 in '06) and a total of 964,398 pages were viewed (up from 719,527 in '06). Month by month stats can be viewed in the members-only section.

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2008
The Hampton Rovers website has been completely re-designed for the 2008 season with a fresh new look, improved layout and many new features. The site is now optimised for viewing on a 1024 x 768 or higher display - the most common screen resolution. The main menu is now located across the top of the site with a sub-menu making navigation easier. Pages are now wider giving more space for content. Some new features include ground details with satellite maps, head-to-head results, improved news index and much more. We've also introduced Rovers Mobile - a site optimised for viewing on mobile phones and other portable devices. New features are to be added in the lead-up to the 2008 season.
2007
 
2006
The Rovers website was given a slight facelift, a few sections were improved including the fixtures section which now shows previous results between the two teams (seniors teams only). A new members-only page was also introduced.

The website was visited 131,806 times with 719,527 page views.

2005
As well as a new design in 2005, a online advertising system was also introduced allowing advertising banners to be added offering comprehensive stats.

The website was visited 76,378 times with 450,734 page views.

2004
A new look in 2004 and many enhancements. The main addition was the new online membership system. This allows users to subscribe to the site and view members-only sections, receive the eNewsletter, and more. This also allows, for example, full senior player stats to be only accessible by senior players.

Members are able to view the members list and view profiles of other members, see who's currently online and browsing the site, and update their details.

Other improvements included a new links section and improved history section.

2003
The bulk of the work was done 'behind the scenes' in preparation for the 2003 season. The Rovers became the first local footy club to have a fully database-driven dynamic website. The mySQL database manages all the news, events, fixtures, results, goal kickers, best players, player stats, and more. This resulting in making the site more efficient and attractive.
2002
Again, a fresh new design was implemented in 2002 along with a number of new features. The site took on the look and feel of a more professional website.

Limited database functionality was introduced with the use of Microsoft Access for player stats/profiles, goals and team lists.

2001
2001 saw another new design for the site. Frames were removed and the general layout of the site was improved.

After using free web hosts since the commencement of the site, the club purchased the hamptonrovers.com.au domain name and web hosting.

A number of new features were introduced in 2001, including the Forum - a message board which has become one of the most popular features of the site.

2000
The new design for the website in 2000 was quite a breakthrough for the time. The site was given quite a professional look and made use of frames. A number of new pages were introduced to provide visitors with everything they need to know about the club.

All the hard work was worth it, as the site was officially the most visited non-AFL club website in Australia (source: Hitwise.com.au).

1997-1999
 

Unfortunately no images are available of the original Hampton Rovers website.

Hampton Rovers AFC were one of the first clubs in the country to develop a website. The initial site of the Rovers went online mid way through the 1997 season. It contained about 5 pages. New pages were introduced in the following 2 years however the basic site design primarily remained the same during this period.

The Hampton Rovers website is designed and maintained by CV Web Design:
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 NEWS HEADLINES
Pre-Season Training gets underway 12/11/08
Rovers announce Thirds for 2009 21/10/08
Devereaux Rovers Best 22/09/08
Sheldon re-appointed for 2009 16/09/08
Fletcher fourth in league best and fairest 16/09/08

 UPCOMING EVENTS
17/12/08 Final Pre-Season Training Session & BBQ
21/03/09 Practice Match vs Old Mentonians
28/03/09 Practice Match vs East Keilor

 MATCH ACTION
NEXT GAME:
Round 1 - 18 Apr 2009
Vs B Section 2009
@ Boss James Reserve Details

LATEST RESULT:
Grand Final - 13 Sep 2008
Vs Ormond, Away
Lost: 9.10.64 - 15.12.102 Details



 

 

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