Rovers to face Blacks first up

The 2009 VAFA B Section fixture has been released with the Hampton Rovers opening the season against relegated A Section side University Blacks at Boss James Reserve on April 18.

Two away games will then following against St Bernards (on Anzac Day) and St Kevins. Old Haileybury will visit Boss James in Round 8 in what’s sure to be a big game.

After its success in 2008, VAFA Rivalry Round will again take place on Community Football Weekend (Round 9) with no AFL games scheduled. No doubt one of the biggest rivalries in the VAFA, the Rovers will take on Ormond once again, however this time at E.E. Gunn Reserve. The Rovers will have to wait until the final round for the return visit of Ormond to David Street.

The Rovers play three of their final four games of the season at home, with a visit to Junction Oval against Old Melburnians in Round 17.

All section have a bye over the June long weekend (June 6^th) while A and B section will also have a bye on July 18^th. All sections excluding D4 will have a three-week finals series.

The full 2009 Hampton Rovers fixture along with ground details can be viewed by clicking on the following link:
– 2009 HAMPTON ROVERS B SECTION FIXTURE


The 2009 VAFA Representative Matches will take place as follows:

June 6th – VAFA U21 v AFLQ U21 – Melbourne
June 7th – VAFA C-D4 v VCFL Districts – Barooga
June 7th – VAFA U23 v WAAFL U23 – Perth

July 19th – VAFA U19 v VCFL U19 – Melbourne
July 19th – VAFA v VCFL – Brian Molony Cup – Melbourne

The Under 18, Under 19 and Club XVIII (which the new Hampton Rovers Thirds team will play in) fixtures will be released in February 2009 once teams and section make-ups are finalised by the VAFA.