Hampton Rovers will complete their pre-season preparations this week with a series of practice matches and training sessions, before officially launching the 2026 season on Saturday at Boss James Reserve.
Following the main training session Tuesday evening, attention turns to the final practice match for the seniors and reserves on Thursday night against St Bedes/Mentone at Boss James Reserves, with the Reserves match getting underway at 6:30pm, playing three 20-minute periods.
The seniors match will follow at 7:40pm, played across three 22-minute periods, providing an important final hit-out before the season proper Saturday-week. There will be a BBQ and the bar open for spectators inside, with the footy on the big screens.
Saturday will feature a full day of activity at Boss James Reserve, beginning with a senior rehab and training session from 9:00am.
The Under 19s will then take on De La Salle at 10:20am, followed by the Thirds at 12pm. The Senior Women will also play an intra-club match during the week.
The club will then officially launch the 2026 season from 12:30pm, bringing together players, members and supporters to mark the beginning of the new campaign.
The event will include captain announcements for the year ahead, along with an opportunity to hear from the coaching group ahead of round one.
All players, members and supporters are encouraged to attend.
This week
• Tuesday: Training – 6:30pm
• Thursday: Practice Match v St Bedes/Mentone
Reserves: 6:30pm, Seniors: 7:40pm
• Saturday (Boss James Reserve):
Senior rehab/training: 9:00am
U19s Practice Match v De La Salle: 10:20am
Thirds Practice Match v Da La Salle: 12:00pm
• 2026 Season Launch: 12:30pm
