Hampton Rovers enjoyed another huge day across the club on Saturday, highlighted by a dominant senior men’s victory over PEGS and a successful Women’s Luncheon as part of Play4BCNA Pink Sports Day.
Close to 100 guests attended the annual Women’s Luncheon at Boss James Reserve, helping raise important funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia. The club has proudly supported BCNA initiatives for almost a decade and Saturday once again proved a fantastic community event both on and off the field.
Across the five senior teams, the Rovers recorded three wins, with the senior men improving to a 3-1 record to sit fourth on the Premier C ladder after an impressive second-half performance against PEGS.
Senior Men
The seniors produced one of their strongest performances of the season to defeat PEGS 18.13 (121) to 8.12 (60) at Boss James Reserve.
After an even opening quarter where the lead changed multiple times, the Rovers gradually took control of the contest through strong midfield pressure and efficient ball movement.
Will Crawford made an immediate impact with two early goals before Jamie Delaney levelled the scores late in the opening term. PEGS took a narrow eight-point lead into quarter time before the Rovers responded strongly in the second quarter.
Goals to Liam O’Driscoll, Crawford and Tommy Keyte helped swing momentum back towards the home side, before a late burst approaching half time proved decisive. The Rovers piled on three goals in the final five minutes of the quarter through Crawford, O’Driscoll and Charles Kilburn to turn a one-point lead into a 22-point advantage at the main break.
PEGS challenged again in the third quarter, reducing the margin early before the Rovers steadied. Crawford continued his excellent afternoon with his fifth goal, while Tommy Keyte and Lachlan Costello also hit the scoreboard to maintain control heading into the final term.
The Rovers then dominated the last quarter, kicking six goals to one in an emphatic finish. Liam O’Driscoll was outstanding late with two final-quarter goals to finish with four for the afternoon, while Josh McPherson, Charles Kilburn and Lui Coughlin also added majors as the margin blew out beyond 10 goals.
Zach Ziesing again led from the front and was among the Rovers’ best alongside Lachlan Costello, Lui Coughlin, Josh Hudghton, Jacob Gray and Tommy Keyte.
Hampton Rovers 3.2 9.5 12.8 18.13 (121)
PEGS 4.4 5.7 7.11 8.12 (60)
Goals: William Crawford 5, Liam O’Driscoll 4, Tommy Keyte 3, Charles Kilburn 2, Jamie Delaney, Joshua McPherson, Lachlan Costello, Lui Coughlin
Best: Zachary Ziesing, Lachlan Costello, Lui Coughlin, Josh Hudghton, Jacob Gray, Tommy Keyte
Next up, the Rovers take on second-placed Mazenod away from home at Central Reserve in what’s shaping up as a huge game.
Senior Women
The Senior Women were narrowly defeated by Old Camberwell, 0.6 (6) to 1.3 (9), in a hard-fought low-scoring contest at Castlefield Reserve.
Kera Galaminda Gellar, Millie Smith, Olive Tuppen, Daisy Ward, Lily Boersma and Bree Daniels were all among the better contributors.
Hampton Rovers 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 (6)
Old Camberwell 0.3 0.3 1.3 1.3 (9)
Best: Kera Galaminda Gellar, Millie Smith, Olive Tuppen, Daisy Ward, Lily Boersma, Bree Daniels
Reserves
The Reserves delivered a dominant performance to defeat PEGS by 101 points, 18.18 (126) to 4.1 (25).
The Rovers controlled the game from the outset, building their lead steadily across all four quarters with strong pressure and a spread of contributors around the ground.
Jake Klinkhamer starred with five goals, while Mason Carrigan and Liam Grant each added three in an impressive team display.
Hampton Rovers 5.5 10.11 16.14 18.18 (126)
PEGS 2.0 2.0 3.0 4.1 (25)
Goals: Jake Klinkhamer 5, Liam Grant 3, Mason Carrigan 3, Jake Taranto 2, Bailey White, Daniel McCoy, Oscar Donald, Peter Somogyi, Samme Raghdo
Best: Jake Klinkhamer, Jack Cookesley, Mason Carrigan, Peter Somogyi, Jake Taranto, Campbell Bennett
Thirds
The Thirds were defeated by Old Brighton, 2.7 (19) to 16.15 (111), at Castlefield Reserve.
Despite the scoreboard, the group continued to compete strongly throughout the afternoon, with a number of players battling hard against quality opposition on the smaller Castlefield ground.
Hampton Rovers 1.1 2.3 2.6 2.7 (19)
Old Brighton 4.2 9.4 11.10 16.15 (111)
Goals: Mitchell Hall, Oliver Bennett
Best: James Bull, Hudson Thompson, Eliot Jurdukian, Archie Steedman, Nicholas Crosbie, Patrick Spinazzola
Under 19s
The Under 19s continued their outstanding start to the season with another commanding victory, defeating Beaumaris 26.16 (172) to 3.8 (26).
The Rovers dominated from the opening bounce, piling on six first-quarter goals before continuing to extend the margin throughout the afternoon.
Charlie Steen led the way with five goals, while Benjamin Weeks and Felix Iacovantuono each contributed strongly in front of goal.
With four big victories to start the 2026 season, the Rovers will now likely be re-graded to division 1.
Hampton Rovers 6.6 11.12 19.14 26.16 (172)
Beaumaris 0.4 0.5 1.6 3.8 (26)
Goals: Charlie Steen 5, Benjamin Weeks 3, Felix Iacovantuono 3, Angus Gunn 2, Campbell Hardie 2, Dougal McCartney 2, Thomas Molz 2, Valentino Montebelli 2, Joshua Haines, Kaden Khanbashi, Massimo Champness, Taylor Dowe, Will McKean
Best: Benjamin Weeks, Will McKean, Dougal McCartney, Tobias Green, Massimo Champness, Gideon Ziesing
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