It’s an exciting 2026 ahead for the Rovers as the club returns to Premier C under new senior coach Paul Carrigan. Official pre-season training commenced pre-Christmas in November and will resume on January 29 – see details below.
We welcome all new and existing players. Click here for information about playing for the Rovers in 2026. Player Registrations for season 2026 are now open.
2026 Pre-Season Calendar
| January 29 onwards (Monday’s/Thursday’s) | Pre-Season Training Mon: 6:30pm @ Peterson Reserve – Upper Oval (map) Thu: 6:30pm @ Castlefield Reserve (map) |
| February 7 | Pre-Season Camp – Phillip Island |
| March 22 | Practice Game v Crib Point FNC @ Ben Kavanagh Reserve, Mordialloc |
| April 1 (N) | Practice Game v Ormond @ EE Gunn Reserve (6:30pm) |
| April 7 onwards (Tuesday’s/Thursday’s) | Pre-Season Training 6:30pm @ Boss James Reserve |
| April 9 (N) | Practice Game v St Bedes/Mentone @ Boss James Reserve (Res 6:30pm, Sen 7:40pm) |
| April 11 | U19 & Thirds Practice Games v De La Salle @ Boss James Reserve (U19 10:20am, Thirds 12pm) |
| April 11 | 2026 Season Launch @ Boss James Reserve (12:30pm) |
| April 18 | 2026 VAFA Season Commences |
Senior Football Contacts
| Senior Coach | Paul Carrigan | |
| Assistant/S&C Coach | Michael Brown | |
| Reserves Coach | Nick Jewell | |
| Under 19 Coach | Nick Jackson | |
| Thirds/Dev Coach | Wilbur Van Derham | |
| Women’s Coach | Brent Ward |
Women’s Football Pre-Season
2026 Pre season Training is held Monday’s and Thursday’s from 6:30pm at Castlefield Reserve. All players welcome!