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 will open soon.
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 (pay) |
| March 28 | Practice Game v Crib Point (away) |
| April 1 (N) | Practice Game v Ormond (away) |
| April 9 (N) | Practice Game v St Bedes/Mentone (home) |
| April 11 | Rovers Super Saturday (Boss James Reserve) |
| April 18 | 2026 VAFA Season Commences |
Senior Football Contacts
| Senior Coach | Paul Carrigan | |
| 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 prior to Christmas will be held on Monday 24th November and Monday 1st December, 6:15pm at Castlefield Reserve. All players welcome!
