Hill End Grove Rovers Junior Football

06/09/2026

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05/09/2026

04/09/2026

💚💛 SEASON 2027 U10’s COACHING TEAM 💛💚

We’re excited to announce Paul “W***y” Willis as our Under 10’s Head Coach for Season 2027! 👏🏉

Paul’s football journey began at Thorpdale, where he played right through the junior ranks and into senior football.
After meeting his lovely wife Lee, Paul found his way to Hill End, pulling on the boots in the Reserves alongside some familiar Hill End names — including Cocka — for a couple of seasons.

Those who remember W***y in his playing days will tell you he was a very talented footballer — speedy, athletic and always moving beautifully around the ground. He even had the opportunity to line up alongside Jason Winderlich, who went on to play AFL football with Essendon, during his time in the thirds. 🏉⚡

Now, W***y is ready to swap the playing boots for the coaching clipboard and help guide the next generation of Hill End juniors! We’re incredibly excited to have his football knowledge, experience and passion around our Under 10’s group.

And he won’t be doing it alone! 👊

⭐ Head Coach: Paul “W***y” Willis
⭐ Assistant Coach: Archie Galea
⭐ Team Manager: Lee “Frankie” Willis

With W***y leading the way, Archie bringing his experience and Lee keeping everything running behind the scenes, we’re confident our Under 10’s are in some very capable hands!

A huge welcome to the coaching team for Season 2027 — we can’t wait to see what this group can achieve together!

💚💛 Go Hills! 💛💚

03/09/2026

🟢🟡2027 U12 COACHING TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🟡🟢

We are incredibly proud to announce Johnny “Rabbit” Warren as the Head Coach of our Under 12’s for Season 2027! 🏉

Rabbit is yet another true Hill End legend, and there could be few people more deserving of taking on this role.

A proud Life Member of Hill End, Rabbit has represented our club from his very first days as a junior, playing all of his junior football at Hill End before going on to make an incredible 200+ senior game contribution to the club.

He has also had the honour of serving as a Senior Captain, showcasing the leadership, commitment and passion that have made him such an important part of the Hill End football family.

And this appointment is even more special because Rabbit isn’t starting this journey from scratch. ❤️

After taking the reins as Head Coach of our Under 10’s in Season 2026, Rabbit has already built a wonderful connection with this group of young players. In 2027, he will continue to follow their journey as some step up into the Under 12’s, helping them develop, grow and hopefully create plenty more memories together along the way.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for Rabbit to continue giving back to the club that has been such a huge part of his life — passing on his knowledge, experience and love of the game to the next generation of Hills players. 💚💛

And he certainly won’t be doing it alone!

👏 Cam Andrews will be continuing on in Season 2027 as Assistant Coach, bringing his experience, enthusiasm and commitment to the Under 12’s once again. We’re thrilled to have Cam back on board!

⭐ And taking on the all-important role of Team Manager extraordinaire is none other than Rabbit’s wife, Casey Warren!
Casey is the perfect person to keep everything and everyone organised, and we know she’ll be an absolute superstar behind the scenes! 🙌

Together, Rabbit, Cam & Casey bring an incredible combination of football knowledge, leadership, organisation and, most importantly, a genuine love for our club and our kids.

We couldn’t be happier with this team and can’t wait to see what the Under 12’s can achieve in Season 2027! 🏉💪

Welcome back Cam, congratulations Rabbit & Casey — we know this group is in very safe hands! 💚💛

02/09/2026

🔥💚💛 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT💛💚🔥

SEASON 2027 IS CALLING… AND OUR UNDER 14’S ARE READY! 🏉💥

We’re pumped to announce the coaching team who will take our Under 14’s into Season 2027!

🎯 HEAD COACH | ANDREW COCHRANE
🏉 ASSISTANT COACH | TIM DALY
📋 TEAM MANAGER | SCOTT NORRIS

And what a team we have behind them! 👊

⭐ A HILL END LEGEND — ANDREW COCHRANE ⭐

Andrew’s connection with Hill End runs OVER 30 years deep, first pulling on the boots for Hill End FC at just 10 years old. A Senior Captain, a Best & Fairest Winner and a passionate Hillman!

Since then, he has dedicated countless years not only as a player, but also as a valued volunteer and contributor to our club.

🏉 30 PLUS YEARS WITH HILL END
🔥 300+ CLUB GAMES
💚 A LIFETIME OF PASSION FOR THE HILLS

That’s more than experience — that’s a connection to the club that runs deep.

Alongside Tim and Scott, this coaching team brings decades of playing experience, a wealth of football knowledge and an enormous amount of enthusiasm for the season ahead.

They’re bringing the experience.
They’re bringing the knowledge.
They’re bringing the passion.@
And they’ve got a game plan they’re ready to unleash! 💥

Most importantly, they’re committed to developing our young players, building a strong team culture and making sure our Under 14’s enjoy every minute of their football.

The groundwork is being laid.
The game plan is coming together.
And Season 2027 is looking VERY exciting! 🔥

Welcome to the Under 14’s coaching team, Andrew, Tim & Scott!

We can’t wait to see what you can achieve with this group.

💚💛 GO HILLS! 💛💚

01/09/2026

💚💛 A HUGE THANK YOU TO COMMUNITY BANK TRAFALGAR & DISTRICT 💛💚

From all of us at Hill End Grove Rovers Junior Football Club, we would like to extend our biggest and most heartfelt THANK YOU to Community Bank Trafalgar & District for their incredible support of our junior club throughout the 2026 season.

Your sponsorship is so much more than a contribution — it is an investment in our kids, our families and the future of our club. Because of the generosity of organisations like Community Bank Trafalgar & District, we can continue to provide our juniors with opportunities to learn, grow, build friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime. 🏉💚

We are incredibly grateful to have local businesses and organisations who believe in what grassroots sport can do for our community. Your support helps keep junior football strong and ensures our young players have a club they can be proud to call home.

Thank you for standing behind our kids, our club and our community.

We truly appreciate everything you do. 💚💛

From everyone at Hill End Grove Rovers Junior Football Club — THANK YOU!

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30/08/2026