At its core, it means everyone is welcome.

However you identify, whatever your background, if you want to play football without judgement, this is your team.

It also means showing up where it matters. We’re visible at Pride events, Midsumma and community days, and we actively build relationships that push the game forward. Through our work with partners like Football Victoria, Melbourne Victory and others across the sporting landscape, we help move football toward something more inclusive, visible and built to last.

We currently train in Richmond every Wednesday evening.

We play in Football Victoria’s Metro 7 League.

No.

We’re strongest when the people beside us aren’t only part of the community, but also those who choose to stand with it.

We’re lucky to have players and supporters who show up as allies because they believe in what we’re building. They play with us, support us, and stick around because what we do is different and worth backing.

We take football seriously.

We train to improve, we play to win, and effort is expected. Sessions are structured and development matters.

What we’ve removed isn’t competitiveness, it’s the baggage that made traditional football spaces hostile or draining.

Friendships form here too, often for life, but never at the expense of the football. We organise social events throughout the year and create space to connect without losing focus on the game itself.

Simply put, we do both.

By backing our values with structure and accountability.

We’ve built a clear set of policies and procedures that support what we say we stand for, and they’re publicly available to read.

We’re governed by our community, with people who have lived experience making up the majority of our leadership. We also keep learning, reviewing and changing when needed to make sure we’re genuinely including everyone who wants to play football.

No.

If you’re willing to put in the effort, bring the right attitude and want to improve, you’re good enough.

Many of our players are returning after long breaks, often playing for the first time since high school. Others have never kicked a ball before. We’re set up for both.

Our coaching team works just as hard with new players as they do with experienced ones, because improvement is the point.

It’s easy. Email info@melbournerovers.com or message us on Instagram @melbournerovers.