The Rosewood Roosters kicked off the weekend in spirited style with a vibrant sign on day Market at ANZAC Park on Saturday, 31 January, drawing families, players and local businesses together from 9.00am for a morning rich in community energy.
The park buzzed early as children weaved between market stalls, parents chatted with coaches, and the familiar red and white colours signalled that footy season was back on the local calendar. Part recruitment drive, part community celebration, the event blended player registrations with a lively market atmosphere that showcased the strength of Rosewood’s small business community.
Food stalls, local traders and family-friendly activities transformed the traditional sign-on day into something more festive and inclusive. Newcomers explored what it meant to pull on a Roosters jersey for the first time, and volunteers worked steadily behind the scenes to keep the morning running smoothly. Rodney the rooster ran around with plenty of photo opportunities for visitors.
Rosewood roosters president Jasmine Hassett said the club had taken a different approach this year, broadening the focus beyond football alone.
“We decided to do more of a market sign on day where we would be able to support local, small businesses as well as signing the children on. We wanted to just create something a little bit different, which we had obviously a lot of involvement from smaller businesses around the community.” she said.
That philosophy resonated throughout the morning. Local stallholders welcomed the chance to connect with families, while the club reinforced its role as a cornerstone of the Rosewood community, not just on game day but year-round.
For many families, the event marked the first step in what promises to be months of football, friendships and shared pride.
