A pre season (2 weeks out) association PL side against a 6th (16) place, 7 rounds into their season, League 1 side was always going to be one sided. WRR had some good patches and despite the score, did well under constant attack. Not one NWSFA PL side would have faired any better against Rydalmere other than perhaps conceding less... by the odd goal... if they were fitter. Good effort WRR.
A pre season (2 weeks out) association PL side against a 6th (16) place, 7 rounds into their season, League 1 side was always going to be one sided. WRR had some good patches and despite the score, did well under constant attack. Not one NWSFA PL side would have faired any better against Rydalmere other than perhaps conceding less... by the odd goal... if they were fitter. Good effort WRR.
A pre season (2 weeks out) association PL side against a 6th (16) place, 7 rounds into their season, League 1 side was always going to be one sided. WRR had some good patches and despite the score, did well under constant attack. Not one NWSFA PL side would have faired any better against Rydalmere other than perhaps conceding less... by the odd goal... if they were fitter. Good effort WRR.
Come on TG, let's not exaggerate. That was Lions' near full 1st grade for the 1st half. I've had them this season so recognise their side. They did throw on some of their 18s 2nd half one of which was a GK, but why wouldn't you with a 7-1 HT score line. Oh, I would say still well outplayed Rover. Yes fitness played its role, but WRR no match for ball speed, ball movement, player speed or execution. At that level, their movement and ability to break lines or overload against an association side is no surprise. Loading Jayden early didn't help either. Throw in some pretty decent finishes amongst those first 7 too. Was good to see WRR still compete to the final whistle though.
If you're getting outplayed. Just take it on the chin no need to come on here and give us excuses. At the end of the day no one cares and if a random person is getting you upset with one comment then there's bigger issues to fix
Guys, fair play to WRR. Reality is we're park footballers. These NPL sides/league 1/2 sides get paid to play, imand in the cup when playing under 20s players even it makes it trickier because for those guys they're often debuting in first grade and wanting to prove they deserve to be there, regardless of who lined up it's always going to be a tough fixture. Juices point of two weeks out from the season vs being in red 7 is a huge difference too, sometimes when you get a draw like that you've got to take it for what it is, an exercise in fitness and getting prepped for a big season ahead.
yeah we've (Dragons) had fortunate draws to play other association teams but, still gotta turn up and beat them to get the big names in the next round.
keen on the draw and the start to the PL season, a lot of teams looking really sharp in the preseason, gonna be super competitive this year!
>Guys, fair play to WRR. Reality is we're park footballers. These NPL sides/league 1/2 sides get paid to play, imand in the cup when playing under 20s players even it makes it trickier because for those guys they're often debuting in first grade and wanting to prove they deserve to be there, regardless of who lined up it's always going to be a tough fixture. Juices point of two weeks out from the season vs being in red 7 is a huge difference too, sometimes when you get a draw like that you've got to take it for what it is, an exercise in fitness and getting prepped for a big season ahead.
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>yeah we've (Dragons) had fortunate draws to play other association teams but, still gotta turn up and beat them to get the big names in the next round.
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>keen on the draw and the start to the PL season, a lot of teams looking really sharp in the preseason, gonna be super competitive this year!
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Dragons Coach - you must be one of the nicest guys in the competition.
Tim Bailey
wrote on 13-Mar-23 12:18What were the results in the Australia cup from the weekend?
Looks like Dragons were playing Kemps Creek?
Thommo V
wrote on 13-Mar-23 12:30Normo 5
Georges River 0
Dragons 4
Kemps Creek 2
Roselea 4
Miranda Magpies 1
Unanderra Hearts 7
Putney 1
Nuck Chorris
wrote on 13-Mar-23 14:22Good work Rangers, solid effort
King Ding
wrote on 15-Mar-23 13:59Normo destroyed it...
Warm & Fuzzy
wrote on 16-Mar-23 11:10Nuck Chorris wrote:
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who calls their team, "hearts" ?
What is this, captain planet?
Thrashing
wrote on 23-Mar-23 07:29I hear WRR lost 10-1 against Rydalmere hahaha
Juice
wrote on 23-Mar-23 08:07A pre season (2 weeks out) association PL side against a 6th (16) place, 7 rounds into their season, League 1 side was always going to be one sided. WRR had some good patches and despite the score, did well under constant attack. Not one NWSFA PL side would have faired any better against Rydalmere other than perhaps conceding less... by the odd goal... if they were fitter. Good effort WRR.
Juice
wrote on 23-Mar-23 08:13A pre season (2 weeks out) association PL side against a 6th (16) place, 7 rounds into their season, League 1 side was always going to be one sided. WRR had some good patches and despite the score, did well under constant attack. Not one NWSFA PL side would have faired any better against Rydalmere other than perhaps conceding less... by the odd goal... if they were fitter. Good effort WRR.
Juice
wrote on 23-Mar-23 08:13A pre season (2 weeks out) association PL side against a 6th (16) place, 7 rounds into their season, League 1 side was always going to be one sided. WRR had some good patches and despite the score, did well under constant attack. Not one NWSFA PL side would have faired any better against Rydalmere other than perhaps conceding less... by the odd goal... if they were fitter. Good effort WRR.
THE ROCK
wrote on 23-Mar-23 10:21Did you center Juice?
TG
wrote on 23-Mar-23 14:46Sounds like juice got concussed.
Juice
wrote on 23-Mar-23 16:38AR Rock.
TG 😂
Juice
wrote on 23-Mar-23 16:52AR Rock.
TG 😂
Round 3
wrote on 23-Mar-23 19:58Round 3
Dragons 2
Blacktown Workers FC 0
Lucky dragon
wrote on 23-Mar-23 20:45Round 3 wrote:
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>Blacktown Workers FC 0
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luck of the draw.
play a NPL and let's chat
Piggy Riddell
wrote on 23-Mar-23 22:22Lucky dragon wrote:
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Did that last Cup champ, 4-1 against Inter Lions but appreciate your 2 bobs worth nonetheless.
Rover
wrote on 24-Mar-23 10:31good to see dragons have had another easy run through to round 4.
i agree with Juice, we were not outplayed, just unfit.
TG
wrote on 24-Mar-23 11:54You played against under 20s and the last 15 they put on 3 under 18s who all 3 scored .
copped 7 in the first half and 3 in the second I think you did well.
Juice
wrote on 24-Mar-23 14:02Come on TG, let's not exaggerate. That was Lions' near full 1st grade for the 1st half. I've had them this season so recognise their side. They did throw on some of their 18s 2nd half one of which was a GK, but why wouldn't you with a 7-1 HT score line.
Oh, I would say still well outplayed Rover. Yes fitness played its role, but WRR no match for ball speed, ball movement, player speed or execution. At that level, their movement and ability to break lines or overload against an association side is no surprise. Loading Jayden early didn't help either. Throw in some pretty decent finishes amongst those first 7 too. Was good to see WRR still compete to the final whistle though.
Imposter
wrote on 24-Mar-23 14:04Rover wrote:
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No way yur a rover, we know we were pumped
Keen eye
wrote on 24-Mar-23 14:56Ok comparing the starting team of Rydalmere vs Rovers the other night...
Of the 11, 1 started first grade in their last competition round.
5 were on the bench for first grade.
5 were u20 players
Juiced out
wrote on 24-Mar-23 16:44Look a bit harder next time juicey boy
Juice
wrote on 25-Mar-23 20:00Sorry Keen Eye, I had them in Rd 3 a month ago. There were 5 from that side on the field Wednesday night. Line ups change I guess.
lol
wrote on 26-Mar-23 00:33If you're getting outplayed. Just take it on the chin no need to come on here and give us excuses. At the end of the day no one cares and if a random person is getting you upset with one comment then there's bigger issues to fix
Dragons Coach
wrote on 26-Mar-23 12:32Guys, fair play to WRR. Reality is we're park footballers. These NPL sides/league 1/2 sides get paid to play, imand in the cup when playing under 20s players even it makes it trickier because for those guys they're often debuting in first grade and wanting to prove they deserve to be there, regardless of who lined up it's always going to be a tough fixture. Juices point of two weeks out from the season vs being in red 7 is a huge difference too, sometimes when you get a draw like that you've got to take it for what it is, an exercise in fitness and getting prepped for a big season ahead.
yeah we've (Dragons) had fortunate draws to play other association teams but, still gotta turn up and beat them to get the big names in the next round.
keen on the draw and the start to the PL season, a lot of teams looking really sharp in the preseason, gonna be super competitive this year!
Round 4
wrote on 29-Mar-23 15:09Roselea vs Phoenix
Bulli vs Mac Dragons
Nice Guy
wrote on 30-Mar-23 10:25Dragons Coach wrote:
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>Guys, fair play to WRR. Reality is we're park footballers. These NPL sides/league 1/2 sides get paid to play, imand in the cup when playing under 20s players even it makes it trickier because for those guys they're often debuting in first grade and wanting to prove they deserve to be there, regardless of who lined up it's always going to be a tough fixture. Juices point of two weeks out from the season vs being in red 7 is a huge difference too, sometimes when you get a draw like that you've got to take it for what it is, an exercise in fitness and getting prepped for a big season ahead.
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>yeah we've (Dragons) had fortunate draws to play other association teams but, still gotta turn up and beat them to get the big names in the next round.
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>keen on the draw and the start to the PL season, a lot of teams looking really sharp in the preseason, gonna be super competitive this year!
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Dragons Coach - you must be one of the nicest guys in the competition.
Even i want to play for you now.