The Mudgee Gulgong Wolves under 14s were the only team to tarnish the record of Bathurst in the NSW Country Cup recently.
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Coach Ed George said the under 14s representative team was a culmination of the current under 14s rep outfit, as well as some talented under 13s stepping up and the exciting reunion of past players for the two-day tournament.
"It was sort of getting the old gang back together," Mr George said.
"Two years ago we went to Canberra for the Kanga Cup, which is the largest junior football tournament in the Southern Hemisphere and the guys did really well, but we lost in the final.
"So we tried to bring that group back together."
Mr George said, while Bathurst went on to win the tournament, finishing the final round with a triumphant 3-1 result over the home roster was a great result for the Wolves.
"Bathurst had only conceded one goal and were undefeated, it was our fifth game over two days and the boys went out determined and beat them 3-1 after leading 3-0 at half-time.
"It was a really nice way to finish the season," he said.
He commended the team's defensive performance saying the Wolves had only conceded four goals throughout themselves, but despite a few options in front of goals, the team were unlucky to miss a few scoring opportunities.
Mr George said the most impressive facet of the good result from the tournament was the shared team-spirit among the players.
"Myself and Dave have coached them for five years and we've seen them grow and grow up and they're a nice bunch of boys - they're always there for each other and just committed," he said.
"The Friday had been horrible weather and it's two big days, but even in that last game they were just running their hearts out for each other."
One incident involving a fractured wrist typified the effort from the squad, Mr George said.
"He pestered his Mum and they were able to rush back from the hospital and cheer the team on in the second half, it's that kind of team spirit that is so great."
Mr George said the Wolves were incredibly proud of the team's performance, but also of each of the players and their effort and representation "for the club and the community."
He also said a large thank you to the parents who were "quite committed" with some long commutes for weekend play and training each week.
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