Wagga United Swifts have a remarkable record in Football Wagga's Under 12s competition: six wins in six games; 49 goals scored; three goals conceded.
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But an unbeaten record and a goal-differential of plus-46 isn't the most impressive aspect.
"The core of us have been together since under fives, we've stuck together, and we're actually an under 11s team that for the past two years have played up a grade," coach Danny Russell said.
"We try to stay humble and work hard. It's a good little team."
Dominant in their own age, the team asked to go up a grade a couple of years ago, believing it would be in their own interests and that of the opposition.
After some initial hesitation, the move was approved. Last year, they maintained an impeccable record.
"We've never lost a game since... ever," Russell said.
"They're a formidable, hungry, hard-working little group of boys. Most of them play touch together in the off-season and they're a nice group of young fellas."
The team mantra is 'train hard to compete easy' and the Swifts go in as favourites most weeks.
Their rivals could be forgiven for hoping to see them slip up. But it hasn't happened yet.
Last week, even with only 10 players, they enjoyed a 7-nil win against Lake Albert Black. For players like Jones Russell, in year five at Wagga Christian College, it was extra special.
"We were playing against boys from year six at the Christian College, and to walk away with a victory like that, it gives them bragging rights for the rest of the year," Danny Russell said.
Max Lawson, Clive Riethmuller, Hamish Inglis and Samuel Pike have been impressive for the Swifts this season.
Coach Russell said his players are a credit to themselves and their determination and instinct to work hard and get results is inspiring.
"They're a humble bunch of kids, they're a good team, they all respect one another's strengths and they pass the ball around," he said.
The team hopes to maintain their blemish-free record this season but have earmarked games against Tolland Lobos and Henwood Park Hawks as danger fixtures in the final month.
A few players also juggle rugby league commitments on Saturdays but the Swifts hope to have all hands on deck for the big occasions with a stunning record to protect.
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