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Wrexham's Thrilling Aussie Debut: How the Media Reacted to Their 3-0 Triumph

2025-07-12

Author: Kai

Wrexham has landed in Australia for an exciting pre-season tour, gearing up for the highly anticipated 2025/26 Championship season.

Starting off with a bang, Wrexham triumphed over Melbourne Victory with a solid 3-0 victory, powered by impressive goals from Thomas O’Connor, Ryan Hardie, and George Evans.

After the immense success of their 'Welcome to Wrexham' series and last summer's Wrex Coast Tour, co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney decided to set their sights on Australia, hoping to expand the club's fanbase down under.

Despite some slow ticket sales for the 'Wrexham Down Under' tour, the team’s performance against Melbourne drew rave reviews from the Australian media, who couldn’t help but admire the Dragons’ dominance.

Media Buzz: Wrexham's Dominance

Football continues to grow in popularity across Australia, and Wrexham has captured ample attention during their visit. Even though the match was deemed a low-stakes affair, media outlets reported extensively on Wrexham’s impressive display.

Many outlets highlighted that Melbourne fielded a relatively inexperienced and makeshift lineup, while Wrexham expertly rotated two different squads. 6News proclaimed, 'Wrexham Dominate Victory to Start Down Under Tour,' and The Age’s article, 'Wrexham Dominate Melbourne Victory, But the Full Story Goes Beyond the Pitch,' delved into the reasons fueling Wrexham's Australian tour.

Another prominent outlet, The Roar, captured the excitement with their headline, 'Wrexham Effect: Victory Vanquished as Key Signing Makes Hollywood Entrance.' Highlighting Ryan Hardie's standout performance, The Age noted how his swift front-post run earned him his first goal for the club following a pinpoint cross from Ryan Barnett.

What Phil Parkinson Said About the Game

While the media's reactions are fascinating, the real takeaway comes from what manager Phil Parkinson had to say after the match. Despite the convincing win, he expressed disappointment about Wrexham's overall quality, stating, 'We got a foothold of the game and you felt a goal was coming, but we need to maintain higher standards. We created pressure but need to bring even more quality moving forward.'

His remarks reveal the high expectations he has for the team as they prepare to face a Championship filled with exceptional talent.