But he also knows the potential Quirindi FC has and the coach has high expectations in the club's first year in the Northern Inland Premier Division.

They've played two games now for two losses against North Companions (3-1) and Moore Creek (4-0) but Sharp said there's improvement to come.

"The first two rounds haven't been an indication of who we are and how we play," Sharp said of side who only started training just before round one.

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"We'll hit the training paddock, have a reassessment and hopefully the plan is to kick into round three taking positive steps forward. We don't want to be making up the numbers.

"We want to be pushing for that top four. You want to be playing semi-finals football. That's where we'd like to be but we are behind the eight ball with two losses."

Like most teams, COVID dealt a blow to QFC by reducing their squad numbers for first and reserve grade from 30 to 22.

While the numbers aren't huge, Sharp said the commitment from the players was second to none.

"The main thing is the attitude is still good. Numbers at training have not dropped. There's between 20 and 22 at training," Sharp said.

"It's [results] not through lack of effort. The limited preparation and numbers hasn't helped but we're not hiding behind that, either.

Sharp added: "We know there's work to do but we've got the talent. It's just a matter of getting it to click and hopefully it can this weekend."

Quirindi FC will clash with the Kootingal Kougars on Saturday who claimed victory last weekend in the Premier Division.

The two side will clash in reserves as well. Kootingal will be searching for their first win of the season while QFC will be after their second.