The draw has been made for the 2012 Silver Boot pre season competition, with Rovers handed a tough group to progress from should they wish to fulfil their early season ambition of winning the competition. Held at Queensland Lions FC, the Silver Boot is the state's most prestigious pre season competition.

Rovers begin their campaign against traditional rivals and QSL heavyweights, Brisbane Strikers on Wednesday 18th January 2012. Neutrals will be hoping they can create something like the spectacle that was the 2007 BPL Grand Final, which Rochedale eventually won 5-4 after 120 minutes of end to end action. You can be sure that both sides will be gunning for victory in this one.

The club will then follow up on Wednesday 25th January with a game against recent rivals, Capalaba. The bulldogs have thrown a little spice on this one with the appointment of former Rochedale Youth Coach Brian Hastings as First Team Coach. Expect to see former Rovers Zac Brattan, Josh Harding, Jordan Seeto & Mitch Thorn in action for the Bulldogs in 2012.

Rochedale's final group match is coincidentally also against the side they will face in Round 1 of the season proper, Eastern Suburbs. The Alan Hunter coached side will be full of passion and work rate, and will prove a stern test leading into the opening rounds on the 2012 Brisbane Premier League season.

The full draw (including kick off times, dates, venues & other clubs fixtures) can be found by clicking here.