Price praised debut striker Jaime Wilson and looked ahead to next week's cup clash with Caley Thistle.
A disappointing end to the first quarter of the season for City.
Rothes are the reigning champs after their 2-1 win over Buckie Thistle last season.
Finals day will be staged later this month.
Draper (32) will come in to City's team after next week's SPFL Trust Trophy tie against Caley Thistle.
Rowley was blown away by Angus outfit during their 4-1 win against the Cans.
City top scorer Kane Hester will be out for at least a month through injury.
City visit West of Scotland Premier side Clydebank in a Monday night match this month.
Buckie now face League Two leaders Kelty Hearts in round two.
Buckie, Deveronvale and Wick face first round replays this weekend.
Price spoke about his trialist and an update on injuries.
The Englishman has been farmed out to Borough Briggs until January.
Spark took over after Daniel Hoban's red card but the damage was already done with City going down to their Galabank opponents.
Early and late goals for Annan win the points while Elgin keeper sent off.
Jags will replay at Victoria Park on Saturday after 1-1 draw at Cumbernauld.
A product of Elgin Amateur Boxing Club, the Hopeman lad won his four-round Glasgow fight.
Latest online refs' introductory course is on Thursday September 23.
Black and Goram played on opposite sides of the Hearts/Hibs divide as well as for Rangers and Scotland.
Hopeman lad 'Wilko' takes on Dale Arrowsmith in Glasgow over four rounds.
Hester will miss City's clash with Annan on Saturday and the rest of September.
