Gwent Dragons 2015/16 thread

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 10 Feb 2016, 2:51 pm

First topic message reminder :

With Warburton, I can only conclude that they like him as captain because of how he deals with referees. He's very respectful towards them.

by Guest Mon 22 Feb 2016, 9:28 pm

Hugh Gustaffson to Ospreys. Odd one that. What do they see in him? OKi-sh player, but better atthe Ospreys already surely? Not a great prop or hooker, just ok at both.

by Stone Motif Mon 22 Feb 2016, 9:38 pm

Griff wrote:Hugh Gustaffson to Ospreys. Odd one that. What do they see in him? OKi-sh player, but better atthe Ospreys already surely? Not a great prop or hooker, just ok at both.

Wash your mouth out. In the superior environment down West he will be challenging for international honours by next season.

by wayne Mon 22 Feb 2016, 9:38 pm

Griff wrote:Hugh Gustaffson to Ospreys. Odd one that. What do they see in him? OKi-sh player, but better atthe Ospreys already surely? Not a great prop or hooker, just ok at both.

Just put it on our thread Griff, I basically put the same as you, we have Baldwin, Parry, Otten and Dwyer already, unless there is a proper structured A League or Dwyer is going back to his proper job (Army) I don't see the need.

On our forum announced Dwyer is out of contract at seasons end, so could make sense.

by Guest Mon 22 Feb 2016, 9:46 pm

Gus was probably 4th choice for us. We have TRT and Dee as the main contenders, then Rhys Buckley was brought back in last season from Donacaster (if memory serves) and has played more for us this season than Gus.

Without wanting to do us a disservice, if Gus is 4th choice at the Dragons then I can't see him getting a sniff at a top 6 team!

by GavinDragon Mon 22 Feb 2016, 10:22 pm

Maybe we are getting Matty back - he is a Newport boy after all.

by **RiscaGame** Mon 22 Feb 2016, 11:04 pm

I get that he will probably enjoy himself more at Llandarcy, rather than training at YM with the Chuckle Brothers, but it's a bit of a pointless move. We obviously didn't want him, but I don't see the value in Ospreys signing him. Surely there must be a Prem Player in "Ospreylia" that could step up, if needs must.

by RubyGuby Mon 22 Feb 2016, 11:09 pm

I actually think Gus will be a good acquisition in a powerful pack he will add more dynamism and I still think he's a great ball carrier. It remains to be seen but I think it's a good move for everyone.

by mikey_dragon Mon 22 Feb 2016, 11:39 pm

If Gus is down the pecking order them he'll likely be playing in a pack of players whom are also down in the pecking order... Having a straight swap with Dwyer would make sense, I can maybe find out about that this week...

by Stone Motif Tue 23 Feb 2016, 6:45 am

RiscaGame wrote:I get that he will probably enjoy himself more at Llandarcy, rather than training at YM with the Chuckle Brothers, but it's a bit of a pointless move. We obviously didn't want him, but I don't see the value in Ospreys signing him. Surely there must be a Prem Player in "Ospreylia" that could step up, if needs must.

One True Region

by GavinDragon Tue 23 Feb 2016, 8:11 am

They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

by Stone Motif Tue 23 Feb 2016, 8:48 am

GavinDragon wrote:They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

I don't think the board care either way.

by munkian Tue 23 Feb 2016, 8:57 am

GavinDragon wrote:They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

Didn't Cardiff do the same a few seasons ago ? Did it work ?

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 23 Feb 2016, 10:01 am

GavinDragon wrote:They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

With what aim?

by munkian Tue 23 Feb 2016, 10:18 am

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:
GavinDragon wrote:They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

With what aim?

To high light the fans continuing distrust in the current coaching setup I believe.

Obviously its pointless unless media are contacted, the concerns are published before hand and ideally the boycotted game is televised.

by **George Carlin** Tue 23 Feb 2016, 10:23 am

https://www.606v2.com/t62271-newport-gwent-dragons-v-glasgow-warriors-25-february

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 23 Feb 2016, 10:30 am

Good work, George.

by ScarletSpiderman Tue 23 Feb 2016, 10:36 am

munkian wrote:
Luckless Pedestrian wrote:
GavinDragon wrote:They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

With what aim?

To high light the fans continuing distrust in the current coaching setup I believe.

Obviously its pointless unless media are contacted, the concerns are published before hand and ideally the boycotted game is televised.

The downside to doing that is that you will miss the chance to be part of the official goodbye to Faletau (and any other who retire/leave) as they usually do award type things after the final home games of the season.

That said didn't the Blues do that a CCS when Martyn Williams retired, that seemed to work for them.

by RubyGuby Tue 23 Feb 2016, 10:43 am

Stone Motif wrote:
GavinDragon wrote:They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

I don't think the board care either way.

It looks like most fans have been boycotting it for a while thumbsup

by GavinDragon Tue 23 Feb 2016, 11:30 am

Just bought myself and two mates tickets to the Gloucester game. The onto Cheltenham afterwards for a pre-stag night recce Ale

by RubyGuby Tue 23 Feb 2016, 11:40 am

Nice one Gav thumbsup

by PhilBB Tue 23 Feb 2016, 12:31 pm

munkian wrote:
Didn't Cardiff do the same a few seasons ago ? Did it work ?

Yes, hence the ground we now play at.

by PhilBB Tue 23 Feb 2016, 12:32 pm

GavinDragon wrote:They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

Why isn't there a NGD Supporters Club?

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 23 Feb 2016, 12:33 pm

Because we're a shambles.

by PhilBB Tue 23 Feb 2016, 12:34 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Because we're a shambles.

Exactly.

by mikey_dragon Tue 23 Feb 2016, 12:39 pm

GavinDragon wrote:Just bought myself and two mates tickets to the Gloucester game. The onto Cheltenham afterwards for a pre-stag night recce

Nice, have a good one. I have a feeling you'll need to drown your sorrows at some point.

by GavinDragon Tue 23 Feb 2016, 12:47 pm

About the result or the fact I am getting married?

by **RiscaGame** Tue 23 Feb 2016, 1:06 pm

GavinDragon wrote:Just bought myself and two mates tickets to the Gloucester game. The onto Cheltenham afterwards for a pre-stag night recce

I'd have just gone straight to Cheltenham Wink

by **RiscaGame** Tue 23 Feb 2016, 1:10 pm

PhilBB wrote:
Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Because we're a shambles.

Exactly.

Yep.

Jebus though. All I used to read on FB was people not seeing anything wrong with Lyp and using the fact we were at one point above Cardiff and the One True as an endorsement for him. Things must be bad. A protest won't achieve anything, I doubt especially as there are too many happy clappers who will still go in the ground. Ten people doing a little stand outside won't even be noticed by anybody.

by GavinDragon Tue 23 Feb 2016, 1:17 pm

PhilBB wrote:
GavinDragon wrote:They are certainly building depth. If he plays more for them next season that he has for us this season, I will be amazed.

Not sure if anyone here is on Facebook, but on the Dragons supporters page a few are talking about essentially boycotting a game before the end of the season; turning up to the ground but not going into the stadium. Doubt it will get off the ground but I thought I would mention it here.

Why isn't there a NGD Supporters Club?

Closest thing is the Friends of Newport Rugby. Whose objectives are here:-

2.
The Society’s objects are, either itself or through a subsidiary company or society trading for the
benefit of the community and acting under its control:
i. to strengthen the bonds between the Club and the community which it serves and to represent the interests of the community in the running of the Club;
ii. to benefit present and future members of the community served by the Club by promoting encouraging and furthering the game of rugby as a recreational facility, sporting activity and focus for community involvement;
iii. to further the development of the game of rugby nationally and internationally and the upholding of its rules;
iv. to encourage the Club to take proper account of the interests of its supporters and of the community it serves in its decisions;
v. to encourage and promote the principle of supporter representation on the board of any company owning or controlling the Club and ultimately to be the vehicle for democratic
elections to the board;
vi. to promote, develop and respect the rights of members of the community served by the Club and people dealing with the Society as set out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of
the European Union, having regard in particular to the need to provide information to members and conduct the affairs of the Society in accessible and appropriate ways;
vii. to promote any initiative in which the Club is involved amongst the community which it serves and to encourage community involvement in such initiatives

by PhilBB Tue 23 Feb 2016, 1:24 pm

GavinDragon wrote:

Closest thing is the Friends of Newport Rugby. Whose objectives are here:-

Yes, I'm fully aware of those guys.

But it didn't answer my question.

by munkian Tue 23 Feb 2016, 1:28 pm

PhilBB wrote:
GavinDragon wrote:

Closest thing is the Friends of Newport Rugby. Whose objectives are here:-

Yes, I'm fully aware of those guys.

But it didn't answer my question.

Why does it bother/concern you ?

by GavinDragon Tue 23 Feb 2016, 1:29 pm

Why don't you think there isn't one?

by PhilBB Tue 23 Feb 2016, 1:32 pm

GavinDragon wrote:Why don't you think there isn't one?

Because no individual or small group has bothered to set one up.

by RubyGuby Tue 23 Feb 2016, 4:14 pm

Maybe there are other reasons and motives for Gustafsons move:

"Ospreys rugby general manager Andrew Millward said of Gustafson: "He's someone who wants to compete for the shirt and he's eager to push on with us.

"Off the field he's been doing a lot of coaching already with aspirations in that direction and he can be a huge asset using those skills." thumbsup

by mikey_dragon Thu 25 Feb 2016, 10:31 pm

Lyn must know by now that his days are numbered.

by **RiscaGame** Thu 25 Feb 2016, 10:38 pm

His aren't, but a couple of the players' days apparently are.

by **RiscaGame** Thu 25 Feb 2016, 10:39 pm

Well I suspect Lyp will be there till the end of his contract anyway. Would take a bit of ambition to sack him.

by mikey_dragon Thu 25 Feb 2016, 10:56 pm

What players are you thinking RG? And I thought Lyn's contract would expire at the end of this season...

by **RiscaGame** Thu 25 Feb 2016, 11:07 pm

I thought he had another season.

I'm not sure on one. The other it seems like it's happening. Been rumoured too (non international).

by mikey_dragon Fri 26 Feb 2016, 12:23 am

Oh I hope not. If he does, please walk away Lyn.

Okay but who do YOU think these players could be? We already know about Gus by the way... Smile

by GavinDragon Fri 26 Feb 2016, 8:22 am

I missed last night's game. A synopsis, anyone?

by Stone Motif Fri 26 Feb 2016, 8:32 am

GavinDragon wrote:I missed last night's game. A synopsis, anyone?

We are sh1t

by GavinDragon Fri 26 Feb 2016, 8:34 am

Succinct. I like it.

But did we play any rugby? Or was it the usual kick-a-thon?

by Stone Motif Fri 26 Feb 2016, 8:41 am

GavinDragon wrote:Succinct. I like it.

But did we play any rugby? Or was it the usual kick-a-thon?

When we tried we had all the incision of toothpaste

by GavinDragon Fri 26 Feb 2016, 9:00 am

Any positives?

Also, was there any protests as there has been alot of murmuring?

by PhilBB Fri 26 Feb 2016, 9:37 am

GavinDragon wrote:Any positives?

Also, was there any protests as there has been alot of murmuring?

Isn't it on iPlayer?

by GavinDragon Fri 26 Feb 2016, 9:44 am

Don't know. But always interested to hear others' views on it.

by Tattie Scones RRN Fri 26 Feb 2016, 9:54 am

GavinDragon wrote:Any positives?

Also, was there any protests as there has been alot of murmuring?

I went to the match GD but the only protests I saw/heard were against the ref Wink

The played ok tbh, they just need a bit more cutting edge in the backs. Perhaps a better coach will sort it out but the Dragons to me seem a confidence team which is lacking a little at the moment.

by GavinDragon Fri 26 Feb 2016, 9:57 am

Cheers Tattie thumbsup

by Luckless Pedestrian Fri 26 Feb 2016, 10:06 am

Tattie Scones RRN wrote:
GavinDragon wrote:Any positives?

Also, was there any protests as there has been alot of murmuring?

I went to the match GD but the only protests I saw/heard were against the ref

The played ok tbh, they just need a bit more cutting edge in the backs. Perhaps a better coach will sort it out but the Dragons to me seem a confidence team which is lacking a little at the moment.

Plenty of territory and possession, but when we got into Glasgow's 22 we really didn't look like we knew what we were doing. It was quite depressing, because we've scored some good tries this season, but we didn't look like scoring yesterday.

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