50% Newport v 67% Swansea Match Thread

by Stone Motif Wed 30 Mar 2016, 10:40 pm

Friday, 1st April, fittingly. Teams:

Half an Half Newport and Gwent -

A poorly coached rabble with a smattering of quality

Two Thirds Swansea -

A poorly coached rabble with a slightly larger smattering and a massive pile of semi-sentient poo masquerading as a rugby player called Scott Baldwin

If this fixture had had a cup, it'd be plastic.

by Cardiff Dave Wed 30 Mar 2016, 10:52 pm

100% Stinky Terks v 100% Cardiff on Saturday, btw.
Just saying like.

by **RiscaGame** Thu 31 Mar 2016, 1:46 am

As long as we beat 4800 attendance, as that seems to be nirvana for the valleys.

by exile jack Thu 31 Mar 2016, 7:31 am

Stone Motif wrote:Friday, 1st April, fittingly. Teams:

Half an Half Newport and Gwent -

A poorly coached rabble with a smattering of quality

Two Thirds Swansea -

A poorly coached rabble with a slightly larger smattering and a massive pile of semi-sentient poo masquerading as a rugby player called Scott Baldwin

If this fixture had had a cup, it'd be plastic.

You're very kind to give us 67%.The O's coaching staff have a secret plan to confuse the Dragons.Apparently, Eli Walker and Dan Evans will be our props,and James King will be our hooker as part of the plan to make him the world's first universal forward.We will play one lock forward only-probably Sam Davies- and a four man backrow.Our backs will rotate positions after every set play.At half time ST and LJ will arm wrestle to see who wins the least worst coach award and GR and KJ will build sandcastles under the watchful eye of Phil Steele.

Apologies for the hint of sarcasm,but without Zebre and Treviso we would be bottom of the league.Why would anyone want us in a European Super League if it ever comes about?

by mikey_dragon Thu 31 Mar 2016, 1:27 pm

RiscaGame wrote:As long as we beat 4800 attendance, as that seems to be nirvana for the valleys.

Even Blues can beat that with Italian opposition. #deludedvalleycommandos

by munkian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 1:43 pm

Do the 3 ex Dragons players make it 67% rather than 70% ?

by ScarletSpiderman Thu 31 Mar 2016, 1:53 pm

Surely it is 50% backed by the union (NG Dragons) against 60% backed by the union (NDC Ospreys)

by munkian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 1:57 pm

Im a little concerned my non attendance will leave us one short of the fabled 4800 Sad

by mikey_dragon Thu 31 Mar 2016, 2:22 pm

munkian wrote:Im a little concerned my non attendance will leave us one short of the fabled 4800

Hey that's two of us that can't make it then. That's two more people not attending the Ospreys Erm

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by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 2:29 pm

Newport Gwent Dragons team to face Ospreys

Carl Meyer, Ashton Hewitt, Tyler Morgan, Adam Warren, Hallam Amos, Dorian Jones, Sarel Pretorius; Phil Price, Elliot Dee, Brok Harris, Rynard Landman, Matthew Screech, Lewis Evans, Nic Cudd, Taulupe Faletau (c).

Replacements: Thomas Rhys Thomas, Boris Stankovich, Lloyd Fairbrother, Nick Crosswell, Ed Jackson, Charlie Davies, Geraint Rhys Jones, Adam Hughes.

If Angus O'Brien isn't injured - and the press release doesn't mention him - then why on God's green earth isn't he on the bench?!

by mikey_dragon Thu 31 Mar 2016, 2:36 pm

Is AOB that good? I don't think so.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 2:45 pm

The point is he's one of our (now) two outside halves, and they've picked Rhys Jones on the bench instead. I don't know what they're playing at.

by munkian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 3:15 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:The point is he's one of our (now) two outside halves, and they've picked Rhys Jones on the bench instead. I don't know what they're playing at.

And you think they do ?

Great to see Dee get a start though.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 3:18 pm

It's harming his Wales chances that he's not our first-choice hooker, which he should be as he's clearly better than Rhys Thomas. Dee's better than Baldwin, but Baldwin's first choice at the Liberty.

by munkian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 3:20 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:It's harming his Wales chances that he's not our first-choice hooker, when he's clearly better than Rhys Thomas. Dee's better than Baldwin.

As is Owens but that doesn't stop Baldwin getting into the Welsh XV Rolling Eyes

Hopefully it'll be a good game though I'll miss it as I'm moving house.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 3:23 pm

I hope it's a good game too, but I've just seen John Lacey's the referee...

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 3:38 pm

The Argus is saying Angus O'Brien suffered a head injury against Edinburgh, which rings a bell. It makes the decision to release Tovey early look a bit stupid though (or even more stupid, depending on your viewpoint).

by munkian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 3:47 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:The Argus is saying Angus O'Brien suffered a head injury against Edinburgh, which rings a bell. It makes the decision to release Tovey early look a bit stupid though (or even more stupid, depending on your viewpoint).

Isn't the port's 10 tidy ?

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 3:50 pm

It is a bit daft - they say they're looking at Arwel Robson, then when the need arises, they stick a utility player / full back on the bench instead.

by munkian Thu 31 Mar 2016, 4:03 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:It is a bit daft - they say they're looking at Arwel Robson, then when the need arises, they stick a utility player / full back on the bench instead.

Hey, its must win top flight rugby European qualifying match mun ! Very Happy

by **RiscaGame** Thu 31 Mar 2016, 7:46 pm

Can't say I am overly looking forward to this. Kingsley is though

"a good side with quality right throughout their team but we feel this is the time we are going to get the win."

by Luckless Pedestrian Fri 01 Apr 2016, 10:50 am

Well no wonder we've lost the last six - we thought this was the time we were going to get the win! idea

by GavinDragon Fri 01 Apr 2016, 11:45 am

munkian wrote:
Luckless Pedestrian wrote:It is a bit daft - they say they're looking at Arwel Robson, then when the need arises, they stick the coache's son on the bench instead.

Hey, its must win top flight rugby European qualifying match mun !

Explained that for you thumbsup

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 4:07 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Well no wonder we've lost the last six - we thought this was the time we were going to get the win!

Short term pain, for long term gain is it? Or in our case, maybe the other way round Wink

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:14 pm

Nice try. Thought it was harsh penalising us on the scrum though. Seemed Arhip had his arm on the floor. Also, seemed like Underhill was hardly supporting his own weight just before Dorian's knock on.

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:15 pm

Penalised this time. Not much difference really, for what he did first up. Consistent Mr Lacey mind Rolling Eyes

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:17 pm

Don't know why Screech did that?

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:19 pm

Niiiiiiiice.

Was a little worried we'd blow that, by crabbing. Well done Meyer and Morgan. Amos scoring for fun again.

by Cardiff Dave Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:24 pm

What's all this running with ball in hand?
Anyway, come on Drags.

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:27 pm

Cardiff Dave wrote:What's all this running with ball in hand?
Anyway, come on Drags.

It'll never catch on

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:31 pm

Brain fart again.

Least Lyp has his scapegoat

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:35 pm

Should've been a pen there. Harris popped up.

by Cardiff Dave Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:43 pm

Tackling player without ball. Drags fortunate not to have another in the bin.

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:55 pm

Yes, pretty lucky.

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 7:58 pm

Some pass by Watkin

by Cardiff Dave Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:07 pm

Was Biggar offended by something? Whipped out his handbag early doors. Could chuck his toys 2nd half. Marvelous!

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:09 pm

Think RP just gets his juices flowing

by Cardiff Dave Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:10 pm

Oh dear. Kick off not 10 from Biggar. Toys are coming.

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:14 pm

Was going to just post before that try, I would have liked to have seen Amos have a crack at Evans when he kicked through first one (where Ospreys touched down). Evans isn't that clever in defence and it was a bit of a kick to nothing.

Still, did well with the second one.

I know TGFHTEFTGVSDW is on the touchline for both kicks, but it is his right side. Is it windy there? I guess not if Meyer got his pen.

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:25 pm

Maybe Underhill wasn't entirely legal when he got to Cudd there, but we have to set that up better. Underhill shouldn't get near him.

by Welly Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:35 pm

and to think they was a chance that Ospreys 2 flankers could have both played for England.

Oh well will settle for just Underhill.

by Cardiff Dave Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:37 pm

Did Jiffy just called Lyn and Kings, muppets, on live telly?
Try Drags!

by Cardiff Dave Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:39 pm

Drags tried and scored.
Come on, let's have another.

by glamorganalun Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:42 pm

What a good game why can t the Dragons put as much effort against non Welsh teams.

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:45 pm

glamorganalun wrote:What a good game why can t the Dragons put as much effort against non Welsh teams.

Nonsensical post

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:46 pm

Roll away white. Not penalised. Good stuff.

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 8:52 pm

What on earth was that move? Give it to Adam Hughes near the contact area?

by **RiscaGame** Fri 01 Apr 2016, 9:01 pm

Tovey spanking touchline conversions for fun by the way.

by Cardiff Dave Fri 01 Apr 2016, 9:22 pm

Drags could've pinched that in the final 10.
One pass away from a certain try and had the Os on the rack for a bit. There we are.

by Stone Motif Fri 01 Apr 2016, 9:56 pm

Well, that was sh5t. Time for change indeed.

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