Dragons scorch HKCC

From Murray Sargant

Dragons 35 - 0 HKCC

Well done guys for a great win on the weekend. From the start the whole team seem to come together well and we managed to put onto the field the strongest forward pack that we have seen in Drags for many seasons. The front row was again anchored by Richard Gallagher and last weeks man of the match Ian Ridgway with the added fire power of club newcomer Steve 'Horse' Nolan who made his D! rags debut. Horse as he is affectionately called gave a great scumaging display in the second half which I know from talking to his opposite number in HKCC will be remember for some time. I know also Select were thankful for his services earlier in the day. Welcome to Club Steve.

Our backrow also worked hard all day with Antony Philips unlucky not to score in the final minutes of the game after a Robin intercept and kick throw run chase. Unfortunately the bounce eluded him and ex club player now with HKCC Sidney managed to touch the ball down in goal. Steve Mathews had a solid first game back and Dean Finnegan managed to open his account for the season with great try. In summary the forwards dominated in the set plays and HKCC struggled to win their own scrum feed. In the lineout's it was! much of the same with some excellent throwing from Alasdair Frost and later Pete Sheren combining well with Graham Fleming at two and this weeks man of the match Alex Charter jumping at four. Congratulations Alex on a great game. Our new! look backline really made an impact with the new half combination&nbs p;of Andy Noble and Robin Bredbury linking well. We had plenty of ball making it to the wings which was a major turn around from last week and resulted in quick and flowing game. We ran in five tries and with non better than the second try which started inside our own half working through 10 sets of hands before ending up under the posts. The HKCC defenders were lying all across the field, champagne rugby at it's best. Not sure who scored it in the end but tries on Saturday were awarded to Dean Finnegan, Leon Scott, Shane Harmon, Robin Bredbury and Andrew Chambers so a great team effort. We did manage to get the bonus point and this week which could see Club II at the top of the table. Congratulations for great season opening second week. Have now confir! med that we will be playing Nomads next weekend at Happy Valley at 4:00pm not PLA as originally discussed by some on Saturday afternoon.