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Mar 1, 2016 6:42:15 GMT
Post by estuarywhales on Mar 1, 2016 6:42:15 GMT
Moved from the Tactics page
The Dragons are back, and team building is taking shape with Connor back as number 1 and Captain again, Huw David also returns as one of the heat leaders.
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Mar 1, 2016 19:06:31 GMT
Post by aberavongems on Mar 1, 2016 19:06:31 GMT
More team news for the growing army of supporters of the Dragons in season 2.
The club welcomes Matt Le Saux as our second heat leader, JC feels Matt will set the AL alight he was looking to move upto the EL as a AL heat leader already, but his parent club received no solid offers so the Dreagons jumped in to secure his loan.
Our JJ rider is Lloyd Byfield, we feel Lloyd is something special and happy to get him on a full transfer, he comes in on a 4.94 average.
Third new signing is 19 year old Reece Kilby who joins on a 3 point average.
along with Roberts and Langfield the Dragons are complete.
Coach Carl Porter is looking foward to working with the lads more as the clock ticks towards the season start.
Its St. David's day and the Dragons are finalised on Wales National Day.
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Mar 8, 2016 21:54:11 GMT
Post by aberavongems on Mar 8, 2016 21:54:11 GMT
It's done the 2016 AL Dragons are in place.
Connor Whitelaw, stays as captain and number 1, Gems promoter JC has continued to promote his junior side and is very pleased to have Connor lead the Dragons again, he is my man to lead the side again, he progressed to number 1 last season and captained the new side.
Huw David, is back as third heat leader last season at only 19 years old he did well to keep his average over 7 it did dip but he deserves another go and we are more than happy to support Huw and welcome him with open arms.
Matt Le Saux, we welcome Matt and have high hopes for him, he joins on loan and on a 8.08 average. Matt did want to move up to the EL this term and his parent club had no firm offers, we kept tabs on Matt and jumped in and agreed a deal to get him.
Davie Langfield, we have kept again his 5 point average is good, to fit in and at only 17 years old has a lot of potential to increase his average, Davie will start in the main body of the team.
Lloyd Byford, Is our JJ signing and on a full transfer will be a great asset and oops like being a star. On a 4.94 average is also in the main body of the team at the start.
Marcus Roberts, also is back at will start at reserve, at 20 Marcus has to turn his ability into points and we are happy to help him.
Reece Kilby, is another new signing for the Dragons and will join us on a 3 point average. Reece has ability and an eagerness to learn we hope to harness this into points.
Last season the side did better sometimes away than at home if we can get more points at home and continue to do well away things this term could be good.
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Apr 3, 2016 23:50:38 GMT
Post by aberavongems on Apr 3, 2016 23:50:38 GMT
Our 15 year old and club JJ rider Matt Coombes will stand in for injured reserve Reece Kilby as per AL Rules.
Coach Carl Porter is spending time with Matt and his Father who looks after his bikes to pass on valuable advice and take any pressure away from Matt.
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May 12, 2016 17:33:39 GMT
Post by aberavongems on May 12, 2016 17:33:39 GMT
The Dragons Management had to act as the GSA average had slipped under league rules minimum.
JC along with Coach Porter acted quickly once averages came out. We say goodbye and wish them well to Marcus Roberts and Reece Kilby. Marcus is now 20 years old and hasn't really shown any improvement on last season, perhaps a change of track will help. Reece Kilby joined and stated at reserve but has failed to make any progress and his average dipped overall below 3.
We do hope both can get sorted as speedway is not cheap and families support these riders both in time and money.
So who has joined the Dragons to help turn its fortunes around,
Sean Russell joins on a 5 point average and goes straight into main body of the side as our JJ rider Lloyd Byford goes into a reserve berth, this will help Lloyd as to be fair he was put straight into the top 5, but he never gives in a 5 point return last week helped his case enormously. He will be joined in reserve roles by Kelly Kallstrom who joins on a 4 point average.
The other big change is Matt La Saux is our new number 1 after a shaky start he is now flying. Connor will now ride at 5 and still captain the side.
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Jun 24, 2016 19:15:49 GMT
Post by aberavongems on Jun 24, 2016 19:15:49 GMT
The Dragons can this week take a break from the pressure of league racing to take part in the 3TT Tournament. The event is for the 3rd to 7th placed riders in the averages. It's a week off for top two Matt & Connor.
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Jul 19, 2016 22:31:15 GMT
Post by aberavongems on Jul 19, 2016 22:31:15 GMT
Dragons stay as they are in the last GSA change, the only change is Russell drops to reserve and Kallstrom moves into the main body of the team.
The 1-7 is slightly shuffled with Captain Whitelaw now at 4 to help Kallstrom with David returning to ride at 5. Le Saux continues at 1 and is in top 3 of AL averages.
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Aug 5, 2016 19:43:59 GMT
Post by aberavongems on Aug 5, 2016 19:43:59 GMT
Matt Le Saux brought some joy to the Dragons ranks with the Runners up spot in the AL Riders Championship.
The club will be hoping he and Connor can win the pairs tournament as they have the qualifying top points between them not bad for the side sitting last in the league.
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Aug 11, 2016 21:04:48 GMT
Post by aberavongems on Aug 11, 2016 21:04:48 GMT
The Dragons pairing of Matt & Connor did the club proud finishing second by 1 point to the winners East London.
JC asked club legend Carl Hooper to work with the lads in the pits along with coach Porter which Carl was happy to do.
JC told the press "a great 24 hours with the Gems winning and Dragons runners up it send both clubs supporters home happy."
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Aug 26, 2016 16:39:55 GMT
Post by aberavongems on Aug 26, 2016 16:39:55 GMT
Dragons collapsed again away and stay at the bottom of the AL.
JC spoke about the supporters who come week after week and although it's a nursery league supporters like to see a team win, the lads really try every week and just seem to come up short.
as with there parent club changes will have to be made.
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