Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:24 am  

pyeman wrote:

I dont think they have announced any players yet, apparently the crusaders wont be running a reserve side next year so amny of there reserves will go to the scorpions i imagine, some crusaders youngsters will come on loan (if they can get elliot kear they may well have the best fb in the division) and there is going to be (or has been, i'm not sure) and open tryout for those wishing to gain a contract.

The side will be made up of welsh players, which i think will be great for the sport.

Spot on Pyeman , I feel that the sport will grow and grow in Wales and having two clubs to turn too gives the Welsh players more chance of playing Rugby League, above Amature level, also this will make the Welsh National team stronger..., Hoping to fit in a few games, when you come to Yorkshire...

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:59 am  

When will merchandise be available to buy? Can't wait!

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:39 pm  

pyeman wrote:

I dont think they have announced any players yet, apparently the crusaders wont be running a reserve side next year so amny of there reserves will go to the scorpions i imagine, some crusaders youngsters will come on loan (if they can get elliot kear they may well have the best fb in the division) and there is going to be (or has been, i'm not sure) and open tryout for those wishing to gain a contract.

The side will be made up of welsh players, which i think will be great for the sport.

You are right pyeman, they haven`t announced any players yet, but I would imagine the team will be made up from the Crusaders reserves and the players selected in the trial which is on the 10th.
It should be a very competative trial as I know for a fact that there has been a lot of interest from players from the Wales Dragonhearts (4 Nations Champions), last years Crusaders U18`s (National Youth League Champions) and the pick from the Welsh Conference sides, all of which are capable of playing in this league.

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:38 pm  

valleyman wrote:

You are right pyeman, they haven`t announced any players yet, but I would imagine the team will be made up from the Crusaders reserves and the players selected in the trial which is on the 10th.
It should be a very competative trial as I know for a fact that there has been a lot of interest from players from the Wales Dragonhearts (4 Nations Champions), last years Crusaders U18`s (National Youth League Champions) and the pick from the Welsh Conference sides, all of which are capable of playing in this league.

Let's not exaggerate. CC1 is a step up from BARLA winter leagues let alone the RLC. Most Welsh RLC players would struggle against NCL players.

Many will make the step up with professional coaching but but most RLC players wouldn't be able to.

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:56 am  

May I be the first fan to wish you success in the new venture that is the South wales Scorpions [ sorry crap name ] in the new decade and dont take this the wrong way , if you are still with us when the next decade dawns you will be a success

All the best , hope we get you at home in the cup , and then your Wrexham nieghbours , after that

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:18 pm  

we aint in the cup sadly =/

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:34 pm  

Bridgend_HKR wrote:

we aint in the cup sadly =/

Would you be happy for us to turn over the Crusaders ?

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:39 pm  

YES!!! =P Cmon you *who ever you support* =s

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:37 pm  

Hedgehog King wrote:

Let's not exaggerate. CC1 is a step up from BARLA winter leagues let alone the RLC. Most Welsh RLC players would struggle against NCL players.

Many will make the step up with professional coaching but but most RLC players wouldn't be able to.

I totally agree with you that CC1 is a step up, all I am saying is that with the mix of Crusaders reserves and the pick of the best players from the Welsh Conference the Scorpions should be competative.
What you have to remember a lot of the reserves have already played in this league with the Crusaders a couple of years back and a lot of Welsh Conference players play Union in Div 1 + 2 which itself is highly competative, I know Union is a different game but these are very talented rugby players and have played in the Welsh Conference because until now there has been nowhere else to play league.

Re: South Wales Scorpions RLFC : Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:58 pm  

valleyman wrote:

I totally agree with you that CC1 is a step up, all I am saying is that with the mix of Crusaders reserves and the pick of the best players from the Welsh Conference the Scorpions should be competative.
What you have to remember a lot of the reserves have already played in this league with the Crusaders a couple of years back and a lot of Welsh Conference players play Union in Div 1 + 2 which itself is highly competative, I know Union is a different game but these are very talented rugby players and have played in the Welsh Conference because until now there has been nowhere else to play league.

Yes, I agree, Scorpions should be competitive.