I was one of 1,200 Dragons fans who attended today's Fan day in Crown Street Mall Wollongong. It ran from 3-30 to 4-45pm, and most of the Dragons 2010 team made an appearance. It was my first time seeing Mark Gasnier up close. He seemed like a very nice man, very well mannered. Dean Young and Soward were their usual comical selves. Matt Cooper looked like he had the sh*ts but didn't. Again, no sign of Wayne.
Most of the people who did attend were from the South Coast and were ex-Steelers fans. No-one from the Dragon Army was there. Whoever doesn't take a day off work to see the Saints is a bludger. Sorry.
A significant proportion of those who went were also unemployed and/or drunkards, evident through a man who started dancing in front of the bus full of the players as they departed. They laughed.
The appearance mainly consisted of autographs and photo sessions. Most of the players are not camera shy, especially Soward. Cooper is really used to having photos taking with the ladies, as is Boyd. Soward seems to love the company of women and children. What a nice little guy. Weyman, Scott and most of them remained quite and seemed a little tired.
I managed to have a few items signed and got a few piccies taken. Those who have the "privelege" of having access to my facebook account can see the photos there when I eventually upload them.
