dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

Im buying shares in Kleenex!

Oh no you know whats gonna happen now!!!

Ouch!!

Thanks for that.Just goes to show how deceptive not being exactly in line can be! (and how difficult the refs job can be)

The little camp mascot as you put it is of course the Aussie U21 champ and therefore the future.He is back from an injury that should by rights have seen his season written off and therefore struggles and low scores were expected. Scores like last night are a bonus.The track was dry and relatively slick which suits Tay's current physical capabilities. Doolan's low scores were answered with excuses - Tay's are down to a reason. The play offs were a matmatical hope only when the change was made in reality so a more long term view taken it seems. Heres hoping for 2 cup finals and at least 1 trophy to prove the choice to have been the right one.

Anybody else think that the ref wasnt watching much of the time?? 4 big decisions - Tay not being disqualified in 2nd re-run heat 3 and the 3 line calls all wrong for me!! Evened out I suppose as 2-2 for each side.

A slow burner that was less than inspiring entertainment on the whole. A few sparks here and there were just enough to keep you interested. A hard fought win and a reasonable lead. The tie could still go either way.

Ipswich dont have 3 free dates if they progress in either cup. Also what chance of no rain in October?

Scrap it I say.

Gollob Sayfutdinov Jepsen Jensen Andersen

Gjedde perhaps also considered too expensive/unrelable/ injury prone* *delete as appropriate

Agreed he was but the lower end option needed if he joined wasnt which in my opinion would have left us weaker than the chosen route.Aljack would then have been bemoaning the willful waste of points at the top end leaving us exposed at reserve!

Who?? Dont cop out and say thats not your job. Perhaps it was considered and there just wasnt anyone suitable. As a result you go with the best option available and take your chances. All speculation of course.

But you werent saying it BEFORE the season - in fact ,as has been shown before, your pre seasons posts were rather glowing in their praise for the team assembled!

Anyone know the head to head odds for Kev v Tay? Have the bookies even set any?

I hope they get the chance to race and then whoever qualifies will be on merit. My comments have been rather tongue in cheek! I hope they get the chance to race and then whoever qualifies will be on merit. My comments have been rather tongue in cheek!

Or it could be nil points if the rain wins and a Witches win would have the Monarchs scrabbling to complete their fixtures!

A sublime performance from Leigh.Were you watching Aljack??!!

Not forgeting she put them on 2 mins with him still stuck under the airfence!!! Does this prove she wasnt watching?

Extreme deviant?...are you still talking statistics or have you been speaking to some of the women I used to know!!!

Proving you to be a fool is a very worthwhile use of time.Well done MrBeerhut!!

I agree - only in hindsight does the plan look wrong. What is important is that it shows there isnt a stubborn/blinkered view to set up in only one way. Both top end strength or a balanced team can work. Its about the right blend and scope to improve. If it was easy then everyone would win the league and we all know that cant happen!

I agree it is an interesting concept but is probably too complicted to be considered for implementation.

Presumably with all teams building to 0 the next season although some tolerance would be needed or it would be impossible. This would require no change in team numbers and for all riders to be the same from one season to the next to work in its purest form. Any deviation in either factor would render the figure inaccurate.

I am surprised there has been no reaction from Aljack following the radio suffolk preview this morning. Chris admitted that a lack of top end strength has backfired this year and that the League campaign will be viewed as disappointing if the play offs are not achieved.