England V Australia At Under 23 Level!

[Nazza]

The match at swindon includes a young Aussie that needs no introducing.

 

Yes Mr Chris Holder

 

Teams are as follows

 

Team England

England 1. Lewis Bridger, 2 Jason King, 3. James Wright, 4 Ben Barker, 5.Tai Woffinden (Capt). 6. Robert Mear, 7. Joe Haines,

Team Manager: # Name Removed #

 

Team Aussie

Australia

1. Troy Batchelor, 2. Cory Gathercole, 3. Chris Holder ©, 4. Robert Ksiezak, 5. Cameron Woodward, 6. Kozza Smith, 7. Richard Sweetman, Team Manager: Craig Boyce

[Trees]

And Kozza Smith!

 

Good luck to the brit boys, keep up the good work!!!!

[sian01]

should be an easy win for the aussie team as they include 3 blunsdon regulars...... plus holder and woodward of the elite league

[Seb the Snail]

should be an easy win for the aussie team as they include 3 blunsdon regulars...... plus holder and woodward of the elite league

I agree, but I guess that just sets it up nicely for a decider in the final meeting? I wonder if there are any plans to restage if the weather intervenes, as it must be a shade of odds on at the moment.

[21st century heathen]

...as i said he does need a calming influence, desperately.

 

Perhaps that's the case as a general comment, but not on the night as far as I'm concerned. People need to remember that he's still a very young rider, and mistakes are likely. He's got plenty of natural ability and people should get behind him if they want British Speedway to flourish.

 

should be an easy win for the aussie team as they include 3 blunsdon regulars...... plus holder and woodward of the elite league

 

I think you're right. A very comfortable win is on the cards. Hopefully the Brits make a few better starts than they did last night. They were nearly all shocking out of the start. I'm sure I could hear James snoring at least once!!

 

I agree, but I guess that just sets it up nicely for a decider in the final meeting?

 

And that's probably all part of the grand plan. Holder will gain nothing from the meeting other than ensuring an Aussie win. Fair play to the Aussies though. They quite entitled to put out their best riders, and I think that should really always be the case.

 

Good luck to the Brits. Fingers crossed that they make the Aussies work damned hard for every point.

 

p.s. Forgot to mention Barker and heat 14. What a ride!! He went into the 3rd/4th turn for the first time on the outside with what appeared to be waaaaaaaay too much speed. Somehow he controlled it to ride the dirt line all the way around the outside and held on for a fantastic win. Move over Charlie Gjedde...there's a new record speed around the bottom turn.

Edited September 9, 2008 by 21st century heathen

[srbramble]

Good luck to Rob Mear tomorrow. Jason King, on current form, is a good inclusion too. C

Chris Holder is only one man. He can't ride in all the heats. England again for me.

[21st century heathen]

Of course not, but with Troy and Cameron riding as well they should record a huge majority of heat wins. That means the others just need to chip in with 3rd places and the Aussies will be comfortable. It's won on paper though, so I do hope the Brits have a good go at them.

[srbramble]

Of course not, but with Troy and Cameron riding as well they should record a huge majority of heat wins. That means the others just need to chip in with 3rd places and the Aussies will be comfortable. It's won on paper though, so I do hope the Brits have a good go at them.

 

Those 3 are strong no doubt, if you compare them with Tai, Wright and Bridger. But the others don't look too special, so if the rest can outscore the aussies remaining riders, it will be close. I'll still take the English!

Edited September 10, 2008 by srbramble

[Statman]

Teams for 3rd Test at Somerset on Friday 12th are

 

England 1) James Wright (Swindon); 2) Jordan Framton (Somerset); 3) Edward Kennett (Eastbourne); 4) Ben Barker (Stoke); 5) Lewis Bridger [c] (Eastbourne); 6) Josh Auty (Redcar); 7) Ben Taylor (Buxton); Team Manager - Dave # Name Removed #

 

Australia 1) Troy Batchelor (Swindon); 2) Cory Gathercole (IoW); 3) Chris Holder [c] (Poole); 4) Cameron Woodward (Eastbourne); 5) Jason Doyle (Somerset); 6) Ty Proctor (Redcar); 7) Kozza Smith (King's Lynn); Team Manager - Craig Boyce

[Nazza]

For me Australia will win both at Swindon and Somerset.

[rabbit]

Teams for 3rd Test at Somerset on Friday 12th are

 

England 1) James Wright (Swindon); 2) Jordan Framton (Somerset); 3) Edward Kennett (Eastbourne); 4) Ben Barker (Stoke); 5) Lewis Bridger [c] (Eastbourne); 6) Josh Auty (Redcar); 7) Ben Taylor (Buxton); Team Manager - Dave # Name Removed #

 

Australia 1) Troy Batchelor (Swindon); 2) Cory Gathercole (IoW); 3) Chris Holder [c] (Poole); 4) Cameron Woodward (Eastbourne); 5) Jason Doyle (Somerset); 6) Ty Proctor (Redcar); 7) Kozza Smith (King's Lynn); Team Manager - Craig Boyce

 

Thanks for that - looking forward to hopefully making the trip up to this one. Any idea on prices to get in tomorrow night? Is it usual Somerset admission?

[BigFatDave]

Thanks for that - looking forward to hopefully making the trip up to this one. Any idea on prices to get in tomorrow night? Is it usual Somerset admission?

Couldn't you just burrow under the fence? (You Wascally Wabbit!!)

 

 

Come on AUSSIE!!

[21st century heathen]

Those 3 are strong no doubt, if you compare them with Tai, Wright and Bridger. But the others don't look too special, so if the rest can outscore the aussies remaining riders, it will be close. I'll still take the English!

 

Time will tell. We'll stand a better chance if Tai can keep both wheels on the shale and his a$$ in the seat.

 

Thanks for that - looking forward to hopefully making the trip up to this one. Any idea on prices to get in tomorrow night? Is it usual Somerset admission?

 

If it helps - It was usual admission at Monmore on Monday night, so I would guess the same applies to the other meetings.

 

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I think we're going to get our a$$ handed to us on a plate in the 3rd as well. Oh well, as long as our boys get stuck in and aren't embarrassed.

 

 

[TwoMinuteWarning]

Teams for 3rd Test at Somerset on Friday 12th are

 

England 5) Lewis Bridger [c] (Eastbourne);

 

An "interesting" decision, given his problems this year!

 

 

[crazysue]

Is there anyone going to tonights meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm.

 

Thanks

[crazysue]

Still looking for a texter...anyone?

[21st century heathen]

An "interesting" decision, given his problems this year!

 

Good call. Give him some responsibility on track. Hopefully he can focus on his racing, and leave everything else in the past.

[Markone]

Anyone got the scorers or heat results please. Thanks

[KEITH M]

Anyone got the scorers or heat results please. Thanks

ENGLAND = 44

1. Lewis Bridger: 2. 3. 2. 1'. 0

2. Jason King: 1'. 1. 3. 1'

3. James Wright: 2. 1'. 3. 2

4. Ben Barker: 1'. 2. 2'. F

5. Tai Woofinden: 3. 2. 2. 2. 2

6. Rob Mear: ef. 0. 0. 1

7. Joe Haines: 2. 1. 2'. 0

 

AUSTRALIA = 47

1. Troy Batchelor: 3. 3. 3. 3. 1

2. Cory Gathercole: 0. 0. F

3. Chris Holder : 3. 3. 3. 2^. 3. 3

4. Robert Ksiezak: 0. 1. 0. 2'

5. Cameron Woodward: 2. 2. 1. 0

6. Kozza Smith: 1. 0. 0. 1

7. Richard Sweetman: 3. 0. 1. 3

 

 

Heat Results

 

Heat 01: Batchelor. Bridger. King. Gathercole....66.49 3 - 3

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Heat 02: Sweetman. Haines. Smith. Mear ef....67.74...2 - 4...5 - 7

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Heat 03: Holder. Wright. Barker. Ksiezak....66.80...3 - 3...8 - 10

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Heat 04: Woofinden. Woodward. Haines. Sweetman....67.80...4 - 2...12 - 12

Comments: Woodward led for 2 laps before Woofy passed him.

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Heat 05: Batchelor. Barker. Wright. Gathercole....65.61...3 - 3...15 - 15

Comments: Batchelor from the gate. Wright messed up the start but managed to pass Gathercole on the last lap.

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Heat 06: Bridger. Woodward. King. Smith....67.80...4 - 2...19 - 17

Comments: Smith seemed to prefer to ride the air fence the whole race rather than the track!

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Heat 07: Holder. Woofinden. Ksiezak. Mear....67.11...2 - 4...21 - 21

Comments: Holder a whole straight ahead of Woofy!

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Heat 08: King. Haines Sweetman. Gathercole F. 68.49....5 - 1...26.22

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Heat 09: Wright. Barker. Woodward. Smith....67.37...5 - 1...31 - 23

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Heat 10: Holder. Bridger. King. Ksiezak. 67.18....3 - 3...34 - 26

Comments: unsat start - Bridger off 15 mtrs, passed Ksiezak on 4th bend of 1st lap and then King on next lap.

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Heat 11: Batchelor Woofinden. HOLDER. Mear....65.77...2 - 5...36.31

Comments: Holder on Tactical Sub ride in place of Gathercole off 15 mtrs.

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Heat 12: Holder. Wright. Smith. Haines....68.09...2 - 4...38 - 35

Comments: Wright tried to slow up Smith to allow Haines through but it didn't quite work.

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Heat 13: Batchelor. Woofinden. Bridger. Woodward....66.67...3 - 3...41 - 38

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Heat 14: Sweetman. Ksiezak. Mear. Barker F....69.02...1 - 5...42 - 43

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Heat 15: Holder. Woofinden. Batchelor. Bridger....65.89...2 - 4...44 - 47

Comments: Bridger seemed to slow up at the back and then produced wheelies for the crowd!

LINE-UP: Bridger ..... Woofinden ..... Batchelor ..... Holder

 

[Trees]

Another entertaining meeting by the looks of it, well done to the aussie boys ......... all square!

ps Can Lynn have one of these meetings next season please