Fromafar Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Oh no whats Dan done i was really looking forward to seeing him, i was impressed with him when Peterborough in August, what a great little started and what a gem of a find too. Who says you cant make a moto crosser a speedway rider. Look at cook and worralls and now bewley. Great find from Steve Lawsons camp i am told. Crashed at Newcastle couple of weeks ago,nasty bang to the head I believe.Still not feeling 100% so has finished for season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscambelt Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Crashed at Newcastle couple of weeks ago,nasty bang to the head I believe.Still not feeling 100% so has finished for season. Thank you for the update, shame really, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 can anybody bring me up to speed on our reserve guest on sunday as i know nothing about connor fletcher. ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Why do Eastbourne continue to use r/r when they have good riders waiting for a go in the team - nonsense!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Eastbourne and mildenhall have v good young riders but dont want to use them as to ruin potential 3 pt averages for 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Eastbourne and mildenhall have v good young riders but dont want to use them as to ruin potential 3 pt averages for 2017 Even more nonsense the leagues supposed to bring riders on and give them experience so how does that equate with teams that approach a win at all costs attitude. No wonder the sport is in decline ! Edited September 14, 2016 by GWC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Even more nonsense the leagues supposed to bring riders on and give them experience so how does that equate with teams that approach a win at all costs attitude. No wonder the sport is in decline ! You have to remember that its not just the teams but the riders also that want to avoid a potentially inflated average. Given the current rolling averages it could be very easy for a rookie to complete 4-5 meetings against struggling opposition and score strongly in each. The rookie would then shoot up to a 6-7 point average and make themselves virtually un-signable for the upcoming season and effectively end their speedway career. The system is floored no doubt about that. With RR It would be nice if other riders were used/given the chances to prove themselves, Maybe these free agents / number 8's shouldn't be able to achieve an average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 You have to remember that its not just the teams but the riders also that want to avoid a potentially inflated average. Given the current rolling averages it could be very easy for a rookie to complete 4-5 meetings against struggling opposition and score strongly in each. The rookie would then shoot up to a 6-7 point average and make themselves virtually un-signable for the upcoming season and effectively end their speedway career. The system is floored no doubt about that. With RR It would be nice if other riders were used/given the chances to prove themselves, Maybe these free agents / number 8's shouldn't be able to achieve an average? I am surprised when both Powell and Harris have been in the team they haven't taken Brennan as a No8 to take 3 of the rider replacement rides (along with Perks), give him a bit more experience at other tracks for next year without affecting his average . Only downside is its a fair ask to in effect taking rides in the No 2 position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 can anybody bring me up to speed on our reserve guest on sunday as i know nothing about Connor Fletcher. ta. From Codsall (nr. Wolverhampton), has been doing MDL for the last two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thank you for the update, shame really,Looks like Dan is making a return on Friday having had a practice spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscambelt Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I am surprised when both Powell and Harris have been in the team they haven't taken Brennan as a No8 to take 3 of the rider replacement rides (along with Perks), give him a bit more experience at other tracks for next year without affecting his average . Only downside is its a fair ask to in effect taking rides in the No 2 position. Think your find that if a rider take a ride at number 8 it counts towards a meeting thats why jenkins and brennan hampshire will only do 3 meetings, but i many be wrong as i have asked the question before, i am thinking thats why they have been put on the side lines, good to see that the clubs are thinking of the riders and not just throwing them in and watching them hang themself for 2017, Jenkins has i think a CMA of about an 8 point average, which would have made him a number 1 in most teams at the start of 2017. shame for the riders as i would have thought that they need track time but i guess its playing the rule book the clubs advantage, running RR is boring for us public but i rather have a full team go around as most of us would. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Think your find that if a rider take a ride at number 8 it counts towards a meeting thats why jenkins and brennan hampshire will only do 3 meetings, but i many be wrong as i have asked the question before, i am thinking thats why they have been put on the side lines, good to see that the clubs are thinking of the riders and not just throwing them in and watching them hang themself for 2017, Jenkins has i think a CMA of about an 8 point average, which would have made him a number 1 in most teams at the start of 2017. shame for the riders as i would have thought that they need track time but i guess its playing the rule book the clubs advantage, running RR is boring for us public but i rather have a full team go around as most of us would. Perhaps someone knows for sure as I'm sure I saw somewhere as long as a No8 only took r/r rides it didn't count. I'm really glad we have a sport where the rules are so easy and clear cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Perhaps someone knows for sure as I'm sure I saw somewhere as long as a No8 only took r/r rides it didn't count. I'm really glad we have a sport where the rules are so easy and clear cut! I would like to think that was the case but have no idea if it is correct for certain. Personally i would like to see at least 3 of the RR rides taken by a number 8 each time so that riders are given the valuable experience they require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Congratulations Ellis Perks both on your U19 Triumph and his call up into the Ipswich Team as a Guest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Perhaps someone knows for sure as I'm sure I saw somewhere as long as a No8 only took r/r rides it didn't count. I'm really glad we have a sport where the rules are so easy and clear cut! Appearances as No 8 (who can only take the RR rides) do not count towards a rider's average. (Art 16.2.1) Edited September 15, 2016 by NeilWatson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 There should be no such thing as R/R in the NL. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Drury had the 2 star reserves wrapped up for this year by sept 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Drury had the 2 star reserves wrapped up for this year by sept 2015 Exactly & any teams with a level of sense will have one or both reserves signed up for next season already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 From Codsall (nr. Wolverhampton), has been doing MDL for the last two years. thanks jj. Think your find that if a rider take a ride at number 8 it counts towards a meeting thats why jenkins and brennan hampshire will only do 3 meetings, but i many be wrong as i have asked the question before, i am thinking thats why they have been put on the side lines, good to see that the clubs are thinking of the riders and not just throwing them in and watching them hang themself for 2017, Jenkins has i think a CMA of about an 8 point average, which would have made him a number 1 in most teams at the start of 2017. shame for the riders as i would have thought that they need track time but i guess its playing the rule book the clubs advantage, running RR is boring for us public but i rather have a full team go around as most of us would. it's also very risky and potentially disastrous in an important meeting if one of the six gets ruled out of a meeting early on. i don't like it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 If this continues then the sport at this level will be a joke. These boys need rides not kept in a cupboard to be brought out next year!! So what if they get an average they ain't going to be a Dan Bewley are they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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