Najjer Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Would you really drop Starke? Surely it's Graversen you drop allowing Starke to drop to reserve where he should pick up. Graversen is as good as he's ever gong to get right now. Starke and Tungate in reserve with a 5-6 pointer at number 2 or 4 replacing Graversen would be pretty tidy. Lewis Bridger wouldn't be a bad signing at all if it's true that Championship riders will have their averages divided by 1.4 when changing leagues. Quite possibly yep - although it'd be harsh on Graversen who has more than done his job whilst Starke has looked very poor in the last couple of weeks. I'd more than welcome the idea of Bridger though. Can be abit of an idiot but think he would be brilliant at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) . I'd more than welcome the idea of Bridger though. Can be abit of an idiot but think he would be brilliant at home. Edited May 6, 2017 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Quite possibly yep - although it'd be harsh on Graversen who has more than done his job whilst Starke has looked very poor in the last couple of weeks. I'd more than welcome the idea of Bridger though. Can be abit of an idiot but think he would be brilliant at home.Bridger is the twitests of twits but when he's riding well he's great to watch. And on a sub 5 point average he's only going to improve. A bad Bridger is better than a good Graversen, even if dropping Graversen is harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Bridger is the twitests of twits but when he's riding well he's great to watch. And on a sub 5 point average he's only going to improve. A bad Bridger is better than a good Graversen, even if dropping Graversen is harsh. Struggling to disagree with any of that. I see the troll is back..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Struggling to disagree with any of that. I see the troll is back..... No troll mate. Sorry, i got the mate bit wrong. Edited May 6, 2017 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 We needed a couple of riders to have bad scores in April, but that did not happen. Not very good planning from the management as a team does not get to the play offs with the points it gets in April . I hope we get a thrashing to allow us extra points to play with as we are only about 2 points under the limit at the moment, so not exactly season changing just yet. Is this really where we are now? Supporters wanting their team to under perform or get thrashed. Not meant as a dig at either poster - only the beast the rules have encouraged. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 This is the classic 'quirk' situation of Speedway. Tungate starts at around 9 and falls to 5 Graversen starts around 3 and improves to 5. But when it comes to who stays Tungate is the better option despite not doing his job whilst Graversen has been better than many expected. Success is all about riders improving their average so Tungate now has 2-3 possible/probable upswing in his average with little or no chance of dropping further (especially if drops to res) Graversen is most unlikely to score more and may well tail off after his positive start. Similar comparison could be set with a Starke/Graversen head to head. Harsh but thats the reality of the choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Bridger? Are we on a collision course for disaster? He might be talented on a speedway machine, but he's left a trail of demolition in his career. From assaulting a geezer in a nightclub, to assaulting a supporter in the crowd with his crash helmet, I also recall some interesting 'team riding ' with Kennett, live on sky sports for Lakeside. Not entirely sure he will fit in with the family club that is Somerset. The Joey Barton of speedway. No thanks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 In all fairness to Bridger he has conducted himself in a professional manner in 16/17 even parting company with Revolution. Now he is on Kylmakorpi equipment is doing much better. At Sheffield in the British SF was like a Man possessed! Think GM would be the ideal person around Bridger. All points you have said are all true Bridger? Are we on a collision course for disaster? He might be talented on a speedway machine, but he's left a trail of demolition in his career.From assaulting a geezer in a nightclub, to assaulting a supporter in the crowd with his crash helmet, I also recall some interesting 'team riding ' with Kennett, live on sky sports for Lakeside. Not entirely sure he will fit in with the family club that is Somerset. The Joey Barton of speedway. No thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Bridger has so much natural talent which nobody has been able to make the most of, on the right average and in the right environment he could be a very useful signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 The ONLY problem with the Somerset 2017 team is we have not had @ home 6 of the 7 riding/scoring to their potential (7 of 7 would be preferred) the Oaktree is 100% a racers track if you or your machine are not on the pace 100% it will show & you will get beaten! For me the biggest problem this year is the missing visiting riders, can we please sack the current person responsible. It must be a difficult job but what has been presented is appalling...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Bridger? Are we on a collision course for disaster? He might be talented on a speedway machine, but he's left a trail of demolition in his career. If Bridger did solely what he's best at he would be a superb signing for anybody. Very naturally talented rider who lost his way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I get the feeling it will be left that Hougaard will be our number 1 for the remainder of the season (or Josh averages depending) and that we will use whatever points are available after our final meeting away to Wolves Monday to replace Starke with. I hope we get a thrashing to allow us extra points to play with as we are only about 2 points under the limit at the moment, so not exactly season changing just yet. Seems your wish has been granted tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDan Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Assuming you can only build to 42.5 points when re-declaring It looks like the Rebels will only have about 2.5 points to play after tonight's meeting. I said all along this will penalise teams looking to strengthen (shot down by a few before the Season ) as the Rebels who are rock bottom of the league can only bring in a 6 pointer to replace Graveson - hardly changes things does it. Unless I've got my maths wrong of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Assuming you can only build to 42.5 points when re-declaring It looks like the Rebels will only have about 2.5 points to play after tonight's meeting. I said all along this will penalise teams looking to strengthen (shot down by a few before the Season ) as the Rebels who are rock bottom of the league can only bring in a 6 pointer to replace Graveson - hardly changes things does it. Unless I've got my maths wrong of course! I'm not even sure you have that to play with..... unless Paddy drops off from his 8.80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Assuming you can only build to 42.5 points when re-declaring It looks like the Rebels will only have about 2.5 points to play after tonight's meeting. I said all along this will penalise teams looking to strengthen (shot down by a few before the Season ) as the Rebels who are rock bottom of the league can only bring in a 6 pointer to replace Graveson - hardly changes things does it. Unless I've got my maths wrong of course! Teams can be redeclared up until 42.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Teams can be redeclared up until 42.00.any news expected on that front?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakekx Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 What's different about the track, haven't been there this year as yet, but watching videos , it's a dust bowl and you can't ride the outside fence line which is so different from last year, looks like there is no home advantage what's so ever, hopeful with the break this can be fixed, then maybe our lads might start flying around the OTA. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 What's different about the track, haven't been there this year as yet, but watching videos , it's a dust bowl and you can't ride the outside fence line which is so different from last year, looks like there is no home advantage what's so ever, hopeful with the break this can be fixed, then maybe our lads might start flying around the OTA. Dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Graversen has been let go from his Fb page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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