dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks Duane - I wasnt aware of that level of prize money. Although at an average around $7000 its likely it may just cover costs of 4 rounds of travel for those based near one of the venues. Those travelling from further - Perth or from Europe - would likely still be out of pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Pinny said: Brady Kurtz when announced as Pooles number one looked weak as people assumed the big guns would be flocking back to UK speedway, but they havent and now its becoming clearer that this top flight will be one of the weakest ever, BK is starting to look like one of the stronger number ones. Nope, he’s the weakest number one by some margin (at least half a point), bar Rye House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, DC2 said: Nope, he’s the weakest number one by some margin (at least half a point), bar Rye House. But quite possibly the biggest potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 26 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: But quite possibly the biggest potential Yep agree with that Brady can only get better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, ray c said: Yep agree with that Brady can only get better You hope ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 On paper Kurtz is one of the weakest but for sure he has the most potential. Needs to step up to the level of Morris in the elite league as a minimum this season i would say. Poole going down the strength in depth route but as of yet not found a second and third heat leader to back up Kurtz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Far be it from me to defend the south coast mafia but Kurtz won every race he finished yesterday so a bit harsh to stick the boot in on him anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) The thing is that even if when Brady retains his 8 point average, he is unlikely to stay at number one in the Poole team anyway!! PS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIDDLO. Edited January 7, 2018 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 24 minutes ago, Gavan said: On paper Kurtz is one of the weakest but for sure he has the most potential. Needs to step up to the level of Morris in the elite league as a minimum this season i would say. Poole going down the strength in depth route but as of yet not found a second and third heat leader to back up Kurtz Bit unfair on Josh who was Somerset number 1 last year and finished with an average of 7.34! I would certainly put him as a very good 3rd HL if not 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 36 minutes ago, Gavan said: On paper Kurtz is one of the weakest but for sure he has the most potential. Needs to step up to the level of Morris in the elite league as a minimum this season i would say. Poole going down the strength in depth route but as of yet not found a second and third heat leader to back up Kurtz Erm, has Morris rode at no1 for Swindon yet?! He'll find it a bit different to last year as he can't hide behind JD anymore if he has an iffy meeting. Be interesting to see how he handles more pressure on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 47 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: You hope ! Not a case of hope he will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Erm, has Morris rode at no1 for Swindon yet?! He'll find it a bit different to last year as he can't hide behind JD anymore if he has an iffy meeting. Be interesting to see how he handles more pressure on him. There were some meetings when JD was out injured and he did ok. Also it has to be noted that JD never team rode with anyone in the team so Nick looked after himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 34 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Erm, has Morris rode at no1 for Swindon yet?! He'll find it a bit different to last year as he can't hide behind JD anymore if he has an iffy meeting. Be interesting to see how he handles more pressure on him. Would that be similar to the pressure of being 1 point down on aggregate in the Grand Final with 3 races to go and executing a sublime pass on the final lap to put you in the box seat? Is that the sort of pressure you are talking about? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 That is what I mean. Kurtz already has a taste of being the top rider in Pooles team and time at number one. Thorssell whilst potentially very good spent last season at number 4 all season with no pressure as Lindgren was number one, Cook was second heatleader for BV, Morris likewise for Swindon. Id fancy Kurtz to average more than Thorssel and Morris, definately more than Harris/Nicholls and wouldnt surprise me if he is higher than Cook and Vaculik too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Not sure he will have a higher average than Cook but potential wise is better than most of the other number ones. Certainly has far more potential than Morris, who has a higher average. Morris has made steady progress but I doubt will every grace the GP series. Kurtz will be there in a year or two, barring injury. Kurtz already top flight Poland. His potential there for all to see. Poles have seen it, Poole fans have seen it. Poole’s advantage he is on a low starting average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 27 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Not sure he will have a higher average than Cook but potential wise is better than most of the other number ones. Certainly has far more potential than Morris, who has a higher average. Morris has made steady progress but I doubt will every grace the GP series. Kurtz will be there in a year or two, barring injury. Kurtz already top flight Poland. His potential there for all to see. Poles have seen it, Poole fans have seen it. Poole’s advantage he is on a low starting average. Cant see why he wont have a higher average than Cook to be honest. Hes improving at a much faster pace, has a taste of being number one in the top flight and has a lot more potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Still think Poole will need to get a good second heat leader in to rival the pairings of Morris/Batchelor and Cook/Fricke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gavan said: Still think Poole will need to get a good second heat leader in to rival the pairings of Morris/Batchelor and Cook/Fricke Agreed, we need another rider to match those riders and I think Josh G as 3rd Heat leader will be better than most though. Never know Woryna might step up that much. Sure Matt has this under control. No need to hit panic yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Not sure he will have a higher average than Cook but potential wise is better than most of the other number ones. Certainly has far more potential than Morris, who has a higher average. Morris has made steady progress but I doubt will every grace the GP series. Kurtz will be there in a year or two, barring injury. Kurtz already top flight Poland. His potential there for all to see. Poles have seen it, Poole fans have seen it. Poole’s advantage he is on a low starting average. Can’t agree with this. Yes Brady has progressed quicker than Morris but another (current world champion) was the same and who would have thought Doyle would make the SGPs let alone dominate them for two years. If Morris continues like last year then he may surprise a few and even make progress in Poland. At this point in time, Brady certainly looks the better long term option but write Morris off at your peril! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 People seem to be writing josh of hopefully he may surprise us and back Brady up early season.lets be honest if holder a pirate come march he should easily finish the season as our no 1 jmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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