Eastbourne 2020

[blueherb777]

On 11/10/2019 at 5:28 PM, eaglesno1 said:

I would have Kennett over Lawson. For me Kennett provides more entertainment, he know the Arlington track like the back of his hand and made some great passes throughout the season. Lawson was good at home but most of his wins were from the gate and when he was behind he didn't look like passing very often. People always say Kennett is poor away but if you look at the league stats Kennett's away average is only 0.16 less than Lawson's so there isn't actually much between them.

Love to see Lawson at Kent.....always liked him since his Lakeside days. 

[LisaColette]

3 hours ago, Hunters said:

The 41 point limit changes the ball game, now they can run with 7 of the 9 riders they used last year.

  1   Kennett     8.62

   2  Newman    5.16

   3   Kerr            7.53

   4   Brennan     6.05

   5    Lawson     8.32

    6    Bowtell     3.10

    7    Edwards   2.00

                           40.78

This excludes any 2.5% allowance.

I would have preferred Wood to Bowtell but at 3.77 Georgie just takes it over 41.   even if three of them got the 2.5% NL allowance

They were a well connected group last year and although the Heat leaders are probably at their limit there is a lot of improvement potential  below them particularly the two teenagers Brennan and Edwards.

Now we will see how many return but the BSPA site confirms three so it would appear Poole did not want Newman or he preferred to stay at Arlington.

Reading his tweet on Twitter sounds like he wanted to stay at Eastbourne.

[M.D]

2 hours ago, eaglesno1 said:

All of the riders included in that team recieved the 2.5% reduction last year, meaning if they still are using the same 2.5% reduction rule this year Georgie could be included over Bowtell.

Doubt Georgie will be back but I could be wrong of course..

[gazzac]

Dan Spiller at reserve with Jason?

[DC2]

8 minutes ago, gazzac said:

Dan Spiller at reserve with Jason?

 

Who’s he? Can’t see that he rode in the NL this year.

[gazzac]

1 hour ago, DC2 said:

 

Who’s he? Can’t see that he rode in the NL this year.

He lives in Germany, but is English and rode for us a few years back in the NL with great success. Been riding in Germany with his brother since, along with going to university. He was made an Eastie asset this year, not sure what average he comes in on, maybe a 4, but think he's at a level above Wood and Bowtell.

Edited November 17, 2019 by gazzac

[gee jay]

19 minutes ago, DC2 said:

 

Who’s he? Can’t see that he rode in the NL this year.

he didn't . rode for the eagles 2 seasons ago , his brother nathan rode for them the following year . british born sons to a british couple who live and work in germany . very much thought of at arlington and can't believe there would be one dissenting voice if both were named in the team . both made assets of the eagles last year . both ride for teams in both divisions of the german league , i think the eagles and the white tigers but don't quote me on that.  rats!!!!! if it's not richard weston beating me to the reply it's gazzac       , 

Edited November 17, 2019 by gee jay

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, gee jay said:

he didn't . rode for the eagles 2 seasons ago , his brother nathan rode for them the following year . british born sons to a british couple who live and work in germany . very much thought of at arlington and can't believe there would be one dissenting voice if both were named in the team . both made assets of the eagles last year . both ride for teams in both divisions of the german league , i think the eagles and the white tigers but don't quote me on that.  rats!!!!! if it's not richard weston beating me to the reply it's gazzac       , 

Daniel last rode for the Eagles in 2015 & brother is Ethan.

[gee jay]

58 minutes ago, mmmmethanol said:

Daniel last rode for the Eagles in 2015 & brother is Ethan.

i should have put that both gazzacs and richards posts are also more accurate   

[Hunters]

The Spiller parents have quite rightly said education before speedway which is why they have made limited appearances for the eagles, however having now signed as Assets they are getting close to 'available'.

I think Daniel has now finished university and  is a distinct possibility this season but Ethan is 2 years younger so is likely in 2022.

Big question is what average.  They both have NL averages with us and Danny was 6.6   Does he come in as an NL rider on 2.0 ?    If he gets assessed  at say 4.0 he would get a 2.5% reduction as British.

Similar case to Robert Lambert but I cannot remember how he was treated.

[gazzac]

12 minutes ago, gee jay said:

i should have put that both gazzacs and richards posts are also more accurate   

Thanks, you were unlucky, my accuracy rate is normally about 50%.

[gazzac]

11 minutes ago, Hunters said:

The Spiller parents have quite rightly said education before speedway which is why they have made limited appearances for the eagles, however having now signed as Assets they are getting close to 'available'.

I think Daniel has now finished university and  is a distinct possibility this season but Ethan is 2 years younger so is likely in 2022.

Big question is what average.  They both have NL averages with us and Danny was 6.6   Does he come in as an NL rider on 2.0 ?    If he gets assessed  at say 4.0 he would get a 2.5% reduction as British.

Similar case to Robert Lambert but I cannot remember how he was treated.

A 2.0 point average would be great, but even on a 3.9( inc the 2.5% reduction) would be worth a go at reserve. If he moves on like Brennen did this season, at worst you'd have Brennen or Newman dropping down to reserve, although would expect him to stay at reserve with Edwards all season. 

[SuperSpeed]

26 minutes ago, Richard Weston said:

Any clues or announcements from last night?

No announcements last night, and there weren't any clues that I picked up on either.

[ruckerroo]

If they all get 2.5% for being english it must be between dan spiller, georgie or bowtell

[gazzac]

7 minutes ago, ruckerroo said:

If they all get 2.5% for being english it must be between dan spiller, georgie or bowtell

Got to be Dan Spiller for me, again got to be applauded for an all British team if the final place is one of the 3. 

[TurnTwo]

8.62  8.32 7.53 5.16 6.05 - 2.5% = 34.788 + 2 = 36.788 = 4.21 left 

foreign 4.21:

Brits 4.31: bowtell, wood, Morley, bickley, Bailey, Thomas lawlor Hume kemp

[TurnTwo]

1 minute ago, TurnTwo said:

8.62  8.32 7.53 5.16 6.05 - 2.5% = 34.788 + 2 = 36.788 = 4.21 left 

foreign 4.21:

Brits 4.31: bowtell, wood, Morley, bickley, Bailey, Thomas lawlor Hume kemp

Although his away form is poor. You’d have to go with Georgie based on how good he is round Eastbourne plus I’d put money on him beating all those riders 

[TurnTwo]

Just now, TurnTwo said:

Although his away form is poor. You’d have to go with Georgie based on how good he is round Eastbourne plus I’d put money on him beating all those riders 

But having said that bowtell is better away from home

[gazzac]

3 minutes ago, TurnTwo said:

8.62  8.32 7.53 5.16 6.05 - 2.5% = 34.788 + 2 = 36.788 = 4.21 left 

foreign 4.21:

Brits 4.31: bowtell, wood, Morley, bickley, Bailey, Thomas lawlor Hume kemp

Because of the leagues he's ridden in Dan Spiller will probably be an assessed 4, still think it'll be him as he was made an asset earlier in the year. 

Edited November 18, 2019 by gazzac

[TurnTwo]

Just now, gazzac said:

Because of the leagues he's ridden in Dan Spiller will probably be an assessed 4, still think it'll be him as he was made an asset earlier in the year. 

Spiller will come in on a 5 having ridden in another professional league I believe