HGould Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 11 hours ago, arnieg said: Would Poole really sign a rider who averaged 2.5 points a match less than James Pearson in Poland last season (and is older)? James is 16 going 17, and will be better than either of the Cook brothers will ever be by the time he is 18 (how old are the Cook brother btw). He could be as good as any current Aussie under 20 by the time he reaches that age. McGuiness is gaining a lot of experience in Europe and would do a solid job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, HGould said: James is 16 going 17, and will be better than either of the Cook brothers will ever be by the time he is 18 (how old are the Cook brother btw). He could be as good as any current Aussie under 20 by the time he reaches that age. McGuiness is gaining a lot of experience in Europe and would do a solid job. Ben Cook rode like a No1 in the playoffs. Pearson struggles to beat a 2 pointer at Poole. (Can only base my opinion on what I have seen!) Think you are overselling him but we will see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Ben Cook rode like a No1 in the playoffs. Pearson struggles to beat a 2 pointer at Poole. (Can only base my opinion on what I have seen!) Think you are overselling him but we will see! Like I said, lets see who the better rider is when Pearson is 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, HGould said: James is 16 going 17, and will be better than either of the Cook brothers will ever be by the time he is 18 (how old are the Cook brother btw). He could be as good as any current Aussie under 20 by the time he reaches that age. McGuiness is gaining a lot of experience in Europe and would do a solid job. Pearson is 17, Ben Cook is 25, Zach is 23. If he is to be better than either Cook by the time he is 18 he hasn't got long to prove it. He seems to be doing well in the Australian Championships but how he will progress who knows . Quite happy for the Cooks to be at Poole for however long they want to be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 13 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Back to Poole, if Roynon is off to Plymouth and taking Skidder's suggestion into account we could have Max Clegg? (haven't seen him announced anywhere!), Connor Bailey and Josh MacDonald. I'd almost forgotten about Connor and Max. I have a feeling that Connor could end up being the 7th rider at Brum. His average would fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 14 hours ago, HGould said: I'll trump that for Lisa's benefit. How about Brayden McGuiness. Fits the Poole profile Brayden did have some after-meeting laps around Poole this season!! I mentioned Josh MacDonald as some else suggested it could be a 'returning' Aussie! Not sure a few practice laps qualifies as 'returning'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 hours ago, HGould said: James is 16 going 17, and will be better than either of the Cook brothers will ever be by the time he is 18 (how old are the Cook brother btw). He could be as good as any current Aussie under 20 by the time he reaches that age. McGuiness is gaining a lot of experience in Europe and would do a solid job. 3 hours ago, HGould said: Like I said, lets see who the better rider is when Pearson is 20. 18 or 20....which one ? sorry, I'm just teasing...bored at work ATM ! LOL Up the Brummies! Looking forward to seeing Pearson develop this season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Boy Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Nickinho said: I'd almost forgotten about Connor and Max. I have a feeling that Connor could end up being the 7th rider at Brum. His average would fit. No it won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Brummie Boy said: No it won't Have you done the British reduction? As I assume he qualifies for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Have you done the British reduction? As I assume he qualifies for it. He will he's done/doing nl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Have you done the British reduction? As I assume he qualifies for it. Still doesn't fit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Look at us 'Brummies' hijacking the 'Pirates' topic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Just now, GiveusaB said: Look at us 'Brummies' hijacking the 'Pirates' topic Makes a change 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Diamonds85 said: Makes a change Although, we've got nothing to brag about ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 hours ago, HGould said: James is 16 going 17, and will be better than either of the Cook brothers will ever be by the time he is 18 (how old are the Cook brother btw). He could be as good as any current Aussie under 20 by the time he reaches that age. McGuiness is gaining a lot of experience in Europe and would do a solid job. McGuiness is 22, the Cook's are 23 and 25. Pearson is clearly the better prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Just now, arnieg said: McGuiness is 22, the Cook's are 23 and 25. Pearson is clearly the better prospect. Finished 5th in the Aussie Final too....he's definitely one for the future, but we all know that it depends on confidence etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 22 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Finished 5th in the Aussie Final too....he's definitely one for the future, but we all know that it depends on confidence etc.... Irrespective of the future the Cooks are well ahead of him in GB and that’s what matters for next season. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Irrespective of the future the Cooks are well ahead of him in GB and that’s what matters for next season. Spot on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackrat Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 I’m so excited, can’t wait for the lower league champions to announce a rider, I might post about it for the next 90 pages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 20 minutes ago, Trackrat said: I’m so excited, can’t wait for the lower league champions to announce a rider, I might post about it for the next 90 pages. Idiot is back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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