TTT Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Endeavour said: Not exactly doing cartwheels at this team. 40 point limit a lot to answer for. What would the Roo Boy’s average be? Mid 8's I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, TTT said: Mid 8's I think. Someone posted 8.18 in an earlier Post.But who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Someone posted 8.18 in an earlier Post.But who knows. Just go to the 2021 final Poole averages on BSPL website.8.18, just before he retired!!(unless he gets a 2.5% reduction as he rides on a British licence ). Edited November 19, 2022 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 11 hours ago, Edin03 said: I don’t think you’re a million miles away from what we’ll end up with, pretty certain Jacob will be back though. I think Heeps would be worth the gamble on that average, he averaged around 8.5 at Armadale in 2019. We’re probably more likely to bring Lasse back though. I’m sure we’ll be looking for someone to double down with the Devils - possibly Bailey, Bickley or Complin. Bickley nailed on for Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 5 hours ago, mc131 said: Bickley nailed on for Edinburgh I really really hope not. I’d rather have Complin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Bickley needs to go for it this next season, he's stagnated after his fantastic junior years ....... I think he's technically good but he needs to ermmmmm how should I put it, grow some a bit larger than they already are lol Of course, who the hell am I to say that but all World Champs have to take risks at times, talent and a good brain aren't enough on their own ...... Edited November 19, 2022 by Trees 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 12 hours ago, mc131 said: Bickley nailed on for Edinburgh 6 hours ago, JanAndersen said: I really really hope not. I’d rather have Complin. Bickley's ave should be a point lower than Complin's, leaves room to be stronger elsewhere though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 Are Edinburgh fans not expecting Sam back?an Edinburgh supporter I spoke to at Shielfield said he didn't think Josh would be back next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, Bandit59 said: Are Edinburgh fans not expecting Sam back?an Edinburgh supporter I spoke to at Shielfield said he didn't think Josh would be back next season. I think early on when Armadale wasn’t looking likely for next season Josh was probably looking at other offers understandably. I have a feeling he might stay now. Can’t see how we can get a competitive team within the points limit with Sam in the 1-7 sadly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 Bickley is another one of those who as a junior was hyped up and mounted on top machinery against other riders who were on second hand bikes of a poorer standard. All well and good in the third tier but when you move up to the second and first tiers, most riders machinery is of a good standard and simply having elite equipment isn't enough. Absolutely nothing against the lad but hyping these riders up is foolish - he is arguably the same level now as he was when he first joined the Championship a few years ago. Drew Kemp is another one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo95 Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: I think early on when Armadale wasn’t looking likely for next season Josh was probably looking at other offers understandably. I have a feeling he might stay now. Can’t see how we can get a competitive team within the points limit with Sam in the 1-7 sadly. Good for Edinburgh if Josh is coming back. Sure Sam was in the top 5 average riders in the premiership last season. For there to be gaps between the leagues should riders who rank this high be racing in the lower league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 It depends with Josh how badly he wants a midweek track and how much money he might be offered to ride elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 19 minutes ago, Pinny said: Bickley is another one of those who as a junior was hyped up and mounted on top machinery against other riders who were on second hand bikes of a poorer standard. All well and good in the third tier but when you move up to the second and first tiers, most riders machinery is of a good standard and simply having elite equipment isn't enough. Absolutely nothing against the lad but hyping these riders up is foolish - he is arguably the same level now as he was when he first joined the Championship a few years ago. Drew Kemp is another one. Agree about Drew Kemp although I think Drew is a better rider he seems to have the same frailties as Bickley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Are Edinburgh fans not expecting Sam back?an Edinburgh supporter I spoke to at Shielfield said he didn't think Josh would be back next season. There are rumours about Sam going to Oxford. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Gambo95 said: Good for Edinburgh if Josh is coming back. Sure Sam was in the top 5 average riders in the premiership last season. For there to be gaps between the leagues should riders who rank this high be racing in the lower league? Sam was top of the rankings in both leagues at one point which yes makes a mockery of the situation however that’s where we are and the boys need to earn a crust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Sam was top of the rankings in both leagues at one point which yes makes a mockery of the situation however that’s where we are and the boys need to earn a crust. The whole averages situation needs reviewing it’s just dragging the sport down to a level where fans are treated as mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Pinny said: Bickley is another one of those who as a junior was hyped up and mounted on top machinery against other riders who were on second hand bikes of a poorer standard. All well and good in the third tier but when you move up to the second and first tiers, most riders machinery is of a good standard and simply having elite equipment isn't enough. Absolutely nothing against the lad but hyping these riders up is foolish - he is arguably the same level now as he was when he first joined the Championship a few years ago. Drew Kemp is another one. Not sure about that, Kemp has just finished with his highest ever Championship average & did enough to keep Zach Cook at reserve. Granted Kemp's scoring slowed down after he left the reserve berth, but that happens to most riders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Not sure about that, Kemp has just finished with his highest ever Championship average & did enough to keep Zach Cook at reserve. Granted Kemp's scoring slowed down after he left the reserve berth, but that happens to most riders! Lot of people like to knock Kemp,granted he is no making rapid progress that some thought but he is still decent.Lots of youngsters never reach a level that fans had expected them to do.That’s the nature of the sport though it’s a hard game.The only thing I would say is young riders of today get paid a lot more the young riders in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Lot of people like to knock Kemp,granted he is no making rapid progress that some thought but he is still decent.Lots of youngsters never reach a level that fans had expected them to do.That’s the nature of the sport though it’s a hard game.The only thing I would say is young riders of today get paid a lot more the young riders in the past. I think it’s that fans want to see him do better as they think he could be at the next level if he really pushed himself. I’m a bit like that; I never get the impression he’s that bothered. He might be perfectly happy where he is which is the important thing but he has the talent to push on like Brennan and Flint IMO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: I think it’s that fans want to see him do better as they think he could be at the next level if he really pushed himself. I’m a bit like that; I never get the impression he’s that bothered. He might be perfectly happy where he is which is the important thing but he has the talent to push on like Brennan and Flint IMO. He is very “ hot and cold” in a meeting.He definitely has the skill and talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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