lewy Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, IronScorpion said: Scunthorpe have Kennedy & J Thompson Yes they look strong at reserve no one else does so far imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, screm said: If you have a weakness at reserve then you need top end strength, Oxford have that. That should see them through in most meetings. Yes top 3 should return 30+ pts most meetings, still need another 16 to win though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 25 minutes ago, TTT said: No chance of that happening imo. It's a really poor side tbh. Was thinking maybe 6th. But need to see everyone else's team first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Oxford clearly hoping the reserves make rapid progress. Jenkins is a shrewd signing, and should improve his average. He’s also very good around Sandy Lane. Not sure Atkins will do much, and your guess is as good as mine when it comes to Killeen. Looked out of his depth when I saw him this year, but Oxford must think he has potential. Teams are going to be weaker this year though, so there’s more scoring potential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 I wonder if the change in the points system has led to some changes in team building? With being back to the bonus point Oxford and to a lesser extent berwick look like will be in most away matches maybe looking to score 40 points away then get bonus over going for 4 point away wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Oxford clearly hoping the reserves make rapid progress. Jenkins is a shrewd signing, and should improve his average. He’s also very good around Sandy Lane. Not sure Atkins will do much, and your guess is as good as mine when it comes to Killeen. Looked out of his depth when I saw him this year, but Oxford must think he has potential. Teams are going to be weaker this year though, so there’s more scoring potential. What about Heeps? A lot is going to rest on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jaizer said: I wonder if the change in the points system has led to some changes in team building? With being back to the bonus point Oxford and to a lesser extent berwick look like will be in most away matches maybe looking to score 40 points away then get bonus over going for 4 point away wins. Interestingly looks like Poole and Oxford have swapped over team building dynamics. They are top heavy like we were last season (but even more so!) And we are maybe more strength in depth like they were. Edited November 27, 2022 by lisa-colette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Interestingly looks like Poole and Oxford have swapped over team building dynamics. They are top heavy like we were last season (but even more so!) And we are maybe more strength in depth like they were. Lawson, Worrall, Z Cook, B Cook, J Thomas +2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, Jaizer said: I wonder if the change in the points system has led to some changes in team building? With being back to the bonus point Oxford and to a lesser extent berwick look like will be in most away matches maybe looking to score 40 points away then get bonus over going for 4 point away wins. Don't think it is 4pts for away wins anymore, 2pts for win,draw super heat,1pt for aggregate win. I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: What about Heeps? A lot is going to rest on him. This is going to sound a bit harsh, but he was probably retained as he’s the only 4.3ish rider left available. There’s not many about with that kind of average. He’ll win a few races I’m sure, but think he’ll generally struggle in the main body of the team. Then again, this is Cameron Heeps. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Edited November 27, 2022 by Bojangles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, lewy said: Don't think it is 4pts for away wins anymore, 2pts for win,draw super heat,1pt for aggregate win. I think Yeah that's what I mean. Teams won't necessarily be aiming for away wins like would in the 4 point era. So likes of Oxford and Berwick can accept little from reserve as their top 5 should keep them in the hint for the bonus point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Nicholls not racing in the Premiership should mean he can concentrate on Oxford a bit more. He seems quite passionate about the project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: Scunthorpe have Kennedy & J Thompson Alot stronger than the other 2 teams reserves Edited November 27, 2022 by mc131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 15 minutes ago, Normski said: Lawson, Worrall, Z Cook, B Cook, J Thomas +2 I think the strength in depth option could go quite well seeing the teams so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 40 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Nicholls not racing in the Premiership should mean he can concentrate on Oxford a bit more. He seems quite passionate about the project. Will it be enough meetings for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Was really hoping Dan Gilkes was Oxford bound (because it's not too far me) Given an injury free season, he will be a star for someone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 40 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Will it be enough meetings for him? Guess he’s slowly moving towards a full-time broadcast career. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 6 minutes ago, skydog said: Was really hoping Dan Gilkes was Oxford bound (because it's not too far me) Given an injury free season, he will be a star for someone Absolutely. I would have loved him at Oxford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 He'll get Prem offers throughout the season I'm sure, his resolve will be tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Bojangles said: Oxford clearly hoping the reserves make rapid progress. Jenkins is a shrewd signing, and should improve his average. He’s also very good around Sandy Lane. Not sure Atkins will do much, and your guess is as good as mine when it comes to Killeen. Looked out of his depth when I saw him this year, but Oxford must think he has potential. Teams are going to be weaker this year though, so there’s more scoring potential. What I've seen of Killeen he has that something special that only a few have, Joe Screen, Dan Bewley, Tia Woffenden being others. With the right team/people around him he can go a long way in this sport. 3 hours ago, Bojangles said: Oxford clearly hoping the reserves make rapid progress. Jenkins is a shrewd signing, and should improve his average. He’s also very good around Sandy Lane. Not sure Atkins will do much, and your guess is as good as mine when it comes to Killeen. Looked out of his depth when I saw him this year, but Oxford must think he has potential. Teams are going to be weaker this year though, so there’s more scoring potential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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