STEVEHOLS54 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, crescent girl said: In Australia, riders have to nominate themselves to contest any of the MA events. You don't nominate, you don't ride. Wonder why he would not nominate himself having I assume put himself forward when the Aussie's notified he was going to be one of the starting 15/16 in Oct & Nov. If nothing else it was a chance to showcase his undoubted talent against more experienced and the top Aussie riders. His FB page has not updated since mid last year when he finally came over to POL for a late start in the POL U24 league when it was nearly over (hence only 6 meetings - 24 rides). Apologies as this is the Poole Page but I had high hopes he would sign for Poole in 2023 & also for next season. Alas seems that may not happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 15 hours ago, STEVEHOLS54 said: Wonder why he would not nominate himself having I assume put himself forward when the Aussie's notified he was going to be one of the starting 15/16 in Oct & Nov. If nothing else it was a chance to showcase his undoubted talent against more experienced and the top Aussie riders. His FB page has not updated since mid last year when he finally came over to POL for a late start in the POL U24 league when it was nearly over (hence only 6 meetings - 24 rides). Apologies as this is the Poole Page but I had high hopes he would sign for Poole in 2023 & also for next season. Alas seems that may not happen. Tate is potentially the wildcard for the North Queensland 1st round ofthe Aussie Champs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersub Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 9:40 PM, szkocjasid said: Think Poole are going to have the best top 4 in the league. Expect them all to hit 8 point averages in a weaker league. I hope Ben rides at 3 so he pairs up with Zach at 4. That will mean Brennan riding at 5 which may make us weak in Heat 13 but he has the potential to improve and I remember him riding well in the Nations Cup or whatever it is called at BV. It will be interesting to see who the last 2 will be, I guess a 2 pointer and a 2nd string with an average of about 4 to ride at 2 alongside Lawson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 19 minutes ago, Supersub said: I hope Ben rides at 3 so he pairs up with Zach at 4. That will mean Brennan riding at 5 which may make us weak in Heat 13 but he has the potential to improve and I remember him riding well in the Nations Cup or whatever it is called at BV. It will be interesting to see who the last 2 will be, I guess a 2 pointer and a 2nd string with an average of about 4 to ride at 2 alongside Lawson. I get why people want to keep the Ben and Zach partnership going. But there are going to be 4 riders who never rode for Poole before next season. So I think for at least first month of the season, Ben should be at 5 whilst others settle in. Not my decision though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 10:27 PM, Skidder1 said: It's a new-to-UK 4.00 rider. If I was the Poole boss I'd bring back Joe Thompson on a 3.51 Towards the end of the season he was looking like a number 4 and his performance in the u21s around Ashfield was terrific. And speaking of Ashfield, in the first leg of the Championship final he beat Tarasenko fair and square and really impressed me. Bringing in a 4.00 foreign rider could have its disadvantages and being old fashioned I'd rather see places go to British riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Nickinho said: If I was the Poole boss I'd bring back Joe Thompson on a 3.51 Towards the end of the season he was looking like a number 4 and his performance in the u21s around Ashfield was terrific. And speaking of Ashfield, in the first leg of the Championship final he beat Tarasenko fair and square and really impressed me. Bringing in a 4.00 foreign rider could have its disadvantages and being old fashioned I'd rather see places go to British riders. Joe has signed for Plymouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 18 minutes ago, Nickinho said: If I was the Poole boss I'd bring back Joe Thompson on a 3.51 Towards the end of the season he was looking like a number 4 and his performance in the u21s around Ashfield was terrific. And speaking of Ashfield, in the first leg of the Championship final he beat Tarasenko fair and square and really impressed me. Bringing in a 4.00 foreign rider could have its disadvantages and being old fashioned I'd rather see places go to British riders. He probably would have if Garry May hadn't 'tapped him up' in the Poole pits to go with his brother??! Eh, Lewy? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: He probably would have if Garry May hadn't 'tapped him up' in the Poole pits to go with his brother??! Eh, Lewy? You still telling lies, I will show you up again if you're not careful, slanderous accusations to be throwing around on a public forum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, lewy said: You still telling lies, I will show you up again if you're not careful, slanderous accusations to be throwing around on a public forum! True to form - straight in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: True to form - straight in!! If you're going to post rubbish at least have the courage to stand by it instead of making out it was all a wind up,think Poole are the main culprits for poaching riders anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 9 hours ago, lisa-colette said: I get why people want to keep the Ben and Zach partnership going. But there are going to be 4 riders who never rode for Poole before next season. So I think for at least first month of the season, Ben should be at 5 whilst others settle in. Not my decision though! Think Tom will rise to the occasion at 5, especially with team guidance on the track, actually takes most of the pressure off team riding in that position as well, just a thought anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, gazzac said: Think Tom will rise to the occasion at 5, especially with team guidance on the track, actually takes most of the pressure off team riding in that position as well, just a thought anyway.... Yeah, good point. Just looking at first couple of meetings will be against Oxford and Plymouth in the BSN trophy, I am assuming. So would be tough having Sam or Scott in 2 races on debut potentially. Haven't checked who has higher average out of them two. But again I can see why they would want to keep Ben and Zach partnership together. I suppose try one riding order and if it doesn't work as hoped can always swap it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, lisa-colette said: Yeah, good point. Just looking at first couple of meetings will be against Oxford and Plymouth in the BSN trophy, I am assuming. So would be tough having Sam or Scott in 2 races on debut potentially. Haven't checked who has higher average out of them two. But again I can see why they would want to keep Ben and Zach partnership together. I suppose try one riding order and if it doesn't work as hoped can always swap it around. Nice problem to have I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, lewy said: If you're going to post rubbish at least have the courage to stand by it instead of making out it was all a wind up,think Poole are the main culprits for poaching riders anyway. You will be telling us next that Zach is a Plymouth asset and is only riding for Poole because Plymouth didn't want him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, foreverblue said: You will be telling us next that Zach is a Plymouth asset and is only riding for Poole because Plymouth didn't want him!! We would love to have zach in the team, but unfortunately not to be but he really is going to be a top rider imo. As for being an asset we all know that means nothing in reality other than a loan fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 47 minutes ago, lewy said: We would love to have zach in the team, but unfortunately not to be but he really is going to be a top rider imo. As for being an asset we all know that means nothing in reality other than a loan fee. Yes he has come on alot, Ben is better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 Max Perry (2.00) Confirmed. 4.20 left for the final rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 17 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Max Perry (2.00) Confirmed. 4.20 left for the final rider. This team is giving me the feels of 2007 with a few young riders in the team! When we had Kennett, Doyle and Batch all in their early 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Max Perry (2.00) Confirmed. 4.20 left for the final rider. Max gas got a lovely style on the bike, a very good signing imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Max Perry (2.00) Confirmed. 4.20 left for the final rider. Good little rider is Max with plenty of determination ! Reminds of a young Daniel Ratcliffe in Harry Potter when he is wearing his specs . Seen him a few times at Work last season and he always caught the eye. Hope he is recovering well from his end of season injury which sounded a bit nasty. Edited December 14, 2023 by SteelShoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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