szkocjasid Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 35 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Broc Nicol might be worth a punt for somebody if he was wanting to come back over. On a 5.95 average I'd see him struggling to reach that. Feel Dillon Ruml on 5.47 would be a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 50 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: On a 5.95 average I'd see him struggling to reach that. Feel Dillon Ruml on 5.47 would be a better option. Why if that’s his previous average would he struggle in a weaker league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: On a 5.95 average I'd see him struggling to reach that. Feel Dillon Ruml on 5.47 would be a better option. Dillon has been having problems with his hand since his last crash so not been riding for a while had all his stuff sent back to the states last month can’t see Broc coming back either another with a great job back home Edited December 15 by mac101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 (edited) 12 hours ago, szkocjasid said: On a 5.95 average I'd see him struggling to reach that. Feel Dillon Ruml on 5.47 would be a better option. 11 hours ago, Fromafar said: Why if that’s his previous average would he struggle in a weaker league. My thinking is based on Nicol averaging 5.10 in league matches for Glasgow, but having a GSA of 5.95 (10 match rolling aves in that season). Looking at his rolling aves he improved from 2021 to 2022 (5.45 - 5.95) but counting all his league matches he dropped from 5.50 to 5.10. Given he averaged 5.23 for Wolves in the Prem the previous year, you could have expected more in the Champ? As he'd been a 5 point rider for 3 straight years after his debut season, I think that's his level. Not saying he'd be a bad signing, but ideally look for someone who is more likely to improve? Just noticed Ruml's average was similar 5.47 (10 match rolling ave), but 4.84 for the season. But as that was his second season he was still on a upwards curve & hadn't levelled off. Edited December 15 by szkocjasid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicktrackSandy Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 41 minutes ago, mac101 said: Dillon has been having problems with his hand since his last crash so not been riding for a while had all his stuff sent back to the states last month can’t see Broc coming back either another with a great job back home Yes I think it's fair to say that USA candidates are out for next season at least. Noticed some young new Australian prospects being signed up already in the Championship. Have been keeping an eye on Michael West for a bit and he is another who may have been on the radar for some and don't think he has a spot yet ( assuming he wants one ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 Feel we could be going into next season with our weakest team on paper for years. 3 spaces to fill when most teams have already declared their 7 riders. Will miss Joshie for pure entertainment which has papered over the cracks the last 2 years. Alex always says they build a team to make the play offs. Can't see that next season. Hope they prove me wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 30 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Feel we could be going into next season with our weakest team on paper for years. 3 spaces to fill when most teams have already declared their 7 riders. Will miss Joshie for pure entertainment which has papered over the cracks the last 2 years. Alex always says they build a team to make the play offs. Can't see that next season. Hope they prove me wrong. Should have been ready for losing Pickering you were lucky to get him back last season.Big miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 41 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Should have been ready for losing Pickering you were lucky to get him back last season.Big miss. Think palovarra will do well for them imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 48 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Should have been ready for losing Pickering you were lucky to get him back last season.Big miss. Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM95 Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 1 hour ago, Endeavour said: Feel we could be going into next season with our weakest team on paper for years. 3 spaces to fill when most teams have already declared their 7 riders. Will miss Joshie for pure entertainment which has papered over the cracks the last 2 years. Alex always says they build a team to make the play offs. Can't see that next season. Hope they prove me wrong. There was excitement and positivity after the first 3 signings were announced. Kye returning has probably dampened the mood but keep the faith, the club will have done their best and I’m certain there will be another surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 Broc was shaping up into a decent rider then had a bad shoulder injury and never seemed to kick on after that would be great to see some new US prospects come through I used to love the test matches when they had the Morans, Cookie, Lance King, Siggy etc they were great riders to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 52 minutes ago, Robinh88 said: Think palovarra will do well for them imo He looks an improved rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 30 minutes ago, Fromafar said: He looks an improved rider. Palovaara is very good against well established riders in Sweden, he'll be a lot better than the last time he rode here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted Thursday at 12:52 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 12:52 PM Castagna confirmed, and as Captain. https://x.com/EdinMonarchs/status/1869721989771894875 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted Thursday at 01:13 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 01:13 PM 20 minutes ago, StevePark said: Castagna confirmed, and as Captain. https://x.com/EdinMonarchs/status/1869721989771894875 Very overrated rider. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicktrackSandy Posted Thursday at 02:47 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 02:47 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Very overrated rider. IMO Increased his CMA by 2.81 this year, super enthusiastic personality, interacts well with fans especially youngsters, captains the side again in 2025, presents himself well in tv media interviews e.g. BSN et al, and now asked back for his fourth year such is his perceived value to the club. A very positive character is Paco whose influence is bound to rub off on younger riders. If Paco is an example of an overrated rider by some, then others may say we need more Pacos in the sport. Edited Thursday at 02:48 PM by SlicktrackSandy 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted Thursday at 02:51 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 02:51 PM Happy to see the skipper back. Good lad who improved loads last year. Don’t see the same improvement this year but if so fantastic. Will be more than happy if he maintains his starting average which is more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted Thursday at 02:55 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 02:55 PM 3 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Happy to see the skipper back. Good lad who improved loads last year. Don’t see the same improvement this year but if so fantastic. Will be more than happy if he maintains his starting average which is more realistic. We are also delighted at this development. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTW Posted Thursday at 03:21 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 03:21 PM So I guess that Paco at 5 for you guys,thinking they need a 2pt rider and upto 6.44 to make the team look reasonably competitive then palovarra can score highly at reserve would be the best option atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted Thursday at 03:30 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 03:30 PM 42 minutes ago, SlicktrackSandy said: Increased his CMA by 2.81 this year, super enthusiastic personality, interacts well with fans especially youngsters, captains the side again in 2025, presents himself well in tv media interviews e.g. BSN et al, and now asked back for his fourth year such is his perceived value to the club. A very positive character is Paco whose influence is bound to rub off on younger riders. If Paco is an example of an overrated rider by some, then others may say we need more Pacos in the sport. Good personality,would agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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