Fromafar Posted Friday at 06:47 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 06:47 PM 27 minutes ago, Technik said: I think Heeps will move on. I don't think Jody Scott is quite ready to start at this level, He has shown some talent since coming in as a replacment for Atkins but another season at NDL with guest rides in the CL will be better for his progress IMO. There is a young Aussie currently riding in Poland Michael West that I feel will be a steal for the CL & maybe the new Czech sensation Adam Bednar I understand he is linked with the Dryml family so with their links with Oxford might steer him in that direction. Can’t see Bednar being interest in GB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInTheDHSS Posted Friday at 06:55 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 06:55 PM Let’s get Dillion Ruml back. He was superb in 2022. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilly Posted Friday at 07:10 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 07:10 PM Killen confirmed Boughen confirmed Nicholls surely Scott will be one of the better riders starting on a 2pt average of any new riders coming up from the NDL(obviously Cairns will be the exception) Jenkins highly likely Masters seems to really enjoy riding alongside Nicholls, would be shocked if he moved on Then see what's left to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted Friday at 08:16 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 08:16 PM 1 hour ago, BackInTheDHSS said: Let’s get Dillion Ruml back. He was superb in 2022. Dillon has recently shipped all his UK equipment home to USA. Not planning a return. Not that this will prevent posters naming him in their suggested squads for the next five months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInTheDHSS Posted Friday at 09:01 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:01 PM 43 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Dillon has recently shipped all his UK equipment home to USA. Not planning a return. Not that this will prevent posters naming him in their suggested squads for the next five months.... Let’s see if his ‘not planning a return’ philosophy holds up if he gets a call and is offered a full season in the UK. I can understand him not wanting to do it if he gets a call mid-season, but it would be hard to say no if he’s in from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted Friday at 09:41 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:41 PM 1 hour ago, crescent girl said: Dillon has recently shipped all his UK equipment home to USA. Not planning a return. Not that this will prevent posters naming him in their suggested squads for the next five months.... He has shipped it all back to sell over there as he will get more money back and maybe put that back into new equipment for next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted Friday at 09:51 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:51 PM 8 minutes ago, mac101 said: He has shipped it all back to sell over there as he will get more money back and maybe put that back into new equipment for next season I don't even think he's ridden Stateside since a hand injury in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaddlebowRoad Posted Saturday at 04:55 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 04:55 AM 18 hours ago, Weeyin said: I very much doubt Sam Masters would ever be at Glasgow, more likely to be at Edinburgh 14 hours ago, Gazc said: If and its a big if he is heading North Edinburgh is a more realistic destination, There would be no way we could fit him in beside Bomber on the suggested 38 limit. berwick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted Saturday at 07:50 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 07:50 AM 13 hours ago, Technik said: I think Heeps will move on. I don't think Jody Scott is quite ready to start at this level, He has shown some talent since coming in as a replacment for Atkins but another season at NDL with guest rides in the CL will be better for his progress IMO. There is a young Aussie currently riding in Poland Michael West that I feel will be a steal for the CL & maybe the new Czech sensation Adam Bednar I understand he is linked with the Dryml family so with their links with Oxford might steer him in that direction. Who would you have at reserve instead of Scott? While he may not score lots of points doesn't mean there will be any stronger 2.00 options available. One thing Oxford have shown is their willingness to give youngsters team spots in all their sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted Saturday at 07:53 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 07:53 AM 12 hours ago, Hilly said: Killen confirmed Boughen confirmed Nicholls surely Scott will be one of the better riders starting on a 2pt average of any new riders coming up from the NDL(obviously Cairns will be the exception) Jenkins highly likely Masters seems to really enjoy riding alongside Nicholls, would be shocked if he moved on Then see what's left to play with. If it's a 40 point limit Dan Gilkes fits as 7th rider. If it's a 38 limit then Ben Trigger or Ace Pijper? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted Saturday at 11:59 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 11:59 AM (edited) 4 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Who would you have at reserve instead of Scott? While he may not score lots of points doesn't mean there will be any stronger 2.00 options available. One thing Oxford have shown is their willingness to give youngsters team spots in all their sides. I don't know who would fit in at reserve. My statement was purely regarding the personal development of Jody Scott. I don't want him to loose faith by trailing around at the back in CL match's. He needs to learn how to win races how to pass others & improve his starting. Oxford have overseen the development of many riders in the last 3 seasons & it has been a pleasure to watch them improve. However their rise is going to be overtime not overnight. which is why IMO Scott would be best taking guest bookings at CL level at the start of the season & continue honing his skill set in NDL All that said a lot depends on the points limit & weather or not Oxford need to track a 2.00 rider at reserve or a rider on a higher average Edited Saturday at 12:03 PM by Technik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted Saturday at 01:49 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:49 PM (edited) 8 hours ago, SaddlebowRoad said: berwick? No chance doesn’t accept washers as payment. Edited Saturday at 01:51 PM by Fromafar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted Saturday at 10:15 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 10:15 PM 10 hours ago, Technik said: I don't know who would fit in at reserve. My statement was purely regarding the personal development of Jody Scott. I don't want him to loose faith by trailing around at the back in CL match's. He needs to learn how to win races how to pass others & improve his starting. Oxford have overseen the development of many riders in the last 3 seasons & it has been a pleasure to watch them improve. However their rise is going to be overtime not overnight. which is why IMO Scott would be best taking guest bookings at CL level at the start of the season & continue honing his skill set in NDL All that said a lot depends on the points limit & weather or not Oxford need to track a 2.00 rider at reserve or a rider on a higher average You talk a lot of sense, however I think Scott will be one of the strongest 2.00 riders next year, so these worries won't come into fruition. All the reasons you gave are why Archie Freeman shouldn't have been Newcastle's reserve years ago, rather than a top NDL rider imo. Biggest downside of Scott remaining in the NDL & picking up Champ guest bookings is the lack of fixtures in the third tier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted Sunday at 08:07 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:07 AM If it's a 40.00 limit then you won't get many teams better than this in the Championship if any. Two massive hitters with bags of experience plus 4 PREM reserves who've all got improvement left in them, No journeyman. 1. Masters 2. Boughen 3. Jenkins 4. Gilkes 5. Nicholls 6. Killeen 7. Scott = 39.85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTW Posted Sunday at 09:19 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:19 AM 1 hour ago, TTT said: If it's a 40.00 limit then you won't get many teams better than this in the Championship if any. Two massive hitters with bags of experience plus 4 PREM reserves who've all got improvement left in them, No journeyman. 1. Masters 2. Boughen 3. Jenkins 4. Gilkes 5. Nicholls 6. Killeen 7. Scott = 39.85 Your pulling these teams out this morning lol,I would say that looks spot on I’m guessing Gilkes has a fair chance of being at Oxford going from his performances and a straight choice between Heeps and Jenkins which based on performance this season is close but overall as a rider I’d go with Jenkins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted Sunday at 09:25 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:25 AM what about the other Killen at no7? Presumably he’d be on a 2 as well or will it be Scott then use Killen as a guest/no8 when needed like they did with Luke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted Sunday at 10:24 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 10:24 AM 2 hours ago, TTT said: If it's a 40.00 limit then you won't get many teams better than this in the Championship if any. Two massive hitters with bags of experience plus 4 PREM reserves who've all got improvement left in them, No journeyman. 1. Masters 2. Boughen 3. Jenkins 4. Gilkes 5. Nicholls 6. Killeen 7. Scott = 39.85 But what if its 38 point limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted Sunday at 10:35 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 10:35 AM 10 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said: But what if its 38 point limit? It won't be a 38 point limit even though Poole want it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted Sunday at 10:48 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 10:48 AM 12 minutes ago, lewy said: It won't be a 38 point limit even though Poole want it. Why would Poole want a 38 point limit having been against it for the last few years? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted Sunday at 10:54 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 10:54 AM 4 minutes ago, SharpenRake said: Why would Poole want a 38 point limit having been against it for the last few years? I'm guessing they had a team lined up that came in under 38 and wanted to go with it,fortunately majority makes the decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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