Mark 1,497 Posted July 19, 2009 the SWC was today won by Poland but they had use of a joker but Australia were penalised by being in front and riding to win. Crump tried to beat the Pole in heat 22 which shot themselves in the foot Australia were the better team and should have won get rid of jokers polish home track as well so its a stupid rule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 19, 2009 the SWC was today won by Poland but they had use of a joker but Australia were penalised by being in front and riding to win. Crump tried to beat the Pole in heat 22 which shot themselves in the foot Australia were the better team and should have won get rid of jokers polish home track as well so its a stupid rule Agree its dumb in something like the World Cup Final. However, it will never go... as it helps to produce dramatic climaxes like we just saw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refereerick 253 Posted July 19, 2009 the SWC was today won by Poland but they had use of a joker but Australia were penalised by being in front and riding to win. Crump tried to beat the Pole in heat 22 which shot themselves in the foot Australia were the better team and should have won get rid of jokers polish home track as well so its a stupid rule Everyone knows the rules when they start - if you don't like the rules don't play the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted July 19, 2009 Don't get rid of the Joker rule, make it 8 or 10 points behind before using it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,245 Posted July 19, 2009 Both teams were daft today, Poland had couple of good chances to use joker earlier on when they went 6 points down twice, Crump should have known or been told no point beating kasprzak by 1 point as they could use joker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted July 19, 2009 QUOTE (Rob B @ Jul 19 2009, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Both teams were daft today, Poland had couple of good chances to use joker earlier on when they went 6 points down twice, Crump should have known or been told no point beating kasprzak by 1 point as they could use joker. That was a terrible tactical move by Crump to Pass Kasper, they had the Poles beat until that point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,612 Posted July 19, 2009 This topic is a bit harsh.... I Think we should give Rob lyon at least another year . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciderman 100 Posted July 19, 2009 QUOTE (Rob B @ Jul 19 2009, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Both teams were daft today, Poland had couple of good chances to use joker earlier on when they went 6 points down twice, Crump should have known or been told no point beating kasprzak by 1 point as they could use joker. Agree completley, Boyce as team manager should have made Crump aware of the consequences of beating the pole. Sorry the Aussies lost it with a lack of tactical awareness, letting the poles win it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted July 19, 2009 Agree completley, Boyce as team manager should have made Crump aware of the consequences of beating the pole. Sorry the Aussies lost it with a lack of tactical awareness, letting the poles win it!! Crump rode to win, that is the object of the sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciderman 100 Posted July 19, 2009 Crump rode to win, that is the object of the sport If he had rode to win the world cup, he would have finished second!!! wether you agree with that or not, that was what was needed to WIN the world cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
father jack 31 Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) If he had rode to win the world cup, he would have finished second!!! wether you agree with that or not, that was what was needed to WIN the world cup. Racing not to win is in effect cheating. If the jokers were taken out of the system, then these daft situations would not arise in the first place. Edited July 19, 2009 by father jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted July 19, 2009 Crump rode to win, that is the object of the sport That's the truth and the sooner rules for speedway full stop are changed so the riders can give their best in every race no matter what, the better, thinking very much about British league racing here ...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciderman 100 Posted July 19, 2009 Racing not to win is in effect cheating. If the jokers were taken out of the system, then these daft situations would not arise in the first place. That's the truth and the sooner rules for speedway full stop are changed so the riders can give their best in every race no matter what, the better, thinking very much about British league racing here ...... I totally agree, however the rules are the rules, taking that into account he needed to finish second. You can only play with the toys you got and if you dont like it, tough!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micman 77 Posted July 19, 2009 This topic is a bit harsh.... I Think we should give Rob lyon at least another year . Can I just ask what they do for a village idiot when you go on holiday???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted July 19, 2009 That's the truth and the sooner rules for speedway full stop are changed so the riders can give their best in every race no matter what, the better, thinking very much about British league racing here ...... Couldn't have put it better myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
