Shadders 4,135 Posted December 23, 2015 So Branford was upset by the Promotion then? Amazing what the people in the know actually know The information came from his pit crew, so there's obviously been a change of heart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,249 Posted December 23, 2015 So Branford was upset by the Promotion then? Amazing what the people in the know actually know Glad Luke has been retained shame that Kyle has moved on, very classy for NL racing and he seemed to benefit from Andrews advice. Was impressed by Georgie Hunter last year and expect him to make decent strides. In a similar way so can a couple of rookies from the training school It could have been the Branford in, out, in saga was what cost Kelsey a place? Even so Morley & Branford should be awesome in heat 13 & 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hob Nob 25 Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) Could Branford cost Morley his Rockets team place or does he have a PL place? If not I think Ben is on thin ice there. Edited December 23, 2015 by Hob Nob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ash 22 Posted December 23, 2015 Branford has a PL average so doesn't qualify to be a Premier League number 7, so Ben doesn't have anything to worry about? Disappointed Hughes isn't back to be honest, yes the top 2 will dominate the latter heats but having 4 three point riders in the team instantly puts pressure on them, would have much preferred a more solid looking team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,249 Posted December 23, 2015 Could Branford cost Morley his Rockets team place or does he have a PL place? If not I think Ben is no thin ice there. I think it would be very foolish if they dropped one for another in terms of team spirit however it would give them a perfect ready made guest if any cover was required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 1 Posted December 23, 2015 As one who thoroughly enjoyed watching the young lads develop as the season progressed last year I'm looking forward to much the same again from this team. Top three should ensure minimal 30 point hammering's away and provide a buffer to allow George, Danyon and the two as yet unnamed reserves chance to impress without pressure. A good team in keeping with Rye's ethos in the national league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted December 23, 2015 Branford can't replace Morley in the PL side. At the end of the day Branford needs a ride and it shows maturity that he has taken the offer of a NL spot at Rye rather than spit his dummy out and not have a ride at all. It gives him a chance to put himself in the shop window for a PL spot and is a way to stick two fingers up at the promotion for not giving him a PL spot if he dominates in the Raiders side. As for the side on the whole it is very top heavy, a lot of pressure on Priest to step up and support Morley and Branford. The loss of Bowtell is not good, the focus should have been on retaining him, Hume and Hunter and those three filling the bottom three spaces. If we sign Harris I think we've got a decent three pointer, he didn't have a great year at Cradley but the potential is there. A good top two and it could be a slow burner, the end of the season is what matters with the play off system though. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) The success or not of this line up will depend on whether at least two of the bottom four riders start to make rapid progress,if it does not happen then I would agree with those who say the team is top heavy,,Will be interesting though to see what transpires and this after all is the attraction of this level of racing.personally I find it an exciting prospect,not least the obvious competition at the top end of the side with Robert.and Ben battling for the No 1 jacket Edited December 23, 2015 by waco 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper 88 Posted December 23, 2015 Branford can't replace Morley in the PL side. At the end of the day Branford needs a ride and it shows maturity that he has taken the offer of a NL spot at Rye rather than spit his dummy out and not have a ride at all. It gives him a chance to put himself in the shop window for a PL spot and is a way to stick two fingers up at the promotion for not giving him a PL spot if he dominates in the Raiders side. As for the side on the whole it is very top heavy, a lot of pressure on Priest to step up and support Morley and Branford. The loss of Bowtell is not good, the focus should have been on retaining him, Hume and Hunter and those three filling the bottom three spaces. If we sign Harris I think we've got a decent three pointer, he didn't have a great year at Cradley but the potential is there. A good top two and it could be a slow burner, the end of the season is what matters with the play off system though. Spot on Ben, there's more chance of him getting a PL spot if he's over there than back in Aus. I hope Ben does go to 1 as it will be better when he has to miss matches , r/r wouldn't be that great for the team. Chopper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted December 23, 2015 Spot on Ben, there's more chance of him getting a PL spot if he's over there than back in Aus. I hope Ben does go to 1 as it will be better when he has to miss matches , r/r wouldn't be that great for the team. Chopper You know that the rule have changed so that you can use a guest for any missing rider now even if you only have 1 out. So it doesn't matter if he's at 5 as you can still get a guest in for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted December 23, 2015 I believe guest only for pl not for illness or injury etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper 88 Posted December 24, 2015 You know that the rule have changed so that you can use a guest for any missing rider now even if you only have 1 out. So it doesn't matter if he's at 5 as you can still get a guest in for him. No I wasn't aware of that rule , I'm guessing the guest has to be below the missing riders average. Chopper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) No I wasn't aware of that rule , I'm guessing the guest has to be below the missing riders average. Chopper sorry yes it's for riders that double up. So it still applies for Ben if he Is with the PL team then they can have a guest up to his average to replace him rather than r/r Edited December 24, 2015 by Al3x200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted December 24, 2015 With the number of riders doubling up from the National league,,The BSPA have made a sensible decision,,,some might say it makes a change? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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