gee jay 234 Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Bad news about Jake, I thought he was certain for next year after his comments on the PA System about wanting to still be here in two years time. How do we replace him? Dan Greenwood could be a problem he never looked the same after his bad accident 18 months ago Ben Hopwood probably remembers being dropped last year and Richard Andrews comeback from injury with Cradley was something of a disaster. I would not have them just because their averages are low, it does not mean they will recover their old 'glory' Although I might be persuaded with Ben due to the attention he got from Martin Dugard in 2015 which certainly helped him. Cannot see any team letting their top guys go so have to look at Morley or Brandford who are a bit high for our balance. Birmingham have to release somebody but I don't fancy Perry round Arlington. That more or less means James Shanes now that Bowen and Thomas have rejoined Kent unless Ayres goes to Cradley and Shanes stays put. Maybe we have to go with Kyle Hughes again and hope he does not struggle after his bad year of injuries. He certainly looked good in his two races last year before his crash. Nervous times for the Eagles and Ellis Perks has got to be a must have. i think if you would like ben hopwood back next year i wouldn't worry if i was you . been around long enough not to hold grudges and between what he said after it happened and the reception he received from fans every time one of his many teams were in opposition or guested , if the dugards want him back he'll be back for sure . Edited November 18, 2016 by gee jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted November 18, 2016 He doesn't have a problem with the club I doubt as he has guested for us this season since he was dropped. On a 5 point average he would be my next signing 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) How about Perks Dugard Hopwood Dan Greenwood Wood Brennen and one of Hunter, Harris or Powell Total 39.85 maximum Just noticed Al3x200 went for exactly the same previously, must be the one to go for! Edited November 18, 2016 by gazzac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eaglesno1 43 Posted November 18, 2016 Tom Brennan now confirmed as expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted November 20, 2016 So am I right in thinking that tom Brennan only rode KOC and trophy fixtures so he didn't attain an avg? If so how has lawlor finished on a 3pt avg with scores like he had he must surely be in the fours? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eaglesno1 43 Posted November 20, 2016 So am I right in thinking that tom Brennan only rode KOC and trophy fixtures so he didn't attain an avg?He also rode 3 league meetings but he would have need to ride 4 to attain an average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,638 Posted November 20, 2016 So am I right in thinking that tom Brennan only rode KOC and trophy fixtures so he didn't attain an avg? If so how has lawlor finished on a 3pt avg with scores like he had he must surely be in the fours? So am I right in thinking that tom Brennan only rode KOC and trophy fixtures so he didn't attain an avg? If so how has lawlor finished on a 3pt avg with scores like he had he must surely be in the fours? He rode 31 matches for 7 teams scoring 117 points from 136 rides. That is an average of 3.44 Most of these would be classified as a guest. His Colts record was 11 matches for a 2.92 average. (NB from aktuellspeedway, not always 100% reliable) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted November 28, 2016 So he must start on a higher avg than 3 like Luke Harris in 2015 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) 1. Ellis Perks 8.25 2. Kelsey Dugard 4.28 3. Connor Coles 7.11 4. Daniel Spiller 6.61/Dave Mason 6.54 5. Georgie Wood 7.62 6. Tom Brennan 3.00 7. Niall Strudwick 3.00 Total 39.87 Tell me to stop guessing and go away Wonder i the 3.00 riders will be 2.00 riders in the Nl next year? Like in the PL and Champ Edited November 29, 2016 by Dandelion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Looks as if Connor Coles is an Eagle for 2017 Just look at the Diamonds thread 1. Georgie Wood 7.62 2. Ben Hopwood 5.83 3. Dan Greenwood 6.82 4. Dave Mason 6.54 5. Connor Coles 7.11 6. Tom Brennan 3.00 7. Niall Strudwick 3.00 Total: 39.92 If Hopwood and Greenwood recapture their form of a few years ago and Georgie Wood and Coles continue to grow like they have last year yous could have 4 8.00 point riders on your team, then Dave Mason and 2 solid, young, British reserves Edited November 29, 2016 by Dandelion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted November 29, 2016 Well if it's been let slip elsewhere we can expect it officially sometime. If they aren't sure on points he wouldn't have signed yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted November 29, 2016 Strudwick isn't ready 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunters 210 Posted November 29, 2016 Hope the Coles news is right, I wanted him but thought Mildenhall would prefer him to Mountain. Surely now they must go for, Perks Dugard Coles Hopwood Wood Brennan A N Other(3.91) Anybody's guess at No 7. Looks a very strong team with the seeming absence from the NL of Ellis, Knight, Clegg, Morris,Carr and Brandford?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted November 29, 2016 Coles wood and Brennan all confirmed 4 to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Strudwick isn't ready Neither are most of the 3.00ers in the NL but it isn't harmful giving them experience, I hope the 3.00 average goes down to 2.00 next year, surely it has to, gives younger riders more of a chance of a team place if they're lower, if they've done it in the EL/PL (Whatever) they should do it in the NL too Hope the Coles news is right, I wanted him but thought Mildenhall would prefer him to Mountain. Surely now they must go for, Perks Dugard Coles Hopwood Wood Brennan A N Other(3.91) Anybody's guess at No 7. Looks a very strong team with the seeming absence from the NL of Ellis, Knight, Clegg, Morris,Carr and Brandford?. I'd say Harris, but he's 3.95, so maybe Harris or Powell and Shane Hazelden instead of Hopwood maybe? Edited November 29, 2016 by Dandelion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
