TurnTwo 317 Posted February 22, 2017 Say boxhall doesn't turn up and Compton isn't not the rider he was? Smart isn't a heat leader away from home. Andrews isn't any more than a number 2. Walker isn't any more than a reserve and Atkins is nothing special. Plymouth will be in the bottom 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterPlinge 657 Posted February 22, 2017 Mildenhall Kent Belle Vue Eastbourne Lakeside Birmingham Cradley Isle of Wight King’s Lynn Stoke Buxton Plymouth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,322 Posted February 23, 2017 Say boxhall doesn't turn up and Compton isn't not the rider he was? Smart isn't a heat leader away from home. Andrews isn't any more than a number 2. Walker isn't any more than a reserve and Atkins is nothing special. Plymouth will be in the bottom 3Say boxall turns up best rider in then nl.Compton gets his enthusiasm back. Andrews puts a point on his average with his home track knowledge. Smarts heatleader form at home gives him confidence to kick on away from home. Walker finds some consistancy and improves. Atkins could prove to be a gem at reserve and at no 7 they unearth another cornish youngster in the harris/barker mould they wont be bottom. Hindsight id a wonderful thing time will tell.☺ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted February 23, 2017 Compton is rammel tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted February 23, 2017 I agree boxall turns up he will be number 1. Compton will not hold his average Smart has never travelled well Andrews will not put a point on his average riding at 4 Walker isn't quite ready to be in the main 5 And unfortunately Atkins isn't on the same level as bickley Brennan Jenkins so I see no more than 3.5 for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted February 23, 2017 Its wide open this season it really is I don't see it as been as strong as last season well its not is it with no clegg morrris ellis Branford Shanes Knight To name a few .. so I really think if any team can click and get a bit of luck they have a top 4 chance this season without doubt. Should be a interesting season and once again who has found them jems .. Speaking to a pal I know who retired last season he was saying anders rowe is a very talented lad and to look out for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Its wide open this season it really is I don't see it as been as strong as last season well its not is it with no clegg morrris ellis Branford Shanes Knight To name a few .. so I really think if any team can click and get a bit of luck they have a top 4 chance this season without doubt. Should be a interesting season and once again who has found them jems .. Speaking to a pal I know who retired last season he was saying anders rowe is a very talented lad and to look out for him Lets hope you are right. Brum were dominant from the off last season. Best for League if there are a few Clubs chasing the title. Time will tell. Yes I have heard that AR is very promising,one of the reasons I think Kent will finish higher than some people expect. Edited February 23, 2017 by AJ is King 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted February 23, 2017 There are and plenty of possible rapid improvers in the league this season,,and i think this will be the deciding factor on how teams finish this year.so on that basis i will sit on the fence and just enjoy the racing,,,,,,, 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunters 210 Posted February 23, 2017 In making my predictions I tried to be a bit more scientific. To make the play offs will require a team average of at least 44pts probably 45. Last year only 3 teams achieved the 44 level mainly because Birm (52.76) Kent (47.53) and East 48.08) were so far above it. With a seemingly more balanced league this year 45 is the most likely requirement. As teams were set up on 39 it means an improvement of 6 to make the play offs. Could also be a bit more as nobody seems to have used the full 39. This is where the top heavy teams suffer, How can Boxall or Bowen and possibly Morley make a significant contribution to the extra needed? Adam Ellis has been the stand out rider this last two years but he could not make 11.00. They will often have the occasional problem that drops a point or two and of course they will meet each other three tines in Heats 1,13&15 when the teams meet. This means that the rest of the team have all got to put a point on their average and makes the more balanced teams a better bet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted February 23, 2017 What is the predicted team for Coventry/Belle Vue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,757 Posted February 23, 2017 Bewley Payne Shuttleworth Smith Bickley Woodhall Woodhall 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted February 23, 2017 Bewley Payne Shuttleworth Smith Bickley Woodhall Woodhall Not seen anybody suggest any different to above. Seems nailed on to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted February 23, 2017 1. Belle Vue/Coventry 2. Mildenhall 3. Eastbourne 4. Cradley 5. Birmingham 6. Kent 7. Buxton 8. Isle of Wight 9. Lakeside 10. King's Lynn 11. Stoke 12. Plymouth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted February 23, 2017 Bewley Payne Shuttleworth Smith Bickley Woodhall Woodhall Thanks 👍🏻 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted February 23, 2017 Bewley Payne Shuttleworth Smith Bickley Woodhall Woodhall I'm still not sure about this team.. Its ok having talented young men but here you have 2 who have a few years league riding,2 starting their 2nd year league riding & 3 first year newbys. Not sure that raw talent alone will be enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
