foamfence 2,917 Posted January 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, Islander15 said: So only 1 and a bit seasons after Etheridge was described as one of the worst second tier riders ever, he manages to get a top flight spot! Maybe he's another of Lemmo's 'jobs for the boys' signings, like Sedgy was? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces High 70 Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt Ford Fan said: Don't rate this BV team. Drodz will struggle. Etheridge needed a season in the 2nd tier to get use to the away tracks. Could be the same regarding the top tier. Will lose the scoring power of Bewley at reserve very quickly when he moves up into the 1-5. Top end isn't exactly that strong either when you look at other teams. Etheridge can't do much worse than Jack Smith's 1.75 and we still made the playoffs and won the KOC in spite of that. If Drozdz does end up dropping into reserve we would still be ok there, that could actually be beneficial. DB is too talented to be at reserve for long so that is a transition he is going to have to make sooner or later. Poole's team looks good but I think it would be unfair to compare the lineups as this team has obviously been put together to a very different budget. Wolves and Swindon are a more similar comparison as they also had to choose between two over 8 riders and all three clubs have chosen to sacrifice their number one to keep the bulk of the team together. All three teams look fairly equal to me but it will be interesting to see how it pans out over the first few months of the season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Matt Ford Fan said: Don't rate this BV team. Drodz will struggle. Etheridge needed a season in the 2nd tier to get use to the away tracks. Could be the same regarding the top tier. Will lose the scoring power of Bewley at reserve very quickly when he moves up into the 1-5. Top end isn't exactly that strong either when you look at other teams. I like the look of this team Fricke and Cook can improve Bewley is an imerging talent and Worrall can add a bit more consistency.Also even though Etheridge did not score many on his visit to the Abbey he has something and will do ok at home.I did think Belle Vue might of gone for Pickering instead but Etheridge will do ok fingers crossed that Fricke kicks on this year Belle Vue need him to this side with the new pole will be exciting to watch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted January 29, 2018 If Fricke signs as expected then a solid top end with a dynamite in Bewley in reserve. Have to start as one of the better teams and favourites for the season. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestGorton1884 621 Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Matt Ford Fan said: Don't rate this BV team. Drodz will struggle. Etheridge needed a season in the 2nd tier to get use to the away tracks. Could be the same regarding the top tier. Will lose the scoring power of Bewley at reserve very quickly when he moves up into the 1-5. Top end isn't exactly that strong either when you look at other teams. How do you know Drozdz will struggle , or is that just your opinion ? Cook , Fricke , Tungate , Worrall are a strong top 4 , especially if Tungate can carry on the good form he showed towards the end of the season Certainly As strrong a top 4 as any other team... on paper at least Edited January 29, 2018 by WestGorton1884 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, WestGorton1884 said: How do you know Drozdz will struggle , or is that just your opinion ? Cook , Fricke , Tungate , Worrall are a strong top 4 , especially if Tungate can carry on the good form he showed towards the end of the season Certainly As strrong a top 4 as any other team... on paper at least Would love to agree with you, but Poole on paper are the best team. Fortunately speedway is not raced on paper and we can all hope that the naturious Poole track will hamper the Poles and frustrate Holder into his "couldn't care less attitude" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, WestGorton1884 said: How do you know Drozdz will struggle , or is that just your opinion ? Cook , Fricke , Tungate , Worrall are a strong top 4 , especially if Tungate can carry on the good form he showed towards the end of the season Certainly As strrong a top 4 as any other team... on paper at least I think Drozdz is worth a punt what i have seen of him he looks like he could be very useful away will be a learning curve for him but he will be fine at home.A really strong top four with a young talent at reserve also Etheridge can contribute.I just think this side has a better balance to it than say with Smith at reserve and a lasse Bjerre or Hougaard in i am not a fan of either of those two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lygonlad 28 Posted January 29, 2018 So you reckon Jye will only ever get 3 rides a meeting you never seen how he came on last year at Berwick he was flying you have found a little diamond of a rider in my opinion 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shifty 5 Posted January 29, 2018 Great to hear and let's hope the wide open spaces at the NSS help him settle quickly. I'm sure Dan will look after him OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted January 29, 2018 Averages for both reserves please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,089 Posted January 29, 2018 11 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Averages for both reserves please. Well Bewley averaged 4.71 and Etheridge 5.06 in the championship converted is 3.89. unless they get a extra reduction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted January 30, 2018 8 hours ago, WestGorton1884 said: How do you know Drozdz will struggle , or is that just your opinion ? Cook , Fricke , Tungate , Worrall are a strong top 4 , especially if Tungate can carry on the good form he showed towards the end of the season Certainly As strrong a top 4 as any other team... on paper at least If you think cook, fricke, worrall and tungate is as strong as Holder, Sundstrom, kurtz and Josh g, i think your very much mistaken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted January 30, 2018 I'd say its pretty even. Cook fricke and tungate is equal to holder Kurtz Josh G. Sundstrom will likely outperform worrall but i dont see there being more than a point in it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Is Sundstrom that good anymore? Can't say I've seen him ride well that often when I've seen him on tv. I think I'd prefer Worrall myself. Edited January 30, 2018 by Woz01 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,778 Posted January 30, 2018 Not a lot between those sets of heat leaders really. Poole's strength is in their ringer Poles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites