Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 3, 2019 8 hours ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: wilson dean And so it is. Number 1 on a converted 8.75 average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: And so it is. Number 1 on a converted 8.75 average. Seeing as May expects his converted average to drop. Who has he cynically planned to drop from the team and bring in? Edited December 3, 2019 by Islander15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliffeboy 577 Posted December 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Seeing as May expects his converted average to drop. Who has he cynically planned to drop from the team and bring in? Nobody I would think as long as they are doing ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SomersetBlue 212 Posted December 3, 2019 Don't get me wrong i'm happy to see Bradders back again as he is entertaining and a nice guy but starting with a massive average like that, is it 8.75? and Rowe starting in the main body. An Aussie 4.00 at reserve for sure now Kennedy, McDonald or Zach Cook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 3, 2019 9 hours ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: wilson dean Oh dear. That’s 2 points wasted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted December 3, 2019 Pretty Obvious that BWD will drop and then stonemen replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heedthebaw 439 Posted December 3, 2019 Something’s not right at Somerset, Harris, Morris and Covatti all jumping ship, Bates and Barker strike me as desperation signings, and BWD as No 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilali 500 Posted December 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Heedthebaw said: Something’s not right at Somerset, Harris, Morris and Covatti all jumping ship, Bates and Barker strike me as desperation signings, and BWD as No 1 Them 3 still a mile better than the dross Berwick are serving up! Replacing Doolan with Bickley . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RebelDan 203 Posted December 3, 2019 This team looks worse than last years when the Rebels were never really in the mix. BWD is a decent rider but he isn't a No 1 IMO. Ellis or Covatti were much better options and a point lower average. That extra point could have then been used to get a better heat leader than Barker or an upgrade on Bates. I would have also had Starke all day long over Bates on the same average. I can't see this team challenging and they will get some hidings on the road. There doesn't look many riders with a good chance of upping their average which is what successful teams are built on. They maybe entertaining at home but don't look that solid. Just my opinion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SomersetBlue 212 Posted December 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, RebelDan said: This team looks worse than last years when the Rebels were never really in the mix. BWD is a decent rider but he isn't a No 1 IMO. Ellis or Covatti were much better options and a point lower average. That extra point could have then been used to get a better heat leader than Barker or an upgrade on Bates. I would have also had Starke all day long over Bates on the same average. I can't see this team challenging and they will get some hidings on the road. There doesn't look many riders with a good chance of upping their average which is what successful teams are built on. They maybe entertaining at home but don't look that solid. Just my opinion Disagree to an extent, Bradders isn't a number 1 he is exciting and a good guy though. Barker and Bates are capable of raising their averages tbf though. Bates given a full season could attain a 7.00 average and Barker could be a high 7.00 rider. Rowe could improve too as he did last season although i'm gutted to see him at no. 2. Also I can see plenty of teams weaker than this one tbh nearly every team so far bar possibly Eastbourne and Birmingham look weaker than they did last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heedthebaw 439 Posted December 3, 2019 48 minutes ago, emilali said: Them 3 still a mile better than the dross Berwick are serving up! Replacing Doolan with Bickley . I think not, Berwick have NOT replaced Doolan with Bickley ! They have built a team within the points limit specified, Just like every other team in the league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted December 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, SomersetBlue said: Disagree to an extent, Bradders isn't a number 1 he is exciting and a good guy though. Barker and Bates are capable of raising their averages tbf though. Bates given a full season could attain a 7.00 average and Barker could be a high 7.00 rider. Rowe could improve too as he did last season although i'm gutted to see him at no. 2. Also I can see plenty of teams weaker than this one tbh nearly every team so far bar possibly Eastbourne and Birmingham look weaker than they did last season. BWD will drop maybe even by 2 points and you can use that at the bottom end of the team. Well its not Kennedy at the bottom. He just announced no team place right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RebelDan 203 Posted December 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, SomersetBlue said: Disagree to an extent, Bradders isn't a number 1 he is exciting and a good guy though. Barker and Bates are capable of raising their averages tbf though. Bates given a full season could attain a 7.00 average and Barker could be a high 7.00 rider. Rowe could improve too as he did last season although i'm gutted to see him at no. 2. Also I can see plenty of teams weaker than this one tbh nearly every team so far bar possibly Eastbourne and Birmingham look weaker than they did last season. I think Rowe is the only one I would put money on to up his average. Barker and Bates 'may' up theirs and they 'may not', that's the point, they are probably riders with averages that reflect their ability, you don't look at either and go they will 100% increase their starting average. I hope they do and I will support them, but I don't see either as great value compared to others on similar averages who have a better chance of increasing their starting average IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMessiahOfTheBSF 84 Posted December 3, 2019 Very smart move. Well played Garry May and Debbie Hancock. After the first set of GSA's BWD's average will take a big hit and Somerset can get rid of Stoneman for someone on a average of 4+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted December 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Rockstar99 said: Very smart move. Well played Garry May and Debbie Hancock. After the first set of GSA's BWD's average will take a big hit and Somerset can get rid of Stoneman for someone on a average of 4+. I don't agree with all this anti Stoneman speel, Nathan scored good points for the Rebels 2019 I see a 5+ average for 2020. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites