Welwyn 62 Posted October 3, 2020 Thought I would make a new thread as this discussion is crossing over two other threads. So obviously the top 6 isn't finalised. But I can't see anyone from Fricke upwards missing out. (Fricke may well have missed out before last night but basically sealed his WC by actually winning a GP) So that leaves: Zmarzlik Woffinden lindgren Janowski Madsen Doyle Vaculik Sayfutdinov A Laguta Fricke Lambert Zagar Berntzon Kasprzak So we basically have one spot, although having written it down, do both Artem and Emil get picks if they both finish outside the top 6? (Poland 3, GB 2/Sweden/Aus/Rus 2, Slovenia/Slovakia/Den 1) Have to say, it does basically means who is the best Dane? Would have to say Thomson as Danish Champion would be favourite. I reckon if he had made a semi in his two WC appearance he would be a shoe-in. Do we have a Danish rider breakdown of the Extraliga averages anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,697 Posted October 3, 2020 https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/pge-ekstraliga/statystyki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Welwyn 62 Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, racers and royals said: https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/pge-ekstraliga/statystyki Thanks, So we are basically looking at: Nicki Pedersen Mikkel Michelsen Anders Thomsen I would say seeing how Michelsen only got 30 points so far, then he probably doesn't get in. NP is the guy who has the best case to trump Thompson, especially as he pulled out of the Danish Championships after 2 rides plus he looked competitive in the SEC and finished sixth and only 1 point behind MM despite missing a meeting. Those averages also show how gutted Jack Holder would have been that Fricke won last night. Edited October 3, 2020 by Welwyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,863 Posted October 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Welwyn said: Thought I would make a new thread as this discussion is crossing over two other threads. So obviously the top 6 isn't finalised. But I can't see anyone from Fricke upwards missing out. (Fricke may well have missed out before last night but basically sealed his WC by actually winning a GP) So that leaves: Zmarzlik Woffinden lindgren Janowski Madsen Doyle Vaculik Sayfutdinov A Laguta Fricke Lambert Zagar Berntzon Kasprzak So we basically have one spot, although having written it down, do both Artem and Emil get picks if they both finish outside the top 6? (Poland 3, GB 2/Sweden/Aus/Rus 2, Slovenia/Slovakia/Den 1) Have to say, it does basically means who is the best Dane? Would have to say Thomson as Danish Champion would be favourite. I reckon if he had made a semi in his two WC appearance he would be a shoe-in. Do we have a Danish rider breakdown of the Extraliga averages anywhere? Personally I'd like to see G Laguta instead of A, I'd even have Gleb ahead of A Laguta, maybe Lidsey instead of Fricke, Fricke as a choice would be a knee jerk choice based on last nights win, he's not shown much else during the series and didn't qualify from the Challenge and even Lindback & Kolodziej have wond GP's. Final spot... Nicki P for me, there's still life in the old dog yet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 809 Posted October 3, 2020 Fricke deserves it, he has looked solid all series in my opinion. Its only his first year and can only see him getting better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 3, 2020 45 minutes ago, iainb said: Personally I'd like to see G Laguta instead of A, I'd even have Gleb ahead of A Laguta, maybe Lidsey instead of Fricke, Fricke as a choice would be a knee jerk choice based on last nights win, he's not shown much else during the series and didn't qualify from the Challenge and even Lindback & Kolodziej have wond GP's. Final spot... Nicki P for me, there's still life in the old dog yet Has to be Fricke ... Lidsey's day will come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Welwyn said: Thought I would make a new thread as this discussion is crossing over two other threads. So obviously the top 6 isn't finalised. But I can't see anyone from Fricke upwards missing out. (Fricke may well have missed out before last night but basically sealed his WC by actually winning a GP) So that leaves: Zmarzlik Woffinden lindgren Janowski Madsen Doyle Vaculik Sayfutdinov A Laguta Fricke Lambert Zagar Berntzon Kasprzak So we basically have one spot, although having written it down, do both Artem and Emil get picks if they both finish outside the top 6? (Poland 3, GB 2/Sweden/Aus/Rus 2, Slovenia/Slovakia/Den 1) Have to say, it does basically means who is the best Dane? Would have to say Thomson as Danish Champion would be favourite. I reckon if he had made a semi in his two WC appearance he would be a shoe-in. Do we have a Danish rider breakdown of the Extraliga averages anywhere? TWO Russians ... there will be a SGP in Togliatti ... Covid permitting. Artum has done okay. Still not sure his brother is bothered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,863 Posted October 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: Has to be Fricke ... Lidsey's day will come I think Fricke will get another year, the pressure is certainly on him now though Just now, PHILIPRISING said: TWO Russians ... there will be a SGP in Togliatti ... Covid permitting. Artum has done okay. Still not sure his brother is bothered. Artem is bloody fast when in front, looks like a novice when he's behind though, If Greg ain't bothered it's Gleb for me... and it looks like there's a whole host of others coming in the pipeline, not many people have mentioned (was it?) Loktaev who all but qualified in the GP Challenge until he blew it. Russia look like they could be a dominant force in World Speedway if they could stop all the major events being held on Polish tracks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,711 Posted October 3, 2020 Loktaev’s not even Russian? And neither is Gleb anymore if we’re being picky... Don’t know what Polish tracks has to do with it? They’re all brought up on these Polish tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,224 Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, iainb said: Personally I'd like to see G Laguta instead of A, I'd even have Gleb ahead of A Laguta, maybe Lidsey instead of Fricke, Fricke as a choice would be a knee jerk choice based on last nights win, he's not shown much else during the series and didn't qualify from the Challenge and even Lindback & Kolodziej have wond GP's. Final spot... Nicki P for me, there's still life in the old dog yet Fricke has been OK in GP’s iMO. bit unlucky not to reach Semi’s before last night. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted October 3, 2020 If Fricke reproduces last night’s form tonight it would be hard to ignore him for next year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 763 Posted October 3, 2020 what about Dudek ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted October 3, 2020 Where do you start and finish with only 5 picks. One could make a case for 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler42 150 Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: Has to be Fricke ... Lidsey's day will come Why, before last night one semi final appearance. What if Anton wins tonight. Does that put him in the frame? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,863 Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Loktaev’s not even Russian? And neither is Gleb anymore if we’re being picky... Don’t know what Polish tracks has to do with it? They’re all brought up on these Polish tracks. Was it Loktaev that blew it in the GP Challenge? For me it doesn't really matter what nationality he is, I think of rather see the 4th place from the challenge or Gleb than the likes of Dudek again 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Fricke has been OK in GP’s iMO. bit unlucky not to reach Semi’s before last night. I thought he'd made a semi (s) before? Could be wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites