Wee Eck 703 Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) I read a comment recently that someone thought that Charles Wright is the league’s number one, but is he a better rider than Craig Cook? And, if not either of them, which rider do people think will top the averages? Crump? Masters? Someone else? Edited March 10, 2021 by Wee Eck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted March 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Wee Eck said: I read a comment recently that someone thought that Charles Wright is the league’s number one, but is he a better rider than Craig Cook? And, if not either of them, which rider do people think will top the averages? Crump? Masters? Someone else? I would argue that Wright is still improving whilst Cook has levelled off but as much as it pains me to say it Cook is a top performer at this level. I would think Schlien, Kennett and in current form Douglas seem the most likely of any topple Cook at the end of the season but it feels like a big ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,762 Posted March 10, 2021 Cook or Masters assuming Crump doesn’t roll back the years, nobody else in the frame IMO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 2,993 Posted March 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Wee Eck said: I read a comment recently that someone thought that Charles Wright is the league’s number one, but is he a better rider than Craig Cook? And, if not either of them, which rider do people think will top the averages? Crump? Masters? Someone else? My top 6: Sam Masters Craig Cook Charles Wright Edward Kennett Chris Harris Scott Nicholls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted March 11, 2021 The top Championship rider will be someone who wants to be no1 rather than riding for "the team", so Craig Cook it is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted March 11, 2021 Masters Wright Crump Cook Nicholls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,132 Posted March 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, phillipsr said: Masters Wright Crump Cook Nicholls I'd agree with this top 5....with Crump at no.1 ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted March 11, 2021 Cook is head and shoulders above everyone at CL usually. Crump is the only one likely to even match him at that level. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,336 Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, GiveusaB said: I'd agree with this top 5....with Crump at no.1 ! Think you would get good odds on Crump being No1 Edited March 11, 2021 by Fromafar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,187 Posted March 11, 2021 I personally think Craig Cook will come back in the best shape he has ever been and hungry for success and will be #1 with a bit to spare 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted March 11, 2021 Is this based on 2021 appearances only or final CMA in which most riders are playing catch up to C Cook who already has .5 on Wright & 1 on Masters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 4:47 PM, IronScorpion said: Is this based on 2021 appearances only or final CMA in which most riders are playing catch up to C Cook who already has .5 on Wright & 1 on Masters Has to be 2021 only. Too rider of the year. I’d forgotten about Ryan Douglas tbh. Strong showing in Aussie over the winter so could be a good outside bet 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moomin man 76 171 Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 1:12 PM, phillipsr said: Masters Wright Crump Cook Nicholls Four good choices, but I personally can't see Nicholls averaging much more than 8pts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted March 12, 2021 craig cook for me maybe steve worrall will sneak in there somewhere 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,020 Posted March 12, 2021 Craig will be top, he is hungry after missing out last year, and he has been keeping fit, so I expect him to get back to his best, Masters and Douglas will be pushing him for top spot though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites