Cue Ball 416 Posted September 13, 2011 Looking forward to this one, there are quite a few quality riders in the league this year that should counteract home track advantage. If you were going purely on form around Owlerton and it was an old style format ie 5 rides, top scorer wins, then I think its fair to say that they would be engraving Parker's name on the trophy, but with a winner takes all final, it could be anybody's - look at Tai in the British Final, one bad gate and he went from being a sure thing to 3rd on the podium... That said Parker has come from behind to win this year against some top opposition when he has missed the gate, but when its an individual title on the line rather than a league meeting that might already be lost, will riders put up more of a fight and put their bodies on the line (eg Compton/Stead incident a few years back) to win? You just know that if Sky were covering the meeting then their prediction would be Barker, because he rides in the elite league don't you know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,925 Posted September 13, 2011 Urm.. How are these two any different? Gjedde is currently average somewhere around 10.34 and Barker is currently averaging around 10.02. They both had poor meetings at Sheffield too. Based purely on what I have seen of the both at Sheffield this season, what I say is Barker was average and Gjedde was rubbish, there is a difference. But both riders have proved themselves better, hence I have one as a contender and the other as a spoiler. Make what you want about whether I am trying to wind up Wanna, all I am doing is basing my views on what I have seen at Sheffield this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted September 13, 2011 Why do you bite to such blatent wind ups? Not true. You might disagree with Spinny's interpretation (I don't and I don't think there are many better qualified to determine who is likely to win at Owlerton) but he's rarely a wind up merchant and certainly not in this case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diceyccfc1966 1 Posted September 13, 2011 Beware the Jeddi Knight ! In all fairness if it don't go Charlie's way then I wouldn't mind a certain Mr.Parker winning it, in his last season . I also think Barker and Alden won't be far away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted September 13, 2011 Be interesting how Lemo goes...25 points from his 9 completed rides at Owlerton last season. Should be fitter by then also and gets a look round on Thursday,if fit, I'd expect him to rattle a few cages regardless of how he does this week...looking forward to it, but anyone can win, Rene was streets ahead of anyone in the heats last year but didn't win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wjm 261 Posted September 13, 2011 Parker has been rotten in most of the PLRC meetings he has rode in. Barker with Alden/Niemenin as a dark horse IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,449 Posted September 13, 2011 Barker for me,should be a good meeting quite a few "dark horses" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,925 Posted September 13, 2011 Parker has been rotten in most of the PLRC meetings he has rode in. Barker with Alden/Niemenin as a dark horse IMO. Shane Parker this seasons figures at Sheffield. 8 maximums Average without bonus points 9.98 Average with bonus points 10.85. Need I say more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandits4eva 1,010 Posted September 13, 2011 As much as I ain't a fan of Parker, I'm another one that wouldn't be too disheartened should he be crowned PL Riders Champ.. would be a very fitting way for him to bow out... As regards to Sebbo... not getting hopes up yet.. I had egg on me face last year... My predicted top 6 in no order Alden Parker Gjedde Nieminen Barker Screen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,069 Posted September 13, 2011 Parker Barker Ashworth Gjedde Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted September 13, 2011 Parker has been rotten in most of the PLRC meetings he has rode in. Parker has never looked unbeatable round Owlerton before. Look at the last 5(?) home meetings. It's got the the point when he misses the gate and looks tailed off and you still expect him to come through and win - and he looks like he's putting in 0 effort while doing it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madirish 0 Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) who do you think will win it 1st charlie gjedde 2nd shane parker 3th kauko nieminen 5 th keivn doolan 6th wolbert 7th barker 8th screen 9th harrison 10th masters 11th lemon 12 th neath 13th aarnio 14 summers 15 ashworth 16 frampton 17th alden Edited September 13, 2011 by madirish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PremierRebel 25 Posted September 13, 2011 Super Sammy M no competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiamondsRock 79 Posted September 13, 2011 Shane Parker this seasons figures at Sheffield. 8 maximums Average without bonus points 9.98 Average with bonus points 10.85. Need I say more. Home track advantage? Having said that, wouldn't be bothered if Parker won - it would be a great end to his career My picks; Parker, Barker, Screen, Ashworth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wjm 261 Posted September 13, 2011 Shane Parker this seasons figures at Sheffield. 8 maximums Average without bonus points 9.98 Average with bonus points 10.85. Need I say more. You could post his PLRC record.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
