TurnTwo 317 Posted January 11, 2017 It's pretty obvious within NL speedway if a rider isn't performing at Eastbourne they will look st other options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted January 11, 2017 I have no doubt that this Eastbourne side could go out and conquer all but it could wobble a bit? Baseby - Capable of beating the best riders in the league when applied but can go missing & will go down at the slightest touch Dugard - Potential has been evident for years but progress has been slower than expected Coles - Super quick when in the mood but machinery is often a problem (Dugards ma be the answer) will he have one eye on PL meetings the following day though? Extance - Bargain average if he returns to anywhere near his potential. Could be first out the door if he doesn't set the ground running. Wood - A natural motorcyling talent from a young age. Could well have the number 1 jacket by season end but temprement a concern. Powell - Still awkward on a bike. Lacks speedway basics but has plenty of speed. A potent threat but also a potent hazard. Brennan - Similar build up as Kelsey. Ability is evident, will be monitored and restrained by the Dugard family which is a plus. May lack size to cope with grippy tracks? All of the above are opinions not fact. Pretty good analysis all round really, should make it an interesting season though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted January 11, 2017 I do think they could well be title contenders especially if Birmingham don't have a strong reserve, so far Eastbourne definitely have the strongest bottom 3/4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted January 11, 2017 But weakest top 3 so evens it up for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted January 12, 2017 It's still a fairly strong top 3 coles could easily finish on 8.5 as can wood and Baseby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted January 12, 2017 I think we will be the best strength in depth team, and once Baseby, Extance and Coles get dialled into Arlington will again be hard to beat at home and hopefully the middle/ lower order can negate the big hitting heat leaders scores home and away. Be some tense heat 13 and 15 though unlike last year when you expected Adam Ellis etc to finish the match off. Even with Ellis, Perks, Knight and Wood, our top heavy team still couldn't beat Birmingham when it mattered, so I'm really pleased with the makeup given the points limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted January 12, 2017 But weakest top 3 so evens it up for me. wouldn't say it's weakest top 3 coles and wood have plenty of improvement in them wood especially could be an out and out number 1 by the seasons end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I think Wood will end up the Eagles' number 1 and at a top level across the league but as a heat leader trio it's not particularly strong when nearly every other team has built top heavy. Nevertheless it's probably the strongest bottom end in the league and should comfortably make the play-offs. Edited January 12, 2017 by Islander15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted January 12, 2017 Not saying its weak, just feel its the weakest top 3 out the top teams, name a team where u think ur top 3 is better than Alex. I think you av a good team thou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted January 12, 2017 Not saying its weak, just feel its the weakest top 3 out the top teams, name a team where u think ur top 3 is better than Alex. I think you av a good team thou. Bellevuentry baces I'd say. Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted January 12, 2017 Bellevuentry baces I'd say. Haha Good point.....for now. It does seem bizarre to say that Eastbourne have the weakest top 3 though. I feel like there are probably a few weaker on balance although those teams do have an out and out number one which Eastie don't. Frustratingly though the Eagles have an excellent track record and i think the way the team is built is the right way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted January 12, 2017 Belle vues top 3 will be better tham eastbournes, from what ive heard belle vue could be the team to beat! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted January 12, 2017 Eastbourne Cradley belle vue IOW I think that'll be the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted January 12, 2017 Mildy look stronger than iow to me anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike0310 660 Posted January 12, 2017 Plymouth will be up there when the last couple of riders are announced Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
