Diamonds85 699 Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Justgotmecpc said: Thing with josh he's 1 of them riders that never gives up .. so I'd be happy with him Could say the same about Josh Embleton. But doesn't mean hes good enough for the last spot. No I am not comparing the 2 ability wise, just effort wise. I'd much rather be way below the limit and have someone like Broc Nicol or Paco Castagna instead of Josh Bates Add Kyle Newman or Adam Roynon to that list too Edited November 27, 2021 by Diamonds85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: Could say the same about Josh Embleton. But doesn't mean hes good enough for the last spot. No I am not comparing the 2 ability wise, just effort wise. I'd much rather be way below the limit and have someone like Broc Nicol or Paco Castagna instead of Josh Bates Add Kyle Newman or Adam Roynon to that list too And to think we have chosen George and another 6 pointer, when we could have had Archie and an 8 pointer. Oh well. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 699 Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Tsunami said: And to think we have chosen George and another 6 pointer, when we could have had Archie and an 8 pointer. Oh well. Which other 8 pointer could we even attract though? Realistically... Plus, now we have 2 very strong reserves, whereas, no offence, it's a couple years too early for Archie... I know he's the local hero, but if we keep signing weak riders, we're never going to win anything... And the fans will never return, it's a business at the end of the day I'm sure if George is not pulling his weight by the mid point of the season, Rob isn't going to take any prisoners... Just got to hope if it does come to that, that BWD doesn't walk too... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted November 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Could say the same about Josh Embleton. But doesn't mean hes good enough for the last spot. No I am not comparing the 2 ability wise, just effort wise. I'd much rather be way below the limit and have someone like Broc Nicol or Paco Castagna instead of Josh Bates Add Kyle Newman or Adam Roynon to that list too Not a cat in hell's chance of getting the last 2 you mentioned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted November 27, 2021 Just came to my head there, would palovaara fit for Newcastle's final place? Can't imagine he'll have a spot in Poland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted November 27, 2021 Just now, Justgotmecpc said: Not a cat in hell's chance of getting the last 2 you mentioned Also I think Nicol has a polish spot sorted &bates better around brough than castagna for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted November 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Jaizer said: Just came to my head there, would palovaara fit for Newcastle's final place? Can't imagine he'll have a spot in Poland? Good shout that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted November 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Could say the same about Josh Embleton. But doesn't mean hes good enough for the last spot. No I am not comparing the 2 ability wise, just effort wise. I'd much rather be way below the limit and have someone like Broc Nicol or Paco Castagna instead of Josh Bates Add Kyle Newman or Adam Roynon to that list too Would love embo in the team as it is tho I can't see it any time soon which is a shame 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted November 27, 2021 14 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: Which other 8 pointer could we even attract though? Realistically... Plus, now we have 2 very strong reserves, whereas, no offence, it's a couple years too early for Archie... I know he's the local hero, but if we keep signing weak riders, we're never going to win anything... And the fans will never return, it's a business at the end of the day I'm sure if George is not pulling his weight by the mid point of the season, Rob isn't going to take any prisoners... Just got to hope if it does come to that, that BWD doesn't walk too... Just hope George can score his average home & away & from what I've seen on video I can't see why not as he can trap & looks hard to pass.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted November 28, 2021 14 hours ago, Tsunami said: And to think we have chosen George and another 6 pointer, when we could have had Archie and an 8 pointer. Oh well. 13 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Which other 8 pointer could we even attract though? Realistically... It has been a while since we've managed to do that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted November 28, 2021 16 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Just hope George can score his average home & away & from what I've seen on video I can't see why not as he can trap & looks hard to pass.. He will do well to ride to his average,riders in the video wouldn’t even get a NL spot over here.IMO 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted November 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, Fromafar said: He will do well to ride to his average,riders in the video wouldn’t even get a NL spot over here.IMO That's why I said I HOPE he can score his average !! But I get what you say .. But he seems a fiery rider so let's see how he does when he arrives & sees brough for the 1st time !! I'm sure he'll have plenty help off big Bruce cribb with him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted November 28, 2021 6 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: It has been a while since we've managed to do that. Yes and that's more the pity. There's 3 teams that haven't declared yet and they will also need riders. Let's see if they can get the about 8 point riders over the line. We shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) https://youtu.be/wB-RHM2ZJmw Congreve looks a great prospect. The opposition wasn't up to much in this meeting with Terry-Daley being a recognisable name. He was on the pace with BWD though, in one race Congreve passed a couple then kept up with BWD. That said, the track in NZ was totally different to wot he will face at Brough Park. Hope George adapts well & helps Newcastle build on their future. Edited November 28, 2021 by PirateShip 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 699 Posted November 30, 2021 When is the Christmas do again? And can we expect the final rider to be announced then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
