Diamonds85 700 Posted December 5, 2022 Always put out decent sides, on paper anyway. Can't imagine Nathan Ablitt will be back and Jake Mulford signing for Redcar on a Friday means he won't be back either I'm guessing? I say them two out, and Bailey and a 2.00er in. Keep the rest the same. 1. Jack Smith 2. Sam McGurk 3. Harry McGurk 4. Archie Freeman 5. Connor Bailey 6. Freddie Hodder 7. Jack Shimelt?? Luke Harrison?? I'm pretty sure this just fits although I don't have the averages on my phone (bored at work on my break ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Always put out decent sides, on paper anyway. Can't imagine Nathan Ablitt will be back and Jake Mulford signing for Redcar on a Friday means he won't be back either I'm guessing? I say them two out, and Bailey and a 2.00er in. Keep the rest the same. 1. Jack Smith 2. Sam McGurk 3. Harry McGurk 4. Archie Freeman 5. Connor Bailey 6. Freddie Hodder 7. Jack Shimelt?? Luke Harrison?? I'm pretty sure this just fits although I don't have the averages on my phone (bored at work on my break ) No such thing as an NDL 2.00er (or at least not this year) the difference between the number 7 choice is the difference between a strong play off side and another team that gets consistent away maulings. As ever though plenty of home track experts that are already well dialled in at NSS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted December 5, 2022 Archie has been mentioned on being in the new comets team, and I would like to have Luke Harrison in the comets team as well, but I will be happy just to have the comets back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted December 6, 2022 don’t think connor will be there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 365 Posted December 17, 2022 Mayb Bickley back as no1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,042 Posted December 22, 2022 Both McGurk's, Ablitt & Freeman all have new teams, gonna be a lot a changes for the Colts in 2023! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/5/2022 at 7:36 PM, Diamonds85 said: Always put out decent sides, on paper anyway. Can't imagine Nathan Ablitt will be back and Jake Mulford signing for Redcar on a Friday means he won't be back either I'm guessing? I say them two out, and Bailey and a 2.00er in. Keep the rest the same. 1. Jack Smith 2. Sam McGurk 3. Harry McGurk 4. Archie Freeman 5. Connor Bailey 6. Freddie Hodder 7. Jack Shimelt?? Luke Harrison?? I'm pretty sure this just fits although I don't have the averages on my phone (bored at work on my break ) Don't look like this was much of a well informed guess 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 22, 2022 If Belle Vues choice to release riders then its a strange one with so few home meetings keeping riders who went well last year would have made more sense. A few notable names from Mildenhall not fixed up yet so could be heading the Colts way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted December 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: If Belle Vues choice to release riders then its a strange one with so few home meetings keeping riders who went well last year would have made more sense. A few notable names from Mildenhall not fixed up yet so could be heading the Colts way. Its a misnomer about clubs releasing riders after the end of a season. All riders are self employed regardless of who's asset they are if they decide to ride elsewhere there is nothing the parent club can do about it . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Its a misnomer about clubs releasing riders after the end of a season. All riders are self employed regardless of who's asset they are if they decide to ride elsewhere there is nothing the parent club can do about it . Completely agree but few riders opt away from the best race track in the country. Yes moving helps rider progression etc and of course a quick firm offer is hard to turn down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted December 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Completely agree but few riders opt away from the best race track in the country. Yes moving helps rider progression etc and of course a quick firm offer is hard to turn down. Can't imagine why a young rider who wants to develop would want to leave the so called best track in the country that runs limited meetings and is not readily available for practice at anytime . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,373 Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/17/2022 at 1:08 PM, mc131 said: Mayb Bickley back as no1 Good chance unless Monarchs run aNDL Team IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted December 22, 2022 young riders are learning that moving to different tracks help them really improve you have to learn all types of tracks rather than being a one track pony 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 700 Posted December 23, 2022 13 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Don't look like this was much of a well informed guess Don't get me wrong, I have ZERO inside information with ANY club. It's all just a big guess 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted January 8, 2023 With the increased speculation regarding commonwealth riders in the NDL would it be likely that the colts use James Pearson in their line up along with Sam Hagon, Jack Smith, Freddie Hodder, Jack Shimelt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
