Fromafar 10,418 Posted December 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, lewy said: I would think he is worth a punt on that average as not many riders available . If he struggles could replace later in the season. Coming in .2 under 38 would be good use of pts available Really,if there is nobody better just who would you replace him with.No way is he still an 8 pt man .IMO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,658 Posted December 13, 2023 The official Plymouth announcement about Hook says 'he's the first of 2 new signings filling the reserve berths'! That means both Thompsons are in the 1-5, doesn't it? Unless its worded wrongly?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamster00 149 Posted December 13, 2023 5 hours ago, gmarsbar2 said: Oxford's team is 1 point below the limit and doesn't look weak Yes it does Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragdoll64 651 Posted December 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hamster00 said: Yes it does Compared to what??? How can you say that when most teams have not been finalised? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 366 Posted December 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, lewy said: I would think he is worth a punt on that average as not many riders available . If he struggles could replace later in the season. Coming in .2 under 38 would be good use of pts available He definitely isn't worth a punt, waste of any points available signing him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) They don’t give out prizes based on who uses the most of the team building limit at the start of the season. Wilson-Dean is pony. Anyone who signs him on that average would just be writing off their season before a wheel is turned. Edited December 13, 2023 by Ben91 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamster00 149 Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, ragdoll64 said: Compared to what??? How can you say that when most teams have not been finalised? I think most teams are kind of out there in a certain way but even compare it to Redcars completed team or the five confirmed by Poole so far and I think it looks poor in comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan555 144 Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: The official Plymouth announcement about Hook says 'he's the first of 2 new signings filling the reserve berths'! That means both Thompsons are in the 1-5, doesn't it? Unless its worded wrongly?! I think it’s worded wrongly because if Hook is at reserve how can Thompson be in the main body when he has a lower average than Hook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Ryan555 said: I think it’s worded wrongly because if Hook is at reserve how can Thompson be in the main body when he has a lower average than Hook The two new signings are Thompson and Hook I'd have thought so, badly worded presser I'd think. Hook is on a 4 so if he's at reserve it's got to be with Thompson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted December 13, 2023 2 hours ago, lewy said: I would think he is worth a punt on that average as not many riders available . If he struggles could replace later in the season. Coming in .2 under 38 would be good use of pts available Hoping you're on a wind up here Lewy, BWD is not number one material, in fact he's probably 2nd string at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted December 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Redflag said: Jacob Hook is the Gladiators 5th signing. Never impressed to be honest, but with reserves looking weaker this season due to the points limit decrease, hopefully he'll profit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted December 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Fromafar said: Can’t see Clubs touching Wilson Dean with a barge pole on that average. They'd be silly too that's for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike0310 663 Posted December 13, 2023 5 riders confirmed and I’m still not sure what I think, we need a big hitter but I’m not sure who it will be Wilson dean is a big no no for me so I’m not going to be critical yet or jumping through hoops either god I’m going to get splinters the amount of time I’ll spend sitting on the fence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnus 80 Posted December 13, 2023 3 hours ago, mc131 said: He definitely isn't worth a punt, waste of any points available signing him. Whys that mc131? You never know he might be a revelation.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 366 Posted December 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, magnus said: Whys that mc131? You never know he might be a revelation.. Because he ain't a no1 far from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites