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Possibly quite likely? any news on how Gilkes is? Was at the meeting where he had his crash and couldn’t believe the severity of it considering it looked like a nothing crash. was so early into the season he’s had a long time not on the bike and even longer by the time the season starts, or did he get some laps in towards the end of the season?

I think Batch is a no thanks to most poole fans. Zach Cooper Gilkes/4pointer

Good signing for you guys. Was frustrating at times with inconsistency’s, capable of gating and passing but also capable of being beaten by anybody. Certainly likes getting his elbows out. Maybe in a league of only 1 over 8 rider he could make a good number 5

He started last season brilliantly Anders but often struggled in the big heats, if it was a choice between him and Zach then I’m sure a lot of us would’ve chosen Zach. Hopefully it’s Zach, Rushen and then Beau or Gilkes. not many riders fit in that 4.8ish gap left if Zach and Cooper are signed, unless we have some one new to Britain lined up

I thought he would be Oxford Bound. but if it is the Rumoured Zach(or Anders on similar ave) and Rushen. That would leave just shy of 4.9 which Gilkes would fill nicely. would Prefer Beau Bailey but I don’t think that’s realistic. Would happily have Gilkes at 2. His injury was a huge factor in Oxfords poor season

Lewi Kerr returns

It wouldn’t be breaking the bank to sign Beau Bailey, but it would rightly be paying more than you would for a usual Aussie doing their first season over here, but when that Aussie is one of the brightest prospects in years and I think will average near 6. It might be worth it. The costs to move up would be silly. In comparison to building a strong championship side. Not to mention Wednesdays

What would his assessed average be? I know there used to be a rule where after a few years an average would decrease by a certain % every year. But this is speedway to that rule has likely changed

So with Rushen appearing to be going to Oxford according to some confident people on the forum, could Ritchings be lining up at 7? lawson 9.58 Beau 4 Kerr 6.74 Bowes 5.63 Zach 7.34 Cairns 3.81 Ritchings 2.29 total 39.39 Although the reserves are not as strong as we would perhaps want, if Beau is signed it could give us the strongest 1-5 in the league? Although Glasgow did prove last year that a good 1-5 doesn’t win trophies

I’m agreeing with what others have said, I’d love to see Beau sign, I think he should/ could be fine in getting a visa so would love to have him.

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4 I think? But even on a 5 it would be a no brainer for me. beat Ben Cook, Zach Cook and Tate Zischke in the most recent Aussie event. would be a really exciting signing

Seems strange this offseason, usually the Poole team is sort of signed and sealed before the season ends. But we seem to be guessing a bit more now. Is Anders a definite no? we were convinced Zach was gone, but with no announcement of him skipping the championship you’d assume he’s back? Is Beau Bailey just noise and wishful thinking? No news on Kerr, I’d have him back as along with Nick Morris he’s on that high 6 figure who could certainly up it to an 8 Lawson Cairns signed Cooper heavily rumoured Bowes seems to be on his way here aswell? other than that it’s just us guessing?

With Toby saying Poole wanted him back, my thinking at the moment is that Lawson Bowes Kerr Zach Cooper Cairns is the 6 signed up. Leaves just under 5 points which was perhaps the Toby gap? Maybe Poole now hoping Beau Bailey will sign on a 4?

Fantastic signing, not a surprising signing, but a fantastic one. It felt like he was going to win every race last season, especially at home, fantastic team rider aswell. he could certainly up that average but I think he will go back to putting the handbrake on and allowing his teammate past on the run to the line

Yep if it is Beau Will and Cooper in the team. (I hope it is) Then I would half expect all 3 of them to have a go at 2 at some point in the season. Would be a little bit disappointed to go into the season with Kerr and Bowes at 3 and 4. But it was always going to be difficult to replicate such a strong engine room pairing like we had this season. If it is the above 1 to 7 then it’s a team where you could see 6 out of 7 all putting a point on their average.

Yep if it is Beau Will and Cooper in the team. (I hope it is) Then I would half expect all 3 of them to have a go at 2 at some point in the season. Would be a little bit disappointed to go into the season with Kerr and Bowes at 3 and 4. But it was always going to be difficult to replicate such a strong engine room pairing like we had this season. If it is the above 1 to 7 then it’s a team where you could see 6 out of 7 all putting a point on their average.

Cooper for Starke is 2 points saved. Which is a big help for Poole as you would argue that’s an upgrade? Leaving just 1.5 left. So Zach not returning gives you any rider in the 5.8 region, if the other riders all return

I think we will get some hints on Friday with team news. Would expect it to be announced than Zach isn’t returning, and then also expect Cairns and Rowe to be announced.

Would have Nick Morris in for Dan Thompson. Other than that I agree

To be fair to Anders. He was probably expecting to be at 3 for the season. But Kerr and Zach both had poor starts. Rowe did a better job at 5 than either of them. He put over a point on his average i think? Which is what you want from your riders. Inconsistent, yes. But often competitive out the gate and had some great races at Wimborune RD this season.

Tough to know what’s a championship winning team till all teams are named. And even then you can’t be sure. No one thought that Pavolaa would be scoring 18+ points for the first section of the season last year. Rushen and Cairns you’d say would have the beating of most reserves next year, but then we don’t know who’s got who at reserve next season. Lawson Rowe Zach would match any other teams 1/3/5, Beau is an unknown quality, Zischke hit the ground running in his first year. Would be surprised if Beau averaged less than Toby once he gets settled in, but the 2 position is one of the hardest

Are we still going on about the track? After 15 races at pooles track. And 16 races at Glasgows track, can we not agree that the team that won deserved to win? Poole prepared their track to help them win. Glasgow prepared their track to try and help them win.

Was just banned for a year, rode for Scunthorpe this year. Would be on a sub 7 average so good chance he could up that.

I was basing it being a 40 points limit, which it of course might be lower, a lower limit may suit Poole if they have got Cooper