Poole 2025

[LisaColette]

3 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said:

He's aggravated an old hip injury. Not sure on his recovery but Poole don't have another meeting til 5th (unless opponents become clearer for a meeting to be slotted in on Weds 1st?)

Also if a guest is needed, Connor Mountain might be a consideration?

Don't think you can do anything during SON week for Prem and Champ, that is why everything happening soon as it's finished! 

[SteveLyric2]

Just now, LisaColette said:

Don't think you can do anything during SON week for Prem and Champ, that is why everything happening soon as it's finished! 

Ah yes fair point well made.

[STEVEHOLS54]

Going to throw this one out there for Poole 2026 IF the Lge stays in its current format which is obviously open to question in view of comments/rumours going around.

Riders with 2.5% Brit reduction applied where applicable

Lawson 9.58

Rowe 7.38 (already signed for 2026)

Z.Cook 7.34 (or if not returning for any reason such as doing what his brother did with Prem/Swe/POL) if not Morris 6.86 (Morris easily good for another 1.5 points per meeting on his GSA)

B.Bailey 4.00 - arguably the most exciting young Aussie coming through who will only be 16 next month when season finishes.

Cooper Rushen 2.00 - Arguably the best British Talent coming through alongside Cairns and only 16 in March

Cairns 3.81-  Comments above and already signed like Rowe for 2026

This leaves 5.89 which Tate Zisch would comfortably fit into at 5.76 although one Lge match to go. Worth pointing out that prior to his almost career ending crash in 2024 (his first season in UK after an injury stopped him coming here in 2023) where he crashed badly in his first meeting for B.Vue after scoring 3 plus 1 bonus from 3 completed rides.

He rode 12 meetings that season for Worky at an av of 6.96 or 7.70 incl BP and his home av was 9.38 or 10.31 incl BP from 6 meetings prior the injury. This season he has tailed off somewhat but having missed most of 2024. Was always going to be a case of feeling his way back. His 2023 injury and the really bad 2024 one was enough to put anyone back. But he was only 20 in July and has bags of potential.

Anyway that's my thoughts for 2026 IF this remain as is on points limit and Lge structure.

 

[Paddy The Rebel]

2 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

Going to throw this one out there for Poole 2026 IF the Lge stays in its current format which is obviously open to question in view of comments/rumours going around.

Riders with 2.5% Brit reduction applied where applicable

Lawson 9.58

Rowe 7.38 (already signed for 2026)

Z.Cook 7.34 (or if not returning for any reason such as doing what his brother did with Prem/Swe/POL) if not Morris 6.86 (Morris easily good for another 1.5 points per meeting on his GSA)

B.Bailey 4.00 - arguably the most exciting young Aussie coming through who will only be 16 next month when season finishes.

Cooper Rushen 2.00 - Arguably the best British Talent coming through alongside Cairns and only 16 in March

Cairns 3.81-  Comments above and already signed like Rowe for 2026

This leaves 5.89 which Tate Zisch would comfortably fit into at 5.76 although one Lge match to go. Worth pointing out that prior to his almost career ending crash in 2024 (his first season in UK after an injury stopped him coming here in 2023) where he crashed badly in his first meeting for B.Vue after scoring 3 plus 1 bonus from 3 completed rides.

He rode 12 meetings that season for Worky at an av of 6.96 or 7.70 incl BP and his home av was 9.38 or 10.31 incl BP from 6 meetings prior the injury. This season he has tailed off somewhat but having missed most of 2024. Was always going to be a case of feeling his way back. His 2023 injury and the really bad 2024 one was enough to put anyone back. But he was only 20 in July and has bags of potential.

Anyway that's my thoughts for 2026 IF this remain as is on points limit and Lge structure.

 

Would rather Zach moved on tbh feel a change is best for both parties,wouldn’t mind Jeppesen or Morris from Berwick average wise I’d prefer Morris but I just can’t see the promotion signing Morris after all that crap with him and Darcy all those years ago,wouldn’t mind going Jeppesen and a low 5.00ish rider tbh would give us plenty of strength at the top end and Rowe could start off at number 3.

[foreverblue]

4 hours ago, SteveLyric2 said:

He's aggravated an old hip injury. Not sure on his recovery but Poole don't have another meeting til 5th (unless opponents become clearer for a meeting to be slotted in on Weds 1st?)

Also if a guest is needed, Connor Mountain might be a consideration?

Mountain! Rather have r/r

[foreverblue]

4 hours ago, Bitza said:

So has anyone got any kind of update on Kerr's fitness? 

If it turns out to be a more medium/long term issue who are the likely guest options? (obviously opponent dependant). 

Jordan Jenkins 6.15

Jason Edwards 6.60

Antti Vuolas 6.77 

and more improbably

Ben Barker 6.32

Dont we have to wait for October averages to be published before we can see who is eligible?

[Bitza]

My first thought about the team Steve puts forward concerns the youth/lack of experience. So B.Bailey at number 2 I assume. Youth is no bad thing when its going well, but a bit of an unknown when the pressure is on. 

[Pirates Of Poole]

Think the team as a whole will look a lot more different from my understanding for 2026, very exciting! 

[LisaColette]

6 minutes ago, Pirates Of Poole said:

Think the team as a whole will look a lot more different from my understanding for 2026, very exciting! 

Moving up then. 

[Weeyin]

1 hour ago, foreverblue said:

Dont we have to wait for October averages to be published before we can see who is eligible?

They are out

[lewy]

2 hours ago, foreverblue said:

Dont we have to wait for October averages to be published before we can see who is eligible?

The October averages are out,keep up.

[ragdoll64]

1 hour ago, Pirates Of Poole said:

Think the team as a whole will look a lot more different from my understanding for 2026, very exciting! 

Oh here we go……”I know something you don’t know….na! na! na! na! na!”….🙄

[Catalan]

1 hour ago, LisaColette said:

Moving up then. 

Not what I have heard

[Youhave2minutes]

13 minutes ago, Catalan said:

Not what I have heard

NDL next season then.

[IainB]

6 hours ago, LisaColette said:

Don't think you can do anything during SON week for Prem and Champ, that is why everything happening soon as it's finished! 

Didn't Leicester ride against Poole a few years ago on SoN night... I vividly remember speeding back from Manchester (at 70mph) to pull them both in.

16th October 2021

Edited 2 hours ago by IainB

[SteveLyric2]

3 hours ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

Going to throw this one out there for Poole 2026 IF the Lge stays in its current format which is obviously open to question in view of comments/rumours going around.

Riders with 2.5% Brit reduction applied where applicable

Lawson 9.58

Rowe 7.38 (already signed for 2026)

Z.Cook 7.34 (or if not returning for any reason such as doing what his brother did with Prem/Swe/POL) if not Morris 6.86 (Morris easily good for another 1.5 points per meeting on his GSA)

B.Bailey 4.00 - arguably the most exciting young Aussie coming through who will only be 16 next month when season finishes.

Cooper Rushen 2.00 - Arguably the best British Talent coming through alongside Cairns and only 16 in March

Cairns 3.81-  Comments above and already signed like Rowe for 2026

This leaves 5.89 which Tate Zisch would comfortably fit into at 5.76 although one Lge match to go. Worth pointing out that prior to his almost career ending crash in 2024 (his first season in UK after an injury stopped him coming here in 2023) where he crashed badly in his first meeting for B.Vue after scoring 3 plus 1 bonus from 3 completed rides.

He rode 12 meetings that season for Worky at an av of 6.96 or 7.70 incl BP and his home av was 9.38 or 10.31 incl BP from 6 meetings prior the injury. This season he has tailed off somewhat but having missed most of 2024. Was always going to be a case of feeling his way back. His 2023 injury and the really bad 2024 one was enough to put anyone back. But he was only 20 in July and has bags of potential.

Anyway that's my thoughts for 2026 IF this remain as is on points limit and Lge structure.

 

I hear Beau Bailey may have signed a senior contract for the Danish League  ie Wednesdays. Ps. Same as Tobias.

Edited 2 hours ago by SteveLyric2

[foreverblue]

In view of available riders R/R would definitely be the best option, just have to hope Kerr is fit enough to ride and I havent said that much this season!

[LisaColette]

25 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

In view of available riders R/R would definitely be the best option, just have to hope Kerr is fit enough to ride and I havent said that much this season!

One reason I don't like r/r is if another rider gets injured early on then you are kinda screwed. Rather a guest if poss. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best! 

Also what is going on with Rich?! Who knows if he'll be riding or not 🤷‍♀️

[Youhave2minutes]

1 hour ago, IainB said:

Didn't Leicester ride against Poole a few years ago on SoN night... I vividly remember speeding back from Manchester (at 70mph) to pull them both in.

16th October 2021

Ticket officer 😂

[SteveLyric2]

12 minutes ago, LisaColette said:

One reason I don't like r/r is if another rider gets injured early on then you are kinda screwed. Rather a guest if poss. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best! 

Also what is going on with Rich?! Who knows if he'll be riding or not 🤷‍♀️

It's a family issue!!