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Post by Wildcat on Jan 27, 2012 21:51:42 GMT 12
Whats the Pannthers team ? Big secret lol  |
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Post by busterbell on Jan 27, 2012 23:02:34 GMT 12
seems their are a few teams playing games. can,t remember a build up ever being so complicated or secret squrriel!!  |
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Post by kaspa69 on Jan 27, 2012 23:04:59 GMT 12
seems their are a few teams playing games. can,t remember a build up ever being so complicated or secret squrriel!! yes but at the same time m8 i think this will be the best eva teams meet in the last decade |
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Post by magem on Jan 27, 2012 23:19:08 GMT 12
As much as everyone wants to see brutal action nobody wants to see anyone get hurt, so we would hope the sixth driver isn't required but given the nature of the event it does happen.
As far as the Tigers go I would be very surprised if it wasn't Jared Grey but plenty of other options. Claywoth and Carey Harwood would have to be in the mix and I wonder if Nick Fowler is available. He would be my second pick behind Gray.
Then at longer odds Daryl Peterson and Brendon Higgins, probably 100 to 1 chances, as in it's not happening.
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Post by BarryB on Jan 28, 2012 6:27:32 GMT 12
seems their are a few teams playing games. can,t remember a build up ever being so complicated or secret squrriel!! yes but at the same time m8 i think this will be the best eva teams meet in the last decade I'm sure with six top cars and drivers to choose from (what a luxury), the Panthers will wait until after the NZ's at Huntly this weekend to assess the situation. As for the best teams meet in the last decade? Maybe, but I certainly long for the days when going into the meeting at least half the teams were realistic winning chances, and there was at least a glimmer of hope for most of the others. These days that is only blind hope, due to the dominance of only 1 or 2 tracks. Team GB has come along and instilled some new interest, but with virtually every team (barring the top two or three) requiring at least one ring-in to even make the show on a regular basis, it does show that while PN might be able to run great Superstock meetings on a weekly basis, the big picture for the class is still clouded. And that's arguably a problem with the sport's structure, and each track being left to do what is best by them (and under this structure, why wouldn't they?), as opposed to doing what is best by the sport overall. Bodies like the Commerce Commission means there can be no "restraint of trade" placed on drivers however (and I can certainly understand why drivers gravitate where the competition is greatest), so unless the sport willingly changes itself for the long term big picture, things are likely to get worse before they get better. One of speedway's greatest assets is the unpredictable nature of dirt tracks, and thus the racing and therefore the results. Track loyalty is also a huge thing amongst fans, and dominance by any one track in any one class means spectating can become a tad boring for everybody except those from that particular track, therefore nulling one of our greatest assets. "The Teams", and it's got that tag for a reason - it should probably be "THE Teams" actually - but The Teams next weekend will be a great show as usual, I look forward to being there once again, as usual, but do wish it was a little more like State of Origin than the English Premier League, if you get my drift. |
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Post by HIGHWAY45 on Jan 28, 2012 7:53:15 GMT 12
This 6th driver buisness is interesting. Some teams have been named as squads, not clearly indicating who the 6th driver is. Others have named a 6th driver. Some teams have named just 5 and then there are a couple of yet to be named teams/squads. Panthers could possibly be waiting until after the nz champs to name their lineup but another possibility could be they are yet to agree on who are the 5 and who is the 6th driver?  ? |
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Post by penman on Jan 28, 2012 8:39:00 GMT 12
This 6th driver buisness is interesting. Some teams have been named as squads, not clearly indicating who the 6th driver is. Others have named a 6th driver. Some teams have named just 5 and then there are a couple of yet to be named teams/squads. Panthers could possibly be waiting until after the nz champs to name their lineup but another possibility could be they are yet to agree on who are the 5 and who is the 6th driver? ? I think every team will be at the mercy of what may happen over the next two days, no matter who they have named. Injury, damage, etc could potentially see a number of teams vastly different to what's been named...and even utilising drivers #7 and #8 in the pecking order to make up a team if it all goes wrong for them this weekend. |
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Post by BarryB on Jan 28, 2012 8:39:36 GMT 12
Panthers could possibly be waiting until after the nz champs to name their lineup but another possibility could be they are yet to agree on who are the 5 and who is the 6th driver? ? That could be totally obvious after the NZ Champs though, if one car should become unavailabe.....then they'd be no decision to make. |
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Post by busterbell on Jan 28, 2012 9:31:39 GMT 12
Panthers could possibly be waiting until after the nz champs to name their lineup other clubs have named there teams?? i don't get the logic behind waiting till after the weekend?? most clubs will be aware of the two biggest meetings being a week apart and have a contingency plan. the panthers in particular have the luxury of many being able to step into the team should they be required, others are not so lucky struggling to find just one line-up. is there any other rational reasons for not naming a side?? |
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Post by Shai-tan on Jan 28, 2012 10:15:55 GMT 12
Panthers could possibly be waiting until after the nz champs to name their lineup other clubs have named there teams?? i don't get the logic behind waiting till after the weekend?? most clubs will be aware of the two biggest meetings being a week apart and have a contingency plan. the panthers in particular have the luxury of many being able to step into the team should they be required, others are not so lucky struggling to find just one line-up. is there any other rational reasons for not naming a side?? I bet it's all part of the conspiracy for the draw !!  |
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Post by BarryB on Jan 28, 2012 10:27:47 GMT 12
Panthers could possibly be waiting until after the nz champs to name their lineup other clubs have named there teams?? i don't get the logic behind waiting till after the weekend?? most clubs will be aware of the two biggest meetings being a week apart and have a contingency plan. the panthers in particular have the luxury of many being able to step into the team should they be required, others are not so lucky struggling to find just one line-up. is there any other rational reasons for not naming a side?? You just stated the reason - because they can!! ;D |
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Post by The other guy on Jan 28, 2012 18:10:18 GMT 12
Couldnt agree more Busterbell with regards to the Panthers (NOT) naming their team as yet. Yes most others have named theirs without worrying about who might get bent at the NZs. To me it just another piece of Panther Bull...t
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Post by thereal888 on Jan 28, 2012 20:35:35 GMT 12
Don't think it really matters when they do name their team
At the end of the day you can be sure of 3 things
They will all be fast
They will all be furious
And Bengston will show why he is the best!
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Post by peteg181p on Jan 28, 2012 21:46:18 GMT 12
Don't think it really matters when they do name their team At the end of the day you can be sure of 3 things They will all be fast They will all be furious And Bengston will show why he is the best! LIKE ;D |
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Post by stockmad on Jan 28, 2012 22:39:48 GMT 12
Don't think it really matters when they do name their team At the end of the day you can be sure of 3 things They will all be fast They will all be furious And Bengston will show why he is the best! LIKE ;D i think hemi will be fast lol |
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Post by Brett85p on Jan 29, 2012 2:09:19 GMT 12
I think the Panthers and Mustangs just picked themselves in qualifying last night.
With Bevan confirmed for the Warriors it's just a question of which 5 are Panthers.
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Post by beachboy on Jan 29, 2012 9:29:21 GMT 12
i think hemi will be fast lol Not sure hemi will even make the team after last night. But will be good for the other teams if they do put the new red waka in the panthers. |
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Post by Shai-tan on Jan 29, 2012 11:43:51 GMT 12
i think hemi will be fast lol Not sure hemi will even make the team after last night. But will be good for the other teams if they do put the new red waka in the panthers. Yeah if the reliability of the car when he isn't even hitting is as bad as it was last night, I'm not sure it will be a good idea putting that in the Teams Champs - will be better off jumping in the old waka to be honest |
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Post by The Godfather on Jan 29, 2012 13:57:23 GMT 12
As much as everyone wants to see brutal action nobody wants to see anyone get hurt, so we would hope the sixth driver isn't required but given the nature of the event it does happen. As far as the Tigers go I would be very surprised if it wasn't Jared Grey but plenty of other options. Claywoth and Carey Harwood would have to be in the mix and I wonder if Nick Fowler is available. He would be my second pick behind Gray. Then at longer odds Daryl Peterson and Brendon Higgins, probably 100 to 1 chances, as in it's not happening. Well youre about to be very surprised then....because its not Jared Gray. |
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Post by Shai-tan on Jan 29, 2012 14:07:06 GMT 12
As much as everyone wants to see brutal action nobody wants to see anyone get hurt, so we would hope the sixth driver isn't required but given the nature of the event it does happen. As far as the Tigers go I would be very surprised if it wasn't Jared Grey but plenty of other options. Claywoth and Carey Harwood would have to be in the mix and I wonder if Nick Fowler is available. He would be my second pick behind Gray. Then at longer odds Daryl Peterson and Brendon Higgins, probably 100 to 1 chances, as in it's not happening. Well youre about to be very surprised then....because its not Jared Gray. Don't tease godfather  who? |
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