Back from the Green, wet and cold tho the Richardson pass was like smelling salts to the senses. Very rare occurence ;D
That was one dodgy track tonight and in most other venues would have bout about a gate and win attitude. However plenty of passing and riders going for it - mostly the wolves ones
Crowd better than last week despite the weather but still low on the terraces and atmosphere so far this year.
Anyway on too the good stuff.
The Budgies plucked with no wing power left - result
Wolves -
Freddie - great showing from our captain. Worked really hard in the slime in heat one to nick past Bridger right towards the end. Otherwise untouched by a feathered one. 5/5
Ales - underated showing. Thought he scored more and always looked likely to score. Nearly clouted into Bridger on the last bend trying to come under him and he hurtled towards the fence alarmingly but soon had it under control and 3rd in the bag. 3/5
Niels - looked ill at ease in the slime - although his heat 12 ride was superb. Most definetly his worst showing this year (which is still comforting given we won). 2.5/5
Kenny - to be fair tried but struggled in the conditions. 0.5/5
David - like freddie, fast and furious. couldnt make up enough in the conditions to pass Kennett in the 11th but was catching him with his customary lunges off the inside of the 4th bend. got real close down the back straight on the last lap and looked like he might have the legs to pass but it wasnt to be. Another sterling showing tho. 5/5
Christian - a great 1st and 4th ride otherwise way off. So a meeting of 2 halfs for him!! 2/5
Nic - he always tries and credit to him for that. 2 Great wins also. 2.5/5
Wolves man of the match - very very just given to FREDDIE.
Budgies
Rider replacement - scored 9 points from 4 programmed - scott may have got an extra point on top of that so was well represented.
Bridger - had speed and was in the thick of some good action also. 2.5/5
Richardson - had speed also and looked comfy win in front. well beaten by freddie and david and an unfortunate puncture when at the back in heat 10.
2.5/5
Woodward - its clear to see why the Eagles are hot prospects this year with a guy like him stepping up the pace big time. Easily there best and most productive rider. Impressive stuff. 4/5
Kennett - got passed in his first 2 heats despite making the gate and then won 2 from the gate. 2 falls weakened his showing but he is always a threat at the Green 3.5/5
Gustafsson - looking forward to my first glimpse in person but not really anything special in this instance. Im sure he will be a match winner in the B tho
0.5/5
Brundle - totally out of his depth as i expected. 0/5
Over and out from a wet Green!!!!!
0.5/5
