Post by kingslynnlightning on Jun 19, 2015 10:42:35 GMT
Kelly Kallstrom (Falmouth)
Rode well towards the end of last season but will have to keep that going in his final JJ year. If he can, then a semi-final spot is well within his reach and he should go on to make the final. A good average will see him claim an AL spot in the future.
Ashley Wakerley (Iwade)
Despite putting everything into last season he didn’t progress as expected. He received a lot of help from his club but things just didn’t come together for him. Unless they do this season then he is going to fall by the wayside in his final JJ season.
Frankie Young (Westwood)
By all accounts he is a bit wild on the bike although he rode nicely for six points in the British Youth Championship. A bit of coaching and guidance is obviously required to turn him into a smoother rider so he can challenge for a semi-final place.
Mitchell Spink (London)
His first season in the JJ was a success. He challenged for a final place despite being unattached and now he has a club he should get a semi-final spot for sure. If he has improved from last season then a place in the final is his for the taking.
Marcus Jay (Stone Cross)
Competes in his first JJ season as the British Youth Champion. He won the event with a fine 13 point score. He has a neat riding style and if he pushes on from last season will make the semi-finals at the very least. An exciting prospect for new team Stone Cross.
Alex Gagen (Canvey Island)
Big things were expected of him last season but he just never got going. Mechanical issues plagued him all season and limited his scoring. If he can iron out those problems then he has the ability to score good points. The jury is out on him for now.
Dominic Rivers (Hailsham)
First time JJ rider. He has super talent but turned down an invitation to the youth championship to go out with his mates! If he can show a more commitment then could be anything. Hailsham will have to tread carefully with him and if they can get him to focus on his speedway he could well make the final.
Jordan Trott (Estuary)
This young lad had an excellent first JJ season averaging over seven and will start as the highest averaged rider in this section. Has all the attributes to go far in the sport and it will be a huge surprise if he doesn’t make the final and attain an average high enough for an AL spot.
Chris Ford (Tilbury)
A nice looking prospect from Wales. Rode really well on the youth scene and scored an excellent nine points in the British Youth Championship. If he can start the season well he could make the top 32.
Boyd Beaton (Maidstone)
Many thought he would do very well last season but he flattered to deceive. His style on the bike was very impressive but he lacked the speed to challenge the top riders. If he can find that bit extra then he should make the semi-finals.
Of the unattached riders, Mark Powell and Carl Griffin take their second shot at the series. They will both have to improve greatly from last season to make any impression though. Of the newbies, Michael Plant, James Knight and Adam Schofield all rode in the British Youth Championship. Plant faring the best with seven points and if he has made some improvement could be a spoiler in this section. Knight and Schofield will come on for the experience and be better next season. Liam Gilbertson and Sean Mullins both come from a motor cross background and have had a few second halves on the shale so may take a few meetings to get to grips with things. Taylor Crowe is interesting. He is a British National as his Dad is English and has come over from Australia to try his luck in the JJ. He has been riding in the youth series in Australia and competing well. If he can call on that experience and adapts quickly to British tracks he could surprise a few.
My top 3:
Jordan Trott
Mitchell Spink
Marcus Jay
Outsider:
Dominic Rivers
Please feel free to make any comments and post your own predictions.
Rode well towards the end of last season but will have to keep that going in his final JJ year. If he can, then a semi-final spot is well within his reach and he should go on to make the final. A good average will see him claim an AL spot in the future.
Ashley Wakerley (Iwade)
Despite putting everything into last season he didn’t progress as expected. He received a lot of help from his club but things just didn’t come together for him. Unless they do this season then he is going to fall by the wayside in his final JJ season.
Frankie Young (Westwood)
By all accounts he is a bit wild on the bike although he rode nicely for six points in the British Youth Championship. A bit of coaching and guidance is obviously required to turn him into a smoother rider so he can challenge for a semi-final place.
Mitchell Spink (London)
His first season in the JJ was a success. He challenged for a final place despite being unattached and now he has a club he should get a semi-final spot for sure. If he has improved from last season then a place in the final is his for the taking.
Marcus Jay (Stone Cross)
Competes in his first JJ season as the British Youth Champion. He won the event with a fine 13 point score. He has a neat riding style and if he pushes on from last season will make the semi-finals at the very least. An exciting prospect for new team Stone Cross.
Alex Gagen (Canvey Island)
Big things were expected of him last season but he just never got going. Mechanical issues plagued him all season and limited his scoring. If he can iron out those problems then he has the ability to score good points. The jury is out on him for now.
Dominic Rivers (Hailsham)
First time JJ rider. He has super talent but turned down an invitation to the youth championship to go out with his mates! If he can show a more commitment then could be anything. Hailsham will have to tread carefully with him and if they can get him to focus on his speedway he could well make the final.
Jordan Trott (Estuary)
This young lad had an excellent first JJ season averaging over seven and will start as the highest averaged rider in this section. Has all the attributes to go far in the sport and it will be a huge surprise if he doesn’t make the final and attain an average high enough for an AL spot.
Chris Ford (Tilbury)
A nice looking prospect from Wales. Rode really well on the youth scene and scored an excellent nine points in the British Youth Championship. If he can start the season well he could make the top 32.
Boyd Beaton (Maidstone)
Many thought he would do very well last season but he flattered to deceive. His style on the bike was very impressive but he lacked the speed to challenge the top riders. If he can find that bit extra then he should make the semi-finals.
Of the unattached riders, Mark Powell and Carl Griffin take their second shot at the series. They will both have to improve greatly from last season to make any impression though. Of the newbies, Michael Plant, James Knight and Adam Schofield all rode in the British Youth Championship. Plant faring the best with seven points and if he has made some improvement could be a spoiler in this section. Knight and Schofield will come on for the experience and be better next season. Liam Gilbertson and Sean Mullins both come from a motor cross background and have had a few second halves on the shale so may take a few meetings to get to grips with things. Taylor Crowe is interesting. He is a British National as his Dad is English and has come over from Australia to try his luck in the JJ. He has been riding in the youth series in Australia and competing well. If he can call on that experience and adapts quickly to British tracks he could surprise a few.
My top 3:
Jordan Trott
Mitchell Spink
Marcus Jay
Outsider:
Dominic Rivers
Please feel free to make any comments and post your own predictions.