Moto GP this weekend

[ducmeister]

Don't usually comment on this sort of stuff but felt that I had to say my piece.

I reckon that Casey and Vale both have similar potential but execute in very different ways.  Vale is super confident in all facets of the game, media, riding, etc. and it shows in the way that he is prepared to have a crack at moves on the track that no one thinks will ever come off.  But he manages to make them work and appears brilliant in the process.  Again when in the media spotlight he is extremely confident and this shows through in his laid back manner and ability to accept any garbage that may come his way.
Casey on the other hand has similar potential but doesn't have confidence in himself to have a crack at the risky stuff.  He's too scared he'll stuff up.  On the odd occasion that he does back himself he more often than not does something extaordinary but he finds risk very stressful.  This shows through in the way he treats the media after a ballbreaking ride.
Why so?  Dunno.  Maybe the idea that even if Vale was never to win another race he will always be a hero in the public eye anywhere in the world but Casey, geez the guy falls off a couple of times and people are ready to write him off. 

Just my thoughts.

[Mr.S2R]

Here he comes, here comes Casey Stoner (just hum to the tune of Speed Racer, you know, that old cartoon...).  Closely followed by Rossi - got a sneaking feeling that Rossi just might pinch this Qatar victory off Casey this year....hope I am wrong

As predicted Hayden falling away at Qatar.  Good to see Mika up there on another Ducati - maybe he's understanding the way of the Stoner in mastering his weapon.....

Anyone got thoughts on De Puniet? - he is another random rider that has highs and lows....

[loony888]

I'd say whoever bleats on about stoner having no personality or not being media friendly have been persuaded by the media. When he first went to ducati i said he wouldn't do any good cause he throws it down the road too often and he just wasn't good enough, i was wrong, and he proved everyone of his detractors wrong by riding the thing ultra professionally, winning often, scoring good points when he couldn't, good enough to win ducati their first championship of the modern era. Sure rossi is flamboyant, the media love him because there's a headline in every sound byte they can get, and don't get me wrong, i think rossi is a great rider, not very sporting, in fact, down right ruthless when he has to be (just like lawson was) but he has the runs on the board and with the media support he can do no wrong. If biaggi had pulled that stunt on gibernau into the last corner he would have been murdered by the press, and not just the spanish press either.
   Stoner does his talking on the bike and i reckon rossi is going to have to reach into his bag of tricks a lot more this year to beat him, especially with lorenzo there to take points consistently as well. oh, and if you think stoner has no personality, i can't recall a premier class rider from australia that did. And it would appear that pedrosa's distinct lack of flavour at all not only suits the equally bland honda and the team manager puig but it gets excused cause he's spanish.

paul.

[Ita]

I'd say whoever bleats on about stoner having no personality or not being media friendly have been persuaded by the media. When he first went to ducati i said he wouldn't do any good cause he throws it down the road too often and he just wasn't good enough, i was wrong, and he proved everyone of his detractors wrong by riding the thing ultra professionally, winning often, scoring good points when he couldn't, good enough to win ducati their first championship of the modern era. Sure rossi is flamboyant, the media love him because there's a headline in every sound byte they can get, and don't get me wrong, i think rossi is a great rider, not very sporting, in fact, down right ruthless when he has to be (just like lawson was) but he has the runs on the board and with the media support he can do no wrong. If biaggi had pulled that stunt on gibernau into the last corner he would have been murdered by the press, and not just the spanish press either.
   Stoner does his talking on the bike and i reckon rossi is going to have to reach into his bag of tricks a lot more this year to beat him, especially with lorenzo there to take points consistently as well. oh, and if you think stoner has no personality, i can't recall a premier class rider from australia that did. And it would appear that pedrosa's distinct lack of flavour at all not only suits the equally bland honda and the team manager puig but it gets excused cause he's spanish.

paul.

  Very well said buddy...  You you are dead on target....

Ita

[girly]

Stoner on poll!!    
It's going to be a very interesting season.

[Ita]

Anyone watching??

Ita

[dragonworld.]

Mmmmm. I like to watch!! 

Ooops, wrong site, wrong thread!!

[Ita]

Mmmmm. I like to watch!!  

Ooops, wrong site, wrong thread!!

Mate, you've left ya web cam switched on!!!  Turn it off or put some pants on for christs sake!!!!

Ita

[dragonworld.]

Heh!! You Perve?? 

To be late  for work, or not to be late for work? That is the question? 

At least I'll get the start in!

[Ita]

To be late  for work, or not to be late for work? That is the question? 

At least I'll get the start in!

Might as well go to work now!!!

Ita

[Jukie]

can i watch dragon hmmmm

[Stinky Wizzleteats]

Might as well go to work now!!!

Ita

Don't fuken start me! 

[girly]

Bugger   
At least Hayden delivered

[vossy]

got up at 3.30am to watch the moto2 and motogp. both great races.

Not really the outcome I'd like but......... it's only the start of the season.

now back to sleep for a couple of hours (on hols)

[loony888]

well that was a let down, beattie doesn't know his left from his right ferchrissakes! and all "rusty" was good for was introducing the adverts!

paul.
and lets not mention the result