Team Australia MXoN confirmed

Richard Tease II 8/19/2018 4:15pm
8/19/2018 4:15pm
If I was picking a team first thing i’d look at is do they have a bike.
Last results for Reed at the des Nations was appalling. Reed spent the lead up to the event holidaying with Ex friend JT flat tracking at Valentino’s Ranch actually that was probably the most riding he did leading up to the event.
Your there to perform not treat it as a holiday. The team is there for results not a popularity contest.
Sorry but I can’t find any positives to having Reed on the team except for the killer autograph line.
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scott_nz 8/19/2018 4:19pm
8/19/2018 4:19pm
Crush wrote:
Not like that's an argument. He's easily better than any other Aussie rider. Shit he's neck and neck for best Aussie motorsportsman with Mick Doohan.
scott_nz wrote:
Mick Doohan won the biggest motorcycle title in the world 5 years straight, Reed is good, but Doohan is next level,

mxmaniac wrote:
Scott, have you met Mick? I haven't, but id like to hear another opinion of him compared to others I had heard from.
never met him, my parents did at one of the Aussie GP's, but it was a pretty quick meet and greet,

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block75 8/23/2018 2:51am
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Seems metty is pretty un happy about the decision aswell but has just voiced it in a different way via his Instagram (sorry can’t work how to copy and paste photos on phone)
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Crush 8/23/2018 3:38am
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And that’s a wrap for motocross in 2018. Want to give a massive thank you to the team @hondaracing_aus @penriteoil . We worked as a team and battled all the way to the end. We fought our way out of adversity and showed in the 2nd half of season what we could do and the speed I can still run. @yarrivek and @jmannix10 you guys pushed me through it all, it was a blast and 2019 will be on✊️ #thankU Still bitterly disappointed not making the team for MXoN this year at redbud. Don’t understand it, but nothing more to say other than wish the guys all the best and fly the flag high. ✊️? Excited to announce our next move this coming Friday with @hondaracing_aus team *Couple old Skool pics at the end with a few of the GOATS. Had some good times!!

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jemcee 8/23/2018 3:57am
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Metty definitely has more of a leg to stand on
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Derpin' DJ 8/23/2018 4:21am
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I don't think having experience in the US cuts it IMO. The results weren't there for Metty this year


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jemcee 8/23/2018 4:29am
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Derpin' DJ wrote:
I don't think having experience in the US cuts it IMO. The results weren't there for Metty this year [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/08/23/282283/s1200_mxch.jpg[/img]
I don't think having experience in the US cuts it IMO. The results weren't there for Metty this year


I don't know how many he had but it seemed whenever I watched he had a dnf due to a mechanical haha so that contributed to his end of year result but I do think the two chosen are more deserving than Metty.. could argue against Gibbs though cause of injury and all that
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PJRAUS 8/23/2018 4:39am
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Derpin' DJ wrote:
I don't think having experience in the US cuts it IMO. The results weren't there for Metty this year [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/08/23/282283/s1200_mxch.jpg[/img]
I don't think having experience in the US cuts it IMO. The results weren't there for Metty this year


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I don't know how many he had but it seemed whenever I watched he had a dnf due to a mechanical haha so that contributed to...
I don't know how many he had but it seemed whenever I watched he had a dnf due to a mechanical haha so that contributed to his end of year result but I do think the two chosen are more deserving than Metty.. could argue against Gibbs though cause of injury and all that
Yeah that's true...it is what it is. I reckon they chose the best team based on Kirk Gibbs saying he is now 100%...he was fast at the start of the season, he did awesome at Matterly last year, has the experience and the dedication...if not Kirk then Luke Clout...
I'm happy with the team chosen.
Todd Waters is not back to 100% , others also not yet back on pace after injury.
We should be all stoked for Mitch Evans...with his current form..hes on a roll..hope he spins people's heads right around! Give the young blokjes a go I say!
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Langston_fan 8/24/2018 12:07am
8/24/2018 12:07am
Used to be a huge fan of Chad Reed, but his actions of late have made me lose a lot of respect. What he did to Dungey last year was unacceptable yet he still defended himself.

To me James and Chad are opposite sides of the same diva coin.
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struth 8/24/2018 12:23am
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Makes no sense picking Gibbs, hope he does some race motos to get into shape .
Evans n Lawrence fair enough to be picked.
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PJRAUS 8/24/2018 2:36am
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Makes no sense picking Gibbs, hope he does some race motos to get into shape .
Evans n Lawrence fair enough to be picked.
Gibbs was the next fastest guy buy far in the first few rounds this year, a nagging back injury grabbed him about half way through the series , slowing him a little then a massive crash after holeshotting ..at the third last round ( I think )
He is definitely the next fastest and fittest rider in that series in my opinion..he did have a shit year though and the injury is for sure a question mark.
But if he's 100% again like he has said...hes only missed 3 races and wont have dropoed much bije speed, Reed has missed 3 years and rode shit, without any motivation apparently the year prior to that..
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mxgoon 8/25/2018 4:09pm
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Fuck the haters and fuck Motorcycling Australia.

Aussie moto fans have been robbed of a chance to see a aussie legend go out with a bang.
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zehn 8/25/2018 4:28pm
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mxgoon wrote:
Fuck the haters and fuck Motorcycling Australia.

Aussie moto fans have been robbed of a chance to see a aussie legend go out with a bang.
Nice hot take bro
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mxgoon wrote:
Fuck the haters and fuck Motorcycling Australia.

Aussie moto fans have been robbed of a chance to see a aussie legend go out with a bang.
And JGR Auto-Trader Suzuki just gave it right back. Holeshot his last outdoor race!
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scott_nz 8/25/2018 10:48pm
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mxgoon wrote:
Fuck the haters and fuck Motorcycling Australia.

Aussie moto fans have been robbed of a chance to see a aussie legend go out with a bang.
shame he did not ride an outdoor before they named the team right, i mean red budd would have been the obvious one,
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mxgoon 8/25/2018 10:57pm
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mxgoon wrote:
Fuck the haters and fuck Motorcycling Australia.

Aussie moto fans have been robbed of a chance to see a aussie legend go out with a bang.
scott_nz wrote:
shame he did not ride an outdoor before they named the team right, i mean red budd would have been the obvious one,
He doesn't need to audition.
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Finnish_Flash_62 8/25/2018 11:05pm
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mxgoon wrote:
Fuck the haters and fuck Motorcycling Australia.

Aussie moto fans have been robbed of a chance to see a aussie legend go out with a bang.
scott_nz wrote:
shame he did not ride an outdoor before they named the team right, i mean red budd would have been the obvious one,
mxgoon wrote:
He doesn't need to audition.
Apparently he did.
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mxgoon 8/25/2018 11:31pm
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scott_nz wrote:
shame he did not ride an outdoor before they named the team right, i mean red budd would have been the obvious one,
mxgoon wrote:
He doesn't need to audition.
Finnish_Flash_62 wrote:
Apparently he did.
Why would the captain of the aussie MX des nations team since 2002 have to audition? If he says he's good to go and gonna give it his best then he's automatic
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mxgoon wrote:
Why would the captain of the aussie MX des nations team since 2002 have to audition? If he says he's good to go and gonna give...
Why would the captain of the aussie MX des nations team since 2002 have to audition? If he says he's good to go and gonna give it his best then he's automatic
It's a shame that Gally and Leisk didn't put their hands up. We could have had a team of legends.
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mxgoon 8/26/2018 12:32am
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mxgoon wrote:
Why would the captain of the aussie MX des nations team since 2002 have to audition? If he says he's good to go and gonna give...
Why would the captain of the aussie MX des nations team since 2002 have to audition? If he says he's good to go and gonna give it his best then he's automatic
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It's a shame that Gally and Leisk didn't put their hands up. We could have had a team of legends.
Yeah except they are RETIRED!

I'm afraid some people over value the Aussies mx series.
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jemcee 8/26/2018 12:40am
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mxgoon wrote:
Why would the captain of the aussie MX des nations team since 2002 have to audition? If he says he's good to go and gonna give...
Why would the captain of the aussie MX des nations team since 2002 have to audition? If he says he's good to go and gonna give it his best then he's automatic
pdub187 wrote:
It's a shame that Gally and Leisk didn't put their hands up. We could have had a team of legends.
mxgoon wrote:
Yeah except they are RETIRED!

I'm afraid some people over value the Aussies mx series.
I'm afraid some people don't value it enough!

Tyler Medaglia beat Reed in the second moto and Overall, where do you rate the Canadian series? He finished 4th in their series

Gibbs got 5th in a moto at Matterly the best Medaglia got was 16th (not hating on Medaglia just comparing)
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mxgoon 8/26/2018 12:46am
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I don't compare either of them. They are both a step below the US and GP series both in speed level, depth of class and track conditions.

They are great series on their own but dont get shot twisted. It's a big jump from aussie mx to the States. Just ask Riorden the Moss brothers and any body else not named Chad that's trued to do it.

How bout valuing that and show the man some good damned respect.
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jemcee 8/26/2018 1:09am
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mxgoon wrote:
I don't compare either of them. They are both a step below the US and GP series both in speed level, depth of class and track...
I don't compare either of them. They are both a step below the US and GP series both in speed level, depth of class and track conditions.

They are great series on their own but dont get shot twisted. It's a big jump from aussie mx to the States. Just ask Riorden the Moss brothers and any body else not named Chad that's trued to do it.

How bout valuing that and show the man some good damned respect.
Yeah they are but a guy from that lesser series did pretty good today..
the top guys speed aren't as far away as you seem to think they are..

I definitely don't agree with just putting him in cause he's Chad Reed?
If no one better can go sure but the result today doesn't show me that he's better than the others chosen..
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Stoop 8/26/2018 1:09am
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pdub187 wrote:
It's a shame that Gally and Leisk didn't put their hands up. We could have had a team of legends.
mxgoon wrote:
Yeah except they are RETIRED!

I'm afraid some people over value the Aussies mx series.
jemcee wrote:
I'm afraid some people don't value it enough! Tyler Medaglia beat Reed in the second moto and Overall, where do you rate the Canadian series? He...
I'm afraid some people don't value it enough!

Tyler Medaglia beat Reed in the second moto and Overall, where do you rate the Canadian series? He finished 4th in their series

Gibbs got 5th in a moto at Matterly the best Medaglia got was 16th (not hating on Medaglia just comparing)
dumbest shit i've read today. They both beat Bagget today, so how does that factor into your ridiculous theory?
Gibbs hasn't got shit for Reed, never has, never will
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mxgoon 8/26/2018 1:13am
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mxgoon wrote:
I don't compare either of them. They are both a step below the US and GP series both in speed level, depth of class and track...
I don't compare either of them. They are both a step below the US and GP series both in speed level, depth of class and track conditions.

They are great series on their own but dont get shot twisted. It's a big jump from aussie mx to the States. Just ask Riorden the Moss brothers and any body else not named Chad that's trued to do it.

How bout valuing that and show the man some good damned respect.
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Yeah they are but a guy from that lesser series did pretty good today.. the top guys speed aren't as far away as you seem to...
Yeah they are but a guy from that lesser series did pretty good today..
the top guys speed aren't as far away as you seem to think they are..

I definitely don't agree with just putting him in cause he's Chad Reed?
If no one better can go sure but the result today doesn't show me that he's better than the others chosen..
Then I feel sorry for you bud.

This could have really meant something to both Aussie and US Reed fans. To see him go out and give it one last shot would have been awesome.

Now all it will mean is its the year Reedy got shafted.

If you don't see that your more of a Reed hater than a moto fan.
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Ewan49 8/26/2018 1:16am
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mxgoon wrote:
I don't compare either of them. They are both a step below the US and GP series both in speed level, depth of class and track...
I don't compare either of them. They are both a step below the US and GP series both in speed level, depth of class and track conditions.

They are great series on their own but dont get shot twisted. It's a big jump from aussie mx to the States. Just ask Riorden the Moss brothers and any body else not named Chad that's trued to do it.

How bout valuing that and show the man some good damned respect.
jemcee wrote:
Yeah they are but a guy from that lesser series did pretty good today.. the top guys speed aren't as far away as you seem to...
Yeah they are but a guy from that lesser series did pretty good today..
the top guys speed aren't as far away as you seem to think they are..

I definitely don't agree with just putting him in cause he's Chad Reed?
If no one better can go sure but the result today doesn't show me that he's better than the others chosen..
What exactly would Reed have to do to show you he is worthy of selection? I can't wait to hear your reply!
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jemcee 8/26/2018 1:18am
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dumbest shit i've read today. They both beat Bagget today, so how does that factor into your ridiculous theory? Gibbs hasn't got shit for Reed, never...
dumbest shit i've read today. They both beat Bagget today, so how does that factor into your ridiculous theory?
Gibbs hasn't got shit for Reed, never has, never will
You gonna be ok champ?

Was merely defending the speed of other Australian riders not named Chad Reed obviously my 'theory' has many holes

Yeah I'll disagree with your last statement
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jemcee 8/26/2018 1:24am
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Then I feel sorry for you bud. This could have really meant something to both Aussie and US Reed fans. To see him go out and...
Then I feel sorry for you bud.

This could have really meant something to both Aussie and US Reed fans. To see him go out and give it one last shot would have been awesome.

Now all it will mean is its the year Reedy got shafted.

If you don't see that your more of a Reed hater than a moto fan.
Oh for fuck sake just because I don't believe they should give him the ride cause he wants it this year I'm a hater now??

Show me ANY posts where I've been anything close to a hater of Reed! I've gone toe to toe with Big Lenny more than once defending him!
I agree it could've been awesome but they chose other riders.. It might mean that to you but it won't to me
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jemcee 8/26/2018 1:31am
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What exactly would Reed have to do to show you he is worthy of selection? I can't wait to hear your reply!
Like I've said he did awesome and I'm not at all surprised I just dunno if he would've beaten Gibbs or Evans today
You guys obviously think he would've and that's cool..
It seems people are confusing my support for others as hate for Reed and it's far from the truth
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Stoop 8/26/2018 1:34am
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Ewan49 wrote:
What exactly would Reed have to do to show you he is worthy of selection? I can't wait to hear your reply!
jemcee wrote:
Like I've said he did awesome and I'm not at all surprised I just dunno if he would've beaten Gibbs or Evans today You guys obviously...
Like I've said he did awesome and I'm not at all surprised I just dunno if he would've beaten Gibbs or Evans today
You guys obviously think he would've and that's cool..
It seems people are confusing my support for others as hate for Reed and it's far from the truth
Seriously, you have a major fat for Gibbs and Evans, who have they ever beaten?
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