Stoner

I think Ducati are very smart contracting Casey, sure he has had a dismal
year of DNF's, almost always pushing the front too hard and crashing out,
but the guy has serious pace and a real can do attitude and never gives up.
He may have been better backing off and just going for the finish but thats
not his style, he's win or bin, maybe not a sensible attitude but possibly
one that may one day win him the title. He stands out, makes an impression
and with the right team developing the right bike I really think he will
shine. The new breed of bikes next season the 800's I think will fit
perfectly into his hand and I'll be very surprised if he isn't a star
contender next year and for years to come.

I'd be more impressed by a win or bin attitude if there were some wins
to balance the bins. I think Ducati should have left Stoner out to
germinate a bit more before taking him on. I guess that they were
worried that someone else might snap him up.

I predict that Capi will have the upper hand next year. He doesn't seem
to be slowing down just yet.