GWC 495 Posted September 15, 2016 We are now at a stage where Morris Sedgeman Schlien Batchelor even Watt might fancy riding in the PL. If more GP riders opt to give the EL a miss then we have a real dilemma waiting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted September 18, 2016 We are now at a stage where Morris Sedgeman Schlien Batchelor even Watt might fancy riding in the PL. If more GP riders opt to give the EL a miss then we have a real dilemma waiting. Didn't Watt ride for the Diamonds in the past and turn into a flop? I've always quite liked him tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted September 18, 2016 Didn't Watt ride for the Diamonds in the past and turn into a flop? I've always quite liked him tbh 2002. Cost us the League title. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,343 Posted September 18, 2016 We are now at a stage where Morris Sedgeman Schlien Batchelor even Watt might fancy riding in the PL. If more GP riders opt to give the EL a miss then we have a real dilemma waiting. As long as they don't pay them over the odds these guys are just looking for easy pickings,Batchelor has not tried leg this season just to manipulate his average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandits4eva 998 Posted September 18, 2016 2002. Cost us the League title. I believe Berwick played a part in that too Agree Dave? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond_ren 209 Posted September 18, 2016 As long as they don't pay them over the odds these guys are just looking for easy pickings,Batchelor has not tried leg this season just to manipulate his average. Didn't Bridger say in the SS a few weeks back he'd be interested in doubling up too? How's this going to work then would they go down the Swedish route and let the top boys ride in the top two leagues? Personally I don't think much needs changing at PL level it's the EL where more problems are 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,343 Posted September 18, 2016 Didn't Bridger say in the SS a few weeks back he'd be interested in doubling up too? How's this going to work then would they go down the Swedish route and let the top boys ride in the top two leagues? Personally I don't think much needs changing at PL level it's the EL where more problems are IMO the PL needs to promote riders from NL route don't get caught up in paying riders trying to prolong their career and supplement their earnings .The crowds don't justify it IMO .Pay young riders a realistic pay rate the entertainment will be as good if not better.At least they will be avialable for meetings not riding abroad. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,050 Posted September 18, 2016 Didn't Bridger say in the SS a few weeks back he'd be interested in doubling up too? How's this going to work then would they go down the Swedish route and let the top boys ride in the top two leagues? Personally I don't think much needs changing at PL level it's the EL where more problems are When the EL changes that normally filters down to the PL in some description. Seeing the likes of Bridger, Harris, Nicholls etc would suit them financially and raise the standard in the PL which is not what is needed IMO, if our younger better are to progress they need to get contracts in leagues abroad and get out of the comfort zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond_ren 209 Posted September 18, 2016 IMO the PL needs to promote riders from NL route don't get caught up in paying riders trying to prolong their career and supplement their earnings .The crowds don't justify it IMO .Pay young riders a realistic pay rate the entertainment will be as good if not better.At least they will be avialable for meetings not riding abroad. Yeah definitely I think the NL standard 3 pointer at reserve has been a decent idea but they've got to stick at it not bin it at the end of the season. It's the only way the younger riders will progress riding against better standard of riders. Hope the PL doesn't follow the EL draft system and have protected races that's pointless IMO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barnstormer 37 Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) I think there is a good chance that it will be 6 man teams next season. No idea what the combined average per team will be and whether they continue with an NL 3 pointer at number 6 and, say, a supplementary reserve at no.5 (or wherever in the team), remains to be seen. Very little appears to be coming out of the practice matches held at King's Lynn, so really, once again, we have no idea what's going on