ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted September 1, 2017 So what riders do we feel have out grown the NL now after progressing too much Dan Bewley Is he the only one ? Max clegg should be but hes 2017 season has stood still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikec 412 Posted September 1, 2017 Bewley & Wajtknecht, both way too good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunters 210 Posted September 2, 2017 Unless they make the points limit at least a breakeven 42 there will have to be at least six of the better riders move out or the NL (or retire?). Otherwise some will be unable to find a team spot until injuries kick in. There are 33 riders with 7+ at present and several who will be back from injury. If all teams try to fit 3 in then they will have to fill up with four 3/4 pointers and put the squeeze on those with 5/6. We must not reach the stage where we give youngsters opportunity to develop and then freeze them out when they have a higher average but are not yet good enough (or given opportunity by PL/CL) to move up. The simple solution which will be unpopular in certain regions could be to have an upper age limit? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted September 2, 2017 Having an upper age limit would certainly be unpopular. Many of the older riders are still admired and supported by fans and in any case age discrimination is frowned upon anyway ( is it illegal ?) There is no doubt that the league should start using the formula that was so successful for so many years in the Premier League, and that is to set up teams to a 42.5 limit on the basis that it is roughly the average that exists. It means that the top teams at the end of the season will still have to lose a heat leader or two who are then available for the weaker teams while maintaining a decent standard of riding skills overall. The youngsters being introduced at any given time will improve much more quickly under such a plan ie Wobblies learn nothing from other Wobblies. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted September 2, 2017 Always been against age restrictions but would a teams total age work? Say 175 years, average age 25 per rider. Wouldn't single out individual riders like Armo for instance. Do think the average need upping, especially with the SDL giving extra track time to promising youngsters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,624 Posted September 2, 2017 Always been against age restrictions but would a teams total age work? Say 175 years, average age 25 per rider. Wouldn't single out individual riders like Armo for instance. Do think the average need upping, especially with the SDL giving extra track time to promising youngsters. You won't win many friends at Stoke with that suggestion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
