My point was that since Oxford are starting the season with 3 riders with a higher average than the Berwick number 1 then surely Berwick  (and all other teams) should be able to set their teams up as they like. I thought the one over 8 rider per team was to balance out the heat leaders. If Berwick wants to leave Nick at 5 then they should be able to do that (not gaining any advantage as other teams could do the same). Berwick are starting the season with no riders with an average over 8.

They'd be alright in a 37.00 limit. Bit like Ipswich and Northampton this season, The low Points Limit would make sure that a few riders on high 6's or low 7's GSA's would still be available for Eastbourne to have a strength in depth side. Throw in one assessed rider as well like Nilsson for example on a 7+ and they'l get close to a 37.00 limit.

Think it's all been agreed otherwise Teams wouldn't be releasing riders tbh. I'm pretty sure that Leicester would've opted for Morris over Howarth if given the chance considering Stewart Dickson likes continuity and that Morris is the Bandits No.1 in 2027.

I reckon this is very close. I expect Leicester to be Ryan Douglas Max Fricke  Dan Thompson Nick Morris Drew Kemp Luke Harrison Freddy Hodder RS

And Eastbourne are building to 30....😯😁

I think you have interpreted my post incorrectly.  The discussion point was that clubs do not want to risk a change of race night because their fans don't turn up - it is those fans I am referring to, who, as with the majority of most clubs' attendees, are more mature.  If this is what is preventing clubs from looking to grow their business then I'm afraid it really is doomed.  They should be doing their best to attract both new and existing/previous fans but above all new ones.