With the "only one over 8.00 rule" I don't think we can look at last seasons squads & say weather or not they are stronger or weaker than the coming year. Oxford have Masters as their one over with a 10+ & that brings in  issues further down the list & that of course means the reserves are from the NDL on minimal averages. Whilst Masters will be expected to maintain his form & Riss may improve the next 3 Rowe McDiaramid & Killeen must return at least their average or better for Oxford to achive their goals. The current Oxford setup has long stood by their faith in developing riders to a higher standard & that list continues to grow. I hope the pair at reserve can improve & I'm sure there will be no shortage of effort as there will be other members of the clubs NDL team looking to grab a chance at the higher level

Drew Kemp hasn't been signed yet and I think he can only fit in to Workington, Edinburgh, and Scunthorpe now. Although I do believe he's riding in Poland, isn't he? That would make Scunny the likely option.

Still awaiting mine.

Well Hume's 2025 scoring was better than the previous season, so he was going in he right direction. He may not get any better, but I wouldn't say he can't.

I agree Glasgow had an awesome top 5, was pointing out it's weaker this year as you mentioned their reserves are stronger. As the league is weaker Oxford's top 5 wouldn't need to be on a par with Glasgow's from last year. If Riss goes back to his best, plus McDiarmid & Killeen ride to their potential, then Oxford could be close to Glasgow's 2025 top 5 though. This year rate Oxford's top 5 higher, but Glasgow's reserves as stronger. With Poole the favourites (assuming they've signed Rushen). Pedersen and Hausl could make the difference though, be interesting to see how they go. Think Oxford should be happy with McDiarmid & Killeen though with more British track experience.

Tried that approach at Swindon. Let's hope Rugby Council can create robust S106 conditions, unlike the ones Swindon Council must have asked a 5-year-old to draw up!