I think that the Aces, Northampton and KL will be very close all season to finish fourth, almost in a mini group of three.   With the head to heads being possibly the deciding factor, which maybe is where the NSS home advantage will kick in?.. Obviously, all could change if the Aces can land a top level No5 and a strong No6... That could prove to be a big challenge though... And will probably mean several more changes to last years' team than the ones already made..

That’s also been said of Vinnie Foord too. Hopefully the clubs they’re all signed to in the Premiership help them in this area to give them a fighting chance. There’s some talented young riders out there, but the problem is many don’t have the finance to invest in good equipment to get them going. If meetings are tight, most rising stars will get three rides a meeting and will be pulled from their fourth ride and replaced by a stronger number 6. The aim I’d suggest will be 3 points at home. Beat their opposite number at home and job done.

Really like Freddy and hope he's staying at Glasgow next season. His biggest downfall seems to be his bikes, when they are working he is fast and commited and on his day he can beat some good riders. His away scores might be poorer but that will most likely be the trend for the rising stars. He could end up being one of the stronger rising stars as long as he doesn't have any issues with his leg.

I do hope Craig has gotten through his issues because I want him to do well but I am getting deja vu from his start of season comments from the past few years. I've given up on caring after he's disappointed over and over again but for Edinburgh's sake I hope he sticks with it, still a great rider and would give Edinburgh a very strong top 2.

Victor coming in on that reduced average is the only reason he's been kept I would guess. I think Berwick were unlucky not to make the playoffs last season, they may have a chance to do it this time, Kemp has big shoes to fill, but if Battye improves further (which i think he will) and the new reserve scores a few more points than Smith did, they will be in the mix.

He's a big risk, yes he can be brilliant but season end or even season break is possible at any time.