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Don't really know why the concern about the number 7, it does not really matter who it is.

Agree with all that, as I said previously with the way the team has been built, if Ben wanted to do Championship we could have fitted him in and that would make a massive difference. Kerr is not terrible but he is no Ben Cook, he may improve his average slightly but I don't see him getting to much over 8, Anders will improve his average too but more 7 than 8, Zach definitely has improvement in him and so has Tobias, we will need all of them to improve to win the title.

I have a feeling one of the rest may need changing at some point.

Jason Garrad?

Funnily enough if he had wanted to do Championship we could have had Ben Cook instead of Kerr.

I can see more than 1 signing on July 1st. Even with Cairns this team will struggle, they must be saving the 0.96 for someone.

No never have been one of the highest payers and we moved down to save money while keeping similar crowd levels.

It is a lot on his young shoulders but I expect the hope is that he will be better than Joe Screen.

I agree with most of that and yes they sign because it is well run and get paid on time also sponsorship is important.

You are correct but many have said before Poole attract riders because they pay the most but there are other factors that attract riders to Poole. I dont mind how much they pay but the books have to be balanced, it is run as a business.

If you think riders only come to Poole because of the money you are the deluded one.

They have 7.4 left for last rider so Riss will probably be at reserve although you would fancy Harris in a match up against anyone while he stays at reserve.

Money is not the reason riders want to ride for Poole.

So Cairns would rather go to Poole, doubt it was anything to do with money.

Depends how many meetings are ridden, I am sure there is a master plan and I expect some riders will not increase their average. We only need to qualify for the play offs.

Thanks for that, as I am trying to say we have nearly a point to play with, no reason not to use it when Cairns comes in. This team wont win the league but the one after July 1st might

Because we are nearly a point under the limit which could be used to strengthen when Cairns comes in, not necessarily Starke but he seems the prime target depends who is not performing.

Maybe he should be hitting 5 but dont think he is capable anymore. He will have to be at least a 5 to keep his place, we know when Cairns comes in changes will be made and he could be the one to drop out.

The next Bewley

This team wont win the league so changes will be made if and when Cairns comes in. Two issues are Kerr and Starke.

Terrible signing, I said earlier numbers game is a smokescreen, I think they have made a real mess of this years team, Starke is well past his best, ridiculous to think he is a 5 pointer on a 3 point average. Vinnie is improving and getting better, way better than Starke.

In my calculations they have 7.40 left so it does indeed look like they will be at least a point short of the limit. What a cock up!

He would be re-assessed if he came here.

I think most would agree Vinnie had a lot of potential and although not a certainty he would do better than Max he definitely had more potential and had become a fans favourite, I would say he has the potential to be better than any new rider coming in unless it is someone of Tate Zischke's ability.

Yes not a bad shout, he certainly isn't the worst 2 pointer. I still think not getting Vinnie back is a massive mistake, if we get Harrison Ryan or similar how can anyone be sure he will turn out better than Vinnie. Numbers game is a smokescreen.