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That's why I put an asterisk next to his name.

Team building averages & a riders starting average are the same thing. I constantly said Brennan would start at reserve when he had his 25% reduction, only for so many people tell me I was wrong. But I was correct & he started at reserve. This year won't effect Dan or Anders as they'd be in the same position regardless of average used.

So many Poole fans on FB talking about Chris Harris. As they've signed Lawson I see no chance of them signing such a high averaged 2nd heat leader, but out of curiosity, looked to see what sort of team they could build with such a strong top 2. Richard Lawson 9.17 Chris Harris 9.07 Zach Cook 6.23 Anders Rowe 6.11 Vinnie Foord 3.90 Paul Starke 3.36 William Cairns* 2.00 Total 39.84 Richard Lawson 9.17 Chris Harris 9.07 Zach Cook 6.23 Anders Rowe 6.11 Paul Starke 3.36 An Other 2.00 William Cairns* 2.00 Total 37.94

If MPT isn't back with Scunny, how about a return to Plymouth?

I wouldn't mind some incentive (protected rides) for NDL stepping up, but as soon as a rule is 2 x 2.00 riders at reserve all the 3 points riders get dropped, as no one would want to field a 3.00 rider in their top 5. You might get away with one 2.00 rider or RS at 7.

I wouldn't describe that as a "steal of an average" as he's got that average for a reason. Now if he's a reserve, then I'd fully expect him to up his average, but I'm the top 5 - that's how I'd rate him (a 5 to 5.5 man).

Strongly disagree with that, Cook has improved every season in GB, plus made a great start to his Polish career. Now if you'd rather pick Lidsey because he's younger / has a lower average / you believe he's got more improvement in him, then I can't argue with your reasoning in preferring Lidsey. But I certainly feel Cook, hasn't reached his full potential.

That first sentence is the most ridiculous thing I've read on here in ages. By all means you can suggest Rowe is stronger / more promising but a "million miles ahead" come on, be serious. As for why they are even being compared? Well they've both progressed out of the RS berth at the same time, so why wouldn't you compare them?

Yeah, totally agree

It would certainly make sense for riders to double up with the Cheetahs & Spires

Keep Vuolas rather than Blodorn to allow the top 4 to remain? * It may fit / it may not fit

Workington too.

If true, how is it any different than Brennan leaving Birmingham to go to Ipswich?

It's not that I don't want Zischke at reserve, just think Vuolas & Zischke will both improve, so want them both in the team. The only way to do that is have Zischke in the top 5. I'd rate Ben Cook & Vuolas to outscore Ellis & Blodorn for example (if that fits)

Perfectly explained.

Once again I 100% agree with this premise. As before I was commenting that if Poole fans are the "best in the world", then they'd turn up in sufficient numbers to support & make a profit racing in the NDL too. I'm not expecting them to race NDL, just suggesting a previous poster wasn't correct with their opinion of Poole's fan base.

Will anyone go for Antti Vuolas? I have been very impressed with him, if I was Belle Vue, would've had Zischke & Vuolas with a powerhouse top 4.

Pride, their riders morals, not wanting to let the fans down, riders earnings, could even be lowering averages of their riders who will end up elsewhere in 2025.

I understand that completely, not denying that's the right thing to do at all. My (tongue in cheek) reply was to a comment that Poole fans are the best in the world. Following that premise then they should all turn up to NDL matches & the Ford's would make an even bigger profit! Honestly I'd have to say Oxford have the best fans, they turn up in sufficient numbers to run teams in all 3 leagues, plus put up with a team manager who apparently tried to hinder them. Massive credit to the Oxford fans* from me. * Before someone says anything, not the ones who verbally or physically abused opposing fans or riders of course, not singling them out, sadly all clubs will have a few bad eggs.

Riss is 5.55, so 6.08 left. Chris Harris fits, but is rumoured to be at Lynn, next best Steve Worrall?

@arnieg was replying to a comment about "rising stars" who had "possibly peaked" correctly pointing out that wasn't the case for Edwards. Comparing Edwards to Rowe & Dan T is kinda irrelevant in this instance as the discussion was based on who would end up the strongest "rising star". It's now turned into a "who has improved the most" discussion, but it didn't start out like that lol!

If true, why can't they convince the fans to turn up on Thursdays for Premiership racing? Or even enter a NDL team as well as Champ? If they are the "best supporters ever" they'll turn up & support the team whatever right?

Nope, if any 37 year old goes for an apprenticeship but is denied due to age, the company could be sued for age discrimination. Sport shouldn't be any different. Besides Garrod has developed more than most in the NDL this season.

Couldn't have put it any better myself. Wojdylo would be far down my list of options

Depends how they worded it, if they were like "we want to do all 3 leagues, but can only manage 1 home & 1 away", then it's up to the remaining Championship clubs to decide if they want 16 league fixtures with Oxford in the league or 28 league fixtures with Oxford not in the league? Oxford can't make the rest of the league do what they want them to do. Of course if there's too many fixtures for Oxford, another option would be to remove them from the BSN series & have 2 groups of 4 (Plymouth, Poole, Redcar & Scunthorpe) and (Berwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Workington) would at least mean 13 home matches minimum?