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Yep thats it bring in the changes to the NL. The league where most riders would be happy ending the season breaking even. A league where riders juggle racing with full time jobs and will often have to sacrifice other aspects of life to continue racing. I would suggest popping in to the pits of a few NL meetings and seeing what reaction you get to your suggestion. Whilst the riders are at the start of their career they are also the riders most likely to pack up and walk away.

So on that logic Ellis Perks should be included in the team........

Good point mentioned on another thread. Is the limit of doubling up riders still in place? Kennett will want 2 leagues, Harris has made no secret he wants a Championship place and it certainly wouldn't surprise me if Nicholls, Watt and certainly Robson want to do both leagues this year? If the 2 double up riders rule is still in place it could take Kennett out of the equation? Im guessing with the others its first signed for a Championship team get to do both leagues and the rest have to lump it?

I think so. He was discussing whether his reserve partner would be Lanham or Jon Armstrong On a slightly serious note how about; 1. Kennett 2. Robson 3. Harris 4. Watt 5. Nicholls 6. Branford 7. Ayres

I think the addition of Lakeside to the NL is a huge plus for all involved. As a development league having a variety of track shapes and the required techniques to ride them is vital. Lakeside have the opportunity to develop a real home fortress and should be looking to build a team around that? Zach Waj & Ben Morley would be excellent value and i also wouldn't be surprised to Verge as a hammer either. Saul & Kirby could be entertaining but from my previous experiences of them more likely hilarious and when trying to convert existing fans to the joys of the NL the reserves need to be of the solid/composed type rather than wobbly shale sitters type.

I never get why more clubs don't run training schools / practice days especially in the early season. Its a complete cash cow. 30 riders @ £30 each is £900 a session. Yes there are other expenses as ever but medical cover only needs to be basic and there are riders screaming for early season track time and its a great way for clubs to boost their funds pre season.

Right here we go; Bacon Greenwood Chessell Mountain Perks Wood Knight Halsey Hughes Coles Priest Hopwood ignoring those who are lined up/in high demand elsewhere (JPB,Smith,Hume,Shanes etc) not that i think Phillips doesn't have potential but perhaps Newcastle just doesn't work for him?

I can certainly see the Pros & Cons however i do wonder that if there was little improvement over the course of 2016 why will that be any different in 2017? If a new 2.00er came in at the same level would they have a better chance of improving? There were some excellent No.7's this season and some disappointments and i don't expect the level in 2017 to be any different.

Both Berwick & Lakeside are about 3 1/2 hours from his current base. Given the proximity of teams in the championship this year Bridger is pretty well placed.

Im very surprised to see Phillips in so many 1-7's? Had a stinker last season in both leagues. Im assuming the view is a years worth of track knowledge? There are a dozen NL riders who would sign on a 2.00 and out perform Phillips. Don't get me wrong i rate the potential in Danny but he seems to have stalled over the past couple of seasons and im not sure "the championship" is helping him.

Definitely Greenwood & Hopwood, Liam Carr & Danny Phillips are certainly capable of much higher averages if they prioritise NL racing. For me Richard Andrews looks cheap on 4.26 plus i would put Kinsley & Hazeldon (if fit) in the category of riders capable of at least a points improvement.......

Im in the camp that he needs a little more time to get to the required level & my view is that riders should be developing in the NL not learning. That said the MDL is not what it was and is poorly subscribed by NL teams so little opportunities for riders to get to grips with tracks before taking league rides there.

Indeed. Few bargains in there and some riders with high averages that may hamper chances of being signed (all in my opinion) got to feel a bit for Sam Bebee though, due to the timing of his injuries he has been saddled with a 4.25 which given his limited experience seems a bit steep.

I never get the expectancy with Shuttleworth. He has been a 6 - 6.5 point NL rider for the past few seasons without showing any real improvement and not running in any of the tricky positions. Even for a cheap northern based rider there must be better options.

If the number of teams in the NL & points limit stays the same a 10+ rider could well become appealing. Last year teams were struggling to build teams near to the limit due to the lack of riders with established averages. That said there are plenty who have upped their averages from last season so it might level out but i would rather build a team with a 10+ rider and a longer tail that is up to the 40 point mark than a balanced team that only just gets over the 36 base line.

Im guessing Boxall would be a 10+ average. I don't think he is the force he once was but still a joy to watch especially at NL level providing he is on a reliable bike.

My personal feeling of the popular names mentioned is that Brendan has unfinished business on the Island, Shanes will be back at Kent & if memory serves me right Matt Bates had to retire from racing due to his knee? On the flip side i think Boxall, Andrews & Govier are highly likely along with a second halfer.

Nicholls comments of several riders all pushing for Number 1 sounds like there is a higher averaged rider coming in but also that there won't be much differences between the top 3 which is always a good sign for any side. I suspect the BMR promotions limited knowledge of the sport will mean a side of established UK names which might not be a bad thing if the pockets can support it.

Dwyer was hitting over 5 for large parts of the past season & i think Bowtell will prosper at another track. Atkins is one of the top youngsters who seems to be a little under the radar at present. There will be teams with much longer tails than that one.

I have to admit i thought he was older than that? No doubting his potential as looked useful whenever i have seen him although there seems to be something in my mind questioning the quality of his equipment? Either way its all irrelevant if he doesn't have a UK passport.

How about this side? Chessell - 8.57 Rutherford - 4.06 Perry - 8.12 Bowtell/Dwyer - 4.21/4.15 Ayres - 8.56 Basford - 3.15 Atkins - 3.00 Total 39.67/39.61

Has Eryk Borczuk got a UK passport yet? He has tried to do MDL twice in the past 2 seasons and been thrown out because he doesn't have the correct paperwork. As for Kirby i have said more than enough about him in the past however if a rider has not ridden for the entire previous season (injury excluded) and then gets a team place it makes a mockery of those who have and are trying to get team places.

For me the best news is that the signing confirms that Kings Lynn are definitely running in the NL this season. Fingers crossed the crowds improve as the entertainment is generally excellent.

Kevin Jolly has been pretty vocal about having Stoneman on his shopping list and i believe he now lives local to the track? I wish Sam all the best but agree that he probably won't be ready to start the season, as for Jordan i would like to see him sign on but am yet to be convinced however with the limit at 40 i could see a line up like this; 1 Mountain - 8.73 2 Ruddick - 3.10 3 Coles - 7.11 4 Stoneman - 7.00 5 Armstrong - 7.82 6 3 Pointer 7 3 Pointer Total 39.76

Thats a top notch team although i think you will miss out on Smith however Mountain, Kinsley or Bacon would be equally impressive replacements.