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Just an attempt to boost numbers. The practice session was booked before the number 7 draft came in. Peterborough already have there riders in mind. If someone turns up and is truly exceptional they may get considered but I suspect whoever ends up at Peterborough in the number 7 jacket a, wont be at the practice session or b, has already been agreed but not announced.

More wishful thinking than realism. Len will just sign a selection of established journeymen and 3 point non movers. Kent's top riders will be moving on or prioritising higher divisions this season I suspect so potentially less visits for me.

Ben seemed to tail off a little once he was fully signed however I agree he is worth another go. Not going to give Kent a powerhouse reserve duo but definitely capable of hitting 3/4 each which was better than this years crop!

If that is true then I hope none were partaking in any celebratory drinks!

I doubt Warren Scott & Co have even heard of Rob Mear. If a good relationship between one of this years riders and the promotion they have a chance of being back otherwise I think Rye House will line up very differently next season. The new man has his own vision of what makes an entertaining team which could definitely spell the end for the seasoned old guard.

Now that the 3 pointers are compulsory they do hold a lot of power over clubs (especially the top few) however its down to the clubs to decide what they want to pay and look at lower graded riders if they cannot afford them? Id be amazed if some didn't drop their demands if they don't get fixed up by Jan. You opted for Sam Chapman this season and that wasn't even forced!

Jack Kingston would fit on just under 6. That would definitely a team that would win big or fall trying.........probably the latter!

If its good enough for the rest of speedway for all the years getting a dig from you guys time for some in return. Hope the Eastbourne fans are ready to receive plenty back next year to after a season of dishing it out!

Ignoring BWD & Waj as I think they will be elsewhere. Either Shanes, Ayres or Perry would be great value to watch at the EWR. As an outside pick for number 7 how about Ellis Perks

Guessing that the points limit will be 38 and trying to keep as many core members as possible; 1. Hopwood 8.00 2. Dugard 4.59 3. Wood 6.30 4. Andrews 5.70 5. D. Spiller 7.13 6. Powell 3.00 / Brennan / Strudwick 7. E. Spiller 3.00 Total 37.72 However in order to let Wood join Kent you could have this 1. Halsey 8.31 2. E.Spiller 3.00 3. D.Spiller 7.13 4. Andrews 5.70 5. Hopwood 8.00 6. Powell 3.00 7. Brennan 3.00 Total 38.14 (final averages might change / Brit reduction to squeak just under?) He was hanging around at Kent a lot too.....well until Len told him he had no chance of riding there!

From no official source but I would be a little surprised if Mr Perks rides over here again next season.

Jack was never going to join Kent and is almost nailed on to join Brum / Cradley. The huge press release when he did a single match for Kent was another sign of how out of touch the club is becoming. It is a south east club who run early on a Monday evening. Hats off to Ben Basford & James Shanes for making the journey every week but most riders will be hesitant of signing for Kent due to its location unless they go for southern based / local riders.

Also the only injury that hasn't actually occurred to a Rocket over the years.

Its a tough one as for Ben to flourish I think he needs NL & PL but his average will probably rule him out? Danny & James will be hot property but hopefully they can be lured back. Aaron Baseby I like but he just misses too many meetings due to a hectic social life. Never been a big fan of Chessell & Johnson has not ridden anything sensible for a season so would be very disappointed to see those two included.

Stealing whistle gangs work with a slight tweak as Widman will probably be on the Island and there is a team for Kent fans to get excited about! 1. Shanes 7.85 2. Mogridge 4.94 3. M. Baseby 5.33 4. Kinsley 5.41 5. Mountain 6.82 6. Bacon 4.61 7. JPB (probably Jack Thomas) 3.00 Total 37.96

Hume has had plenty of runs in the MDL both last year and this. His style is never going to work on tighter more technical tracks. If he was signed for kings lynn he would bring plenty of points whilst honing his skills for the smaller tracks.

Any results from the meeting?

Your statement is fine as long as you don't include Brandon Freemantle in your team

Cant argue with the averages though. Marmite Greaves is a bargain, Moggo if he continues his late season form is too and Mikey Neale has been overlooked as one of the most solid 3 pointers to step up this past season.

Agreed. I acknowledge the great things Len has done for the sport as a whole and the glory days of Rye House but recently he has become to stubborn and spread thin to serve the best interests of both. If this now gives him time to pay attention to the NL / junior leagues then perhaps some genuine new talent may come through the Kent doors. (If he solely relies on what someone does on a few practice laps around Iwade then perhaps not). 100% of Lens focus on Kent is a potentially scary thing! Oh and FYI Len 20 tons of shale at Central Park is a tenth of what's needed!!!!!

With all the doubling up that will be going on with various drafts etc will Monday nights actually become a beneficial race night as the number of clashes and therefore missing heat leaders would be limited? Alternatively would anyone fancy a strength in depth team of riders that didn't appear in any other league but would be available for every match?

With friends like you........

Interesting how Morley who has been discarded or not given the chances in the PL in favour of expensive foreign imports in the past has now become hot property!

All the talk prior to the draft was which if any Brit riders would get the nod in a PL side. Now im all in favour of giving a british 3 pointer the place over a foreign no hoper / journey man but let them earn the right to keep their place. Im sure a few that step up will cause quite a few surprises anyway!

Built both to 38 as I suspect that will be the limit. Id be happy to see either. 1. Shanes 7.85 2. Bacon 4.61 3. Blacklock 6.79 4. Bailey 5.88 5. Mountain 6.82 6. JPB 3.00 7. Wilson 3.00 Total 37.95 1. Greaves 7.08 2. Neale 4.85 3. Wood 6.30 4. Mogridge 4.94 5. Ayres 7.05 6. Bacon 4.61 7. Cupitt 3.00 Total 37.83