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If he's a 5.00 that's mental and Edinburgh should 100% do it. He'd easily be a 7.50 average rider by the end of the season.

Danny King and Charlie Southwick for Jake Allen and Simon Lambert is an upgrade in my eyes. Danny King is that strong number 5 that the bears desperately needed and anyone is better than Lambert at this point. So, a strong top 2 and decent engine room with Jody Scott, a rider who'll have no doubt been in huge demand, a reserve who's average is over 4 and Southwick who I think will surprise a few, I think that team is brilliant, no? Using all 40 points, couldn't be much better. The only question mark for me is Jason Edwards, he's a great rider but will he get a bit stale staying at the same track too long? But at least in this team he's not gonna be the 2nd highest average for most of the season, so there'll be much less pressure on his shoulders. Also you've got to remember that teams like Poole will have to be much weaker than they were this season as they were so far over the limit.

Personally I'd go with Joe Thompson rather than Anders Rowe and have Anze Grmek/Jordy Loftus/Niklas Holm Jakobsen/Ryan Ingram instead of Smith/Foord.

'Returning British Professionals: Returning British professionals can apply for an 8% reduction in their starting average for every season they have missed out of the sport, helping them secure team places.' so 8+8+8+8+2.5% = 34.5% 4.80 - 34.5% = 3.14. 1 Leon Flint 8.25 2 Freddy Hodder 3.31 3 Chris Harris © 7.93 4 Anders Rowe 6.39 5 Dan Thompson 7.55 6 James Shanes 3.14 7 Smith/Foord Is that how it works?

So, James Shane's last Championship average was 4.80 for Birmingham in 2022. What reductions would be be entitled to? The standard 2.5% Brit reduction, but also 8% for missing more than a season? A bit like Ablitt for Scunthorpe last season, except he only 'missed' one season. Or is it 8% for each season he's missed? If his average is low enough Glasgow could go with: 1 Leon Flint 8.25 2 James Shanes ???? 3 Chris Harris © 7.93 4 Anders Rowe 6.39 5 Dan Thompson 7.55 6 Freddy Hodder 3.31 7 Jack Smith 3.04 It would have to be lower than 3.53. If not, you could swap Jack Smith for a 2.00er (Harry Fletcher? Senna Summers?) and Shane's average will surely fit then. It would ensure that strong top 4 with a solid enough bottom 3. Jack Smith may never be better than a Championship reserve, but he'll be fine down at number 7 and has had 5 point averages in the past, Freddy is Freddy and I feel like James Shanes could really increase whatever average he's given and he's good mates with Bomber from the longtrack.

1 Charles Wright © 8.68 2 Jake Mulford 5.13 3 Jason Edwards 6.28 4 Jody Scott 6.00 5 Danny King 7.76 6 Ace Pijper 4.15 7 Charlie Southwick 2.00 40.00

Yep, this is the figure I'm using too (although I'm not 100% sure these are the final figures for all teams, Workington didn't rider a meeting after 2nd October, so Max's average shouldn't change)

Yep, this is the figure I'm using too (although I'm not 100% sure these are the final figures for all teams, Workington didn't rider a meeting after 2nd October, so Max's average shouldn't change)

2.58 - 2.5% Brit reduction

Yep, that's what I've gone with. I know it's impossible to tell until the regs are announced, but I've gone with this year's rules and had a go with what could be built. I don't think the limit will change too much. I can see the oversees u-21 rider rule being implemented, but not necessarily at number 6, just anywhere in the team. Also I don't think that the RS average should count towards to team total, the young Brits should be given every opportunity. I also think that the RS should be u-24s not u-21s. Let's see what happens at the AGM, whenever it happens.

1 Jason Doyle 8.62 2 Sam Masters 5.96 3 Kye Thomson 6.13 4 7.51 5 Jaimon Lidsey 6.34 6 Mitchell McDiarmid 3.44 7 Luke Harrison RS Could it be a very Aussie looking line up for Northampton? 7.51 for the final rider. NKI, Danny King or Zach Cook would be the best looking options for that final spot imo. First season has been a decent success for them, I hope it continues into 2027.

Sounds nice but not very realistic. Need more people to donate less each and a few generous donations, then it's sorted. Which again, is easier said than done...

Buys extra time to generate funds though. If I was a Plymouth regular I'd be happy to pay £50 a month throughout the season to help keep my club open. But I can't just drop £500 in one go...

I've got a big soft spot for Plymouth, I don't know why I just do. I've only visited 3 times (twice before the track upgrades and once after) and I just love the place. They always put some interesting teams out too. I've done my bit towards the air fence fund, hopefully it's enough in the end. If the air fence isn't sorted until 2028, could Plymouth join the NORA league for a season just to keep speedway alive in Devon? I know the air fence rules aren't quite as strict in the NORA league. I think IF the air fence is sorted and Plymouth run, the team may be built on quite a budget. I'm thinking something with Ben Barker at number 1 and possibly the return of the likes of Kyle Newman and Ben Trigger at reserve. Good luck Plymouth, if you run I'll definitely make it a goal to visit next season, it's just so far away for me.

I believe your maths is wrong, taking into account the 2.5% British reductions there's 8.37 left for the last 2 riders. Jake Allen and a 2.00er fit perfectly: 1 Nick Morris 7.80 2 Jye Etheridge © 6.32 3 Jake Allen 6.37 4 Reid Battye 5.32 5 Drew Kemp 7.14 6 Jordan Jenkins 5.05 7 Summers/Fletcher 2.00 40.00 Could also go with Jason Edwards rather than Jake Allen or Victor Palovaara and Max Perry rather than Jake Allen and 2.00er.

I'm sure Poole have the power and reputation to just about to sign anyone they want at this level. Who wouldn't want to ride for a team who's basically guaranteed top spot and probably the grand final? They do it every year. Probably Mitch will be back at Oxford, but I'm sure his head can be turned if Poole decided he was the final piece of the puzzle. Same goes for just about all the riders in this league.

Mitch is better than both imo 🤷‍♂️ but I guess it all depends on what the Pirates want, I'm not involved in the club at all. Did love my 3 or 4 trips there throughout the years, but it's been a while. I expect Poole to put another championship winning team out..... Again.

I had Kyle Newman instead of Jenkins, but then I thought Jenkins would push Cooper to reserve, so why not 😁 I also rate Jenkins higher than Newman and think that his 5.05 average is a bargain (although I know Kyle is loved at Poole)

The Danes are going to be unreal in 5-10 years, probably the nation who'll be pushing Poland and Australia the most. They're the big 3 in years to come imo.

1 Richard Lawson © 8.16 2 Jordan Jenkins 5.05 3 Mitchell McDiarmid 5.53 4 William Cairns 6.45 5 Luke Harrison 5.71 6 Slater Lightcap 4.00 7 Cooper Rushen 5.01 The ultimate strength in depth team? 😁 Number 5 is a little weak, although if one of the youngsters breaks out then maybe not, but them reserves would clean up at every track and there's still a strong number 1.

1 Leon Flint 8.25 2 Assessed 4.00er 4.00 3 Chris Harris © 7.93 4 Anders Rowe 6.39 5 Dan Thompson 7.55 6 Freddy Hodder 3.31 7 Max Perry 2.52 39.95 I don't necessarily agree that this is the right way to build the team, but I'm guessing with the rumours, that Glasgow's team will look something like this? I guess if that 4.00er is VERY good and Freddy or Max finally kicks on, then fine... But they're two very big ifs.

What average would James Shanes come in on? Anything below a 4.00 would be a decent reserve? I'm just trying to think of riders who'll be on a bargain average if Glasgow are going with a strong top 4. Are there any Aussies/Kiwis who can come in on a 2.00? Similar to Lotus.

Oxford? 🤔

Stene Pijper needs multiple seasons in the NDL first, he's got a long way to go, brilliant prospect, just not ready yet. I wonder if Ace Pijper could be heading to Glasgow though as their number 2?

I just imagine that a few months into the season that then 2 would be 5th and 6th in the averages so would be the two likely to swap if any, just my opinion.