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Would he not be 8.87 converted so not much difference. Would suggest the 1 over 8 rule would be scrapped?

Don't know if Scunthorpe can appeal as the ref gave a ruling on the heat result which is taken as a statement of fact and unappealable? According to Howe he was on the phone to the ref during the heat so surely the ref should have taken more time to make a decision so important, can't make the excuse they didn't know about it.

Think Harris will only go if he wants to. The owners go on about wanting to keep providing the best, most exciting, racing and when Harris is on it you get that better than most riders. He has been quite inconsistent this year but that's made his average lower which helps for team building.

Freddie is fairly popular plus he was injured most of the season so makes me think he'll get one with Bewley and Holder (if Holder is fit for next year). Think it could be between Thomsen and Jakobsen for the last one though knowing how the choices have gone in previous years wouldn't be surprised if Kvech got one.

Think Kacper thought he was more alongside than he was and cut slightly too tight on top of Lindgren. Close margins but I think correct decision.

Well done Scorpions. I was one of those at the start of the season who predicted them bottom but they've proved a lot of people wrong, well deserved. Too big of a deficit in the end but we at least ran it close. Glasgow just couldn't quite get the momentum but an enjoyable meeting overall, heat 11 especially.

4 Scorpions scoring equal or better than Harris and Flint combined really tells the story. Tate has at least kept us with a slim chance but 16 points will be very tough to overturn.

Think it might be Kvech replaces Dan and a new wildcard is chosen as being a reserve comes before being a wildcard.

Feels wrong to me that choices are made based on 1 meeting, if the british final was over a couple of meetings I think it'd be fine but anything can happen over 1 meeting. At worst Brennan is the 4th best British rider at the moment, good enough to be the GP wildcard and represent the country in the world cup but not good enough to get an attempt at qualifying for the GPs, seems a bit odd.

Bewley is on another level tonight, what a ride

Well done to Chris, Kyle and Victor for finishing heat 15 after the track suddenly found itself under a waterfall. Close meeting, the top 3 for the bandits made it difficult to get a heat advantage but the Tigers managed to pick up a few good 3rds to pull ahead. Harris and Howarth very strong and the KJP-Flint pairing looks like it'll be very strong. Hagon also did well though maybe too wide a couple times. Mario had speed laps 2-4 but going nowhere lap 1 made it difficult for him. Freddy seemed to have equipment struggles but he should come on. Bandits overall look like a solid outfit, just need a bit more support from the second strings and reserves and they can hit big points. Should be a criminal offence subjecting people to that music, wished we had Scunthorpe's speaker system during the intervals.

Always frustrating watching Laguta ride as he'd obviously be right up in the sharp end of the GPs but instead we've had Huckenbeck and Kvech.

Converted National League average maybe as he took a year out of championship?

Oxford - Weakest reserves in the league but best top 5 (sounds familiar 🤔), think they'll be very strong at the start of the season and will be able to hold the top spot though might not be as strong playoff time as I think the reserves will hold them back over 2 legs. Hopetully Erik stays well this season as he'll be scoring big points. Poole - Potentially the strongest reserve pair by the end of the season (though think they'll end up being better away than at home) and a very good 1 and 5. Gilkes just back from a big injury so might be a bit slow at the start but think he'll grow into a very important rider for the Pirates. Kerr and Bowes are inconsistent which could hurt against stronger teams. Glasgow - All depends on how Mario and Kevin do, if they do well (6+ average) Glasgow could dominate but if they are just staying around their 5 point average or lower the team could just struggle to get any momentum. Otherwise probably the most solid team of the 9, Bomber, Howarth and Flint make a very good top 3 and Hodder and Hagon should be a strong pair. Plymouth - As long as Klima rides most meetings I think Plymouth have a great chance this year, lots of experience and will always have the strongest reserve. Really want to see Plymouth do well. Workington - Team relies on Cook in my opinion, if he doesn't disappear the team has a good chance at the league, JJ I think will only get better from last year and Batch is a good rider to have at 3 or 5, if Cook does disappear though I don't think the team can cover him and they'll struggle. Think Tate will come back to form this year and Jakobsen will be interesting to watch. Edinburgh - Solid looking team but I feel Paco, Kye and Sedgeman can disappear at points in the season which could hold them back. Will be interesting to see if Dan can keep up his improvement and see how he does at number 1. Loftus is also an exciting prospect. Berwick - Quite like the look of the team but everytime I predict them doing well the riders all end up in an ambulance by the end of May it seems. Kildemand, Palovaara and Morris make a strong top 3. Redcar - Not convinced by this team, if Ace keeps up last years form they have the strongest reserve pair for the early season (though think Poole's pair will overtake them) and a good number 1 but not convinced there is much improvement in the 2-5. Not enough power in the middle will make it difficult to claw back if they go down early but also will be difficult to build a lead. Scunthorpe - Strong number 1 and I rate Harrison, apart from that nothing much going for them. Maybe they can make some changes when Picko gets an average but who is out there to bring in? Think the 1-3 can be in any order and 4-8 is incredibly close so should be a very entertaining year. Think the favorites all have different strengths so will be interesting to see over 2 legs who'll come out on top.

If he can get back to the level he was at before breaking his wrist and also keep up last years performances at Edinburgh (38+1/42 points scored) he has a chance but he will have to do it at number 1 so will be tough. I think if he can break into the 9 point range and hold it he would have had a great season