Ben91

The averages being used are the ones attained in PL racing though, Klindt has a five point PL average for a reason, a similar figure to Kerr, Bates, Sarjeant etc. Most people averages around six in the EL, because the race format was awful. So to say he is that much better than them is simply not true, particularly when the Premiership is going to be slightly stronger PL teams as opposed to weaker EL sides. Klindt won't be averaging 1.5 more than them in 2017 in the Premiership.

Most people averaged around six in the EL last year because of the heat format, Klindt spent time at reserve, second string and heatleader. That just backs up the point that he can get out in some heats and beat top riders and in others he can look outclassed by NL standard opposition. As I said, Leicester being a gaters paradise helped him in the EL, the three point difference between his home and away averages is testament to that. As for being a couple of points better than other riders on similar averages, I don't buy that for a second. He's certainly not two points better than the likes of Kerr, Bates and Sarjeant who have already been declared at Coventry for example.

I've said it here countless times, it should be an experience limit not an age limit. It's perfectly easy to work out and implement, each team can only have one rider who has been riding for 5+ years for example as opposed to one over 25 year-old per team.

I don't understand why people think Klindt is going to make a mockery of his average. His average went up in the EL because his home track was a gater's paradise and he's a gating tart. He averaged over eight at home and about five away, take him away from a track like Leicester and he's going to average between 5-6, that's why his average riding for Scunthorpe isn't higher.

The numbers game. Kent have already signed Bowen, they're more likely to release Ayres than Shanes because Ayres needs a shoulder operation according to some posts on here and Shanes is younger as well. I doubt Morris and Clegg will return for Cradley and having Chessell as number one would be a big gamble, signing him on his current average even would be a gamble IMO, so Ayres would be a good fit. I can see the Brummies lining up with Bacon, Hume, JPB, Smith and then filling the rest of the gaps. Unless Bacon is going elsewhere then they could bring Ritchings back and have Hopwood too, that'd be a solid top five although without an out and out number one at the start of the year.

In this league Morris is a heatleader, people need to stop looking at is as a weakened EL, it is a strengthened PL, in the PL Nick Morris is a heatleader without question. http://speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.31552 "It means riders who only raced in the Elite League last season will see their average increased by a factor of 1.4 to bring them in line with Premier League averages." Morris has an EL average from last year so it should be converted, it is the most recent representation of his ability. If we go down the lines of letting him in on his 2015 PL average then there would be an argument for Adam Ellis being allowed to use his last PL figure.

Not a fan of Bates personally but he is on a good average for next year. He's stepped up into the 1-5 and held his figure roughly, this year is make or break for him in the second tier, he's had his bedding in season as a second string, now he needs to put a point on his average at least. I think he'll do it Sheffield look to be building a very decent team so far, they should be there or thereabouts come the end of the season barring any team building nightmares with the remaining three.

No overseas rubbish thanks, Castagna, Holub, Stachyra? What's the point? They're pants and just taking a space we could use to develop one of our own riders. Shanes at Poole has to be the yardstick. We need to be signing a rider as good or better than him as our number seven. For me that is a rider of a similar standard but one that can get out of the traps. If we can get a two pointer who can beat his opposite number in heat two and maybe pop out of the gate in another heat and nick a point then we'll have done a good job in recruiting our last rider. Any more is a bonus.

One swallow doesn't make a summer. A good prospect by all means but there are better fits for Rye House.

Shanes is an entertainer at NL level, but he doesn't like the Rye track and can't gate for toffee. Would like to see what he can do in the Championship first, still not sure if he'll develop into a Bomber or a Tom Brown.

I hope Priest and Halsey are not even in the thoughts of the promotion, both have had chances at second tier Speedway and not cut the mustard. I doubt either would do a job in the Championship next year, let alone the Premiership. Zach Wajknecht or Ellis Perks would be the best bets for using up the points available, I'd lean towards Wajknecht as he could be made an asset now Lakeside have stepped out of the top division. It all really depends on if one of those two could do better than a Hume, JPB or Bacon across a season. Of the riders that would start on a two point average my choice would be Hume. I guess it depends on how his relationship is with the promotion after his last minute departure from the Raiders side and the Rye House asset base in 2016.

His average in meetings for the Rockets was over six. Have to take in to account that includes guest appearances and that his final greensheets figure is a rolling average including meetings from 2015 when he was at Edinburgh.

Pleased with the signing of Branford, plenty of potential and there's plenty of experience in the pits for him to soak up. He's on a reasonable starting average, was averaging over six last year in the PL, and I'd expect him to at least maintain his starting figure given the slight step up in standard of opposition. If he gets a Championship spot too I can see him coming on leaps and bounds in 2017. Obviously this means no Ben Morley, hopefully he'll get fixed up in the Championship, on his average he should be a wanted man. It'll be interesting to see his progression and if he can stake a claim for a reserve berth with the Rockets in 2018.

It doesn't fit, if we have to have one then it'd be Branford all day long. Priest is a career NL rider, he's been around for a long time and had plenty of cracks at the PL without making an impression, would be a poor signing in the top division. He's a good rider but there are a lot of better prospects out there that are the same age/younger.

He's been around for about 13 years now and people still can't spell his name. Boxall, no H.

How many meetings did he do for the Warriors? Can't imagine it was that many.

Particularly as he has a PL figure from 2013. He first rode over here in 2008 (on an assessed average as an Australian) and hasn't made the grade nine seasons later, no way should he be taking a number seven slot next year. No issue with Edinburgh using him by any means but it shouldn't be as their mandatory British reserve.

Interesting that Davey's name is being mentioned again, and as the British number seven at that too. Good to see young/inexperienced British riders getting a chance again.

That's because they know how to build winning sides year after year, there's no place for sentiment or loyalty if you want to be consistently successful.

Good start for Coventry, if the Kerr rumours are true I think it'd be crazy for Lynn to let him go elsewhere on that average.

Had a spell at Coventry when he first started riding Speedway, from the same neck of the woods as Bomber I believe and also a talent on the grasstrack. A lot of connections there, however he isn't very good around Rye House and has stated his dislike of the track in the past. Like Bomber he relies on passing a lot, would probably be wise to get a two pointer in who can pop out of the gate from time to time if we are going down that route.

So should Swindon's second heatleader get injured mid-meeting, Doyle can't take a ride. Interesting to know.

Not got a clue on that one, would expect it is like R/R that is in place from the start of a meeting though, one rider above the injured riders average and everyone else below. One of the reasons strong reserves are still needed, if we have a meeting where Robbo withdraws and Davey's having an off night we'd be up a creek if the reserves are bobbins.

Not seen it announced, I'd suspect the only time a rider in the top five can replace another rider is if in-meeting R/R is needed due to an injury. So the only time you'd be seeing Doyle take six rides is if R/R is in operation, be it from the start of a meeting or during one.

Kirby's average is over three, means it's a figure he's actually achieved, Cupitt's is an assessed three because he couldn't reach or better a three point average. Don't rate either personally.