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I think we will see more meetings in March now there is no more gps in New Zealand. Playoffs should really finish in September.

No. If Newman is the highest graded rider then Poole will get last pick in the 2nd draft.

Don't they only get last pick if they pick the highest graded rider from Grade A? They may pick tactically.

Exactly. Plus we are not sure if Garrity, Newman etc are in clubs plans to be in top 5 next year.

Looks very even doesn't it?

A few on twitter seem to think the draft list has already been sorted which I was shocked at. They may have got it from the link sport website as it names 7 riders for the Grade A list. I've not seen the 2 over 7 rule anywhere else but the said website.

Yes that does seem to be the case. Schlein and Watt not happy about it, tough I say we want less d/u's not more in the EL.

To make more competitive and to help out the younger lads. I'd have like to seen them included then we could have possibly done away with the protected heats for reserves. The draft system looks a lot stronger than last year.

Reserve pairing will be a lot more fairer, I can't call who will be the best number 6 next year.

I'd be happy with Roynon and Sarjeant. I think with Sarjeant we could end up with the best number 7 although the reserve pairings will be much closer next year.

I meant only 2 riders over 7 rule. Rory has tweeted that he can't ride PL as his average is over 6. Is it a new rule? It would rule out Cook and King doubling up.

Rory has tweeted that as his average is over 6 he cannot ride PL as well. New rule?

It isn't. It is on the Link sport website however and lists 7 of the grade 1 draft riders. I'm assuming Blackbird is the 8th rider. Auty Birks Roynon Kerr Newman Garrity S.Worrall

Apparently the draft list is ready. Craig Cook not happy that Richie Worrall wasn't asked.

Michelsen and Woodward could also be in with a shout for a bees spot but I'd go with what SCB has posted. Always thought Danny King should be a Bee, does well at Brandon.

Is that in the statement because if it is I missed it.

Would Kyle Howarth be considered for the draft?

Reserve position will be stronger which is a good move and also the points limit increase. I don't see anything bad at all, it is just tinkering but think it will improve the product overall.

Common sense prevails!! Superb 👍

Absolutely! Even though he shouldn't have flown out anyway!

5? Peterborough riders were owed money mainly due to poor crowds, Hansen could easily be owed money in Poland where it seems to happen far more regular. I'd be surprised if Coventry owed riders Hans would've told everyone after turning up with one bike.

Even so there is much more value out there.

2015 😉👍. Yep I think we are all just waiting for Harris to be confirmed, hopefully Monday.

Of course. Completely slipped my mind. Seems 1st meeting next season will be Chris Harris testimonial. Fully deserved!

I thought Poole were funding the Stags? Have they pulled out?