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I make Pickering's average 11.64 (7.76 x 1.5) meaning the above team would be over the limit? Although I notice the confirmed signings thread also has him at 11.46!

But Poole, who Rushen's rumoured to be joining, always say they don't pay more than othe clubs? 🤔

Confuses me too, thought every clubs fans would want him?

Personally I think Kemp's the better rider, but have obviously heard of his temperament issues. In a slightly weaker league, Sedgmen should be a pretty decent reserve.

Kinda answered your own question, Mondays & Thursdays work as they allow riders to double up. Both leagues racing on the same night means more guests.

It's funny, plus it's pretty true.

Tends to score pretty well at reserve, then of he went into the top 5, Hume would score well!

How about? Peter Kildemand - 8.05 Victor Palovaara - 7.35 Nick Morris - 6.86 Lasse Fredriksen - 5.49 Danyon Hume - 4.97 Alfie Bowtell - 4.65 Max Perry - 2.29 Total - 39.66

Well no point in arguing over the pros or cons of Grahn as he's been signed now. I'd have no issue with Kye as 3rd heat leader, as he performed really well as number 5 in the latter half of the season. As for Heeps, he went downhill after leaving Edinburgh, had 3 seasons averaging 5ish or less, then had a much better season in 2024, before reverting back this season. So my thinking is if he's been a 6+ rider as recently as 2024 why can't he reach that level again? Apart from that, I'd sign him for the same reason Poole signed Kerr & Workington signed Batchelor when they dropped their averages. As for Lasse his GSA has gone up every season, so I wouldn't agree that he "isn't getting any better". Jacob Hook could also be an alternative to Lasse. Now I'm not saying either of these riders will definitely up their averages, my theory is combined Fredriksen & Heeps would score more than Castagna & Wood! Finally as people laughed at my Coles suggestion, can you name riders under 3.74 (if they go with Paco & Kye) who will do better? Wood, Perry & James have been suggested, while they possibly could do better, there's no guarantee - otherwise they would have a higher average than Connor! I'm not saying Coles is 100% the best option, no-one stands out above the rest imo. So thought use the guy with the highest average.

If they went with Kye & Paco, I'd kinda like Connor Coles to get a chance. Don't see him getting a team spot anywhere else on a 3.25 ave, but as there's not an obvious stronger choice if they go that route, maybe give him a second tier lifeline?

Agree, especially if he was on a 5 point ave!

While I agree with that, question is would Smith be better than Perry or Summers etc.

I guess if they used Batchelor at 3 rather than 5, that could be called the "third heat-leader role" even if he's 2nd in the averages? For example I would say Howarth had the 2nd heat leader role (heat 13s) for Glasgow, despite Dan T having a higher average for the majority of the season.

I would prefer a team with Wood at reserve rather than Smith, especially as it gives an extra half a point for the top 6. However if Berwick had a top 6 in mind, which left 2.65 available for a number 7 then I'd stick with Smith (assuming Rushen doesn't want to sign).

If it was just over 40, Vuolas instead of Batchelor, so it fits? But can't see Andersen signing, unfortunately for British Speedway. Would be a brilliant team though!