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I don't think that's delusional at all, I'm no Poole fan, but I wouldn't be surprised if Cairns averages over 5.

That explains it, but I seemed to keep reading suggestions that it was announced. Was anything said about the Championship side at the meeting?

Wrong group I know, but if the NL 1-7 was announced, why hasn't it been publicised?

Personally can't see that happening whatsoever. Dropping Cardiff because of the expense shouldn't mean no GPs in Britain.

Plymouth have advertised their season tickets as: 8 league, 2 BSN, 1 KOC & 4 NL fixtures for £300 (standing) & £330 (seating), early bird prices. Can't say £20 a match sounds a great deal to me, especially as four of them are development league matches. What were the prices of single matches this year?

Very interesting

Based on his Championship average, you could argue Harrison is too good for the NL, but based on his NDL average, he clearly didn't dominate the division, so there is development in him as he chases a 10+ average. Riders like Ablitt, Foord & Pijper are similar, their Champ averages would lead you to believe their NDL aves should be far higher.

I guess that's one reason why Poole don't bother with the NDL, let others train up riders & can still pick up the best prospects. I would think Poole is the most "pressure club" to join, the club & fans expect to win every season & riders know they could be dropped if they don't perform, even if the team is doing well. If you don't want any pressure go to Berwick, Edinburgh or Plymouth, they're used to losing lol!

It matters a little, if Poole want to win the treble again, they'll have to do well in the BSN & KOC before Cairns arrives, plus remain in top 4 contention in the league. They won't find it as easy as last year, but still expect them to be near the top, once Cairns signs, big favourites.

Because he wants to ride as much as possible to fulfil his potential? Besides, as there's so few fixtures in the Champ & NT, that may not happen very often.

If he used a comma it wouldn't have meant that Cairns coming in, for me is the only change I foresee all the rest don’t need changing imo.

@PTW completely agree. @SharpenRake I cannot see any 2.00 rider scoring better than Starke, so think whoever signs will be the one dropped for Cairns (if he's at Poole)

That would've been an awesome team.

Jan Kvech was a GP rider, but signed for Lynn on a 6.00 average.

This team fits at 38.00 exactly Nathan Ablitt 8.33 Ben Morley 8.32 Vinnie Foord 6.29 Josh Warren 4.93 Rhys Naylor 4.13 Woods / Hargrave / Couzins 3.00 Jamie Etherington 3.00 Total 38.00

Brilliant signing

For me it looks bad that it's still listed as TBC. Why would it take so long for Poole to confirm their involvement in the KOC? Doesn't strike me as something befitting a "professional" sport!

I'm very positive, they won't have 0.96 available come July 1st. Tbh I can certainly see this team winning the league (with Cairns).

Someone previously suggested racing the Poole vs Sheffield tie as the last QF match, this way Poole can use Lawson, Kerr, Cook, Rowe & pick 3 riders who have already been knocked out of the competition. That seems the best solution here.

Having their own 7 riders would be ideal, but given that Poole left the AGM as "provisionally" in the Prem KOC, shows they aren't going to do anything that doesn't suit them. If they were told they can't use Lawson, Zach Cook & Rowe, they'd probably just say no to the KOC. It sounds like the Premiership wanted Poole I'm the tournament, so they'll have to make concessions for them to agree.

There's no chance they'll sign 7 riders who don't ride in the Premiership. For a start they'll want Poole riders in the team to help the home crowd. Besides, I have no memory of a rider being cup tied when he's left one club to go to another mid-season, so assume this'll follow that "ruling"?

My thinking is based on Nicol averaging 5.10 in league matches for Glasgow, but having a GSA of 5.95 (10 match rolling aves in that season). Looking at his rolling aves he improved from 2021 to 2022 (5.45 - 5.95) but counting all his league matches he dropped from 5.50 to 5.10. Given he averaged 5.23 for Wolves in the Prem the previous year, you could have expected more in the Champ? As he'd been a 5 point rider for 3 straight years after his debut season, I think that's his level. Not saying he'd be a bad signing, but ideally look for someone who is more likely to improve? Just noticed Ruml's average was similar 5.47 (10 match rolling ave), but 4.84 for the season. But as that was his second season he was still on a upwards curve & hadn't levelled off.

On a 5.95 average I'd see him struggling to reach that. Feel Dillon Ruml on 5.47 would be a better option.

For all we know Palm-Toft & Sedgmen wanted to return but Birmingham may be looking for stronger replacements? Don't think you can blame Birmingham for Lindgren, Lampart etc not wanting to race in GB. If the issue was specific to Birmingham, they would've joined another club. No doubt the biggest loss is Brennan not wanting to return.