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So what if Shanes has been a 4.7-5.2 rider for the last 4 or 5 years? Not everyone can become a heat leader! For every youngster that improves someone else has to drop their average & Shanes has been able to keep pretty consistent!

6.24 home, 4.00 away. But I guess it's easier to slag off riders if you make up the stats!

Not sure I get all the anti-Shanes comments. He averaged 4.74 from 12 matches, starts on 4.68. From some of the responses it's like they have signed Lewis Miller on Sam Masters' average! I'll admit I thought he would have done better after dropping to reserve at Birmingham (but not the easier number 7 spot) & is unlikely to up his average much. But I also see no reason why his average would drop, so a 4.7 rider at second string, or reserve if Edwards improves is a useful rider to have in the team imo.

Or here's a crazy idea, give him a chance before dropping him?

Whose average have I got wrong? Redcar Eric Riss 8.58 Danny King 8.05 Charles Wright 7.40 Danyon Hume 5.68 James Shanes 4.68 Jason Edwards 3.80 Jake Mulford 2.00 Total 40.19

With the target of finishing 6th (out of 9 teams), everyone should be saying that!

I reckon Mulford will be the best 2.00 rider in the league

Newbies probably have no idea of team strengths so a lower points limit means nothing to them. It's the fans who pick & choose their matches who are likely to attend less

Not really, league average with bonus points was 9.83 which while decent isn't close to being unbeatable!

For the last 2 seasons I thought Sheffield looked one of the strongest teams pre-season, I expect I'll be thinking the same once all the teams are complete.

Ellis fits with my sums

I certainly hope that's not the case. The 25% rule for former rising stars when introduced ahead of the 2021 season. I can't see how they can cancel (a well thought out rule) before it ever gets used because some clubs won't benefit from it! I was delighted when it was first announced, thinking they're putting British riders first & trying to ensure the biggest improvers don't then get dropped (as can happen frequently sadly). Look at how Poland treat their youngsters 2 x U21 riders at reserve all year. When Smektala & Kubera were the strongest juniors, they didn't cancel the rule because it helped some clubs (i.e Leszno) more than others!

Always expected Brennan back. Should be looking to up his average in a weaker league, especially if riding at no 3.

Not sure how it can be harder in heat one, even if a rider is unsure of how the track will be, the other 3 riders in the race will be in the same boat. Similar comments are often made at the GPs it's hard being at number one (out after each track grade), but I'm like - it's the same track for all 4 riders!

Have to disagree with the headline "Numbers force Danny to move on" Poole had to drop ONE of their top 6, they weren't "forced" to release King, they chose to realise King. But articles obviously get more views with "sensational" headlines!

Oxford's team selection have shown Poole COULD have kept their top 3. But must have decided to go with more strength in depth!

I wouldn't agree with that, as you'd be stopping the very best (Bewley) from gaining a Championship place if they are good enough in their first season. Any rider who is old enough to ride a 500cc Speedway bike should also be old enough to weigh up the pros & cons of racing in the Champ. If Ben Trigger thinks it's too soon, he can simply say no.

That team would fit in the Premiership!

I'm sure he'd get another club if not at Berwick.

I'm expecting Coles & Stoneman to spearhead the team. Can't see Greg Blair getting dropped, so does that leave room for Ace Pijper?

While the points limit is higher, the league isn't any stronger as each season teams on average should end up at 42. I'm hoping not lowering the limit will stop riders improving, upping their average & therefore missing out on a team spot!

I think every team in the league would want Luke Harrison!

My first attempt at a team Workington Kyle Bickley 9.58 Lee Complin 7.27 Luke Crang 7.23 Ace Pijper 6.90 George Rothery 4.92 Gregor Miller 3.07 Kyran Lyden 3.00 Total 41.97

I always round up & assume that's correct?

I'd have to disagree with the last comment as Kemp has just finished with his highest Champ average yet! I do agree that he hasn't ridden to his early potential though! Big task would be keeping his Champ average in the top 5 (if he has a team).