Not sure why I keep reading about Newcastle facing a "strong" Stoke side?
Steve Worrall (9.05)
James Sarjeant (4.08)
Ricky Wells (6.59)
Leon Flint (5.89)
Ben Barker (6.87)
Connor Coles (2.00)
Joe Alcock (2.00)
Total: 36.48
That team average is well below the Championship 42.00 limit.
Does makes sense for Newcastle to start off against a "weak" side to gain confidence ahead of official matches, but they'll certainly find it tougher from now on!
2022 Rolling Averages are calculated including 2019, 2021 and 2022 results to a maximum number of 20 matches (from Speedway GB website)
BWD last rode in the Champ in 2018, won't doesn't have any previous matches to add for a rolling ave.
BWD getting a lower ave won't help Newcastle though! They already built a team well below the points limit, so if they wanted to & the riders are available, could strengthen up the team anytime!
I think Palin is very overated. Godfrey expects him to be a heat leader, but his away average was far lower than his home ave last year. Take him away from Belle Vue or Scunthorpe & he's effectively a reserve!