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16 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said:

Again in complete agreeance but that was the planned ethos of the league according to the powers that be. A massively reduced 35 point limit forcing teams to track new blood and pushing those at the higher end of the average scale up into the Rising Star spots that have been so kindly created for them (with all the pay restrictions that come with it).

The belief being that there will be a steady stream of riders progressing through the bulging youth ranks and all league ready each season ready to take on and learn from those who trod the path before them. 

The reality is already obvious that riders far from ready have been tracked this season whilst others have seen their averages rise far beyond expected levels due to lower levels of opposition and that will continue year on year with basically anyone with a bike getting team place. For those who can host double headers its feasible (if not ideal) but for standalone ventures its wildly unviable.

Absolutely, we'll have Tom Wooley on an 11 point average and reserves who can't even slide a bike. And Mildenhall complaining they can't pay their accross the board £5 a point on a crowd of 50 people. But what do we know...

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3 hours ago, George Dodds said:

are we certain there will be seven-man teams? There was an interesting experiment with six-man teams last year which worked reasonably well.

 

That is one way round the shortage. We were going to trial it on the Isle of Wight this year but as you know, riders were warned off from riding with us. Rob Peasley devised the format, and whilst it reduces travel costs for one rider it does has some very good points. 

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1 hour ago, szkocjasid said:

Best team I can predict if 2021 team building rules remain in place:

Berwick (34.65)
Kyle Bickley 8.97
Greg Blair 7.48
Ben Rathbone 4.00
Mason Watson 3.87
Keiran Douglas 3.71
Elliott Kelly 3.62
Danny Smith 3.00

Sure luke crang will be back

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I’ve got a feeling we could be lining up something like this if averages allow ….. 

1. Kyle Bickley

2. Ben Rathbone

3. Luke Crang

4. Mason Watson 

5. Greg Blair

6. Kieran Douglas

7. ??? 

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8 minutes ago, Bandits4eva said:

I’ve got a feeling we could be lining up something like this if averages allow ….. 

1. Kyle Bickley

2. Ben Rathbone

3. Luke Crang

4. Mason Watson 

5. Greg Blair

6. Kieran Douglas

7. ??? 

Points limit would have to be a minimum of 37.5 to allow that team! I honestly think the NDL will have a lower limit again, a mistake in my view!

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On 11/5/2021 at 7:35 PM, Great Central said:

That is one way round the shortage. We were going to trial it on the Isle of Wight this year but as you know, riders were warned off from riding with us. Rob Peasley devised the format, and whilst it reduces travel costs for one rider it does has some very good points. 

Berwick did it to fill the gap left by eastbourne's demise using two teams from their rider pool.  Four tactical rides (nominated by team managers ) and a nominated heat 15. Needed minor tweaks but basically a decent option as long as team managers are on the ball. 

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On 11/7/2021 at 11:21 AM, Bandits4eva said:

I’ve got a feeling we could be lining up something like this if averages allow ….. 

1. Kyle Bickley

2. Ben Rathbone

3. Luke Crang

4. Mason Watson 

5. Greg Blair

6. Kieran Douglas

7. ??? 

I’d love to see that team, as long as the number 7 is not last years number 7

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