OML Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 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... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dodds Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 are we certain there will be seven-man teams? There was an interesting experiment with six-man teams last year which worked reasonably well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Central Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 1 hour ago, mc131 said: Sure luke crang will be back I guess it depends on what the points limit is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 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. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dodds Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 GHT to sponsor the Bullets in 2022 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 Kyle Bickley Greg Blair Luke Crang Josh Embleton Keiran Douglas Ben Rathbone Mason Watson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, PotteringAround said: Kyle Bickley Greg Blair Luke Crang Josh Embleton Keiran Douglas Ben Rathbone Mason Watson Sadly can't see Josh been in the team think the other 6 are nailed on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks123 Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Sadly can't see Josh been in the team think the other 6 are nailed on . Wonder if Luke Harrison will be on a 500cc next season? Could he fit into the wemoves**t Bullets? Edited December 11, 2021 by sparks123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, sparks123 said: Wonder if Luke Harrison will be on a 500cc next season? Could he fit into the wemoves**t Bullets? Highly unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Blair is back. Is the plan to give him a Bandits ride in 2023? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted December 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, Heedthebaw said: I’d love to see that team, as long as the number 7 is not last years number 7 Can see it being them with the increased points limit definitely a strong top 3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 Danny Smith would be a good choice of a 3.00 rider, rode well for Newcastle before they dropped out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Berwick 2022? Kyle Bickley 8.75 Greg Blair 7.57 Luke Crang 6.41 George Rothery 4.92 Kieran Douglas 4.18 Ben Rathbone 4.00 Mason Watson 3.91 Total 39.74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Maybe a Pijper if old enough.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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