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LEWIS Bridger has again hinted at leaving Eastbourne for a new club next season.The Eagles, who have yet to confirm whether they'll be riding in the EliteLeague, fought off interest from rival clubs last winter to keep the Great Britain international.Said Bridger: "I want to ride a bigger track and I know a few clubs were interested in me but that was quite a while back."

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SHEFFIELD owner Neil Machin wants to see the Premier Trophy competition scrapped - and start the season with meaningful league meetings.Machin will present his proposals to colleagues at the sport's AGM in Bournemouth next week which would mean an enlarged championship format to decide the league title.He said: "We have to give the fans what they want and I feel this proposal is worthy of some discussion at the very least."