The National Development League 2021 is the third tier/division of British

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for the 2021 season. Due to pressures caused by the

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it was decided that the league would be decided by the final table standings only, with no playoffs being held. For the same reason no Knockout Cup would be held.

Team changes

There were significant changes from the previous

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and

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moved up a division to the

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but the latter formed a junior side called the Kent Royals to compete in the development league. The

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had withdrawn after the 2019 season and the

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withdrew from the league in early 2021.

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lost their stadium and were unable to compete but there were three teams formed junior sides which joined the league, called the Armadale Devils (parent club Edinburgh Monarchs) the Berwick Bullets (parent club Berwick Bandits) and Eastbourne Seagulls (parent club Eastbourne Eagles).

Summary

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withdrew from the league because of financial problems. Their results were expunged.

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won their fourth Division 3 title since 2003.

Final table

Fixtures & results

The fixture between Kent and Armadale was not held following several postponements.

National Development League Knockout Cup

The 2021 National Development League Knockout Cup would have been the 23rd edition of the Knockout Cup for tier three teams. However it was cancelled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teams and final averages

Armadale Devils

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9.03 *Danny Phillips 8.39 *Tom Woolley 7.92 *Archie Freeman 6.86 *George Rothery 5.20 *Gregor Millar 4.30 *Lewis Millar 3.02 *Sheldon Davies 2.29

Belle Vue Colts

* Jack Smith 8.87 * Benji Compton 8.86 *Harry McGurk 7.35 *Jake Parkinson-Blackburn 7.08 *

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6.75 *Paul Bowen 6.00 *Sam McGurk 5.94 *Ben Woodhull 3.45

Berwick Bullets

* Leon Flint 10.62 *Luke Crang 10.29 * Kyle Bickley 9.25 *Greg Blair 7.91 *Kieran Douglas 5.60 *Ben Rathbone 5.41 *Mason Watson 4.45 *Ryan MacDonald 2.76

Kent Royals

* Daniel Gilkes 10.96 * Ryan Kinsley 9.26 *

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8.57 *Alex Spooner 7.53 *Jacob Clouting 4.33 *Vinnie Foord 3.33 *Rob Ledwith 4.00 *Josh Warren 3.00 *Jamie Couzins 0.00

Leicester Cubs

* Dan Thompson 10.04 * Joe Thompson 9.33 *Tom Spencer 7.16 *Joe Lawlor 6.80 *James Chattin 4.00 * Ben Trigger 4.54 *Mickie Simpson 3.83 *Kai Ward 2.35

Mildenhall Fen Tigers

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10.24 * Jason Edwards 9.37 *Luke Ruddick 8.44 * Nathan Ablitt 7.05 * Sam Hagon 6.75 *Sam Bebee 6.22 *Elliot Kelly 5.30 *Luke Muff 3.20

Withdrew and results expunged

Eastbourne Seagulls

* Nathan Ablitt *Richard Andrews * Henry Atkins *Connor King *Jake Knight *Nick Laurence *Danno Verge *Chad Wirtzfled

Newcastle Gems

*Joe Alcock *Max Clegg *Kelsey Dugard *Josh Embleton *Arche Freeman *Danny Smith *Ryan Terry-Daley

References

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