Maximus Decimus Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Regarding playing darts, I haven't been able to play as much this year and as we've moved to a nicer house the missus won't let me put a metal-tip dartboard up in the house. The problem isn't me, it's when other people come round and fancy having a go leaving holes all over the wall . I have therefore progressed to a soft-tip board, a Granboard. Whilst it feels a bit like cheating with the size of the segments, I actually really like the online play it has. Because the board registers your score, and you use the camera on your phone there is little scope for cheating. There's a real good representation on there from across the world, and actually very few Brits. Lots of Spanish, Belgians, Germans and of course Americans. I've been especially enjoying playing some of Trump's followers. Like their great leader, they aren't very good at winning A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 I know I’m a bit of a perfectionist but my one bugbear watching the darts coverage is the number of times there’s a player at the oche actually throwing their first dart and we miss it because we’re off looking at something else like a replay or something stupid in the crowd or the other player and when we cut back theres a dart sticking in the board . It happensa lot . I like to see them all thrown and just watch the game but sky dont think its important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 There are some real quality Third Round match ups coming up this week. Has there ever been a stronger Last 32? Looking forward to The Asp/Rock, Price/Barney, DvD/Ross Smith and the Snellen's derby of Chizzy/Bunting. My predictions in bold! Dimitri Van den Bergh v Krzysztof Ratajski Nathan Aspinall v Josh Rock Jonny Clayton v Brendan Dolan Jim Williams v Gabriel Clemens Gerwyn Price v Raymond van Barneveld Peter Wright v Kim Huybrechts Ryan Searle v Jose de Sousa Danny Noppert v Alan Soutar Gary Anderson v Chris Dobey Joe Cullen v Damon Heta Michael van Gerwen v Mensur Suljovic Michael Smith v Martin Schindler Dirk van Duijvenbode v Ross Smith Rob Cross v Mervyn King Dave Chisnall v Stephen Bunting Luke Humphries v Vincent van der Voort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Number 16 said: There are some real quality Third Round match ups coming up this week. Has there ever been a stronger Last 32? Looking forward to The Asp/Rock, Price/Barney, DvD/Ross Smith and the Snellen's derby of Chizzy/Bunting. My predictions in bold! Dimitri Van den Bergh v Krzysztof Ratajski Nathan Aspinall v Josh Rock Jonny Clayton v Brendan Dolan Jim Williams v Gabriel Clemens Gerwyn Price v Raymond van Barneveld Peter Wright v Kim Huybrechts Ryan Searle v Jose de Sousa Danny Noppert v Alan Soutar Gary Anderson v Chris Dobey Joe Cullen v Damon Heta Michael van Gerwen v Mensur Suljovic Michael Smith v Martin Schindler Dirk van Duijvenbode v Ross Smith Rob Cross v Mervyn King Dave Chisnall v Stephen Bunting Luke Humphries v Vincent van der Voort I thought RVB had retired? see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 2 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: I thought RVB had retired? He did... sort of! However, he wasn't away long. Barney's back and very much rejuvenated. He's beaten Price three times recently so he's in decent form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Number 16 said: He did... sort of! However, he wasn't away long. Barney's back and very much rejuvenated. He's beaten Price three times recently so he's in decent form. He has but I'd bet my house that Price beats him this time. I don't know why but I think this time he wins and quite easy. A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said: He has but I'd bet my house that Price beats him this time. I don't know why but I think this time he wins and quite easy. Could well do as he's still quality! But Price has fallen away a bit these past few months since winning the World Series. He may have to find some form from nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 On 26/12/2022 at 13:33, Number 16 said: There are some real quality Third Round match ups coming up this week. Has there ever been a stronger Last 32? Looking forward to The Asp/Rock, Price/Barney, DvD/Ross Smith and the Snellen's derby of Chizzy/Bunting. My predictions in bold! Dimitri Van den Bergh v Krzysztof Ratajski Nathan Aspinall v Josh Rock Jonny Clayton v Brendan Dolan Jim Williams v Gabriel Clemens Gerwyn Price v Raymond van Barneveld Peter Wright v Kim Huybrechts Ryan Searle v Jose de Sousa Danny Noppert v Alan Soutar Gary Anderson v Chris Dobey Joe Cullen v Damon Heta Michael van Gerwen v Mensur Suljovic Michael Smith v Martin Schindler Dirk van Duijvenbode v Ross Smith Rob Cross v Mervyn King Dave Chisnall v Stephen Bunting Luke Humphries v Vincent van der Voort Well the Aspinall-Rock game lived up to the hype! Feel for the Asp, his shocking doubles cost him dear. A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 33 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said: Well the Aspinall-Rock game lived up to the hype! Feel for the Asp, his shocking doubles cost him dear. Yes , Rock was good in patches but will need to be more consistent to go deep in the competition 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy295 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 (edited) On 26/12/2022 at 14:46, graveyard johnny said: I thought RVB had retired? He had, but a costly divorce and a new 20 something year old fiancee is taking its toll on his past winnings. Edited December 27, 2022 by RoyBoy295 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Watt Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 On 27/12/2022 at 07:14, Maximus Decimus said: He has but I'd bet my house that Price beats him this time. I don't know why but I think this time he wins and quite easy. Hope you bet a little bit of your house! A 4-0 spanking with Barney not in the hunt. Some good games yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 20 hours ago, RoyBoy295 said: He had, but a costly divorce and a new 20 something year old fiancee is taking its toll on his past winnings. think she's in early 30s and he's 56 this year - sometimes these things work out- sometimes they don't but suppose that's the same in any relationship - both grown adults - good luck to them see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 On 28/12/2022 at 11:55, George Watt said: Hope you bet a little bit of your house! A 4-0 spanking with Barney not in the hunt. Some good games yesterday! Haha I've not long took out my world cup winnings, so lost the appetite for betting. The manner of how Barnie beat him recently (coming back from miles behind) had the air of fortune about it, that I doubted would strike again. Been some really good games the past couple of days. The standouts that I've seen being the unexpected MVG-Sujlovic game (with the incredible 161), Clemens-Williams and now Ross Smith vs Van Duijvenbode. A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Bunting just won the Snellen's Cup prelim round against Chizzy. Could meet Bullyboy in the QF to decide the Snellen's champion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Darts was and still is national and it's now global as well, with the exception of London! Why isn't our capital producing top quality players nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 The standard of darts now , and depth , is just incredible . This championship already must be the best and there’s lots still left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 1 hour ago, DavidM said: The standard of darts now , and depth , is just incredible . This championship already must be the best and there’s lots still left The averages are getting crazy nowadays. You need almost mid-90s to progress to Round 3 and then more beyond. Oddly I reckon the really high averages are down a bit, but for good reason. The days of having the luxury of playing like in a exhibition is long gone. The pressure on even the best is immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Watt Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 8 hours ago, Maximus Decimus said: Haha I've not long took out my world cup winnings, so lost the appetite for betting. The manner of how Barnie beat him recently (coming back from miles behind) had the air of fortune about it, that I doubted would strike again. Been some really good games the past couple of days. The standouts that I've seen being the unexpected MVG-Sujlovic game (with the incredible 161), Clemens-Williams and now Ross Smith vs Van Duijvenbode. The Sujlovic/MVG game is my favourite so far due to the totally unexpected strong game by Sujlovic. The never to be forgotten moment came after the 161 finish which produced that look on MGV's face which then caused mirth and loss of compusure from the commentary team for a few minutes. Difficult not to laugh for me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 On 29/12/2022 at 20:13, Number 16 said: The averages are getting crazy nowadays. You need almost mid-90s to progress to Round 3 and then more beyond. Oddly I reckon the really high averages are down a bit, but for good reason. The days of having the luxury of playing like in a exhibition is long gone. The pressure on even the best is immense. Couple of nervy quarter-finals today. Averages are a good indicator but that's all they are. A few things can affect your average, one of which being your opponent. If you're playing somebody who is hot on doubles, your average will be higher because you aren't spending much time missing doubles. If I played MVG, my average might be 55 without having a shot at a double, if I played a total novice my average might be 35 because I'm having to win every leg for it to end. That said, I'm struggling to get my head around how Michael Smith just won 5-3 with an average 6 points lower than Bunting. 2 A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwent Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Lovely to see Price get hammered. 1 I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 https://www.bild.de/ The top story on the front page ... 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 Price’s stunt to troll the crowd backfired. I find it hard to warm to him due to his persona. Well done to Clemens though who rose above the whole sideshow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Price’s stunt to troll the crowd backfired. I find it hard to warm to him due to his persona. Well done to Clemens though who rose above the whole sideshow. I have some sympathy for Price but he handles it so badly. I didn't think the crowd responded to him that badly tbh, but he just encourages them by the way he acts. His over-cheering doesn't go down well, and everytime he has a go at the crowd he just fuels it next time. He's suggested he might not play next year but the heat of the moment and all that. 1 A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, Maximus Decimus said: I have some sympathy for Price but he handles it so badly. I didn't think the crowd responded to him that badly tbh, but he just encourages them by the way he acts. His over-cheering doesn't go down well, and everytime he has a go at the crowd he just fuels it next time. He's suggested he might not play next year but the heat of the moment and all that. He’s sure to be back, but he could probably benefit from speaking to a psychologist as he seems so brittle when it comes to external factors like the crowd or at least an element of the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 20 hours ago, Maximus Decimus said: That said, I'm struggling to get my head around how Michael Smith just won 5-3 with an average 6 points lower than Bunting. Bunting's 44 missed doubles lost it for him!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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