Darts

"Violence" at the Darts in Melbourne...

http://m.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/chairs-fly...

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/darts-competitio...

I like how the newspaper is doing its best to report it as hooliganism and the police said it was just people building chair pyramids. I suppose when the AFL is basically keeping your publication alive you will do anything to protect their interests from other sports...

Also, A quick scan of the Daily Terrorgraph site from Sydney didnt show any signs of an article about this. Presumably there were no Muslims or Football fans imvolved

How the heck is darts exciting?

Man throws objects at a board, tries to hit target.

Where's the skill?

Where's the tactics?

Is it getting popular just cos sports fans are bored with the current sports?

What's next?

Lawn bowls?

Croquet?

The only good thing about darts is that you don't need to test for performance-enhancing drugs.

Lawn bowls is awesome. Haven't hopped on the darts bandwagon myself but you can't say there's no skill.

Where is the skill!? 

You're having a laugh!

And there's more tactics than are immediately obvious. Such as Phil Taylor winning the toss, and lettig the opponent throw first to try and get a set against the throw early on to build the pressure on them and play on their mind.

Also not going for a bull finish or going for it when the opponent is on a 100+ out.

How to get from 25 to out... 9, double 8 (double 4 (double 2))) vs. 13 double 6 or 17 double 4 (double 2). As discussed quite a bit during the PDC World Champs.

Also whether to get out from 6,14, 18, 38 etc. (splits to an odd number) by going straight for double 3, 7, 9, 17, or to split it by taking a 2 or other low even first to leave a double that splits to an even number.

I'm amazed by how quickly they work out the maths and what combinations they need, often before the TV graphic has. I'm usually pretty good at maths (my background is in Economics and Statistics) but they've already had their 3 shots before I can work it out.

The funniest is when the camera isnt sure about the three dart finish and ends up going all round the board

I am ready.

I have Stripey, Nix Shorts, Socks.

Anyone interested in a seat at the Full Kit Wanker's table for Friday? Might have a spare ticket.

This is tonight! Fire up!!!

Do-do-do-d-doooooo!

I still have a ticket for Friday night not confirmed as taken, although Jojo has expressed some interest...

Full Kit Phoenix Wankers Fire Up!!!

Great night at the FKW's table at the darts - thanks BWTCF!

If you're pondering going tonight - do it... it's a different kinda night out and more than a little fun... tonight will be even better!

Glad to hear it, looking forward to tonight. Especially seeing Taylor against Lewis as the first match. Quick question, was there food for sale there? Just trying to work out what to do for dinner, whether we get there early and have something nearby beforehand or get stuff there. Also what time did it finish?

Yeah they had some platters and chips and stuff but nothing you'd call a "meal" so pre-load all the way! It finished around eleven.

Thanks.

Bugger, Phil Taylor has had to pull out for tonight.

There was an interview with him in the Dom Post yesterday saying he had spent a lot of time with his Mother in the last few months because she is dying and there were probably only days left, so not sure about the "informed last night" bit. After reading the article yesterday I was surprised he still came.

Yeah I saw the article, very sad for him... will be interesting to see what they do tonight - maybe shout everyone a drink (or not, because it's illegal - bluddy nanny state woofters).

Bit too insensitive to ask for any sort of refund or anything, but probably fair to say most people have paid out to see him. Very sad though, and feel sorry for the organisers because there's nothing they can really do on the day. Fair enough to cancel Sydney.

Enjoyed it last night. Shame we didn't get to see Taylor but it was still a good night and great atmosphere. The way they kept saying there were sure they'd be back next year discussions must be pretty advanced already. We were up on the balcony level and couldn't spot the full kit wankers, did you only do that on Thursday? There was one guy on our side about level with us at a table in a yellow fever t-shirt, was that one of you?

Yep, that was me, with the people in onesies in front of us. We only went FKW on Thursday. Too hot to do it again on Friday.

Great to meet up with you Brandon...good final even if Rob szabo lost it a bit and jackpot started to play well

Absolutely agree mate.

Okay so the Darts is on in Auckland in August.

It's Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August.

Doors open at 6pm, darts starts at 7pm and this time they are bringing the big guns:

The New Zealand event will see eight PDC stars – Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor, Gary Anderson, Adrian Lewis, Peter Wright, James Wade, Raymond van Barneveld and Stephen Bunting – joined by eight qualifiers for the first round of each tournament.

It's $150 for a ticket to all three nights.

The tables have sold out.

I am going up for it and a mate of mine in Auckland is planning on buying some tickts (seats only) soon.

Who wants to come along?

Thats it how the shark do i get a job like yours bwtcf.

Would have liked to but going to be overseas at the time.

anyone got a stream for #AucklandDarts semis and finals night?

found one on VIP Box

Live on Fox Sports.

Remarkable finish to the final of the Auckland Darts Masters.

Best quote of the night:

CB @clarke_NZ

If you can't get excited by the darts. I think you will never get excited. #AucklandDarts

10:22 PM - 30 Aug 2015 Wellington City, New Zealand, New Zealand

Was amazing being there on the front tables. Despite being a big Barney fan I walked away happy with that entertainment. Really hope it's back next year. Will be bigger and better

I don't get up for the rugby and more than enough neanderthals will tell you that's the be all and end all.

LOL

You mean ljke a few of us, you will not be slitting your wrists if ever the All  lacks lose a game? Andrew Saville and Hamish McKay would be very disappointed with you. Apparently every New Zealand would die for the AB's.

Sounds like it was good fun. Would have loved to go but was in the US at the time. Hopefully it comes back.

Heard it's likely to be here for three years. All the pros loved it here, particularly the positivity from the crouds.

heh heh heh. croud.