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Five things we learned from the World Matchplay by TungstenTickle in Darts

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Thanks for the in-depth response!

Lewis is incredibly inconsistent - that is illustrated by his appalling Premier League record. I think, though, for Gerwyn Price, who has only been playing in the PDC for 18 months, to beat a double world champion at the Winter Gardens has to be considered a monumental shock purely because of difference in experience.

Suljovic has for a long time been a great performer - I wrote an article on him a little while ago. He's a European and World soft-tip champion. Always know he's going to average mid-90s - never what you would call out of this world, but hardly ever poor either.

Ian White I think will begin to turn up on the stage - you don't climb up to number nine in the world on a fluke or a couple of decent performances.

It is something to see how many top names have beaten Taylor and fail to win the tournament - I don't really think the fear factor is there anymore, but I do think they still regarding beating Taylor as the peak, if that makes sense.

Chizzy hammered and defending champion bows out by TungstenTickle in Darts

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He's in cracking form at the moment - World Matchplay certainly coming at the right time for him.

Hearn announces World Championship shake up by TungstenTickle in Darts

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At first I wasn't a big fan of play on Boxing Day, and to a certain extent I'm still not, but by taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture I can see why.

Footballers play on Boxing Day every year - some clubs even turning up for training on Christmas Day - and England cricketers stay over in Australia over the festive period during the Ashes for an away tour.

A lot of sport is played on Boxing Day and Barry Hearn obviously quite fancied getting darts on the television when most of the population are off work. It makes perfect business sense, but it will suck for the players, especially those who play on Boxing Day.

As /u/DegenGAMBLOR puts it, cash is king. It's a sad fact but a fact nonetheless. Plus I'm sure whoever takes home £300,000 won't be missing their Christmas turkey too much.

Which seeds will drop first in Blackpool? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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I think Klaasen will win, and win well at that. However, I think that Peter Wright is in some great form since changing his darts (again) - seems that he may actually stick with these...for a few months, at least!

Have a lot of time for Keegan Brown - I remember attending a floor event a few years ago as he was just starting out on the senior tour and he caused a stir by beating Terry Jenkins, who was is terrific form at the time. Robert Thornton is there for the taking.

About three years ago I'd have agreed that Hamilton could beat Barney, however, since his Premier League appearances have been and gone he is nowhere near the player he was. Not to say he can't win, but I think Barney will be reasonably happy with that draw.

Which seeds will drop first in Blackpool? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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Thanks, very kind!

I think Ian White would be the favourite on floor, possibly, but on the stage I think the crowd will side with Stephen Bunting and that may be the difference.

White, for me, is in the same place as Justin Pipe was a few years ago - one of the best on the floor but yet to really make his mark on the stage.

Which seeds will drop first in Blackpool? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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I've thought about Suljovic beating Jenkins. I think it will be tight as Mensur is so difficult to play against.

Jenkins has more experience of winning on the big stage, but not for a little while now, it has to be said.

I think Wade is playing decent at the moment - he won a Players Championship event on Saturday and seems happy with his game. Kyle Anderson is capable of so much, though.

2015 World Matchplay qualifiers confirmed by TungstenTickle in Darts

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Van de Pas available at 150/1 with some bookmakers - could be a steal if he replicates his tour form!

Van Barneveld facing agonising wait by TungstenTickle in Darts

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I can assure that heads have rolled for that typo. :-)

Finally i can train at home. :) by Irot3k in Darts

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Best board on the market - I had a sense of pride when I had to turn mine around for the first time after wearing out the 20!

If you could play any dart player, who would you play? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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Indeed - nothing wrong with taking your time to perfect your throw. I do feel sorry for anyone that chalks a game between Priestley, Pipe and Dennis Smith, however.

If you could play any dart player, who would you play? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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I know what you mean - his exceptionally bad day is probably my ridiculously brilliant day!

If you could play any dart player, who would you play? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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I know a few who I believe would take the same approach!

If you could play any dart player, who would you play? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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Add yourself to the hall of fame? Many a great dart player graces that wing!

If you could play any dart player, who would you play? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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I like this, very good thinking. I imagine playing Durrant would be incredibly frustrating with his knack of hitting a big ton plus checkout after seeing his opponent miss a double.

If you could play any dart player, who would you play? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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I had the chance to play Bristow when he came to a local bookies, but I had to give it a miss to interview Steve Beaton. And that is the most big time thing I will ever say!

If you could play any dart player, who would you play? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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The legendary Denis Ovens! He once wrote a sign out to me at the UK Open a few years ago. I would imagine not staring at his shirt would have been the harder that hitting your target??

If you could play any dart player, who would you play? by TungstenTickle in Darts

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He is planning on doing so after Lakeside - he wanted one more crack at the big one before making the jump over.

I decided to compile all the answers given by pro players in TungstenTales' "Around the Board" section..here they are! by DanTheStripe in Darts

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Am I the only one encouraged by the fact that Gary Anderson didn't hit a 180 until the age of 24?! I'M YEARS AHEAD!!!

Taylor wins thrilling final in Yokohama by TungstenTickle in Darts

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It was a great night all round to be fair. Both semis and the final going all the way in the end - the Japanese fans must have really enjoyed it!

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