by Skullman » 26 Apr 2013 Read
That's the problem with first round shocks. Normally the underdog knocks out a good player, and then plays next round, depriving us of a good player. Couldn't help but think when Poomjaeng went 7-1 down that Mags would've given Mike a much better game.
This is for real shocks btw, not 60/40ish matches like Mavis v Higgins, Stevens v Fu etc.
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by DavieMac » 26 Apr 2013 Read
Skullman wrote:That's the problem with first round shocks. Normally the underdog knocks out a good player, and then plays next round, depriving us of a good player. Couldn't help but think when Poomjaeng went 7-1 down that Mags would've given Mike a much better game.
This is for real shocks btw, not 60/40ish matches like Mavis v Higgins, Stevens v Fu etc.
You're not wrong.
Mags vs White would've been a good'un.
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by GJ » 26 Apr 2013 Read
get the feeling milkins will be different seems settled and is a great scorer
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by GJ » 26 Apr 2013 Read
dave
hes not banned no idea where he is
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by DavieMac » 27 Apr 2013 Read
GJ wrote:get the feeling milkins will be different seems settled and is a great scorer
He's the one I reckon will make the semi. Walden is the better player but flatters to deceive too often.
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by nice_shoes_ken » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Didn't see any action tonight cause of football, but roll on Saturday's play.
The afternoon session should be a cracker, while hopefully Ding gets off to a good start in the night session.
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by GJ » 27 Apr 2013 Read
I believe in miracles come on Marco
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by DavieMac » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Dunno why the article that Sonny posted is locked but anyway, I agree.
I love Mags but when he does the ol smash and hope it makes me mad. Then he'll make a century in the next frame. That is why I love him. It's what I do!!
I do wish he would be more careful cause he can play good safety... he stresses me out.
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by vodkadiet » 27 Apr 2013 Read
The Selby vs Hawkins match was very interesting today. The standard wasn't great but Selby's extra determination is worth a couple of frames a match. Hawkins played very good safety and Selby found it hard to break him down. Selby hasn't hit form yet but I expect him to raise his game when the pressure becomes more intense. He is the man to beat.
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by Roland » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Wild locked it because he's too efficient and closed the Friday topic so we'd post in the latest one but here is the piece for those that missed it
http://adrugcalledsport.blogspot.ie/201 ... model.html
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by Roland » 27 Apr 2013 Read
vodkadiet wrote:The Selby vs Hawkins match was very interesting today. The standard wasn't great but Selby's extra determination is worth a couple of frames a match. Hawkins played very good safety and Selby found it hard to break him down. Selby hasn't hit form yet but I expect him to raise his game when the pressure becomes more intense. He is the man to beat.
It was frustrating because if you saw the stats Selby was leading on every one apart from safety but he kept getting involved and Hawkins was more than matching him. Ok for other opponents but Selby's a better scorer than Hawkins so should be taking the game to him more. Anyway, at 6-6 I thought it'd be a slog with Hawkins leading 9-7 but Selby came out in a much better frame of mind and took it to 9-6. The last frame was one of those where Hawks happened to get in first with a good chance and won the frame from it which could've happened to either of them. Still, needs to come out firing and stamp his authority early doors tomorrow and he'll be alright.
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by vodkadiet » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Yes, Selby needs have his concentration turned on right from the start. He sometimes seems to lose his way for no apparent reason. I think Hawkins will bottle it anyway, but I hope Selby doesn't give him the chance to bottle it. As long as Selby gets to the mid session interval 11-9 up he should be fine.
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by vodkadiet » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Sonny
One question about the stats, if a player messes a safety shot up and leaves his opponent in, but his opponent misses the next shot, is that regarded as a successful safety shot?
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by Roland » 27 Apr 2013 Read
I can see it going 9-9 then 11-9 to Selby, that's the sort of match it's been. Selby obviously favourite to get to 13 first but it would be nice if he kept the gap from here. Mainly because I got a new cue today and will be trying it out tomorrow afternoon so could do without the distraction of having to watch the match closely because it's going close
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by Roland » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Jewell wrote:I have a terrible feeling about tommorows match. Normally I've always felt confident about Ronnie's chances whenever he has played Carter but I'm just not feeling that way this time. There is just something that is nagging away at me...
Certainly this match isn't going to be a forgone conclusion and may even do the unthinkable.
Carter won't be scared to beat him and he's playing well. A couple of years ago you would say he would've been scared to win but not this year. He's also better without Ebdon in his corner making him turn down every non-100% guaranteed pot like he was doing last year.
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by Roland » 27 Apr 2013 Read
vodkadiet wrote:Sonny
One question about the stats, if a player messes a safety shot up and leaves his opponent in, but his opponent misses the next shot, is that regarded as a successful safety shot?
buck knows. The safety was 80% Selby 85% Hawkins but you could see from watching it that Hawkins was getting the better of it. The %ages were probably flattering to Selby in that Hawkins long put success was low so I guess from that yes it must be a safety success if the pot is missed.
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by vodkadiet » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Jewell wrote:I have a terrible feeling about tommorows match. Normally I've always felt confident about Ronnie's chances whenever he has played Carter but I'm just not feeling that way this time. There is just something that is nagging away at me...
Certainly this match isn't going to be a forgone conclusion and may even do the unthinkable.
I expect Carter to win this time. I think he must have the advantage on this occasion. O'Sullivan hasn't been in match situations for a long time. Campbell was just a punchbag and nothing can be read into that match.
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by vodkadiet » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Sonny wrote:vodkadiet wrote:Sonny
One question about the stats, if a player messes a safety shot up and leaves his opponent in, but his opponent misses the next shot, is that regarded as a successful safety shot?
little kitten knows. The safety was 80% Selby 85% Hawkins but you could see from watching it that Hawkins was getting the better of it. The %ages were probably flattering to Selby in that Hawkins long put success was low so I guess from that yes it must be a safety success if the pot is missed.
It is time for new stats. Stats based on luck!
There were stats on 'kicks' in one match earlier in the week!
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by Wildey » 27 Apr 2013 Read
nothing at all stopping people to copy and paste things from previous threads and comment on them here.
this isnt a new thread its a continuation of all the threads from day 1.....
i dont close threads straight away after i open a new day but i do close it before i hit the sack.
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by Wildey » 27 Apr 2013 Read
vodkadiet wrote:Sonny
One question about the stats, if a player messes a safety shot up and leaves his opponent in, but his opponent misses the next shot, is that regarded as a successful safety shot?
a successful safety shot is when a player doesn't go for a pot after the safety....if you miss a pot it was not deemed a successful safety.
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by Lucky » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Any word off Witz, or is he banged up? Is Smart there today?
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by GJ » 27 Apr 2013 Read
hope virgo isnt on trump game
hes worse thna taylor ever was on ronnie matches
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by GJ » 27 Apr 2013 Read
good luck marco
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by Simone » 27 Apr 2013 Read
GJ wrote:hope virgo isnt on trump game
hes worse thna taylor ever was on ronnie matches
Yes, but here where I live they even named a winter snowstorm after Snooker Overdrive lol
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by GJ » 27 Apr 2013 Read
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by kostasmad » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Dedicated to the Captain!!! Lets go Ali!!!!
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by Muppet147 » 27 Apr 2013 Read
GJ wrote:good luck marco
He will need all the luck he can get given the way Trump is playing. I hate to say it GJ but I think we are looking at the 2013 champion!
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by GJ » 27 Apr 2013 Read
oh great
virgo and taylor
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by Muppet147 » 27 Apr 2013 Read
Dennis Taylor and John Virgo - the Dream Team!
Let's talk about golf and where the cue ball is going!
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by GJ » 27 Apr 2013 Read
taylor
you cant pot your way to a world title
murphy 2005
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