Dafabet Masters S Finals : Judd Trump v Neil Robertson

Pink Ball wrote:

Johnny Bravo wrote:
IMO Trump's shot was a fluke. If he meant it, than it's the better shot, but my gut tells me it was a fluke.

How in the name of buck do people not think that’s what he meant to do? Could you explain what you think he was trying to play?

My (sizeable) brain hurts

I think he was just trying to get the cueball back to baulk.

Badsnookerplayer wrote:Judd is never boring to watch.

Love him or hate him he is fascinating IMO.

Flawed genius

I think people lose sight of the fact that he’s a terrific player. Nine ranking titles is very impressive

Good break of 48, but still plenty left.

Oh my

Decider please. Decider please. Decider please.

Johnny Bravo wrote:

Pink Ball wrote:

Johnny Bravo wrote:
IMO Trump's shot was a fluke. If he meant it, than it's the better shot, but my gut tells me it was a fluke.

How in the name of buck do people not think that’s what he meant to do? Could you explain what you think he was trying to play?

My (sizeable) brain hurts

I think he was just trying to get the cueball back to baulk.

Me too. Commentary on Eurosport said it as well.

Robertson starting to knock in the long ones again. This has 5-5 written all over it.

judds cue action under pressure is suspect

Finally Robbo pots a nice long red.

Badsnookerplayer wrote:Judd is never boring to watch.

Love him or hate him he is fascinating IMO.

Flawed genius

+1 for the Trumpet

You plank.

Johnny Bravo wrote:

Pink Ball wrote:

Johnny Bravo wrote:
IMO Trump's shot was a fluke. If he meant it, than it's the better shot, but my gut tells me it was a fluke.

How in the name of buck do people not think that’s what he meant to do? Could you explain what you think he was trying to play?

My (sizeable) brain hurts

I think he was just trying to get the cueball back to baulk.

He was clearly playing to finish near that corner pocket because the brown was in an awkward spot. Aiming for the corner was a great call. Had he not finished behind the brown, he could have had Robertson bridging over the brown. Had he missed the brown, he’d have Robertson on the cushion.

But he played it perfectly and got Outcome A. Which was hugely difficult to do.

Robertson starting to knock in the long ones again. This has 5-5 written all over it.

Awful shot from Robbo.

Come on Judd!

Well of course he was trying to get to baulk, but do you honestly believe he had no idea that the white would head towards the corner pocket?
Even at my level of play I would have a fair idea of the line I was taking.
As Andre said, avoiding the reds in itself made it a very impressive shot.

Doesn't really matter does it?

It's over.

Played Judd

See you all tomorrow to watch Ronnie win his 8th Masters :)

Fantastic win for Judd! I’m so happy for him to finally reach his first Masters final.

Tomorrow is going to be a belter!

Badsnookerplayer wrote:Well of course he was trying to get to baulk, but do you honestly believe he had no idea that the white would head towards the corner pocket?
Even at my level of play I would have a fair idea of the line I was taking.
As Andre said, avoiding the reds in itself made it a very impressive shot.

Doesn't really matter does it?

Yeah avoiding the reds was impressive. But the safety from Ronnie I was talking about was inch perfect just as he intended while Judd's had some luck with it, in my opinion.

Great match. Strange but great nevertheless.

Well done Judd. Should be a cracking match tomorrow.

Neil did well to win 4 frames.

Poor level tonight, but congrats Trump.

Am I right to think that Judd a year ago would have lost this?

He is starting to look a much more balanced player IMO

Holden Chinaski wrote:

Badsnookerplayer wrote:Well of course he was trying to get to baulk, but do you honestly believe he had no idea that the white would head towards the corner pocket?
Even at my level of play I would have a fair idea of the line I was taking.
As Andre said, avoiding the reds in itself made it a very impressive shot.

Doesn't really matter does it?

Yeah avoiding the reds was impressive. But the safety from Ronnie I was talking about was inch perfect just as he intended while Judd's had some luck with it, in my opinion.

What was lucky about it? Was he lucky to play it perfectly?

Badsnookerplayer wrote:Am I right to think that Judd a year ago would have lost this?

He is starting to look a much more balanced player IMO

I don't think so, Robbo was pretty bad today.

Badsnookerplayer wrote:Am I right to think that Judd a year ago would have lost this?

He is starting to look a much more balanced player IMO

Correct

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