Grand Slam of Darts 2013

rambojon

i think so too but u wouldn't think that if u listened to wade there.

KevIRL

Decent performance from Wade in the end. Taylor v Lewis has the potential to be a classic

shockframe

After 2 weeks ago wade had a point to prove against Taylor and after a horrific first 10 legs or so put up a very good display.

Similar with Gary Anderson last thursday.He's in danger of falling down the PDC rankings so needs a good run to keep his darting career going.

Too often many players go up there against phil and are a beaten docket beforehand.Go up there, get a hiding and sign the board after.

If a top player's back is to the wall they have a fighting chance against him.

Lewis doesnt have those worries but he has been terribly inconsistent since those world titles.Maybe that could be his motive to win tomorrow.

The smart moneys still on Taylor but there are signs that he's not at his best this week.Be interesting to see how the afternoon game tomorrow goes for him.

briany

KevIRL wrote: »

Decent performance from Wade in the end. Taylor v Lewis has the potential to be a classic

If they're both up for it, it'll be a great high scoring match but I'd still have Taylor to take it due to his greater focus and stamina. 16 - 11 to Taylor, I'd say. Lewis will play well but fall down at crucial times, making the difference.

mdwexford

Lewis is playing the best and most consistent darts ive seen him play in two years if not ever.

Tomorrow is the day he mangles Taylor on tv!!!!

barone

taylor is rarely ever under pressure on the oche, real pressure..he's just like the rest when he is..he misses doubles.. he cruises through 95% of his matches because he has no pressure on.

we have seen what he's like when things arent goin his way .. hopefully we will see more of it this evenin.

Kingp35

Good game so far between Thornton and Waites. Waites had a poor start but fought back well. Thornton has just pulled ahead again though and looks like he is going to take it.

Loads of 180's so far with Waites missing the D12 for a 9 darter.

mdwexford

mdwexford wrote: »

Lewis is playing the best and most consistent darts ive seen him play in two years if not ever.

Tomorrow is the day he mangles Taylor on tv!!!!

Hopefully.

In terms of talent it really is Taylor, then Van Gerwen and Lewis, and then the rest. Barney had it and lost it, Anderson has dipped into it, Wade can bridge the gap to those two now and again, the Whitlocks and Thorntons and Waites are great players but not at the very top table. But Lewis really is.

ScummyMan

Great match so far between Taylor and Lewis.

Momentum swinging over and back. Great darts.

Kingp35

The standard is incredible!

BNMC

Incredible darts.

Pity the final is on so early in the day..

ScummyMan

Taylor with a 167 finish! Some of the best darts I've ever seen.

Kingp35

What is going on? We will never see a match like this again. Unbelievable stuff.

I wonder what Thornton is thinking right now

leoch

Dr brown nose mardle will be hard to listen too at the end of this game I think Lewis was joking and playing about with Taylor too much great game but

I think I prefer a bit of needle over pally pally winking and hugging.

But some standards hit in that match.

Kingp35

I agree, Lewis needed a bit more bite and agression in his game there and he could have done better. I think Taylor made it so friendly on purpose.

I like the players who are edgier, Painter, Hankey etc.

But in fairness to Taylor and Lewis, that was an awesome display of ability. I'm being petty.

gramar

Hopefully Thornton is up to the task and at the very least it will be a competitive final. I don't mean to write him off but with Taylor that's all you can hope for sometimes.

Scorpion Sting

Thornton a bag of nerves on the doubles. He had 9 darts to break Taylor's throw in the first leg. If he has any aspirations of winning he has to take those chances.

Kingp35

Awful start and very ominous signs for Thornton

retalivity

awful by thornton, he is all over the shop

Scorpion Sting

Taylor 5-0 up. Goodnight Irene.

retalivity

very anti-climactic.

As someone already said, the final took place earlier on today.

mdwexford

That Lewis Taylor game was the greatest standard of darts ever seen.

32 180s, 32!!!
Mental carry on, to average 110 and get beaten is nuts.

Taylor hit the big finishes at the right time, was good to see Lewis play his very best vs him though.
Taylor was such a snake keeping it friendly and practicing together before it, Adrian is too nice for his own good sometimes.