World Grand Prix 2017 (1-7 Oct)

PTH2009 · 11-09-2017 4:34pm #1

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that time of year again (wont make it this year myself ) where darts fans descend on the citywest hotel in Dublin for the annual World Grand Prix

Phil Taylor chose not to compete this year (which is a bit disapointing considering he won it a few times). Tournament always provides a few shocks and this year could be no different

PTH2009 · 17-09-2017 12:38pm

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1st round draw some tasty matches there

Ultimate Seduction · 17-09-2017 1:19pm

There will be good value in that first round for any gamblers here. Can see 5 or 6 'upsets'

Ultimate Seduction · 18-09-2017 9:14am

Hopefully Mensur is busting with confidence and gets a bit of luck with the double start. Just backed him each way at 18/1

lambayire · 22-09-2017 1:44pm

I see that they are letting in under 18s free on the first 2 days, so long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Good idea to bring a 7 and an 8 year old?

The 7 year old is Peter Wright mad so I'm thinking of getting tickets for the first 2 days
and bringing them on whatever night Wright is playing.

KevIRL · 22-09-2017 2:09pm

lambayire wrote: »

I see that they are letting in under 18s free on the first 2 days, so long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Good idea to bring a 7 and an 8 year old?

The 7 year old is Peter Wright mad so I'm thinking of getting tickets for the first 2 days
and bringing them on whatever night Wright is playing.

Yeah first couple of nights tame enough. 8 games, first to two sets so they won't get bored of a game going on too long. Go for it I say

sc86 · 22-09-2017 2:31pm

for me as a spectator / going with group of lads

the move of 1/4 finals to thursday night was a disaster and in general its not a great tournament to watch with double start
with the coverage on tv at saturation point

marklazarcovic · 22-09-2017 8:27pm

Think there is darts on for a few days prior to this in citywest too

lambayire · 26-09-2017 4:29pm

KevIRL wrote: »

Yeah first couple of nights tame enough. 8 games, first to two sets so they won't get bored of a game going on too long. Go for it I say

Managed to get some tickets beside where the players start their walk-on.
The 2 boys are really looking forward to it.
They are both angling for a Peter Wright mohawk ahead of Monday's play.

Ultimate Seduction · 26-09-2017 5:34pm

sc86 wrote:

the move of 1/4 finals to thursday night was a disaster and in general its not a great tournament to watch with double start with the coverage on tv at saturation point

Depends. I prefer the double start, much more exiting. Plenty of upsets.

PTH2009 · 26-09-2017 6:17pm

the seating system can be a disaster as you have lads taking away seats to sit with there mates and then when the ticket holder arrives there seat is gone

the best seats/tables to get are the ones at the end of the rows or at the top as its easier to get in and out of.

not going this year and didnt go last year as i prefer the premier league and have other things on but they are good nights and if ur staying in the hotel its a good laugh there (i was refuse service for an full hour in 2014 as i got too drunk and spit back up a sambucca shot lol)

mdwexford · 26-09-2017 11:07pm

sc86 wrote: »

for me as a spectator / going with group of lads

the move of 1/4 finals to thursday night was a disaster and in general its not a great tournament to watch with double start
with the coverage on tv at saturation point

I agree.

Switching it all forward a day was stupid. No other major final is on a Saturday. Ruined the whole thing.

I do like the idea of a double start tournament as something different but I wish we had a normal tournament and this was on in England. The players find it hard to get a rhythm going and it's rare you see a real high quality match.

Carpentry · 28-09-2017 10:53am

Anyone knows which beer maker sponsors it ?

PTH2009 · 28-09-2017 5:30pm

Carpentry wrote: »

Anyone knows which beer maker sponsors it ?

Heineken i think

last time i was there was 2015 and they sold Orchard Thieves, Heineken and Beamish i think. They had Fosters there one year too

PTH2009 · 30-09-2017 12:53am

Ultimate Seduction · 01-10-2017 9:50am

Anyone ever gone to the darts and not drink beer? Do they sell soft drinks and water ECT?
Still tickets available, was thinking of driving up and home the same night during the week.

Deeper Blue · 01-10-2017 11:33pm

Henderson beats MVG :eek:

Didn't see that one coming

Ultimate Seduction · 01-10-2017 11:35pm

No Taylor, Anderson, Lewis or MvG. Going to be interesting

Ultimate Seduction · 01-10-2017 11:37pm

Mensur Suljovic will win this tournament.

mdwexford · 01-10-2017 11:38pm

Biggest upset I can recall in years.

Madness.

Wide open now, Mr Snakebite will be fancying his chances.

PTH2009 · 01-10-2017 11:42pm

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Mensur Suljovic will win this tournament.

Or Gurney

Will be kicking myself if Mensur wins as he was 20/1 to win it yesterday

Is Gary Anderson playing 2morrow ???

Deeper Blue · 01-10-2017 11:43pm

To be honest I can barely remember Henderson even winning a match on TV

Ultimate Seduction · 01-10-2017 11:45pm

PTH2009 wrote:

Is Gary Anderson playing 2morrow ???

Gary Anderson isn't playing he pulled out as his missus about to give birth. Mark Webster took his place and is 2nd seed

PTH2009 · 02-10-2017 8:05pm

King reminds me of an east London heavy/hard man

PTH2009 · 02-10-2017 8:57pm

Wade just can't win at this tournament, 3rd year in a row losing in the 1st round

Ultimate Seduction · 02-10-2017 9:00pm

PTH2009 wrote:

Wade just can't win at this tournament, 3rd year in a row losing in the 1st round

He's sliding big time. Can't see him being relevant again.

ArmaniJeanss · 02-10-2017 10:49pm

Whitlock (Euro Championship), Wright (UK Open) and Thornton (Grand Prix & Matchplay) the only ones left who've won a 'major'? Or have I missed anyone.

Ultimate Seduction · 02-10-2017 11:09pm

ArmaniJeanss wrote:

Whitlock (Euro Championship), Wright (UK Open) and Thornton (Grand Prix & Matchplay) the only ones left who've won a 'major'? Or have I missed anyone.

Barney??

ArmaniJeanss · 02-10-2017 11:16pm

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Barney??

Jaysus, forgot clean about him.:o I should have actually checked the draw instead of trying to do it from memory!

PTH2009 · 03-10-2017 12:12am

Has Bunting blown his chance ??

PTH2009 · 03-10-2017 12:15am

Bunting blew it there

With some massive favourites out it's anyone's too win this year. Was wrong in the past but gun to my head id pick Barney too win out

World Grand Prix 2017 (1-7 Oct)

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