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The Masters 2022 (BBC / Eurosport)

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    #272
    tanko
    Registered Users Posts: 9,229 ✭✭✭tanko


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118480362#Comment_118480362

    The two shots Williams played to give away the snookers were really poor, both were the wrong shot, i think his head was gone at that stage. How did he lose that last frame.



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    #273
    Arthur Daley
    Registered Users Posts: 4,459 ✭✭✭Arthur Daley


    Willo threw it away alright. Could see the foul on the swerve unfolding even before it happened.



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    #274
    Rothko
    Registered Users Posts: 12,851 ✭✭✭✭Rothko


    Great break, that shot on the pink was not easy at all.



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    #275
    tanko
    Registered Users Posts: 9,229 ✭✭✭tanko


    Hawkins had Trump in big trouble at 4-2, he’s been very sloppy since, Hawkins needs the next one.



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    #276
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users Posts: 28,946 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    What happened to forfeiting a frame if you miss a third time??



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    #277
    DelBoy Trotter
    Registered Users Posts: 1,477 ✭✭✭DelBoy Trotter


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118482453#Comment_118482453

    That’s only if you can hit the full ball. If you’re snookered on a colour or all reds, that rule doesn’t come into play



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    #278
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118482453#Comment_118482453

    nothing.. unless you're not snookered, and can clearly hit the object ball.. If snookered, and ref calls a 'miss' ; then a player can miss as often as he wants (not that he wants to)....,



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    #279
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Fair play to anyone that can say 'baulk' ; without omitting the "L'' sound , or giving it too much emphasis 😄

    Meanwhile - MON BAZZA!



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    #280
    extra-ordinary_
    Registered Users Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭extra-ordinary_


    2nd bite Barry...it's now or never



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    #281
    tanko
    Registered Users Posts: 9,229 ✭✭✭tanko


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118482584#Comment_118482584

    Hopefully he won’t bottle this.



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    #282
    extra-ordinary_
    Registered Users Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭extra-ordinary_


    Fantastic for him



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    #283
    Sandor Clegane
    Registered Users Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭Sandor Clegane


    I don't normally route for anyone in particular but I was willing him over the line here, great stuff.



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    #284
    DJIMI TRARORE
    Registered Users Posts: 3,561 ✭✭✭DJIMI TRARORE


    Any1 else think trumps tip sounds funny 6/7 times I've heard a mis cue



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    #285
    Arthur Daley
    Registered Users Posts: 4,459 ✭✭✭Arthur Daley


    Certainly will support him against Robertson. Might be his year.



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    #286
    gormdubhgorm
    Registered Users Posts: 18,354 ✭✭✭✭gormdubhgorm


    Hawkins seemed very nervy. Strange shot selections/positioning but got over the line.

    Fair play to him.

    I thought Trump's shots in that last frame sounded odd on contact. Was it the way he was cueing or was it his tip?

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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    #287
    tanko
    Registered Users Posts: 9,229 ✭✭✭tanko


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118482626#Comment_118482626

    I thought that too, was expecting the commentators to mention a miscue but they never did. Trumps safety was very poor several times when he needed it most.



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    #288
    [Deleted User]
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    Fair play to Barry..

    65 up with 4 reds left... was half expecting a celebration after he potted the 4th last red.. was surely over then regardless 😊



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    #289
    AllForIt
    Registered Users Posts: 8,318 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    Someone should tell that European presenter that it's okay to go to the barbers now, that covid restriction has been lifted. Plus it's making Hawkins feel uncomfortable.



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    #290
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Four left handers in the semis of a major snooker comp for the first time.. Someone somewhere is trying to spin this with a diversity and inclusivity angle 😁

    None of the four who featured numbered anyone from any of the East Asian, South Asian or Persian Gulf regions, nor indeed did any Person of colour partake ; plus they most likely all identify as male and hetero.. Still, it's a start - a move in the right correct direction, if you will 😂



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    #291
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users Posts: 28,946 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118482626#Comment_118482626

    Definitely! Through the whole game.

    Was going to post about it during the match but never got around to it. Sounded very odd indeed.

    Fair play to Barry in that final frame, he held his nerve well. Delighted for him! Seems like a genuinely nice character.



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    #292
    Genghis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,971 ✭✭✭Genghis


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118482626#Comment_118482626

    Yep, definitely sounded dodgy on a couple of consecutive shots near the end but shots looked okay and no reaction from Trump so assume it was okay.



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    #293
    Tom Mann Centuria
    Registered Users Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Tom Mann Centuria


    Don't mind either finalist winning now, both unassuming and very good players.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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    #294
    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,598 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118482640#Comment_118482640

    Yep sounded very metallic.



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    #295
    gormdubhgorm
    Registered Users Posts: 18,354 ✭✭✭✭gormdubhgorm


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118482725#Comment_118482725

    I will be shouting for Hawkins - well over 20 years a pro.

    He only has the 3 ranking titles to his name -

    Australian Open 2012 , Players Championship 2014 and World Grand Prix 2017.

    Obviously got to a world final against Ronnie in 2013.

    Would be nice to see him land his first major.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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    #296
    waynescales1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,024 ✭✭✭waynescales1


    Come on Barry son, let’s see a bit of killer instinct today. Would you kill your granny? That’s the question you need to ask yourself!



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    #297
    extra-ordinary_
    Registered Users Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭extra-ordinary_


    deja vu anyone?



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    #298
    Rothko
    Registered Users Posts: 12,851 ✭✭✭✭Rothko


    Not a classic frame by any means but Barry will be happy nonetheless. Hope he comes out on top today.



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    #299
    [Deleted User]
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    On the Eurosport mid-session interval piece, with Casey talking to Ms Bosilhova, over the obligatory takeaway coffees 😊

    Rachel didn't ask Desi the most pre-eminent and fundamental question/s; the one/s that supersede even the rules of the game, managing the crowds, talking to the spotter who decides where the balls should be replaced, and indeed anything snooker related..

    Don't think I ever see them take a drink of water, but, even so; with some sessions lasting up to 7 frames (?) without a break, and often for over 3 hours, with players often nipping to t'lav between frames; how on earth do we never see the ref venture off for a 'comfort break' ?

    Or maybe I'm one of the few who ponders such things 😁

    Very scrappy a lot of this match early doors.. and the 'underdog' 'Bazza' looking good to take a lead here.... possibly...



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    #300
    [Deleted User]
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    10 minutes ago Barry missed frame ball to pull 3-2 ahead, and now he's on the cusp of going 4-2 down,,,,, but, he's got a chance.. Mon Bazz 😊



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    #301
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users Posts: 28,946 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118484953#Comment_118484953

    Not to be..... he needs to pull himself up sharpish or this game will run away from him.....



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