2017 PDC Grand Slam of Darts, Wolverhampton 11-19 November

[ssjsa]

In a match of both players averaging in the 80s, Wade is in his element.

[DavidB]

"Unlucky to Ross"

Mardle mentioned in commentary that he's better than he's shown on TV. Why is that?

Think he actually said he’s better than his Lakeside appearances over the years.

[slymaster]

Taylor really needed that one to win the group!
Hmmmmm very "interesting" result...
Terrible first 5 legs of darts.

Last 16
Taylor vs Webster
Wade vs Gurney

[Mgt]

"Unlucky to Ross"

Mardle mentioned in commentary that he's better than he's shown on TV. Why is that?

Think he actually said he’s better than his Lakeside appearances over the years.

His Lakeside appearances tend to be quite shite though, can't seem to do himself justice on that stage.

[ssjsa]

In a match of both players averaging in the 80s, Wade is in his element.

Am reminded of the expression, In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

[Zapp Brannigan]

This is the difference between the Taylor of 2017 and the Taylor of 10/15 years ago.

He completely lost interest and gave up that last leg, you would have never seen Taylor do that years ago he wanted to beat everyone to 0 with a 100+ average.

[Ginge]

Taylor only needed to win 3 legs to win the group.
Taylor only won 3 legs.

Not dodgy at all.

[DavidB]

"Unlucky to Ross"

Mardle mentioned in commentary that he's better than he's shown on TV. Why is that?

Think he actually said he’s better than his Lakeside appearances over the years.

His Lakeside appearances tend to be quite shite though, can't seem to do himself justice on that stage.

Yup as Mardle said - tv record in other events is decent (won Zuiderduin, runner-up World Trophy and semis Winmau) plus other event wins on a stream.

[ifm]

Taylor only needed to win 3 legs to win the group.
Taylor only won 3 legs.

Not dodgy at all.

An interesting match, the best on show lol.

[DavidB]

Taylor only needed to win 3 legs to win the group.
Taylor only won 3 legs.

Not dodgy at all.

Perhaps surprising Green vs Machin wasn’t played after Taylor vs Wade to avoid any doubt?

[Mgt]

WTF was that??
Did not see that one coming. Very strange performance from Mr. Green. But should still make it...
That is exactly why I am not betting on best of 5/7/9/11 matches.

Hope Wade finds some form and sends Green home. Such a lacklustre performance doesn't deserve the next round.

Can't say Wade found his form, but at least Kong is going home.

[slymaster]

This is the difference between the Taylor of 2017 and the Taylor of 10/15 years ago.

He completely lost interest and gave up that last leg, you would have never seen Taylor do that years ago he wanted to beat everyone to 0 with a 100+ average.

In general yes but regarding the GSODs -take a look at his group matches in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012...

[WizardofozFan]

Wade a lucky, lucky man. To be fair he's been due some good fortune this year and he's got it in abundance in this group. If Gurney doesn't show up after his three group games, then truly the old Wade luck is back....would like to say I'll be watching that match, but not being able to support either will make that difficult!

The worst I have ever seen Phil Taylor play on stage, and yet only lost 5-3.

[slymaster]

Taylor only needed to win 3 legs to win the group.
Taylor only won 3 legs.

Not dodgy at all.

An interesting match, the best on show lol.

Sure it was!

[BOOM]

Taylor only needed to win 3 legs to win the group.
Taylor only won 3 legs.

Not dodgy at all.

Perhaps surprising Green vs Machin wasn’t played after Taylor vs Wade to avoid any doubt?

Green lost to someone averaging 79, he only has himself to blame really

[ssjsa]

Saturday November 11
Afternoon Session (1pm)
8x E-H Group Matches

Michael Smith (97.13) 5 (9) 3 (91.91) James Wilson (G)
Stephen Bunting (97.02) 5 (9) 4 (96.69) Jeffrey de Zwaan (F)
Simon Whitlock (86.48) 4 (9) 5 (87) Berry Van Peer (H)
Alan Norris (86.82) 5 (9) 4 (85.33) Corey Cadby (E)
Dave Chisnall (93.3) 5 (9) 2 (100.02) Scott Mitchell (F)
Mensur Suljovic (93.83) 5 (9) 2 (81.03) Mark Mcgeeney (G)
Gary Anderson (96.55) 5 (9) 3 (91.98) Cameron Menzies (H)
Peter Wright (102.84) 2 (9) 5 (106.05) Glen Durrant (E)

Evening Session (8pm)
8x A-D Group Matches

Gerwyn Price (102.83) 5 (9) 3 (96.9) Steve Lennon (B)
James Wade (83.74) 1 (9) 5 (88.42) Robbie Green (C)
Darren Webster (86.07) 3 (9) 5 (90.51) Mark Webster (D)
Rob Cross (103.87) 5 (9) 1 (87.26) Joe Murnan (A)
Phil Taylor (99.13) 5 (9) 1 (85.82) Peter Machin (C)
Michael Van Gerwen (100.95) 5 (9) 1 (97.24) Ross Montgomery (A)
Raymond Van Barneveld (98.77) 5 (9) 1 (85.13) Jamie Hughes (B)
Daryl Gurney (97) 5 (9) 1 (92.65) Danny Noppert (D)

Sunday November 12
Afternoon Session (1pm)
8x E-H Group Matches

Jeffrey De Zwaan (91.8) 3 (9) 5 (86.95) Scott Mitchell
James Wilson (92.47) 5 (9) 2 (85.22) Mark Mcgeeney
Peter Wright (98.88) 5 (9) 0 (90.21) Corey Cadby
Simon Whitlock (90.31) 2 (9) 5 (90.79) Cameron Menzies
Mensur Suljovic (102.84) 5 (9) 4 (100.79) Michael Smith
Gary Anderson (111.79) 5 (9) 1 (68.65) Berry Van Peer
Alan Norris (92.78) 3 (9) 5 (103.5) Glen Durrant
Dave Chisnall (85.43) 2 (9) 5 (90.55) Stephen Bunting

Evening Session (7pm)
8x A-D Group Matches

Joe Murnan (86.29) 3 (9) 5 (100.96) Ross Montgomery
Darren Webster (103.44) 5 (9) 2 (98.57) Danny Noppert
Steve Lennon (100.2) 5 (9) 0 (74.29) Jamie Hughes
James Wade (91.47) 5 (9) 1 (85.12) Peter Machin
Daryl Gurney (96.08) 5 (9) 3 (90.55) Mark Webster
Phil Taylor (99.39) 5 (9) 4 (98.98) Robbie Green
Michael Van Gerwen (108.28) 5 (9) 4 (104.7) Rob Cross
Raymond Van Barneveld (98.81) 5 (9) 4 (101.1) Gerwyn Price

Monday November 13 (7pm)
8x E-H Group Matches

Gary Anderson (104.73) 5 (9) 2 (96.43) Simon Whitlock 
Berry van Peer (81.19) 5 (9) 4 (81.52) Cameron Menzies 
Corey Cadby (97.49) 5 (9) 4 (96.80) Glen Durrant 
Peter Wright (98.68) 5 (9) 4 (92.50) Alan Norris 
Michael Smith (104.90) 5 (9) 4 (100.40) Mark McGeeney 
Mensur Suljovic (98.48) 5 (9) 4 (99.72) James Wilson 
Dave Chisnall (96.58) 4 (9) 5 (98.08) Jeffrey de Zwaan 
Stephen Bunting (97,28) 5 (9) 4 (93.50) Scott Mitchell

Tuesday November 14 (7pm)
8x A-D Group Matches

Mark Webster (92.52) 2 (9) 5 (90.08) Danny Noppert
Daryl Gurney (98.80) 5 (9) 1 (88.59) Darren Webster
Michael van Gerwen (108.29) 5 (9) 2 (93.40) Joe Murnan
Rob Cross (105.79) 5 (9) 2 (87.43) Ross Montgomery
Robbie Green (79.06) 3 (9) 5 (79.53) Peter Machin
Phil Taylor (84.88) 3 (9) 5 (90.84) James Wade
Gerwyn Price v Jamie Hughes
Raymond van Barneveld v Steve Lennon

[Mgt]

Price not taking his chances in this match.

[DavidB]

Taylor only needed to win 3 legs to win the group.
Taylor only won 3 legs.

Not dodgy at all.

Perhaps surprising Green vs Machin wasn’t played after Taylor vs Wade to avoid any doubt?

Green lost to someone averaging 79, he only has himself to blame really

Huh??? That wasn’t the point plus he only averaged 79 himself! Plenty of games over the years where someone has won with a lower average proving it’s all about the W!

[Mgt]

C'mon Pricey, get some legs on the board!

[Zapp Brannigan]

Hughes must be kicking himself at his performances over the weekend, could have easily gone through top of the group.