MARK CLEAVER and Haupai Puha are to gain further World Series of Darts experience after winning the DPNZ Qualifiers to secure spots in Brisbane and Melbourne respectively.
Cleaver (pictured) has previously competed twice in the Auckland Darts Masters, and will now return to the big stage at the inaugural Brisbane Darts Masters.
Puha will make his big-stage debut at August's Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King, and will then travel to Australia to compete in the Melbourne Darts Masters.
Emerging star Puha overcame experienced Warren Parry 6-3 in the final of the DPNZ's qualifier for the Melbourne event in Invercargill.
He also saw off former Auckland Darts Masters qualifier Darren Herewini and 2018 World Championship qualifier Bernie Smith in the latter stages to seal his place at the Hisense Arena from August 10-12.
Puha came close to securing a spot in a third World Series tournament when he reached the final of the knockout for the Brisbane Darts Masters.
However, he was edged out 6-5 by Cleaver, who also saw off Parry in a deciding leg in the semi-finals.
Tahuna Irwin, who has qualified for both the Auckland Darts Masters and William Hill World Darts Championship in the past week, was a semi-finalist in the Brisbane Darts Masters only to lose out to Puha.
Irwin, though, completed a memorable week in Invercargill with qualification for the PDC Unicorn World Youth Championship later in 2018.
The final four places in the Melbourne Darts Masters and Brisbane Darts Masters will be confirmed at the DPA Qualifiers in Warilla from July 22-25.
The Auckland Darts Masters will be held from August 3-5 at the Trusts Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.co.nz.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The World Series of Darts Finals will take place from November 2-4 at the Multiversum in Schwechat, Vienna, Austria. For tickets, visit www.pdc-europe.tv.
Auckland Darts Masters
August 3-5, Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Cody Harris, Warren Parry, Haupai Puha, Tim Pusey, Tahuna Irwin, Mark McGrath, John Hurring
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, four Qualifiers (July 22-25, Warilla)
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, four Qualifiers (July 22-25, Warilla)
Melbourne Darts Masters Qualifiers
Quarter-Finals
Warren Parry 4-2 Rob Szabo
Ben Robb 4-1 Mike Keen
Bernie Smith 4-2 John Hurring
Haupai Puha 4-1 Darren Herewini
Semi-Finals
Warren Parry 5-3 Ben Robb
Haupai Puha 5-0 Bernie Smith
Final
Haupai Puha 6-3 Warren Parry
Brisbane Darts Masters Qualifier
Quarter-Finals
Haupai Puha 4-2 John Hurring
Tahuna Irwin 4-3 Rob Szabo
Mark Cleaver 4-2 Ben Robb
Warren Parry 4-2 Bernie Smith
Semi-Finals
Haupai Puha 5-3 Tahuna Irwin
Mark Cleaver 5-4 Warren Parry
Final
Mark Cleaver 6-5 Haupai Puha
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AUSTRALIAN ace Damon Heta enjoyed a double success with qualification for the PDC World Series of Darts events in Melbourne and Brisbane next month.
Heta came through the DartPlayers Australia knockouts in Warilla on Sunday to ensure his return to the TV stage, having previously competed in the 2014 Sydney Darts Masters and 2016 Auckland Darts Masters.
A former DPA Australian Singles champion, Perth's Heta denied 2018 World Championship qualifier Gordon Mathers a place in the Melbourne event with a 6-4 victory in their final.
Heta then denied experienced star David Platt in the final of the Brisbane Darts Masters qualifier with a 6-3 win to complete a super Sunday's work.
The remaining three places in each of the Melbourne Darts Masters and Brisbane Darts Masters will be confirmed from Monday to Wednesday with three double-header qualifiers in Warilla.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta (Plus three DPA Qualifiers)
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, Damon Heta (Plus three DPA Qualifiers)
Melbourne Darts Masters DPA Qualifier One
Quarter-Finals
Colin Edwards 5-3 Jack Devries
Damon Heta 5-0 Stephen Schmitt
Gordon Mathers 5-3 Mal Cuming
Koha Kokiri 5-0 Lucas Cameron
Semi-Finals
Damon Heta 5-0 Colin Edwards
Gordon Mathers 5-4 Koha Kokiri
Final
Damon Heta 6-4 Gordon Mathers
Brisbane Darts Masters DPA Qualifier One
Quarter-Finals
Damon Heta 5-1 Anton Soc
Chippy Miller 5-3 Loz Ryder
Raymond O’Donnell 5-4 James Bailey
David Platt 5-3 John Bunyard
Semi-Finals
Damon Heta 5-3 Chippy Miller
David Platt 5-3 Raymond O’Donnell
Final
Damon Heta 6-3 David Platt
Heta came through the DartPlayers Australia knockouts in Warilla on Sunday to ensure his return to the TV stage, having previously competed in the 2014 Sydney Darts Masters and 2016 Auckland Darts Masters.
A former DPA Australian Singles champion, Perth's Heta denied 2018 World Championship qualifier Gordon Mathers a place in the Melbourne event with a 6-4 victory in their final.
Heta then denied experienced star David Platt in the final of the Brisbane Darts Masters qualifier with a 6-3 win to complete a super Sunday's work.
The remaining three places in each of the Melbourne Darts Masters and Brisbane Darts Masters will be confirmed from Monday to Wednesday with three double-header qualifiers in Warilla.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta (Plus three DPA Qualifiers)
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, Damon Heta (Plus three DPA Qualifiers)
Melbourne Darts Masters DPA Qualifier One
Quarter-Finals
Colin Edwards 5-3 Jack Devries
Damon Heta 5-0 Stephen Schmitt
Gordon Mathers 5-3 Mal Cuming
Koha Kokiri 5-0 Lucas Cameron
Semi-Finals
Damon Heta 5-0 Colin Edwards
Gordon Mathers 5-4 Koha Kokiri
Final
Damon Heta 6-4 Gordon Mathers
Brisbane Darts Masters DPA Qualifier One
Quarter-Finals
Damon Heta 5-1 Anton Soc
Chippy Miller 5-3 Loz Ryder
Raymond O’Donnell 5-4 James Bailey
David Platt 5-3 John Bunyard
Semi-Finals
Damon Heta 5-3 Chippy Miller
David Platt 5-3 Raymond O’Donnell
Final
Damon Heta 6-3 David Platt
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Every time I see Damon Heta's name I read it as Deta Hedman. Ok, thanks.
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Maybe get checked for dickleksia?DavidOwen67 wrote:Every time I see Damon Heta's name I read it as Deta Hedman. Ok, thanks.
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Aye. I keep getting my mords wixed-up and frack to bont.ChrisW wrote:Maybe get checked for dickleksia?DavidOwen67 wrote:Every time I see Damon Heta's name I read it as Deta Hedman. Ok, thanks.
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GORDON MATHERS and Mike Bonser secured qualification for next month's World Series of Darts events in Brisbane and Melbourne respectively.
Mathers, who made his World Championship debut last December on the back of winning the 2017 DPA Australian ProTour Order of Merit, overcame veteran David Platt in the qualifier for the Brisbane event.
The 36-year-old, from Ipswich, Queensland, will be making his first Word Series appearance in five years, having starred in the 2013 Sydney Masters.
The Melbourne showpiece will see Bonser make his TV debut after overcoming Mal Cuming in the final of the qualification event.
The experienced Bonser was a popular winner having player a big role in New South Wales darts for a number of years.
The remaining two places in each of the Melbourne Darts Masters and Brisbane Darts Masters will be confirmed on Tuesday and Wednesday with two more double-header qualifiers in Warilla.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visitwww.ticketek.com.au.
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta, Mike Bonser (Plus two DPA Qualifiers)
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, Damon Heta, Gordon Mathers (Plus two DPA Qualifiers)
Brisbane Darts Masters DPA Qualifier Two
Quarter-Finals
Barry Gardner 3-5 Mal Cuming
Brendan McClausand 0-5 GG Mathers
James Bailey 5-4 Dave Marland
Dave Platt 5-2 Jack Devries
Semi-Finals
Mal Cuming 1-5 GG Mathers
James Bailey 3-5 Dave Platt
Final
GG Mathers 6-3 Dave Platt
Melbourne Darts Masters DPA Qualifier Two
Quarter-Finals
Mike Bonser 5-2 James Bailey
Loz Ryder 4-5 Stephen Schmitt
Mal Cuming 5-4 Dave Marland
Paul Cotton 5-4 Stefan Cubrolvic
Semi Finals
Mike Bonser 5-2 Stephen Schmitt
Mal Cuming 5-2 Paul Cotton
Final
Mike Bonser 6-3 Mal Cuming
Mathers, who made his World Championship debut last December on the back of winning the 2017 DPA Australian ProTour Order of Merit, overcame veteran David Platt in the qualifier for the Brisbane event.
The 36-year-old, from Ipswich, Queensland, will be making his first Word Series appearance in five years, having starred in the 2013 Sydney Masters.
The Melbourne showpiece will see Bonser make his TV debut after overcoming Mal Cuming in the final of the qualification event.
The experienced Bonser was a popular winner having player a big role in New South Wales darts for a number of years.
The remaining two places in each of the Melbourne Darts Masters and Brisbane Darts Masters will be confirmed on Tuesday and Wednesday with two more double-header qualifiers in Warilla.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visitwww.ticketek.com.au.
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta, Mike Bonser (Plus two DPA Qualifiers)
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, Damon Heta, Gordon Mathers (Plus two DPA Qualifiers)
Brisbane Darts Masters DPA Qualifier Two
Quarter-Finals
Barry Gardner 3-5 Mal Cuming
Brendan McClausand 0-5 GG Mathers
James Bailey 5-4 Dave Marland
Dave Platt 5-2 Jack Devries
Semi-Finals
Mal Cuming 1-5 GG Mathers
James Bailey 3-5 Dave Platt
Final
GG Mathers 6-3 Dave Platt
Melbourne Darts Masters DPA Qualifier Two
Quarter-Finals
Mike Bonser 5-2 James Bailey
Loz Ryder 4-5 Stephen Schmitt
Mal Cuming 5-4 Dave Marland
Paul Cotton 5-4 Stefan Cubrolvic
Semi Finals
Mike Bonser 5-2 Stephen Schmitt
Mal Cuming 5-2 Paul Cotton
Final
Mike Bonser 6-3 Mal Cuming
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Can Peter Machin play in the DPA qualifiers ?
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If he pays his dues then of course he can - no restrictions outside of Europe between the codesDavidB wrote:Can Peter Machin play in the DPA qualifiers ?
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Justin Thompson has qualified for the WSOD, isn’t he in line for a Lakeside spot this year?
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THE fields for the Melbourne Darts Masters and Brisbane Darts Masters have been finalised after Justin Thompson and James Bailey sealed qualification.
Thompson, who featured in World Series events in Melbourne and Perth last year, will now star in the inaugural Brisbane showpiece after edging out Rhys Mathewson 6-5 in the final of Wednesday's qualifier.
Meanwhile, Bailey will be making his TV debut at the Melbourne spectacle after beating Mal Cuming in the final of the last qualifying event in Warilla.
Bailey has performed well on the DPA Australian ProTour in 2018, picking up back-to-back titles in February.
Thompson and Bailey will be joined by Oceanic representatives Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey and Raymond Smith who will compete in both Melbourne and Brisbane events.
All the Melbourne qualifiers, bar Cadby and Damon Heta, will be making their World Series debuts, while Barry Gardner will make his first World Series appearance in Brisbane.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta, Mike Bonser, Ray O'Donnell, James Bailey
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, Damon Heta, Gordon Mathers, Barry Gardner, Justin Thompson
Melbourne Darts Masters DPA Qualifier Five
Quarter-Finals
Justin Thompson 5-3 Cody Harris
James Bailey 5-1 Rhys Mathewson
Mal Cuming 5-2 Stephen Schmitt
Jerry Weyman 5-4 Koha Kokiri
Semi Finals
James Bailey 5-4 Justin Thompson
Mal Cuming 5-2 Jerry Weyman
Final
James Bailey 5-4 Mal Cuming
Brisbane Darts Masters DPA Qualifier Five
Quarter-Finals
Rhys Mathewson 5-1 Mark Smyth
Alex Evans 5-3 Chippy Miller
Steve MacArthur 5-3 Mike Bonser
Justin Thompson 5-1 Jack Devries
Semi-Finals
Rhys Mathewson 5-2 Alex Evans
Justin Thompson 5-3 Steve MacArthur
Final
Justin Thompson 6-5 Rhys Mathewson
Thompson, who featured in World Series events in Melbourne and Perth last year, will now star in the inaugural Brisbane showpiece after edging out Rhys Mathewson 6-5 in the final of Wednesday's qualifier.
Meanwhile, Bailey will be making his TV debut at the Melbourne spectacle after beating Mal Cuming in the final of the last qualifying event in Warilla.
Bailey has performed well on the DPA Australian ProTour in 2018, picking up back-to-back titles in February.
Thompson and Bailey will be joined by Oceanic representatives Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey and Raymond Smith who will compete in both Melbourne and Brisbane events.
All the Melbourne qualifiers, bar Cadby and Damon Heta, will be making their World Series debuts, while Barry Gardner will make his first World Series appearance in Brisbane.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta, Mike Bonser, Ray O'Donnell, James Bailey
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, Damon Heta, Gordon Mathers, Barry Gardner, Justin Thompson
Melbourne Darts Masters DPA Qualifier Five
Quarter-Finals
Justin Thompson 5-3 Cody Harris
James Bailey 5-1 Rhys Mathewson
Mal Cuming 5-2 Stephen Schmitt
Jerry Weyman 5-4 Koha Kokiri
Semi Finals
James Bailey 5-4 Justin Thompson
Mal Cuming 5-2 Jerry Weyman
Final
James Bailey 5-4 Mal Cuming
Brisbane Darts Masters DPA Qualifier Five
Quarter-Finals
Rhys Mathewson 5-1 Mark Smyth
Alex Evans 5-3 Chippy Miller
Steve MacArthur 5-3 Mike Bonser
Justin Thompson 5-1 Jack Devries
Semi-Finals
Rhys Mathewson 5-2 Alex Evans
Justin Thompson 5-3 Steve MacArthur
Final
Justin Thompson 6-5 Rhys Mathewson
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Cadby out of Auckland Masters. Visa issues still. Think his past is going to really start to effect what was a promising future
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SIMON WHITLOCK is in positive mood ahead of the this weekend's Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King, which kicks off August's World Series of Darts treble-header Down Under.
Top-ranked Australian star Whitlock will be amongst the 16-player field for the Auckland showpiece, which is taking place at the Trusts Arena from August 3-5.
Despite suffering a crushing 16-5 defeat to Peter Wright in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay, the world number seven is full of optimism heading into this month's three World Series events.
I'm feeling fantastic on stage and I'm happy with the way I'm playing
"I'm absolutely looking forward to the three World Series events," said Whitlock, who reached the semi-finals of last year's Melbourne event.
"There were many positives to take from Blackpool, the way I kept fighting and had some good moments in all the matches I played.
"Even though I was well beaten by Peter, I'm feeling fantastic on stage and I'm happy with the way I'm playing.
"It means a lot for me to play in these events. I'm a proud Australian so it’s great to play in front of an Aussie crowd."
The Auckland Darts Masters will be held from August 3-5 at the Trusts Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.co.cz.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Cody Harris, Warren Parry, Haupai Puha, Tim Pusey, Tahuna Irwin, Mark McGrath, John Hurring
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta, Mike Bonser, Ray O'Donnell, James Bailey
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, Damon Heta, Gordon Mathers, Barry Gardner, Justin Thompson
Top-ranked Australian star Whitlock will be amongst the 16-player field for the Auckland showpiece, which is taking place at the Trusts Arena from August 3-5.
Despite suffering a crushing 16-5 defeat to Peter Wright in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay, the world number seven is full of optimism heading into this month's three World Series events.
I'm feeling fantastic on stage and I'm happy with the way I'm playing
"I'm absolutely looking forward to the three World Series events," said Whitlock, who reached the semi-finals of last year's Melbourne event.
"There were many positives to take from Blackpool, the way I kept fighting and had some good moments in all the matches I played.
"Even though I was well beaten by Peter, I'm feeling fantastic on stage and I'm happy with the way I'm playing.
"It means a lot for me to play in these events. I'm a proud Australian so it’s great to play in front of an Aussie crowd."
The Auckland Darts Masters will be held from August 3-5 at the Trusts Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.co.cz.
The Melbourne Darts Masters will be held from August 10-12 at the Hisense Arena. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
The Brisbane Darts Masters will be held from August 17-19 at the BCEC. For tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au.
Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Cody Harris, Warren Parry, Haupai Puha, Tim Pusey, Tahuna Irwin, Mark McGrath, John Hurring
Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta, Mike Bonser, Ray O'Donnell, James Bailey
Brisbane Darts Masters
August 17-19, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Mark Cleaver, Damon Heta, Gordon Mathers, Barry Gardner, Justin Thompson
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DUTCH duo Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld are aiming to provide the knockout blow at the Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King, after sharing their flight to New Zealand with boxer Joseph Parker.
Top heavyweight Parker was returning to his homeland following his bout with Dillian Whyte in the UK last weekend, and found two of the world's leading darts stars on the same flight.
Van Gerwen and Van Barneveld will be in action this weekend at the Trusts Arena as they begin the World Series of Darts treble-header Down Under.
Van Barneveld is a former Auckland Darts Masters finalist, having lost out in a thrilling final against Adrian Lewis three years ago in the inaugural event.
Van Gerwen, meanwhile, is chasing his first Auckland Darts Masters triumph, as he bids to bounce back from his knockout blow against Jeffrey de Zwaan in the BetVictor World Matchplay recently.
Tickets for the Auckland Darts Masters - which will be held from August 3-5 at the Trusts Arena - are available through www.ticketek.co.nz.
Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Cody Harris, Warren Parry, Haupai Puha, Tim Pusey, Tahuna Irwin, Mark McGrath, John Hurring, Ben Robb
Top heavyweight Parker was returning to his homeland following his bout with Dillian Whyte in the UK last weekend, and found two of the world's leading darts stars on the same flight.
Van Gerwen and Van Barneveld will be in action this weekend at the Trusts Arena as they begin the World Series of Darts treble-header Down Under.
Van Barneveld is a former Auckland Darts Masters finalist, having lost out in a thrilling final against Adrian Lewis three years ago in the inaugural event.
Van Gerwen, meanwhile, is chasing his first Auckland Darts Masters triumph, as he bids to bounce back from his knockout blow against Jeffrey de Zwaan in the BetVictor World Matchplay recently.
Tickets for the Auckland Darts Masters - which will be held from August 3-5 at the Trusts Arena - are available through www.ticketek.co.nz.
Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Cody Harris, Warren Parry, Haupai Puha, Tim Pusey, Tahuna Irwin, Mark McGrath, John Hurring, Ben Robb
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The Jolly Man wrote:Cadby out of Auckland Masters. Visa issues still. Think his past is going to really start to effect what was a promising future
BEN ROBB will make his World Series of Darts debut in the Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King, following the withdrawal of Corey Cadby.
2017 Auckland Darts Masters runner-up Cadby has pulled out of this year's Trusts Arena event after being unable to travel to New Zealand due to a delay in a visa application.
The former World Youth Champion will be replaced in the 16-player field for this weekend's tournament by Ben Robb, the third-placed player on the DartPlayers New Zealand rankings.
Canterbury's Robb has never previously competed in a televised event, but was the runner-up to Haupai Puha in a DPNZ event earlier this year and has also previously lost to Warren Parry and Mark McGrath in finals on the domestic circuit.
The 29-year-old will take on one of the eight PDC stars, who include new World Matchplay champion Gary Anderson, world number one Michael van Gerwen and World Champion Rob Cross, in Friday's first round at the Trusts Arena.
The World Series of Darts event then continues with the quarter-finals on Saturday and the semi-finals and final on Sunday.
Tickets for the Auckland Darts Masters - which will be held from August 3-5 at the Trusts Arena - are available through www.ticketek.co.nz.
Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King
Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Cody Harris, Warren Parry, Haupai Puha, Tim Pusey, Tahuna Irwin, Mark McGrath, John Hurring, Ben Robb
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Re: 2018 WSOD
I thought as much a couple of weeks ago when I mentioned that issue at another thread. Too bad, I really enjoy watching Cadby. Lets hope there are no similar issues with Harris. He is in New Zealand pretty long now and didn´t compete for Ally Pally...The Jolly Man wrote:Cadby out of Auckland Masters. Visa issues still. Think his past is going to really start to effect what was a promising future
Re: 2018 WSOD
The Jolly Man wrote:Justin Thompson has qualified for the WSOD, isn’t he in line for a Lakeside spot this year?
Good tv experience before that
Did the same last year, played in one or two World Series events then was at Lakeside (and World Trophy!)
Re: 2018 WSOD
I don't think Cadby's Visa issues are anything to do with him being out of the country (NZ) but more to do with what he has been doing since leaving NZ.Rotwein wrote:I thought as much a couple of weeks ago when I mentioned that issue at another thread. Too bad, I really enjoy watching Cadby. Lets hope there are no similar issues with Harris. He is in New Zealand pretty long now and didn´t compete for Ally Pally...The Jolly Man wrote:Cadby out of Auckland Masters. Visa issues still. Think his past is going to really start to effect what was a promising future
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Re: 2018 WSOD
KYLE ANDERSON will start the defence of his title with a clash against Haupai Puha at the Trusts Arena as the 2018 Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB and Burger King, gets underway.
Anderson beat Corey Cadby to lift his first TV title back in 2017 and will be searching for more success as the PDC’s World Series of Darts continues down under with events in Auckland, Melbourne and Brisbane.
After beating Gary Anderson in the opening round last year, the Australian then saw off Simon Whitlock, James Wade and Cadby to lift the title.
“It’s been hard to keep up with what happened to be honest, as it was such an emotional rollercoaster at the time,” said Kyle on his achievement.
“It meant a hell of a lot - I had friends I hadn’t seen for ten years watching me in the crowd, and to perform in front of them was something special.
“I am looking forward to this one, I feel good and i’m hoping that comes out on stage.”
His opponent, 33-year-old Puha, is no stranger to professional sport having previously been a professional Golfer on New Zealand and Australian Pro-Am circuit.
Peter Wright faces 21-year-old hot prospect Tahuna Irwin in the opening round at the Trusts Arena.
Irwin, who has also qualified for the World Darts Championship in December, was a spectator at the 2017 Auckland Darts Masters which he states motivated him towards qualification this year.
“When I was there, the atmosphere was amazing and that inspired me to want to get up there - and here I am now.
“I hope to just be the best I can, I don’t want to be wasting the time that I have.
“I’m very excited to play Peter, to test myself and experience everything before the World Championship.
“Win or lose, I am still happy that I even got there. But of course the goal is to win - and I know I have the talent to do that, I just have to use it.”
Michael van Gerwen’s bid to get back to winning ways starts with a clash against Cody Harris.
32-year-old Harris is well known in the PDC ranks, having played previously at the World Darts Championship and UK Open.
Gary Anderson, who won the BetVictor World Matchplay on Sunday (July 29), will conclude the first round against Australian Tim Pusey.
Following the withdrawal of Cadby due to visa issues, Ben Robb - third on the DartPlayers New Zealand rankings - steps in to face Simon Whitlock in the opening game of the competition.
Michael Smith, the most recent winner on the World Series of Darts in Shanghai, faces 50-year-old Mark McGrath.
World Champion Rob Cross, a finalist in both Shanghai and Las Vegas, will be looking to go one better as he takes on Christchurch native John Hurring.
And in a rematch of the first round in 2017, Raymond van Barneveld takes on 54-year-old Warren Parry.
Tickets are still available for all three days of the 2018 Auckland Darts Masters
Auckland Darts Masters, Presented by TAB and Burger King
Friday August 3 (7pm local time)
First Round
Simon Whitlock v Ben Robb
Rob Cross v John Hurring
Michael Smith v Mark McGrath
Raymond van Barneveld v Warren Parry
Kyle Anderson v Haupai Puha
Peter Wright v Tahuna Irwin
Michael van Gerwen v Cody Harris
Gary Anderson v Tim Pusey
Draw Bracket
(1) Rob Cross v John Hurring
Simon Whitlock v Ben Robb
(4) Michael Smith v Mark McGrath
Raymond van Barneveld v Warren Parry
(2) Gary Anderson v Tim Pusey
Michael van Gerwen v Cody Harris
(3) Peter Wright v Tahuna Irwin
Kyle Anderson v Haupai Puha
Anderson beat Corey Cadby to lift his first TV title back in 2017 and will be searching for more success as the PDC’s World Series of Darts continues down under with events in Auckland, Melbourne and Brisbane.
After beating Gary Anderson in the opening round last year, the Australian then saw off Simon Whitlock, James Wade and Cadby to lift the title.
“It’s been hard to keep up with what happened to be honest, as it was such an emotional rollercoaster at the time,” said Kyle on his achievement.
“It meant a hell of a lot - I had friends I hadn’t seen for ten years watching me in the crowd, and to perform in front of them was something special.
“I am looking forward to this one, I feel good and i’m hoping that comes out on stage.”
His opponent, 33-year-old Puha, is no stranger to professional sport having previously been a professional Golfer on New Zealand and Australian Pro-Am circuit.
Peter Wright faces 21-year-old hot prospect Tahuna Irwin in the opening round at the Trusts Arena.
Irwin, who has also qualified for the World Darts Championship in December, was a spectator at the 2017 Auckland Darts Masters which he states motivated him towards qualification this year.
“When I was there, the atmosphere was amazing and that inspired me to want to get up there - and here I am now.
“I hope to just be the best I can, I don’t want to be wasting the time that I have.
“I’m very excited to play Peter, to test myself and experience everything before the World Championship.
“Win or lose, I am still happy that I even got there. But of course the goal is to win - and I know I have the talent to do that, I just have to use it.”
Michael van Gerwen’s bid to get back to winning ways starts with a clash against Cody Harris.
32-year-old Harris is well known in the PDC ranks, having played previously at the World Darts Championship and UK Open.
Gary Anderson, who won the BetVictor World Matchplay on Sunday (July 29), will conclude the first round against Australian Tim Pusey.
Following the withdrawal of Cadby due to visa issues, Ben Robb - third on the DartPlayers New Zealand rankings - steps in to face Simon Whitlock in the opening game of the competition.
Michael Smith, the most recent winner on the World Series of Darts in Shanghai, faces 50-year-old Mark McGrath.
World Champion Rob Cross, a finalist in both Shanghai and Las Vegas, will be looking to go one better as he takes on Christchurch native John Hurring.
And in a rematch of the first round in 2017, Raymond van Barneveld takes on 54-year-old Warren Parry.
Tickets are still available for all three days of the 2018 Auckland Darts Masters
Auckland Darts Masters, Presented by TAB and Burger King
Friday August 3 (7pm local time)
First Round
Simon Whitlock v Ben Robb
Rob Cross v John Hurring
Michael Smith v Mark McGrath
Raymond van Barneveld v Warren Parry
Kyle Anderson v Haupai Puha
Peter Wright v Tahuna Irwin
Michael van Gerwen v Cody Harris
Gary Anderson v Tim Pusey
Draw Bracket
(1) Rob Cross v John Hurring
Simon Whitlock v Ben Robb
(4) Michael Smith v Mark McGrath
Raymond van Barneveld v Warren Parry
(2) Gary Anderson v Tim Pusey
Michael van Gerwen v Cody Harris
(3) Peter Wright v Tahuna Irwin
Kyle Anderson v Haupai Puha
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Re: 2018 WSOD
All the PDC stars through so far. Anderson is the last one and just started his match. None of them have had a seemingly easy ride though. Harris has picked up the least legs other 2. Robb had a match dart against Whitlock.