Australian Open 2019

[ChrisW]

I want to research the history of cotton, shall I go to Oldham or Mauritius?

Memphis.

[Ginge]

I want to research the history of cotton, shall I go to Oldham or Mauritius?

Memphis.

Did you hear about the genetic scientists who cross bred a black man with an octopus?

[Ginge]

would you go to Australia for a week or Wigan?>

Surely that depends what for, really. Let's say I was trying to research the history of Northern Soul music. Or if I was looking for a decent pie.

Don’t know both Australia and Wigan are reknowed for their excellent pies

Piss off, you dislike the Cow Botherer as much as me

[mshaw2]

Scott Mitchell is the Rhodri Giggs of darts.

[devosteve]

I am from Wigan. The home of pie shops, Uncle Joe mint balls, the Wigan pier, the mighty Wigan Athletic, Thugby league team the warriors and once home to Wigan casino (which they knocked down and now a shopping centre is built on the site).

Oh, and a major hub for PDC darts and the venue for lancs county team. Thus a true 'all darter' town (like myself).

[Addicks Fan]

A very impressive website.

Stunning isn't it? Some other nuggets from the website, one confirming that the event will be held on August 1st - 3rd, the other stating that Asset 180 Holdings have become a major sponsor for three years:

https://www.dartsaustralia.com/da-champ ... l-program/

https://www.dartsaustralia.com/asset-18 ... australia/

[foggs3355]

Might even be on tv later stages but no word on prize fund

[Addicks Fan]

Lisa Ashton and Mikuru Suzuki confirmed for the Ladies event:

https://www.dartsaustralia.com/asset-18 ... onal-2019/

[Addicks Fan]

Who know then maybe Suzuki will travel over for a few of bigger BDO ranked events and make it to the ridiculous 12 box’s then and actually be seeded at Lakeside like should should be anyway.

No idea if this is ranked or not, as they appear to be invites. This is a TV event by the look of it

[1205]

Who know then maybe Suzuki will travel over for a few of bigger BDO ranked events and make it to the ridiculous 12 box’s then and actually be seeded at Lakeside like should should be anyway.

No idea if this is ranked or not, as they appear to be invites. This is a TV event by the look of it

Not currently listed on the BDO Calendar.

[Addicks Fan]

Most of the details now on the website. Total prize money for this event is Aus $70,000 (£37,500). Looks like the format of the Finder Darts Masters has some fans down under! What will DPA and PDC make of this I wonder?

https://www.dartsaustralia.com/wp-conte ... Poster.pdf

https://www.dartsaustralia.com/wp-conte ... Poster.pdf

https://www.dartsaustralia.com/wp-conte ... r-2019.pdf

https://www.dartsaustralia.com/wp-conte ... lyer-1.pdf

LADIES - Proudly Sponsored by
ASSET 180
30 July – 3 August 2019
MOAMA BOWLING CLUB
MOAMA
TUESDAY 30TH JULY 2.00PM QUALIFIER 1 (Entry Fee $25)
WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY 2.00PM QUALIFIER 2 (Entry Fee $25)
THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST 6.00PM LADIES INTERNATIONAL SESSION 1
FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST 12.00MD
6.00PM
LADIES INTERNATIONAL SESSION 2
LADIES INTERNATIONAL SESSION 3
SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 12.00MD LADIES INTERNATIONAL FINALS
$20,000 Total Prize Pool
Winner $10,000
Finalist $5,000
Places 3 & 4 $1,500
Places 5 & 6 $1,000
Qualifiers are open to all players
An opportunity to play against two of the top
International and the best of our Australian players
Two qualifying stages will be held 30th & 31st July
with the Final Group Stages and Grand Final to be
broadcast and played on stage.

1ST – 3RD AUGUST
MOAMA BOWLING CLUB
The Australian Open Darts Echuca-Moama is the first
of its kind in Australia.
Based on the “Finders Masters” model the final field will be 24 players.
The 24 players will be divided into eight groups of three players.
Each player will play the other two players in their group to produce a group winner.
The winner of each group will progress to the quarter finals knockout stage.
All group and knockout matches will be played on stage and broadcast.
$50,000 Total Prize Pool
Winner $15,000
Finalist $5,000
Semi Finalists $3,000
Quarter Finalists $2,000
Places 9 - 24 $1,000
THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST 6.00PM AUSTRALIAN OPEN GROUP MATCH SESSION 1
FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST 12.00MD
6.00PM
AUSTRALIAN OPEN GROUP MATCH SESSION 2
AUSTRALIAN OPEN GROUP MATCH SESSION 3
SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 12.00MD AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINALS
In this its inaugural year the field of 24 players will comprise of the following:
2 International Invitees: - WDF No.1 Scott Mitchell & WDF No. 2 Jim Williams
Winners Of: - 2018 Australian Singles, 2018 Pacific Masters, 2019 Newcastle Classic,
2019 West Coast Classic, 2019 Victorian Easter Classic, 2019 Murray Bridge Anzac
Grand Prix, 2019 Sunshine State Classic & 2019 Australian Grand Masters.
8 Winners of State Qualifiers
4 Last Chance Qualifiers
2 Wild Cards

[ChrisW]

So have they applied for BDO points or not?

It definetly should be ranked given the Finder is.

Too late for this year I guess.

[Deleted User]

Well well well. So he is happy to fly 20+ hours across the world at a great expense (either to him or somebody else), but not to go 2 hours within the UK to qualify for the UK Open.

Absolute hypocrite.

**starts stopwatch**

Maybe he is off to explore farming options on the other side of the world.

Something about crop rotation in the 14th century......

[Bruce Terrett]

Something about crop rotation in the 14th century......

...was considerably more widespread after John?

[Zeyes]

Am I the only one who's wondering who Darts Australia's big new sponsor "Asset 180 Holdings" actually is?

[Mensur Suljovic Fan]

Am I the only one who's wondering who Darts Australia's big new sponsor "Asset 180 Holdings" actually is?

Does he have Marxist tendencies I wonder?

[Wubbalubbadubdub]

Am I the only one who's wondering who Darts Australia's big new sponsor "Asset 180 Holdings" actually is?

I looked at it and though Nicholson for some reason, going for a tax write-off

[Addicks Fan]

Am I the only one who's wondering who Darts Australia's big new sponsor "Asset 180 Holdings" actually is?

I can confirm that you are not

Worth noting that the Ladies first prize will be the second biggest in the WDF/BDO side of darts behind the Worlds, and the overall womens prize pot is the third biggest. For just 6 players mind you.

[oche balboa]

Ah the moaning has started from the bore squad

[Ginge]

Oche has had a drink, everyone!