The Oche Blog (1) - 14th October

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 Welcome to the 1st edition of the Oche blog where every Friday i will give my opinions on Darts over the previous week. 


PDC World Grand Prix

Wasn't the greatest WGP, Lack of upsets were a problem. But there was plenty of intrigue with Michael Van Gerwen playing closer to his best and still looking the best player in the world, In the final he was in cruise control but one thing that Aspinall has is loads of bottler and is never beaten and he proved that, It was almost a fine comeback, Sadly, It wasn't to be. MVG winning 3 big titles this year proves that he is the man to beat at the Worlds in 2023. The others have work to do 


World Youth

It was around 1 year ago today that Andrew Sinclair on his weekly WDF Podcast mentioned the name Josh Rock. Although known in Irish circles this was a new talent. He impressed massively in the Irish Open and has had a wonderful 12 months. Winning Tour card, Qualifying for the Worlds and GSOD and he is likely to pick up the World Youth title, He faces Nathan Girvan who is another fine prospect. I feel Rock's scoring power will be the difference in that one. One to keep an eye on as an outsider/gatecrasher at the Ally Pally. 

WDF Updates

The silence of the WDF Board over information about its two big TV events is deafening & it shows a lack of respect for the guys who stick with the WDF and play in their events week in week out. Information is needed otherwise the WDF isn't fit for purpose as a Worldwide alternative to the PDC, It is looking exposed with the good things coming out of the ADC, Seniors and Modus. 


Grand Slam of Darts 

Matt Porter said on two interviews this week he will not put WDF players into the GSOD. This takes some of the magic away for me, It is a bit arrogant of him as well to laugh and dismiss them as nothing. I will always defend the case of WDF Players being involved in the Slam even if there is always radio silence from the WDF on the subject.  


Modus Super Series

I'm enjoying this the bits I've seen in the past few weeks. It works better in its new venue and 2 commentators & presenter gives it a professional feel & it means a lot of care has been taken into making this event worthy. Really Impressed with Chris Mason this week, Averaging around 90 all week. I think he may fall short on winning the weekly event but he will be a contender for the World Seniors in Feb. 


Will develop this blog further & better in the weeks and months ahead 


Cheers 


Chris   



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