Premier League 2017 contenders

[Mr. Saldaar]

I think recent PL form should also be a factor. Peter Wright hasn't made finals night in 3 attempts. Thornton has now had two attempts without getting close to the top 4.

If a player gets 'relegated' it should mean that they are ineligible for the next PL.

Yeah but you could have odd cases where a player gets relegated, then wins a couple of majors or the worlds, in which case they couldn't be left out.

[Surreys finest]

I would actually take a leaf out of Ross Montgomery's playbook. Only players who are 100% BDO should be eligible for the Super series.

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[Barry from Eastenders]

for next year's PL snoozefest I'd wager this will be the line-up

MVG
Philth
Gando
Looowis
Binky
JameZZZZZzz Wade
Barney
Suljovic
Chisnall
Whitlock

[Chizzyfan]

I still think Whitlock would need a good World Championship, though.

[Barry from Eastenders]

I still think Whitlock would need a good World Championship, though.

I think he'll make the last 8

[Lister of Smeg]

Fuck off smelly.

[Justin Credible]

Fuck off smelly.

but more importantly what percentage of posts has he made today

"all we want is consistency!"

[Barry from Eastenders]

Fuck off smelly.

but more importantly what percentage of posts has he made today

"all we want is consistency!"

Go count

[Justin Credible]

thats your job.

like counting flies on the rotten fruit the man your mother said was your father sold on the family cart.

[TheReverend]

Right now, it appears that the last few spots will be easily decided. There is no way, barring a minor miracle, that Smith and Thornton are getting back in. It will be between Klaasen, Whitlock and Benito and the decision will rest solely on each of their performances at the WC.

[Mr. Saldaar]

Right now, it appears that the last few spots will be easily decided. There is no way, barring a minor miracle, that Smith and Thornton are getting back in. It will be between Klaasen, Whitlock and Benito and the decision will rest solely on each of their performances at the WC.

Totally agree with that.

[Captain Hobo]

I think recent PL form should also be a factor. Peter Wright hasn't made finals night in 3 attempts. Thornton has now had two attempts without getting close to the top 4.

If a player gets 'relegated' it should mean that they are ineligible for the next PL.

Yeah but you could have odd cases where a player gets relegated, then wins a couple of majors or the worlds, in which case they couldn't be left out.

I have thought that for a while, 'relegated' players should be ineligible next year unless they win a real major (Matchplay, Grand Prix, Grand Slam or Worlds, maybe PC Finals and UK Open as well) or are ranked in Top 4. Would shake things up, with no real risk of a top player missing.

[skweezit]

I feel mensur will turn down the backroom PL invite if there is one.
if he automatically earns it through the OoM, it'll be another story.

personally I would love to see him in it, (and Barney too. I'm selfish like that)
but, and this is important, does he think he is ready for it?

think he has his sights & time prioritized for the ranking tournaments.
he knows how he plays, how to adapt, how to get stronger.

sometimes less is more will be my next point if anyone wants to discuss this post further.

[Randall]

I still don't see mensur in this, unless he wins the worlds, which won't happen. Left to Wildcard picks the flair players like klassen are always going to be ahead of him.

[skweezit]

is it the top 6 that get automatic invites, general?
mensur may not have to win the worlds.
just gain around 10k on wade.

[Randall]

It's the top four I believe then the pdc and sky have Wildcard picks. Barney is Nailed on to be one of skys, klassen and Chisnall will be in.
His game just isn't meant for the PL.

[The Thorn]

is it the top 6 that get automatic invites, general?
mensur may not have to win the worlds.
just gain around 10k on wade.

It used to be the top 4, somebody said recently it's the top 6, but no official word on that I think, so gotta assume it's the top 4.

[Barry from Eastenders]

I still don't see mensur in this, unless he wins the worlds, which won't happen. Left to Wildcard picks the flair players like klassen are always going to be ahead of him.

Don't think they'll pick Klaasen because of his past with MVG.

[The Ginge Reaper]

I still don't see mensur in this, unless he wins the worlds, which won't happen. Left to Wildcard picks the flair players like klassen are always going to be ahead of him.

Don't think they'll pick Klaasen because of his past with MVG.

They may have agreed to pick him as "compensation" for the World Cup thing. Its only the same as them both being at a normal event, they dont have to play on the same team, so I dont see why that would be an issue.

[The Thorn]

I hope they have the balls to pick Klaasen. The World Cup incident was scandalous enough. Quick player, hits tons of 180s, perfect Premier League material if he can keep his form going.