The Thorn wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:35 pm
Someone suggested here (maybe Ginge?) there could be a knockout contender tournament in the 2nd half. 7 nights is perfect for 4 QFs, 2 SFs and the final. I really like that actually. I don't think a PL plave should be up for the winner but World Series places is an excellent idea.
Great idea, I'd definitely support that, but I can't see Sky promoting qualifiers for an ITV event. Don't think the winner would warrant a Grand Slam place when Euro tour winners might already be missing out. Not sure what the other incentive could be.
I wonder if they'd chuck 8 women in to a knockout for one of the Grand Slam places. Especially if the Indigo didn't happen and no one was entering as womens world champion.
The Thorn wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:35 pm
Someone suggested here (maybe Ginge?) there could be a knockout contender tournament in the 2nd half. 7 nights is perfect for 4 QFs, 2 SFs and the final. I really like that actually. I don't think a PL plave should be up for the winner but World Series places is an excellent idea.
Perhaps the winner of that tournament gets a reserved spot in next year's Premier League? That would guarantee that there will be some changes.
Besides, it ensures that the PDC will pick some contenders that they actually think have a shot of participating with the big boys, not playing them yet, but the best one will play them every week.
The Thorn wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:35 pm
Someone suggested here (maybe Ginge?) there could be a knockout contender tournament in the 2nd half. 7 nights is perfect for 4 QFs, 2 SFs and the final. I really like that actually. I don't think a PL plave should be up for the winner but World Series places is an excellent idea.
Perhaps the winner of that tournament gets a reserved spot in next year's Premier League? That would guarantee that there will be some changes.
Besides, it ensures that the PDC will pick some contenders that they actually think have a shot of participating with the big boys, not playing them yet, but the best one will play them every week.
Yeah I think the problem with that is, you could get someone who's totally off form, the PL finishes in May. Out of this years' contenders for example, it's really only Dobey and Durrant who are anywhere near the PL standard consistently. Dimitri and De Zwaan have potential too but they are far too erratic.
It would make sense, but in that case I think the PDC should choose the next 8 in line, not just young players. Something like Wade, Lewis, Mensur, White, Ratajski, Dobey, De Zwaan, Dimitri. (Assuming of course Durrant gets the 10th spot and Wade misses out) But I don't know if the well established players would really like that.
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The Thorn wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:35 pm
Someone suggested here (maybe Ginge?) there could be a knockout contender tournament in the 2nd half. 7 nights is perfect for 4 QFs, 2 SFs and the final. I really like that actually. I don't think a PL plave should be up for the winner but World Series places is an excellent idea.
Perhaps the winner of that tournament gets a reserved spot in next year's Premier League? That would guarantee that there will be some changes.
Besides, it ensures that the PDC will pick some contenders that they actually think have a shot of participating with the big boys, not playing them yet, but the best one will play them every week.
Yeah I think the problem with that is, you could get someone who's totally off form, the PL finishes in May. Out of this years' contenders for example, it's really only Dobey and Durrant who are anywhere near the PL standard consistently. Dimitri and De Zwaan have potential too but they are far too erratic.
It would make sense, but in that case I think the PDC should choose the next 8 in line, not just young players. Something like Wade, Lewis, Mensur, White, Ratajski, Dobey, De Zwaan, Dimitri. (Assuming of course Durrant gets the 10th spot and Wade misses out) But I don't know if the well established players would really like that.
I don't think the time gap is that big of an issue. Winning the UK Open effectively locks you in for a PL place almost 12 months ahead of time for example.
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The Thorn wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:35 pm
Someone suggested here (maybe Ginge?) there could be a knockout contender tournament in the 2nd half. 7 nights is perfect for 4 QFs, 2 SFs and the final. I really like that actually. I don't think a PL plave should be up for the winner but World Series places is an excellent idea.
Perhaps the winner of that tournament gets a reserved spot in next year's Premier League? That would guarantee that there will be some changes.
Besides, it ensures that the PDC will pick some contenders that they actually think have a shot of participating with the big boys, not playing them yet, but the best one will play them every week.
Yeah I think the problem with that is, you could get someone who's totally off form, the PL finishes in May. Out of this years' contenders for example, it's really only Dobey and Durrant who are anywhere near the PL standard consistently. Dimitri and De Zwaan have potential too but they are far too erratic.
It would make sense, but in that case I think the PDC should choose the next 8 in line, not just young players. Something like Wade, Lewis, Mensur, White, Ratajski, Dobey, De Zwaan, Dimitri. (Assuming of course Durrant gets the 10th spot and Wade misses out) But I don't know if the well established players would really like that.
I don't think the time gap is that big of an issue. Winning the UK Open effectively locks you in for a PL place almost 12 months ahead of time for example.
Sure but that's a major, while this proposed tournament would mean 3 short format games for the winner. Massive difference there
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The Thorn wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:35 pm
Someone suggested here (maybe Ginge?) there could be a knockout contender tournament in the 2nd half. 7 nights is perfect for 4 QFs, 2 SFs and the final. I really like that actually. I don't think a PL plave should be up for the winner but World Series places is an excellent idea.
Perhaps the winner of that tournament gets a reserved spot in next year's Premier League? That would guarantee that there will be some changes.
Besides, it ensures that the PDC will pick some contenders that they actually think have a shot of participating with the big boys, not playing them yet, but the best one will play them every week.
Yeah I think the problem with that is, you could get someone who's totally off form, the PL finishes in May. Out of this years' contenders for example, it's really only Dobey and Durrant who are anywhere near the PL standard consistently. Dimitri and De Zwaan have potential too but they are far too erratic.
It would make sense, but in that case I think the PDC should choose the next 8 in line, not just young players. Something like Wade, Lewis, Mensur, White, Ratajski, Dobey, De Zwaan, Dimitri. (Assuming of course Durrant gets the 10th spot and Wade misses out) But I don't know if the well established players would really like that.
I don't think the time gap is that big of an issue. Winning the UK Open effectively locks you in for a PL place almost 12 months ahead of time for example.
Sure but that's a major, while this proposed tournament would mean 3 short format games for the winner. Massive difference there
Yeah that is more the issue.
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SuperSwede wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:48 pm
Beppe's ten is spot on and almost nailed i would say unless someone outside of it either wins the Players or makes the final of the Worlds. If they're going with ten that is.....
MVG 100%
Cross 100%
Price 100%
Smith 100%
Gurney 100%
Wright 100%
Aspinall 100%
Anderson 90%
Chisnall 90%
Durrant 80%
Take Chizzy out, I can see them giving it to Durrant and then the one contender.
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SuperSwede wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:48 pm
Beppe's ten is spot on and almost nailed i would say unless someone outside of it either wins the Players or makes the final of the Worlds. If they're going with ten that is.....
MVG 100%
Cross 100%
Price 100%
Smith 100%
Gurney 100%
Wright 100%
Aspinall 100%
Anderson 90%
Chisnall 90%
Durrant 80%
Take Chizzy out, I can see them giving it to Durrant and then the one contender.
I thought Chizzy was nailed on but if there are only 9 spots, not so much. Next game up between Durrant and Gurney could be absolutely crucial, think even Gurney isn't 100% in now.
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