By David Nagel
It was a case of the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ in round 10 of the South West Gippsland Dart League (SWGDL) with the top-four teams all extending their lead at the top of the table.
Just Social, Snipers, Warriors and Paky One all produced impressive performances, while Mud Rats made the biggest improvement in ladder position after a thrilling victory over Gembrook.
With scores locked at seven-all, Mud Rats won the last leg of the night to claim an 8-7 triumph and make the steady climb from eighth to fifth on the ladder.
Mud Rats can make an even bigger statement in round 11 when they take on third-placed Warriors.
The remaining four matches in round 10 all went pretty much according to script, with Warriors forced to work hardest in a 9-6 victory over Wizards.
This wasn’t the Warriors most impressive performance of the season but banking the victory keeps them equal on eight wins with second-placed Snipers.
The Snipers were in incredible form in their game against Fore, with Aaron throwing nine tons for the night, and Dean eight, in a 14-1 demolition of the bottom team on the ladder.
Dean leads the competition with 64 tons for the season, while Aaron has now climbed to third place with 47.
Splitting the pair on 48 is Tim – another Sniper – proving they’re the obvious team to present the greatest challenge to undefeated ladder-leaders Just Social.
The team from Kooweerup made it 10 wins on the bounce with a 10-5 victory over Rebels, with Terry once again leading the way for Just Social.
And in the final game of round 10, Paky One retained their comfortable advantage in fourth place with an 11-4 win over Bullseyes.
Pakenham’s triumph ended an impressive four-game winning streak for the Bullseyes, who lost their first five games for the season.
Spectators are most welcome to visit the Cardinia Club in Pakenham on Tuesday nights to witness some red-hot darts action.
Matches commence at 7.30pm.
SWGDL
RESULTS – ROUND 10
Bullseyes 4 v Paky One 11, Gembrook 7 v Mud Rats 8, Snipers 14 v Fore 1, Rebels 5 v Just Social 10, Warriors 9 v Wizards 6.
LADDER
Just Social 40, Snipers 32, Warriors 32, Paky One 28, Mud Rats 16, Bullseyes 16, Rebels 12, Wizards 12, Gembrook 8, Fore 4.
FIXTURE – ROUND 11
Mud Rats v Warriors, Paky One v Gembrook, Wizards v Fore, Snipers v Rebels, Just Social v Bullseyes.
MOST TONS – TOP FIVE
Dean 64, Tim 48, Aaron 47, Terry 43, Thom 35.
180’s
Dale (2), Damo, Dean (2), Glenn, Peter, Terry, Thom, Tony, Troy, Shane and Jamie W (2).
100+ PEG OUTS
129 – Anthony (Warriors), 122 – Thom (Rebels), 114 – Jamie W (Just Social), 112 – Jamie B (Snipers).
