2016 World Championship discussion

[PatBlock]

Carter was just setting himself, he wasn't going to play the shot, that's why he told the ref to wait a minute.

If he was settling himself then he must have already chosen the colour and should have shared this with the ref. And it makes more sense to nominate before you're setled than after, surely.

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[jonny66]

Fair enough, but it is a miss if he hits the white without nominating?

[PatBlock]

Fair enough, but it is a miss if he hits the white without nominating?

I would think so.

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[crocodile]

Selby definitely not match-fit...missing far too many relatively easy ones, and is missing his usual rhythm. Not susprising with the lack of tournament 'practice' due to personal reasons. Still curious to find out what those are exactly, maybe he will open up on it in the (near) future. Still hoping he will come through in this match and will pick up some form for the next round(s)...

Well, he'd better, because I stuck my neck out last week and predicted that he'd win the tournament .... (no worries though, I haven't bet any of my hard-earned cash on it ....)

[PatBlock]

Well, he'd better, because I stuck my neck out last week and predicted that he'd win the tournament .... (no worries though, I haven't bet any of my hard-earned cash on it ....)

Surely your reputation is more precious than money?

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[crocodile]

Surely your reputation is more precious than money?

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Yes, you've got a point there .... !

[shmeeko69]

Marco will be the happier of the 2 after the 2nd session , looked at one point like McGill was going to run away with it .

The guy looked burnt out to me. Perhaps the qualifiers coupled with the two Crucible matches are catching up with him although I hope not

[daffie]

Good start from Anthony, especially after the incident with Fu who was utterly out of line pointing his long stick at McGill

[PatBlock]

87, that's more like it Mark. Game on!
Nice moment there with Marco Fu mothering McGill after trying to impale him with his cue.

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[daffie]

Shame about the in-off from Anthony...level at 9 all would have been nice.

[Tufbo]

Please plow on, McGill, can't have Ronnie meeting first Fu then Selby before the final, it'll be too much

[cally]

Disappointing seeing Marco say there should be a 30 sec shot clock in every tournament..

[Tufbo]

I've fallen asleep during several of his matches through the years, hard to see him as one who would do well with shot clocks

[PatBlock]

Strange choice from Mark to pot all the colours up to the pink when he needed a snooker or two?? Much better from him this evening though, thought he was going to take a 5 - 7 lead but it ended up 6 - 6. Bit of banter between the pair of them as well which was nice.
I reckon this one's going all the way, or very close.

Disappointing seeing Marco say there should be a 30 sec shot clock in every tournament..

Noooooo Marco!

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[DeanH]

Fair enough, but it is a miss if he hits the white without nominating?

yep, I would say so and it is also a seven point penalty for failing to declare his nomination.
which frame did this situation happen?


been trying to catch up on the snooker this evening.
enjoying the Williams/Holt game