2013 PTC Finals Discussion

[brusque]

ooops so much for my predicton. Ding steamrolled Maflin ... I could not even bear to watch the demolition and was focusing on my beer instead

[Holden Chinaski]

The final should be a great match. I think Ding will win, he's in top form. Ding and Robbo are two of my favorite players at the moment. That is, until Ronnie comes back.

[MalJackson]

tom ford was dreadful all week

travesty that he got so far

he misses so many routine shots its not funny

[PatBlock]

ooops so much for my predicton. Ding steamrolled Maflin ... I could not even bear to watch the demolition and was focusing on my beer instead

Very understandable reaction, it was brutal stuff wasn't it. :beaten: Although Maflin did get a chance in every frame.

Thank heavens for beer ay. :very_drunk:

Robertson on the other hand has been making mistakes, but his experience has got him through to the final. He has a psychological edge over Ding, so I'm sure he will fancy his chances.

I'm expecting a really good match. But Robertson will have to play a lot better than he did against Ford if he's to beat Ding in his present form.

I'd like to see Ding win, geting a bit tired of Robertson's OTTness atm. :grumpy:

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[Billy]

Have to say a big well done to Eurosport, Dafabet and the organisers at Galway. The crowds mid week weren't brilliant, but that is by far the most enthusiastic opening for one of the 'lesser' tournaments I've ever seen. Ding 147'ing, the return of the Aussie roar and a packed house, brilliant!!

I feel very optimistic for snooker's future right now.

[Valiullin]

Why does the commentor always refer to this tourney as a "Ranking event"? It is and remains a minor-ranking event! Who could consider a best-of-7 final a final of a Ranking tournament?

[Where's Willie?]

Why does the commentor always refer to this tourney as a "Ranking event"? It is and remains a minor-ranking event! Who could consider a best-of-7 final a final of a Ranking tournament?

Points and prize money say it's a full ranking event. Just happens to be a shorter format, that's all.

[mythman69]

Robertson up 3 - 0

Looking good now.

: )

[Holden Chinaski]

Wow, 3-0 for Robbo!

Come on Ding!

[Rane]

Points and prize money say it's a full ranking event. Just happens to be a shorter format, that's all.

I think it wasn´t considered a full ranking tournament last year or am I mistaken? Anyway things are looking tough for Ding now.

[Rane]

I was quite surprised that Robertson took that one on. Ding probably will get one back now.

[Odrl]

Why does the commentor always refer to this tourney as a "Ranking event"? It is and remains a minor-ranking event! Who could consider a best-of-7 final a final of a Ranking tournament?

Yeah, that kind of annoys me as well. This "ranking event" business has become quite a mess since the introduction of the PTCs, but I think it makes sense to split them into two categories, like most people do. But I don't see how the PTC final is on the same level as the major ranking events, since it carries significantly less points and has the exact same format as the PTC events.

Anyway, good final so far. :smile:

[Rane]

-what a clearance from Ding. He was in trouble several time, but just potted his way out of the problems.

[Holden Chinaski]

Fantastic match so far. I'm loving it! Ding and Robbo are in top form. High quality snooker this.

[Rane]

Yeah, that kind of annoys me as well. This "ranking event" business has become quite a mess since the introduction of the PTCs, but I think it makes sense to split them into two categories, like most people do. But I don't see how the PTC final is on the same level as the major ranking events, since it carries significantly less points and has the exact same format as the PTC events.

Anyway, good final so far. :smile:

But world snooker characterises it as a ranking tournament, so I don´t know if the status has been changed.