Porters Lodge Summer IDL 2010 - Finals Night Review
It was a case of fourth time lucky for Rob Madigan as he finally got his name on the Grand Final trophy, in an epic 15-12 victory over Neil French despite trailing early on in the match thanks to some superb finishing by "the Frog."
Steve Cooper regained the Turner Trophy after a 5-1 victory over the spirited Phil Treeby, while former Turner Trophy holder Christian Holcombe claimed the Mills Cup despite both his opponents, Paul Butler and Ian Whitmore having darts at double to beat him in the one leg format.
Frank Daly completed his perfect end to the season in another epic, taking his place in the Premier Division at the expense of Nick Sheldrick in a 7-5 victory.
Everyone in attendance fully enjoyed the evening, with the big screen, walk on girls, audio and large scoreboard adding to the big event feel and making it a great spectacle for people to watch.
Full Results from Finals Night
Premier Division Promotion Playoff
Frank Daly 7-5 Nick Sheldrick (3dartavgs 50.91 Frank, 48.96 Nick)
Turner Trophy Final
Steve Cooper 5-1 Phil Treeby (checkouts 70, 66 Steve - 3dartavgs 54.27 Steve, 50.97 Phil)
Mills Cup One Leg Knockout - Semi Finals
Christian Holcombe beat Paul Butler
Ian Whitmore beat Dylan Osborn
Mills Final
Christian Holcombe beat Ian Whitmore
Grand Final
Rob Madigan 15-12 Neil French (checkouts 129, 114, 74 Neil, 92, 81, 80, 70 Rob - 3dartavgs 58.59 Rob, 54.24 Neil)
End of season awards
Most 180s - Steve Cooper (7)
Top Checkout - Rob Madigan 152
There was also a collection on the night for the family of Ian Whitmore after the tragic death of his stepdaughter, and over £100 was raised to help with funeral costs. Ian and his family have asked me to express their deep gratitude for everyone^s generosity. If anyone who did not attend would like to make a contribution, please speak to Rob behind the bar.
Onto the Autumn IDL - and the fixtures will be sent out on Thursday night for all Divisions except Division Four - these will be sent out Friday night/Saturday morning. I^m pleased to report that only Neil Clarke has withdrawn from the IDL as well as previously withdrawn Dave Ross - this means that we have three spaces for new players, one of which has been allocated to former Turner Trophy finalist Steve Holmes.
Divisional Placings for the Autumn IDL are as follows:
Premier Division
Rob Madigan
Neil French
Dave Skinsley
Steve Cooper
Martin Colston
Chris Gaisford
Tony Shilling
Frank Daly
Division One
Nick Sheldrick
Roger Spencer
Steve Nichols
Steve Morgan
Paul Butler
Rob Woodison
Dan Gardner
Bruce Geair
Division Two
Ricky Tilley
Dave Eden
Kevin Fitzalan
Phil Treeby
Richard Daniels
Christian Holcombe
Peter Scott
Dave Bateman
Division Three
Barry King
Dave Buxton
Craig Stevens
Ian Whitmore
Tom Davis
Paul Knapp
Ian Richardson
Steve Edelman (reprieved due to Neil Clarke^s withdrawal)
Division Four
Andy Korczak
Paul Adams
Craig Smit
Gavin Lumb (subject to his renewal - unconfirmed)
Graham Smith
Steve Holmes
TWO NEW PLAYERS
The IDL begins on Monday, 11th October, so as soon as you get your fixtures please contact your opponent and book your board. The spreadsheet will be sent out on Friday, including a new rules page which players are advised to read. The draw for the Preliminary and First Rounds of the Turner Trophy will be made at the Porters Lodge on Monday at 10pm.
Thanks for reading, and thanks especially to those who attended and helped out on Finals Night.
Paul
