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The Chin


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With so many players performing well at the finals, I wonder what the Team line ups will be in 2006??


With the rumour that the likes of Nathan Ball, Tom Weeks and Phil Collins are all attending trials, also with the possible return of Paul Watson and Isty, it could be interesting.


Will the intro of Black Ball Rules see a shift in power??


What do people think will be the line up at the start of the season then??


With so many players being retained , who would you pick???.....


 



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I thought the number of retained players was less than 10.....


Lee they are rumours until they show up at trials and get in - I hope they do it will strengthen the Oxford side.


These Black ball trials will be a bit of a lottery I think the first time round.



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The Chin wrote:
With so many players performing well at the finals, I wonder what the Team line ups will be in 2006??
With the rumour that the likes of Nathan Ball, Tom Weeks and Phil Collins are all attending trials, also with the possible return of Paul Watson and Isty, it could be interesting.
Will the intro of Black Ball Rules see a shift in power??
What do people think will be the line up at the start of the season then??
With so many players being retained , who would you pick???.....
 


Don't Lee ... the Asparins are on order!! Exciting times.

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JFK wrote:

 Don't Lee ... the Asparins are on order!! Exciting times.
When will we see the stats from the weekend John?  Any chance you can PM me mine?

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I agree with Beefy, until these players show up then don't believe a word. I have heard Danny Ganter is also coming, but then I have heard that for the past 3 years !!!


I also think that the Blackball rules will make the trials a bit lottery as the rules have still to be finalised at the top level, yet we are holding trials on them !!!



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i knew i shouldnt hav put off county trials for so long, now when ive finally decided im going to hav a go its seems it will be harder than ever!!

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The rules are finalised as far as I am aware.  The posters were handed out at the weekend.


I know what you are saying about people wanting to attend and not then turning up.


Personally I hope they all show.  It can only be good for the county team in the long run. (providing they show up to the matches too!!)



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The Chin wrote:

providing they show up to the matches too!!

 


This has happened before people qualify and then don't play !



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Having now seen the stats from Selsey it looks like Myself and Matty Challen have done enough to escape the trials this weekend.


I will still be attending though to encourage some of the retrialists and new attendees!!


I suggested to John that players retained should still attend to have a few games of Blackball to familiarize themselves with it.


Who else will be going from on here then??


 



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I'll be there, give you a few games of Blackball if there are any empty tables.

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Barney wrote:

I'll be there, give you a few games of Blackball if there are any empty tables.
I doubt there will be as Colours have their 1 frame challenge event this Sunday aswell as the trials !!!

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I'll be trhere demonstating on how to fluke a ball. I am sure thses rules will be just as freindly at that.

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For a bit of fun Lee / Barney up for a fluke frame challenge.


The rules all pots must hit at least one cushion or one other ball prior to being pocketed if not they are replaced.


On a foul the first shot does not have to be by the above rulebut it does apply to the visit afterwards.


Interested...... Or am i just too lucky....



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I suggested to John that players retained should still attend to have a few games of Blackball to familiarize themselves with it. Who else will be going from on here then??  

Lee, I'm with you.  Let Beefy the numpty whack his balls off the table on his own.



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Lee, I'm with you.  

Oh care to explain this one Barney !



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I think it's a good idea that those people not needing to enter the trials should go to Colours to play some games to get more accustomed to the new rules.  I'd rather spend my time doing that than playing random shots for no reason other than to satisfy your need to be the centre of attention.




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It wasn't that at all just that recently you said you came up with a shot more luckier than me it was meant as a tongue in cheek thing but obviously cats don't get jokes.


I will be there also to have a practice but I think that a proper practice day should be organised after the squad is picked.


Perhaps one of Kevins double eliminator matches like last year would be a good idea. 



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Beefy wrote:

Barney wrote: Lee, I'm with you.   Oh care to explain this one Barney !

Still waiting for the explanation..........



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Always up for a challenge Beefy, no matter how strange it might be!!


If all the tables are in use, maybe we could have a 9-ball challenge??


Should suit your sort of game!!



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The Chin wrote:

I suggested to John that players retained should still attend to have a few games of Blackball to familiarize themselves with it.
Beefy you're a doughnut.

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Beefy wrote:

I will be there also to have a practice but I think that a proper practice day should be organised after the squad is picked. Perhaps one of Kevins double eliminator matches like last year would be a good idea. 
Considering the trials didn't finish until about 8 last year, i don't think there will be time for any comps after !!!!

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The Chin wrote:

Always up for a challenge Beefy, no matter how strange it might be!! If all the tables are in use, maybe we could have a 9-ball challenge?? Should suit your sort of game!!

 


Funny you should say that it does as I only have to pot one ball to win the game - why not....



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Barney wrote:

The Chin wrote: I suggested to John that players retained should still attend to have a few games of Blackball to familiarize themselves with it. Beefy you're a doughnut.

 


Yep and I the one with all the "JAM" in it.



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Milhouse wrote:

Beefy wrote: I will be there also to have a practice but I think that a proper practice day should be organised after the squad is picked. Perhaps one of Kevins double eliminator matches like last year would be a good idea.  Considering the trials didn't finish until about 8 last year, i don't think there will be time for any comps after !!!!

 


The bowyers might just win a few by default then if that happens again....



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Beefy wrote:

Barney wrote: The Chin wrote: I suggested to John that players retained should still attend to have a few games of Blackball to familiarize themselves with it. Beefy you're a doughnut.   Yep and I the one with all the "JAM" in it.


You are truly king of the Hit and Hope brigade.



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Milhouse wrote:

Considering the trials didn't finish until about 8 last year, i don't think there will be time for any comps after !!!!

Hi, the Emperor returns. All this stupid anti this and that was stopping me getting on here but unfortunately for you suckers i'm back.


Trials will be one frame matches with the "dish back" rule in force. There's also the Pub Pool Challenge event so we don't want to be there all night.



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MING wrote:

Trials will be one frame matches with the "dish back" rule in force. There's also the Pub Pool Challenge event so we don't want to be there all night.

One frame??  that's crap.  Luckiest player qualifies then........ is that how you got in Hollis???


"Dish Back Rule"....  so the other player breaks and clears......  you break, come up dry, shake hands and that is a loss for you...............mmmmm....fantastic!!


I personally think best of 3 is the only way for trials to be.


Swiss system, 3 losses and you are out.


I know lots of people are going to say "County is only one frame pool!!..."  and very right they are too,


BUT


There are different types of players....... tactical (grinders like Kev and Malc), Potters (maniacs like Jimmy and sometimes me) and there are whackers (hit and hopers like Hollis.......only kidding Keith!)......


Anyway the point I was going to make is that over the best of 3 each player gets the opportunity to  play their type of game. You can't make a potter out of a fudger Kev (you should know that!!), but there are some very good "Fudgers" out there that justify a place in the county team as much as the next guy/girl....


But that is just my opinion...



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Yup, I agree.  Especially with the new rules, people may end up getting through the trials just because they didn't forget one of the new rules which at this stage of their implementation may be a bit unfair.


Anyway why do I care, I've already qualified!



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Barney wrote:

Anyway why do I care, I've already qualified!

So have I, but I made the comments in the interest of getting the best players possible into the squad.


How do people trialing feel??



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Been there, done that. F**king same old boring 5hit.lol


Nathan's looking forward to it though  


 



 


 



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