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  • #16
    Re: Jak Jones

    Originally posted by Pearcey3 View Post
    This is a huge underdog story. He has done brilliantly. Safety is a big part of the game. I hope Jak wins the final.
    True, Pearcey3. What we can fail to realise is that at the level we are talking about here, the World Championships, a mistake can lead to you losing the frame in no time at all.

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    • #17
      Re: Jak Jones

      Originally posted by William Treseder View Post
      For a change, I’m actually with you on this.
      I’ve watched and played snooker for over 40 yrs.
      I can appreciate the safety and tactical side of the game, but it doesn’t make for great viewing in my opinion.
      Back in the day, I wouldn’t have watched Terry Griffiths v Cliff Thorburn even if they were playing in my garden, but I’d have paid top dollar to watch Jimmy White v Alex Higgins.
      It’s kind of similar to the 2008 FA cup final.
      Us v Pompey would have gained little interest from out with both camps, apart from Swansea and Saints fans watching, hoping that their rivals lost.
      In fact when I’ve been working away, or on holiday, if I get talking football to a stranger, most of them can’t even remember Cardiff City were in the FA cup final of 2008.
      I hope Jones wins the final, simply because he’s Welsh, and a qualifier. I would like to see him open up a bit though, and really take it to Wilson.
      But that’s probably not gonna happen, and you can’t blame him.
      I wasn't going to watch the final for the first time in many years, but I did. In fairness, Jak had more of a go than in any of his other games this tournament and it was really sad to see him struggle in the first session, but he played some terrific stuff in the evening and was very unlucky to have only won it 5-4.

      Wilson has been the best player in the tournament so far and probably deserves to win it. Jak clearly has a great talent and, going forward, if he can show a bit more positivity in his game, can challenge the top players.

      Not sure if you follow darts, but several years ago me and Mrs HaB went to the World Darts one afternoon at Ally Pally. Tickets bought months in advance, so no idea who would be playing. Had Dennis Smith and Dennis Priestley on the same afternoon. Great fun.....

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      • #18
        Re: Jak Jones

        Originally posted by Steve the Tea View Post
        True, Pearcey3. What we can fail to realise is that at the level we are talking about here, the World Championships, a mistake can lead to you losing the frame in no time at all.

        StT.
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        Maybe I'm being daft here, wouldn't be the first time, but the expertise in playing a top safety shot is on a par with potting the most difficult long ball. The difference is that, if you're a fraction out a safety could still be a safety, but a pot would be missed and possibly left. Most top players back themselves to make a long pot and are happy with the consequences if they miss. I know that, whenever I'm thrilling my local snooker club with my presence and crowds are gathering around to watch me compile another huge break of 13, I'm never really thinking safety.....

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        • #19
          Re: Jak Jones

          The end of the last frame last night was brilliant stuff. Kyren Wilson did so well to come back to win it on the black. Massive difference between a 3 or 5 frame lead overnight.

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          • #20
            Re: Jak Jones

            Originally posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
            I wasn't going to watch the final for the first time in many years, but I did. In fairness, Jak had more of a go than in any of his other games this tournament and it was really sad to see him struggle in the first session, but he played some terrific stuff in the evening and was very unlucky to have only won it 5-4.

            Wilson has been the best player in the tournament so far and probably deserves to win it. Jak clearly has a great talent and, going forward, if he can show a bit more positivity in his game, can challenge the top players.

            Not sure if you follow darts, but several years ago me and Mrs HaB went to the World Darts one afternoon at Ally Pally. Tickets bought months in advance, so no idea who would be playing. Had Dennis Smith and Dennis Priestley on the same afternoon. Great fun.....
            Not sure if you saw Jak getting interviewed by Stephen Hendry before the final, but Hendry was more or less encouraging Jones to be more positive in his approach.

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            • #21
              Re: Jak Jones

              Originally posted by William Treseder View Post
              Not sure if you saw Jak getting interviewed by Stephen Hendry before the final, but Hendry was more or less encouraging Jones to be more positive in his approach.
              I did. Jones was very much in awe of Hendry in that interview, which puts his achievements over the last couple of weeks into some perspective.

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              • #22
                Re: Jak Jones

                Great start for Jones this afternoon. 👍

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                • #23
                  Re: Jak Jones

                  Originally posted by William Treseder View Post
                  Great start for Jones this afternoon. 👍
                  Was. Shame. I've really warmed to him in this final.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Jak Jones

                    Originally posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
                    Was. Shame. I've really warmed to him in this final.
                    Think Jones is gonna have to play his very best snooker, and hope that Wilson gets nervous.
                    Can’t see Jak winning now, but it would be some achievement if he did.

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                    • #25
                      Re: Jak Jones

                      Originally posted by William Treseder View Post
                      Think Jones is gonna have to play his very best snooker, and hope that Wilson gets nervous.
                      Can’t see Jak winning now, but it would be some achievement if he did.
                      I'm thinking the opposite. Wilson is an emotional guy. The closer the winning line gets, I wonder if he'll choke?

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                      • #26
                        Re: Jak Jones

                        Jak missing some easy straight pots, but he keeps getting giving a chance. Could make it 13-10 here. He’s right in this.

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