Big Guns Gold Coast 2010 Elimination Side

Big Guns

PAUL D  11

D.JAMES 11

DARRYL J  4

D. JAMES 5

JOE SEVIC  6

 

J.SEOVIC 7 A. BROWN 10

JUSTIN T  11

A. BROWN 11

TRAVIS C  11

LOSER A6

 

J.CASEY 11 C.BEAGLEY 11

JASON C 7

J. CASEY 7

MARK P  3

C. BEAGLEY

 

M. PROCIV 9 C. BEAGLEY 11

BEN NUNAN  11

C.BEAGLEY 11 J.DELAHUNTY 5 JOEL

JOEL Y

LOSER A5 LOSER B2 LOSER D

 

W. FONTEIN 11

WERNER F

W.FONTEIN 11 PAUL D.

BRUCE McQ  0

 

B.McQUILLAN 5 W.FONTEIN 8

JUSTIN S 11

RUSTY 5

JAMES D 11

LOSER A8

 

D.SMITH 10 B. READ 7 ADAM

DAMIEN S  4

K.TOWELL 5

KINGSLEY T  8

PAUL D. 11

 

K.TOWELL 11 B. READ 11 BEN

ROB M  11

WINNER

B. READ 11 PAUL D 11 ADAM L 11 TO MAIN

CHRIS B 11

LOSER A7 LOSER B1 LOSER C2 ROUND

 

S.TORRENS 6

SCOTT T  3

D. EAGLEN 8
DAVID E  6

 

D. EAGLEN 11 TRAVIS 5

ALEC E  11

TRAVIS 11

ALAN B  11

LOSER A2

 

C. BINGLEY 11 THURSBY 5

CHRIS B  4

BEN 11

C. BINGLEY 8

CRAIG J  9

JAKE M. 11

 

C JOHNSTON 9 THURSBY 11

ADAM L  11

THURSBY 11 JAKE M 11

BRENT R  11

LOSER A1 LOSER B4

 

J. SPINK 11

JOHN S  8

J. SPINK 11 JAKE. McC
CRAIG S  4

 

C. STEVENS 6 J. SPINK 4

JAKE McC  11

R. MUNSTER 7

RON K  11

LOSER A4

 

R. SHAW 11 J. SAJICH 7

RICKY S  4

BEN 11

R. SHAW 10

PETER N  3

ACE

 

P. NORTH 3 J. SAJICH 11
JOHN W  11
J. SAJICH 11 ACE 11 BEN N. 11

 

LOSER A4 LOSER B3 LOSER C1

Big Guns on the Gold Coast

‘BIG GUNS’ ON THE GOLD COAST:
Date:            19th, 20th, 21st of March 2010
Time:             Matches start at 7pm on Friday 19th March 2010
Location:      Snooker World
Street:          2506 Gold Coast Highway
City/Town:   Mermaid Beach (Gold Coast)
Website:       www.bigguns.com.au
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Entry Cost:    $1000.00 (Professionals)
Entry Cost:    $  500.00 (Intermediates)
Entry Cost:    $  250.00 (Amateurs)
Entries:           Maximum of 32 entries only. (Entries Closed)
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Tournament Director:      Travis Crawley
Head of Adjudication:      Travis Crawley
Mobile:                              0410 494 863
Email:                                rakmup12@hotmail.com
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‘Big Guns’ Update: 10th March 2010
Entries are closed!!!
We filled the final spots in the ‘Big Guns’ today. Well done guys… 32 players is great!
For those players who missed out, thankyou for your interest…
but as they say… “he who hesitates, is lost!”
More info will become available as the date gets closer, so stay tuned.
It would be appreciated if all players can have themselves available at Snookerworld between 5pm and 6pm on the Friday afternoon. The draw will be done ‘Live’ at 6pm and every player will be required to draw their position in the draw, so there is no excuses, you will all be the masters of your own destiny.
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Travis Crawley
Tournament Director
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‘Big Guns’ Update:

At this stage, we have 27 players in total (Pro’s, Intermediates and amateurs)
Unfortunately, Steve Woods has pulled out to unavoidable work committments.
The advertised minimum prize money has not been affected by this withdrawal.
It is looking very likely that the 32 spots will be filled.
If you are thinking about playing, don’t delay, nominate now!!!
Once I have 32 players… Entries will be closed!!!

Travis Crawley
Tournament Director

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*** IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT NOTES ***

Due to this being the first ‘Big Guns’ tournament that I have organised, and there is big money involved, there have been decisions made ‘on the run’ to try and ensure a successful tournament.
I trust everyone can understand that I have tried to accomodate everybody the best I can.

I would like everybody to be aware of the following;

* WA Players Rebate:
The four WA pro’s that are coming over from Perth will receive an airfare rebate.
The ‘Big Guns’ tournament will pay a rebate for evey dollar over $300 that has been spent on airfares up to $200.
This means if the airfare costs $450, then the rebate will be $150.
However if the airfare costs $600, then the rebate has been capped at $200 only.
This rebate will not in any way have any impact on the advertised prize money.
(Note) This rebate only gets paid if a player does not receive any prize money.

* Best Amateur
If the remainder of the spots get filled with amateurs, we will be offering a ‘Best Amateur’ cash prize.
The amount will be decided just prior to the tournament starting.
This amateur prize will not in any way have any impact on the advertised prize money.

* Intermediate Players
Some players that heve been deemed ‘not quite’ pro or ‘too good’ for amateur have been offered ‘Intermediate’ spots at $500.
Thus far, those player offered ‘Intermediate’ spots have not made a decision.
Intermediate players will not be eligable for the ‘Best Amateur’ prize money. (If any)

* Prize Money
At this stage we have 16 pro players. So the minimum prize money stated at the start still applies.
1st: $10,000
2nd: $4,000
3rd: $1,000
4th: $1,000

Note: Once rebates, expenses and admin have been deducted, all remaining monies will be included into the prize money. This figure will not be known until the Sunday of the tournament.
No money will be left in the bank once this event has concluded.
As you have all trusted me with your nomination money, I would think that you all trust that I will distribute the monies honestly and truly.

Travis Crawley
Tournament Director.
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A tournament is being arranged to sort out who really is Australia’s best pool player.
Organisers are looking for 16 players to participate in this exclusive event.
This event will be hosted on the Gold Coast with the local association expressing keen interest in hosting. Local sponsorship is being sought to help boost prize money.
Entry fee will be $1000 per player. This will be a double elimination tournament with all matches best of 21 frames.
Tournament date is being confirmed, but early to mid next year is the target.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.
For any player that is interested, please flag your interest by sending me an email on rakmup12@hotmail.com

1. Travis Crawley NSW

Travis Crawley – (NSW)Travis Crawley

Category: Professional
Hardest Player to Beat: Sonny Lister
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* Australian Singles Champion – 2001, 2006
* Australian Singles R/Up – 1999, 2004
* Australian Singles 3rd Place – 1998
* Australian Singles Semi Finalist – 2007
* Australian Doubles R/Up – 1994
* Australian Team Selection – 6 Times
* Attended Every National Championships Since 1993
* Ballarat Singles Champion – 2007
* Selected in World Team – 2000
* Top 16 in World Singles – 2000 & 2002

 

2. John ‘Rusty’ Wheeler QLD

John Wheeler
John ‘Rusty’ Wheeler – QLDJohn Wheeler
Category: Professional
Big Guns Comment:
A relatively unknown player that just breezed into town. He has picked up the odd title here and there, and may fancy himself to win a few games in this tournament.
I don’t think we can expect him to wear that red jacket during the comp, as apparently he was forced to burn it when pulled over by the fashion police.
I think he escaped with a warning and was asked not to dress himself ever again.
A red hot chance to be the 2010 Big Gun.
I have him at $7.50 to win… he has got himself at even money!  

3. Adam List QLD

Adam List
Adam List – QLDAdam List
Professional
Big Guns Comment:
Has to be considered a geniune ‘smokey’ in this tournament. Has the type of game that sends his opponents cold!
A very clean potter and at times his positional play is majestic.
Can his game stand up over this sort of distance against such a high quality field?
We rate him a $15.00 chance to win the title.

4. Brent Read QLD

Brent Read
Brent ReadBrent Read – QLD
Professional
Big Guns Comment:
The Big Guns have learned that Snooker World is where Brent gets all his mail posted too. Apparently he resides under table seven!
Talk about Home Ground Advantage!!!!
Brent will be looking to use his local knowledge to give himself the edge when things get tight. A good player that just lives and breathes pool. This will be a good hit-out for Brent as he is off to England to play in the World Championships in June.
Big Guns is thinking about hiring a full time umpire to follow Brent around for his games… many people have suggested, he plays that slow, he should have started on Wednesday.
A little bit of value at $21.00 to win the title.

5. Justin Thursby QLD

Justin Thursby
Justin ThursbyJustin Thursby – QLD
Professional
2007 U/21 AUS 8Ball Champion
2007 QLD 8Ball Singles Runner Up
2006 U/21 QLD Champion
2005 AUS 8Ball Quarterfinalist
2005 U/21 QLD Champion
2005 U/21 AUS 8Ball Runner Up
2004 QLD Champion
2003 U/18 AUS 8Ball Champion
2002/03/04 U/18 QLD Champion
2001 U/15 QLD 8Ball Champion
Big Guns Comment:
Don’t let the smile fool you… this baby faced assassin is ruthless!
Althouth not considered one of the finest potters in the field, Justin’s unorthadox game makes opponents uncomfortable and his ability to win games from knowhere is uncanny.
If Justin settles early, he will be difficult to remove.
However, Big Guns believes becasue he is untested over this distance against this quality field, Justin may struggle in latter rounds. At $17 to win, he may be value.

6. Johl Younger NSW

Johl Younger
Johl YoungerJohl Younger
Professional
NSW
Johl started playing pool as a young child, and at age 12, he was a star Aussie rules footballer, and junior Motorcross champion. He was forced to choose between his three favorite sports at a young age, and his love of pool took over as his number one interest. So he embarked on a professional cue-sport career. Johl became Australian junior 8-ball, 9-ball and Snooker Champion a few years later. He then went on to become a professional Snooker player for 7 years. Johl later turned his hand at 9-ball and he became the best Australian player, winning the Australian 8-ball and 9-ball champs. Later in Australia, he earned a spot in the World 9-ball in Cardiff, Wales and was and was narrowly defeated, by a 13-11 score line. Johl developed a growing frustration with cue-sports in general, with the prize money that was constantly decreasing in the UK. With Snooker also loosing major sponsors, Johl was forced to quit playing professional cue-sports. He now co-owns two different highly successful businesses in Surfer’s Paradise, Australia, the tourist capital of Australia. After hearing of the exciting new International Pool Tour, he could not wait to get back into the game, and Johl is counting the days to set foot in Las Vegas to take on the best players in the world!

Big Guns Comment:
A true world class performer. This guy just oozes talent. If Johl took this game seriously, he would be a seriously tough player to beat and would certainly cause many headaches at a world championships.
Even with half a preperation, Johl is playing to win and he will be someone most will be looking to avoid.
I have him at a $6.50 second favourite to win. No suprises if he ends up with the cash! 

7. Paul Dickinson WA

Paul Dickinson

Paul Dickinson – (WA)Paul Dickinson

Category: Professional

Coached By: Jim Bonner

Mentored By: Phil Reilly

Hardest Player to Beat: Alec Evreniadis (Ace)
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Began playing 1995
1996 SA Open Team – Winners
1998 Top 4 Brunswick Open
1998 Top 4 Mildura Open
1998 SA Open Team
1999 Berri 8 Ball Pot the lot –  9 racks in a row defeated Leon Hogg in Final
1999 Lost 5 – 3 to Shaun Budd in $1000 knock out at Casino
1999 SA Open Team Winners.  Topped the averages for SA
2000 WA Open Team
2000 Australian Team Selection
2000 Australian Double Runner up with Ben Vidot

Retired from Competition 8 Ball till September 2009 now back with a vegenance.


Big Guns Comment:
I would love to say how great Paul is at 8-Ball, but to be honest, does anybody know who he is?
Can somebody please email me with some onfo on this guy. 🙂
Back on the scene after a long lay off, we hear he got put out to stud!
A former top SA player that mixed it and matched it with the best.
Can pot, can think, can stay…. can he win??? Hmmm.
I think at $17.00, Paul may be some value if he gets some luck early.