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The Country Club Ballers have got their summer 8 Ball season rolling, after a come from behind 9-8 victory over the Grand Mafia.
After establishing themselves as one of the premier 2nd Division winter sides over the last few seasons, the Ballers will be looking at further enhancing their reputation by being a leading contender over the upcoming summer months.
The Main Reef Breakers went within a frame of causing a major upset after going down 8-9 against the Grand Trolley Boys.
After trailing 6 games to 1 at one stage, the Trolley Boys finally kicked into gear to secure a last game win, but the night was all about the Breakers who also showed their ability to
be hard to beat on any given night.
Other winners included the Star and Garter Pirates, Grand Workers, and the Tower Jokers.
In tonight’s headline matches, all eyes will be on the Main Reef, as the home team will look to back-up last weeks strong performance when they host the win-less Grand Suns, while similar focus will be on the Country Club Ballers, as they lock horns with the Tower Jokers who remain undefeated over the two opening rounds.
The Tower Jokers opening round victory over newcomers the Workers Cue Club, further enhanced the Tower’s reputation as being one of the teams to beat over the upcoming summer months, as the Goldfields 8 Ball Association’s Summer season gets into swing.
Coming off a disappointing winter season by their standards, the Jokers loom as one of the leading contenders in an event they won back in 2013.
There was no indication of a premiership hangover for the Trolley Boy’s, as their quest for a 6th consecutive flag got off to a flying start, defeating the Grand Workers, while the Grand Cobra’s, Gala Warriors, and Main Reef Breakers also enjoyed the opening round spoils.
Tonight’s action will centre around the Star and Garter when the Pirates open their season against the Cue Crew, after a first-round bye.
With a lot of hype surrounding the Pirates after some off-season recruiting, 8 Ball pundits will be keeping an eye on procedures tonight while the Tower Jokers will be looking at consolidating their first-up win when they host the Gala Warriors, who also tasted first up success.
This Thursday see’s the opening round of Summer 8 Ball conducted by the Goldfields 8 Ball Association.
With 11 sides hitting the felt this summer chasing premiership glory, 8 Ball eyes all season will be in the direction of the Grand Trolley Boys who will be striving for an incredible 6th consecutive summer flag.
After recently adding the winter premiership to a resume that hasn’t been matched in the history of Goldfields Pool, the Trolley Boys will be the team everyone must beat.
But the task of continuing of their winning way won’t be easy, with some quality teams nominated, ensuring a weekly 8Ball smorgasbord for the enthusiasts.
A lot of the offseason talk has been around the Star and Garter, who have been actively recruiting.
With some big names being linked to the popular watering hole, the Star and Garter Pirates are expected to be amongst leading teams.
The Grand Boulder will also be represented by the Suns, Workers and Mafia, while the Country Club will have a two-pronged attack with the Cobra’s and the Ballers.
The Main Reef Breakers will be trying to build on a successful winter season along’ with the Gala Warriors, Workers Club Cue Crew and renowned summer specialist’s the Tower Jokers.
Thursday’s action will be at the Grand Boulder when the Trolley Boy’s unfurl last season’s flag, before getting down to business against the Grand Workers in a Derby Opener, while a lot of interest will be at the Workers Club when new side the Cue Crew host the Tower Jokers.
The summer season will include the Ladies Open Singles, Scotch Doubles and both the Dax Wasley Singles and IMFS Summer singles.
Matches will be played up to 19th December and resuming on the 9th January, with the Grand Final scheduled for Saturday 22nd February.