The final round of the Premier League season was held on Sunday afternoon at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club, with top spot on the line.
Dom Friend had a huge role to play in the day’s affairs, as both contenders for the title, Reef Peel and Jamie Maher, were set to face him.
For Reef, nothing less than a win over Dom would do, and he would then need Dom to defeat Jamie later in the day for the league to be decided on leg difference. Jamie, on the other hand, only needed a draw or a win against Dom to secure his first league crown.
Before those key clashes, Dom had a third match to play against Scott Edmonds. While neither player could move on the ladder, both gave it their all. Dom prevailed 7–0 to lock in fourth place for the season, with Scott finishing seventh, setting up a consolation final against Naomi Mitchell for the Hetlock Cup.
Reef then did his part, defeating Dom 7–4 while firing in a 171 and his third 180 of the season. That result pushed Reef into first place on leg difference and put all the pressure on Jamie’s final match.
The decisive showdown between Jamie and Dom was a tense affair. At 5–4 up, Dom looked like he might snatch the win and hand the league to Reef. But Jamie rallied, winning the 10th leg to level at 5–all before edging ahead 6–5. From there, he sealed the match 7–5, clinching a hard-fought victory and his first league title.
The focus now shifts to the Premier League Championship finals in a fortnight’s time, where the biggest prize in the club will be up for grabs. With all contenders still in the mix, it promises to be a ripper. Bring it on!
A big thank you to our sponsors — Mika Airlie, Master Butchers Whitsunday & MBW On the Barbie, Whitsunday Tattooing, ShirtFront Solutions, and Dyson Automotive — for their ongoing support.
Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher
Jamie Maher with his first league win at the Airlie Beach Darts Club. Photo supplied
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