By Marcus Uhe
Warriors and Paky One made the most of Just Social’s bye in the South West Gippsland Dart League, winning both their respective contests to move equal on points with the ladder leaders in round 15.
Warriors got the better of Gembrook 10-5 in part thanks to Liam Edwards’ second 180 of the season, while Paky One were pushed by Rebels in their 9-6 victory.
Missing their chance to tie for first and join them on 44 points, however, was Snipers.
Facing off against lowly Fore, it was the second-last side who provided the upset of the round, snatching their second victory of the season in the 8-7 triumph.
For Snipers, it could have opened an eight-point gap between themselves in fourth and 26ers in fifth, but instead sees them tied on 40 points.
Coming off their upset win over Warriors the week before, it would have been a statement to the rest of the competition.
For their part, 26ers had a 9-6 victory over Mud Rats, thanks to Wayne’s 100 peg.
Elsewhere, Bullseyes ensured The Hoodies’ tough season continued with a 13-2 thrashing.
Dean Anderson led the way for Bullseyes, with his 100-peg the highest of the round.
Dean Gibbs leads the field with 91 tons, nine short of the magical 100 tons mark.
All eyes will be on Cardinia Club Board 1 in round 16 when Warriors tackle Just Social in a top-of-the-table clash.
Just Social will be keen to make amends for their shock loss to Rebels the week before their bye, no doubt stewing on the result during their week off.
Results R15: Warriors 10 v Gembrook 5, 26ers 9 v Mudrats 6, Fore 8 v Snipers 7, Bullseyes 13 v Hoodies 2, Paky One 9 v Rebels 6.
Ladder: Just Social 44, Warriors 44, Paky One 44, Snipers 40, 26ers 40, Rebels 32, Gembrook 20, Bulleyes 20, Mud Rats 8, Fore 8, The Hoodies 0.
Fixture R16: Fore (10) v Mud Rats (9), Warriors (2) v Just Social (1), Paky One (3) v Bullseyes (8), The Hoodies (11) v Snipers (4), 26ers (5) v Gembrook (7).
Rebels – Bye.
