Just Social flex their muscle

Paky One have a huge challenge next week when they look to take down Just Social. 321895 Picture: SUPPLIED

By Marcus Uhe

Just Socials have returned to winning ways in the South West Gippsland Dart League, laying to rest any concerns surrounding their form with a comfortable defeat of Warriors in Round 16.

Having suffered a rare defeat at the hands of Rebels in round 14, before having a bye last week, the ladder leaders were searching for a return to winning form, and found it with an 11-4 thrashing of second-placed Warriors.

Led by Terry’s 180 and Tony’s 108, the top-of-the-table clash did not live up to the hype.

The loss sees the Warriors fall to fourth on the table, while Just Social have a new challenger in second as Paky One ties on 48 points, following their 9-6 win over Bullseyes.

Despite being equal on points, Just Social boast a commanding 108 lead in percentage, a reflection of their dominance in the league this season.

Doing a major service for their percentage was Snipers, who took out The Hoodies 15-0.

Tim threw a 180 for the Snipers to lead the charge and Sarah threw a highest peg with 87.

Snipers are one of three sides sitting pretty on 44 points, joining Warriors and 26ers.

26ers, for their part, are riding high on a five-game winning streak.

Their latest victim: Gembrook, who they vanquished 12-3.

A thriller between Fore and Mud Rats saw the former grab their third win of the season, squeaking home 8-7 in a battle between two of the competition’s lower-ranked sides.

Another top-of-the-table clash between Just Social and Paky One highlights the round 17 fixture, while Snipers will have the opportunity to bring 26ers winning form to a close.

Results R16: Fore 8 v Mud Rats 7, Just Social 11 v Warriors 4, Paky One 9 v Bullseyes 6, Snipers 15 v Hoodies 0, 26ers 12 v Gembrook 3.

Ladder: Just Social 48, Paky One 48, Snipers 44, Warriors 44, 26ers 44, Rebels 32, Gembrook 20, Bullseyes 20, Fore 12, Mud Rats 8, The Hoodies 0.

Fixture R17: Gembrook (7) v The Hoodies (11), Just Social (1) v PakyOne (2), Snipers (3) v 26ers (5), Rebels (6) v Fore (9), Bullseyes (8) v Warriors (4). Mud Rats – Bye.