By Marcus Uhe
Just Social franked their championship credentials in the South West Gippsland Dart League by dispatching of a second challenger to their throne in consecutive weeks.
Last week it was Warriors coming for their crown, and in round 17 Paky One took its best shot.
But for the ladder leaders it was a case of, new opponent, same scoreline; 11-4.
On the back of Tony’s magnificent three-dart score of 177, Just Social restored their one-game buffer at the top of the table with percentage and a game in hand over their nearest challengers, meaning they’ll be hard to catch in the remaining five weeks of the competition.
For Paky One, the loss sees them slide back to fourth, leapfrogged by both Snipers and Warriors, thanks to their wins.
Snipers overcame 26ers 10-5 in another high-stakes battle with Dean clearing the 100 tons checkpoint, while Warriors took care of business 11-4 against Bullseyes.
Elsewhere, the week off didn’t seem to affect Rebels, who dusted off any rust from the bye to handle Fore 10-5, and Gembrook thrashed Hoodies 14-1.
The poor Hoodies have had a difficult season, having scored a total of just four points in their last seven contests.
Round 18 action will see 26ers take their shot at Just Social, and Rebels face Snipers in another significant clash.
Results R17: Snipers 10 v 26ers 5, Gembrook 14 v Hoodies 1, Just Social 11 v Paky One 4, Rebels 10 v Fore 5, Warriors 11 v Bullseyes 4.
Ladder: Just Social (52), Snipers (48), Warriors (48), Paky One (48), 26ers (44), Rebels (36), Gembrook (24), Bullseyes (20), Fore (12), Mud Rats (8), Hoodies (0).
Fixture R18: Hoodies (11) v Warriors (3), Paky One (4) v Fore (9), Rebels (6) v Snipers (2), Mud Rats (10) v Bullseyes (8), 26ers (5) v Just Social (1). Gembrook – Bye.
