By Marcus Uhe
Newcomers to the South West Gippsland Dart League, Predators have lived up their moniker in round three of the new season by taking-down powerhouse Just Social in a blockbuster fixture on Tuesday night.
Led by new talent Steve’s eight tons, Predators took down last season’s runner-up 10-5 in an early season statement victory to maintain top spot on the Darts ladder.
Dart Vaders and Cheers scored big wins in round three, comfortably bettering Dart Attack and Generals respectively.
Dart Attack finds itself rooted to the foot of the table, one of three sides yet to get on the board with a win in 2024.
Railway extracted itself from that unenviable bracket, securing its maiden victory in the competition by defeating Hoodies 10-5, in what is shaping to be another tough season for the Hoods.
Fore and Gembrook played out an 8-7 thriller, Gembrook sneaking the four points in a nail-biter on the back of three tons from Steve.
Defending champion, Snipers, was made to work for its win over 26ers, but it takes a lot to get past Dean.
Dean threw six tons for Snipers to carry them to another vital four points, snapping at the heels of Predators at the top of the table.
Results R3: Predators 10 v Just Social 5, Snipers 9 v 26ers 6, Gembrook 8 v Fore 7, Mud Rats 11 v Bullseyes 4, Dart Vaders 13 v Dart Attack 2, Railway 10 v Hoodies 5, Cheers 12 v Generals 3.
Ladder R3: Predators 12, Snipers 12, Cheers 12, Mud Rats 12, Just Social 8, Gembrook 8, Dart Vaders 8, 26ers 4, Railway 4, Generals 4, Fore 0, Hoodies 0, Bullseyes 0, Dart Attack 0.
Fixture R4: Bullseyes (13) v Predators (1), Snipers (2) v Mud Rats (4), Dart Vaders (7) v Just Social (5), Hoodies (12) v 26ers (8), Gembrook (6) v Dart Attack (14), Cheers (3) v Railway (9), Generals (10) v Fore (11).
