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Paw
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Joined: 18-Aug-2009
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Posted: 2011-11-28 22:27
Just wondered if anyone else thinks that the pro division should stay at 32 given the strength in depth now seen. I know that previously it has had problems finding 32 'pro' players but looking at the rankings now, I don't think it would be an issue.
The problem I see with creating the elite 16 is that if players ranked 5-8 on the challenge take up the option of promotion, we could have a pro division without Chris melling, Mark Gray, Phil burford, Kev Uzzell and in turn would create an elite 4 within the challenge. Also, what would happen if Darren Appleton, tony Drago, raj , Richard jones etc turned up, as there would be no room to squeeze them into the pro division ?
Anyone else got any thoughts on this
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billiardbloke
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Joined: 28-Sep-2010
Posts: 316
From: The Black Country
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Posted: 2011-11-29 06:46
Using your theory Chris Melling & Kev Uzell would be playing on the challenge despite both winning titles as Pro tour players. Can't be right surely?
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cuesportkid
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Joined: 06-Mar-2009
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Posted: 2011-11-29 07:54
i think i should be in the challenge lol
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The-Omen
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Joined: 10-Nov-2008
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From: Bournemouth
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Posted: 2011-11-29 08:58
On 2011-11-28 22:27 , Paw Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Just wondered if anyone else thinks that the pro division should stay at 32 given the strength in depth now seen. I know that previously it has had problems finding 32 'pro' players but looking at the rankings now, I don't think it would be an issue.
The problem I see with creating the elite 16 is that if players ranked 5-8 on the challenge take up the option of promotion, we could have a pro division without Chris melling, Mark Gray, Phil burford, Kev Uzzell and in turn would create an elite 4 within the challenge. Also, what would happen if Darren Appleton, tony Drago, raj , Richard jones etc turned up, as there would be no room to squeeze them into the pro division ?
Anyone else got any thoughts on this Yes it did cross my mind also how this would work with this scenario, Surely they must have an answer and have thought this through I would imagine, Oh well, another year for me on the challenge I suppose then 
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The-Omen
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Joined: 10-Nov-2008
Posts: 165
From: Bournemouth
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Posted: 2011-11-29 09:01
Over to you then Cueman with the answers!
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GiantKiller
Just can't stay away
Joined: 16-Jul-2010
Posts: 111
From: Leicester
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Posted: 2011-11-29 09:39
The way I read the rules. It would be top eight pro's, then top four challenge, then 5-8 challenge. Which would make 16 players. The next selection criteria was for established cue sport pro's but how do you fit them in with taking spots of the above players or extending the 16 to allow for them. It is a point well raised Paw, just day dreaming now about Melling v Grey in the first round of the challenge that would get the crowds in at 5pm
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The_Lunn
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Joined: 17-May-2011
Posts: 838
From: Leeds
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Posted: 2011-11-29 09:56
5-8 challenge have the option, then last years pro in rank order, then challenge in rank order untill all filled up! I think lol [ This message was edited by: The_Lunn on 2011-11-29 09:57 ]
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noluck
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Posted: 2011-11-29 13:42
yeah thats right Lugs but could still end up with some MONSTERS in the challenge..
CHALLENGE HARDER TO WIN THAN EURO TOUR NEXT YEAR LOL!!
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simmo77
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Joined: 11-Dec-2006
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From: Derby
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Posted: 2011-11-29 14:47
Surely if the pro division is full at a certain event and the likes of Darren/Tony/Ricardo etc turn up you create a pre-lim round and accept a few more in that event!!!
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noluck
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Posted: 2011-11-29 14:54
Wheres riggers to clear things up!!
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tigger147
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Joined: 19-Jun-2007
Posts: 2605
From: liverpool
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Posted: 2011-11-29 15:29
Riggers won't I think answer in here as its gb9 related
Maybe raise it in gb9 forum
That's my 2p worth
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