04/09/2026
THURSDAY TEAMS LEAGUE SERIES 2 – ROUND 10 REVIEW
Challenges continue, stand-ins step up, and the finals race tightens!
Round 10 threw up more challenges than most, with injuries and illness once again testing the depth of several teams.
Firstly, we wish Uncle Rick all the very best as he continues to recover from his back injury. Rick is expected to be out for several weeks, and everyone at SnookerSA hopes to see him back at the tables soon.
Adding to the disruption, Peter Weber was unavailable through illness. It has certainly been a challenging period for a number of players across the league, but once again the SnookerSA community rallied together.
A big thank you goes to Chris Wignall and Theodore Kais, who gave up their night off to fill in and ensure the competition continued without interruption. Your support of the league is greatly appreciated.
On the table, WHAM! produced a terrific 10–5 victory over the Challengers. George Han was in excellent touch with two wins, while Michael Kalaba also played his part in an important team performance.
The upset of the night came when Clean Slate knocked over the competition leaders, The Cue Fathers, 9–5. Darryl Beaney and stand-in Chris Wignall both won important matches to breathe new life into Clean Slate's season.
The defending champions, DMW Demons, continued their resurgence with a solid 10–4 win over Pot Blacks. Rex Cole and Adam Edwards were clinical, each claiming big victories to keep the Demons well and truly in the finals hunt.
Double Trouble also made a statement, defeating Over the Hill 10–4. Vinay Singh and Matt Mielke proved too strong on the night, moving their side into a share of top spot on the ladder.
One of the biggest positives of the evening was the continued improvement of Michael Watson, who produced his highest break of 25. It's fantastic to see the hard work paying off, and performances like that show just how much his game is developing.
With only a handful of rounds remaining, the ladder is tightening by the week. Every frame, every shootout and every point is becoming crucial as teams battle for a place in the finals. The finish to Series 2 is shaping up to be a classic.
