...but last weekend I achieved one of my long time goals when I finished high enough in the state 8-ball titles to gain automatic selection for the Victorian team this year. I've made the top 20 (the number of people that get to the final playoff for selection) 6 times now, and been first emergency for the team twice. In 1999, I actually got to play because they decided to use an extra player, but I've never before qualified for automatic selection.
Needless to say, I'm thrilled. Its been hard to wipe the grin off my face for a couple of days. The Australian championships are in Mandurah, Western Australia in November this year. I can't wait.
Anyone wanna game for fifty?
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Congrats.
(Even if you are playing for Mexico.)
Posted by: Tim Vernum | August 11, 2005 10:47 AM
So, do you play pool?
Posted by: Perryn Fowler | August 11, 2005 10:03 PM
How times change....
I remember a little work pool comp in Sydney where you lost in the first round to someone who couldn't hold a cue properly.
*sniff* Our boy's all grown up :)
Posted by: Jonothan | August 11, 2005 11:30 PM
Congrats Marty, on the pool success and also on getting married.
Posted by: Brendon Clark | October 11, 2005 06:33 AM