DARTS
In House every Thursday 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Inter-club (Seasonal) Saturday
Contact: Grant Dixon 021 486061
Fancy throwing some darts in a friendly and social environment?
Well if you answered yes to the question above then that's you, come down to Warkworth RSA on Thursday nights at 7pm and check it out, with games to start at 7:30pm.
We have 4 dartboards in play and use an online scoring system making it easier and quicker for all scoring, doesn't matter your ability as we do a handicapped system. Entry is $5, The bar will be open with a good selection of refreshments at great prices its an RSA.
If you enjoy throwing darts then you will enjoy your night, any level of player, beginner to pro, all welcome! Hope to see some new faces as well as the usuals!
Darts night starts back on Thursday 15th January 2026
🎯 Save the Date – Darts 🎯
Thursday 25 June
The Noisy Neighbours Challenge is on!
Manly Bowling Club Darts are heading north with the full club to take on Warkworth Darts Club. A big night of darts and friendly rivalry—don’t miss it!
🎯 Darts Night Update
Just 15 starters on the oche tonight as play continued in the RSA Di/Do Handicap Cup. With only a handful of games left, the race is heating up towards selecting our semifinalists.
Leaderboard Update
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Graham Rhead continues to lead the way
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Chasing close behind are Rodney Smith and Grant Dixon
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Grant Hunter moves up into 4th place
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Steve May still going strong in 5th
Highlights of the Night
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James Semisi Siupeli Jenner was absolutely thrilled with his win over Rodney – and made sure everyone knew about it 😄
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Grant Dixon checked out with a 150 finish, but that was topped by Rodney Smith’s 154, which now leads the finish of the yearcategory
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180s Galore!
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2 x 180s – Graham Rhead
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1 x 180 – Rodney Smith
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1 x 180 – Kare, scoring his first-ever club night 180 👏🎯
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Plenty still to play for as we head into the business end of the competition!
Treblemakers vs. Birkenhead Bowling Club - Match Report
The Treblemakers travelled to Birkenhead Bowling Club to face the Stingers, coming away with a solid 12–8 win in City of Sails Premier League action.
Graham Rhead and Luke Fry were in top form, winning all their games. Grant Dixon and Taine Hodgson both picked up one singles win after missing chances on the doubles.
Highlights
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Grant Dixon: 180 and 118 finish
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Graham Rhead: 116 finish and a ton‑plus start
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Luke Fry: 110 finish among 22 ton‑plus scores, including 6 ton‑plus starts
A strong team effort on the road.
Treblemakers Too vs. Mission Possible, Swanson RSA - Match Report
Treblemakers Too hosted Mission Possible (Swanson RSA) and delivered a dominant performance, recording an emphatic 18–2 victory.
The pairs set the tone early with a clean 4–0 sweep. In the singles, Grant Hunter and Robert Blunden were faultless, winning all their games, while Bobby Green and Craig Brown picked up three wins each.
A late team change proved inspired, with supersub Craig Brown in outstanding form, piling on 14 ton‑plus scores, including a 160 start, a 180, and a classy 146 finish.
A huge thanks once again to Maggie Kane for her fantastic support and administration — much appreciated.
🎯 Darts Update
We had 19 starters in the RSA Cup night. The DI/DO tournament is expected to run for three weeks, and after the opening round Graham Rhead has taken an early lead, followed closely by Rodney Smith, Grant Dixon, and Steve May.
180s were recorded by Graham Rhead, Grant Dixon, and Luke Fry, with one apiece.
The highest checkout of the night was 122, finished by Rodney Smith, while best leg honours went to Graham Rhead with a 14-dart leg.
Let’s hope we can get everyone back on board again next week for another great night of darts.
City of Sails - Treblemakers Match Report
The Treblemakers hosted the strong Vikings (Birkenhead RSA) in an early City of Sails fixture – apologies to anyone who arrived at 2.00pm and missed the start.
The match began well with pairs wins to Graham Rhead & Luke Fry (2) and Grant Dixon & Taine Hodgson to lead 3–1. Luke then starred, winning all four singles, hitting two 180s and a 171, plus four ton‑plus finishes in an outstanding performance.
Taine Hodgson claimed his first Treblemakers singles win and added another, Grant Dixon picked up two singles, and Graham Rheadadded one more. Despite the quality of the opposition, the Treblemakers came away with a great 12–8 win.
180s were scored by Luke Fry (2), Graham Rhead, Taine Hodgson, Harrison Donnegan (2), Jamie Roberts, and Vinnie Adams.
Thanks to Maggie Kane for the support.
🎯 Darts Update
It was fantastic to have Mark Shearer, Paul Mangino, and Daryl Walsh join us tonight. A great turnout with 18 starters made for a competitive and entertaining evening.
Group Qualifiers
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Group 1: Rodney Smith, Paul Mangino, Robert Blunden, Jodie Green
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Group 2: Daryl Walsh topped the group, followed by Luke Fry, Grant Dixon, and Kare
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Group 3: Bobby Green won all his games ahead of Graham Rhead, Mark Shearer, and Peter Farrow
The consolation final between Alasdair Rattray and Tee was left unplayed as the night ran longer than usual.
Main Event
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Semi‑Finals:
Graham Rhead defeated Grant Dixon 2–0
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Final:
Graham Rhead took the final 2–0 over Bobby Green
While Graham claimed the win, the night really belonged to Bobby Green, whose excellent form sees him move up to a 501 handicap next week.
Night Highlights
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180s: Graham ×2, Paul ×2 (back‑to‑back), Mark, Grant
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High Finish: 116 – Luke Fry
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Best Leg: 15 darts – Graham Rhead
Another quality night of darts all round.
🎯 Darts Update - Thursday 26 March 2026
Wild weather made it tough getting to the RSA, but 12 players battled through. Hope everyone who stayed home is safe.
Group 1 was dominated by Graham Rhead, who went unbeaten with an average just under 80. Rupert, Grant Dixon, and Bobby rounded out the qualifiers.
Group 2 was topped by Luke Fry, with Rodney close behind. Jodie had an excellent night, including a win over Rodney to take 3rd, and Grant Hunter completed the top four.
The Consolation Round
Rob Hopner continued his run of form, beating Peter Farrow 2–0 in the final.
Main Event
Semis:
Graham beat Rodney 2–0 in a high‑quality match with both averaging in the 80s.
Grant Dixon edged Luke 2–1, starting with a classy 15‑dart leg
Final:
Graham sealed a solid 2–0 win over Grant after a couple of missed chances from Grant in the second leg.
Highlights
180s (10 total): Graham 5, Rodney 3, Luke 1, Rupert 1 — with four of them landing against Grant Dixon.
High finish: 121 on the bull by Graham.
Big scoring: Rodney hit 36 ton-plus scores.
Good luck - both Treblemakers teams are away this weekend all the best to everyone playing.
NOTE:
Club night this week is on Wednesday 1st April @ 7:00PM, just in time for easter chocolate fish on the line; see you all there!
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City of Sails Match Report - Treblemakers vs. Manly Whalers
After a long day (and a practice session that removed about 20% of the bad darts — leaving 80% still questionable!), the Treblemakers headed to the Manly Bowling Club to take on the Manly Whalers. Great venue and great hosts as always.
Team Notes
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Debut: Taine Hodgson
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Comeback: Craig Brown
Pairs
A strong start with 1 win from the first 2 pairs, but no further success. Treblemakers trailed 1–3 heading into singles.
Singles
A quick surge levelled the match at 4–4. The next rounds were evenly shared, but the Whalers took the final round 3–1, sealing the result.
Final Score: Whalers 11 – 9 Treblemakers
Highlights
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Taine: Impressive debut with excellent scoring — unlucky not to snag a win.
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Craig: Outstanding return with 3 singles wins.
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Grant Dixon: 2 singles wins.
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Graham Rhead: 3 singles wins, a 180, and a sore back from carrying me in the pairs!
🎯 Darts Update
It was the first day of league action in the City of Sails today, and a wonderful occasion for the Warkworth RSA with two teams playing at home. The Treblemakers took to the boards in the Premier Division, while making their competition debut in Division B were Treblemakers Too. It was an outstanding first appearance, though Robert Blunden can update everyone on that performance separately.
In the Premier Division, the Treblemakers hosted Whanau Toa from the Te Atatu RSA. The match got off to a challenging start for the Warkworth side, trailing 1–3 after the pairs, with Lewis Thomas and Grant Dixon securing the sole win in that section.
The momentum shifted in the singles, however, with some superb darts on display. Graham Rhead was in outstanding form, recording four singles wins. Luke Fry and Grant Dixon each added three wins, while Lewis Thomas contributed two.
There were 180s for both Lewis and Grant, while Logga for Whanau Toa posted an early 171. Graham was particularly impressive on the scoring front, notching up 22 scores of a ton or more, including a blistering 160 start.
In the end, a strong all-round team effort saw the Treblemakers claim a 13–7 victory, an excellent way to kick off their campaign.
Treblemakers Too update - Division B
The Treblemakers Too made an impressive competition debut in Division B, travelling to the Glen Eden RSA to take on fellow newcomers 3+2. The Warkworth side got off to a flying start, sweeping the pairs 4–0.
The momentum continued into the singles, with Murray Hill and Robert Blunden unbeaten across all four matches. Grant Hunter and Maggie Kane each added three wins. Grant was in fine scoring form, recording 12 ton‑plus scores, including a 116 start.
It was an excellent all‑round team performance, resulting in a dominant 18–2 victory and a fantastic start to the season for the Treblemakers Too.
🎯 Darts Night – Thursday 12 March | Update
We had 18 players competing across four groups, with the following qualifying for the main event knockout:
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Group 1: Grant Dixon, Bobby Green, Liz Hopner
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Group 2: Rodney Smith, Tony Hatton, Kare
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Group 3: Graham Rhead, John Haydon, Murray Hill
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Group 4: Luke Fry, Tony Tionko, Grant Hunter
The consolation final saw two players throwing great darts, with Rob Hopner defeating Rupert Mather 2–0.
In the main event, Rodney Smith beat Graham Rhead 2–0 in the semifinals, while Grant Dixon overcame Luke Fry 2–0.
The final followed the same pattern, with Rodney Smith taking the title 2–0, producing his best darts of the night in the semis and final.
Highlights:
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180s: Grant Dixon (2), Graham Rhead (2)
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Best leg: 15 darts – Graham Rhead
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Highest finish: 121 – Luke Fry
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Special mention: Peter Farrow – 100 checkout
Another top night of darts! 🎯
🎯 Darts Night – Thursday 5 March | Update
First things first — Jodie Green wants it officially known that she took a leg off Graham Rhead tonight. Great stuff!
We had 18 players on the oche, split across three cards.
Group qualifiers
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Group 1: Grant Dixon, Tony Tionko, Murray Hill
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Group 2: Robert Blunden, Graham Rhead, Grant Hunter
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Group 3: Rodney Smith, James Semisi Siupeli Jenner, Maggie Kane
The consolation final was a thriller, with Bobby Green edging Peter Farrow 2–1 on the bull. Awesomeness.
In the main event, Graham Rhead defeated Grant Dixon 2–0, while Rodney Smith matched that result with a 2–0 win over Robert Blunden.
The final was a cracker — Graham averaged 70, but Rodney took it 2–0 averaging over 103. Big congratulations on a top‑class performance.
Highlights & notable moments:
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180s: Grant Dixon (x2), Graham Rhead, Rodney Smith, Tee
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Highest out: 127 – Grant Dixon
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Best leg: 13 darts – Rodney Smith
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A classy 13‑darter (351) from Jodie Green
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Rob Hopner and Robert Blunden both recorded group‑stage wins over Graham Rhead
Another top night of darts! 🎯
Warkworth RSA Darts – Match Night Recap
It was a fantastic night of darts at the Warkworth RSA with 20 starters, and great to welcome Tee and Daryl Walsh to the line‑up.
The night featured four groups, with the top three from each advancing to the main knockout and the remaining players moving into the consolation.
Group Winners
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Group 1: Rodney Smith, Grant Hunter, Steve May
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Group 2: Taine Hodgson (back in top form), Luke Fry, Kare
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Group 3: Grant Dixon, Murray Hill, Tony Tionko
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Group 4: Graham Rhead, Daryl Walsh, Tee
Murray Hill was enjoying one of his best nights yet—and there was more to come.
Consolation Final
Rob Hopner had an outstanding run, taking the consolation title with a 2–0 win over Robert Blunden.
Main Event Highlights
Murray Hill continued his great form, including a quarterfinal win over Rodney Smith, before narrowly missing a place in the final against Graham Rhead—left on D1 in the deciding leg.
On the other side of the draw, Steve May powered through to the final. In a closely fought match, Steve took the title 2–1, despite Graham averaging 83. A standout moment was Steve’s 14‑dart leg (351).
Nightly Stats
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180s: Graham Rhead (4), Rodney Smith (2), Luke Fry (1), Tee (1)
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Highest Out: Grant Dixon – 134
An excellent night of darts, with four players just short of moving from 426 to 501—it won’t be long now.
Darts Update
Darts Night - Thursday 19th February 2026
We had an exciting night at the oche with 19 dartists participating in two separate events: the remaining games of the Summer Cup and a round robin for those not in that event.
Round Robin Highlights:
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It was great to have Taine Hodgson, Alex Calder, and Reggie Green join us. They competed in the round robin, with Taine taking the overall honors ahead of Steve May and Max Newby. Taine stood out with 16 ton-plus scores, while Bobby Green had the high finish of 108. Super stuff!
Summer Cup Highlights:
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Luke Fry took the overall honors after 10 random round robin games. Outstanding darts from Luke tonight, including a 114 finish.
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There were 180’s from Graham Rhead (2) and Rodney Smith (1).
Knockout Event:
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We had time for a knockout event for the Summer Cup players. Rupert Mather played superbly to make the final, where he faced Graham. Although Graham's title chances were damaged in the cup last week, he excelled in this knockout event and secured a well-deserved win.
Special Mention:
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The other major highlight of the night was Maggie Kane's win over Luke. Outstanding!
See you all Thursday 26th February 2026 @ 7:00 pm for a 7:15 pm start
Darts Update - Wednesday 18th February
Summer Handicap League: A Flying Start!
The darts were flying tonight as we kicked off the Summer Handicap League with a strong field of 16 starters.
This league features a unique round-robin format that keeps everyone on their toes: while you'll play plenty of matches, only your first 10 games count toward the final standings. It’s a true test of consistency where the "luck of the draw" plays a massive role—you never know which heavy hitter you’ll face in those crucial scoring rounds!
The Leaderboard So Far
Most players managed to get 6 matches under their belt. As it stands, the race for the top spot is heating up:
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Rodney Smith: Currently leading the pack and remains unbeaten.
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Luke Fry: Hot on Rodney’s heels, also maintaining an unbeaten record.
Standout Performances
It wasn’t just about the wins; we saw some incredible clinical finishing and power scoring across the board:
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Big Checkouts: Luke Fry set the standard with a slick 102 finish.
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Maximums: The 180s were raining down! Graham Rhead and Grant Dixon notched 2 apiece, while Rodney Smith added 1 to his tally.
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Performance of the Night: Grant Dixon was in clinical form, averaging just over 100 to edge out Graham Rhead. Grant also claimed the fastest leg of the night, pinning the double in just 13 darts.
We will be wrapping up the Summer Handicap League on Thursday.
Missed the first week? Don't worry! We’ll still have our usual club night play running alongside the tournament, so there’s plenty of board time for everyone.
See you all next week to see who crowns themselves the handicap champion!
Darts Update
Bullseyes and Big Turnouts: Warkworth RSA Darts Update
It was a packed house at the Warkworth RSA recently as we shifted our club night to Wednesday. The change in schedule didn't slow anyone down, with a fantastic turnout of 16 players stepping up to the oche.
We were especially pleased to welcome some friendly faces from the Manly Bowling Club Darts—Mark Shearer, Paul Mangino, and Steve Higgins. It was also great to see Max and Steve back in the mix this week!
The field was split into four groups, with everyone battling it out to make the knockout stages. After some fierce group play, the winners emerged:
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Group 1: Myself & Mark Shearer
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Group 2: Steve Higgins & Rupert
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Group 3: Grant Hunter & Rodney Smith
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Group 4: Graham Rhead & Paul Mangino
The Consolation Round saw some nail-biting finishes. Max edged out Tony Tionko in a thriller, while Robert Blunden just managed to sneak past Murray Hill. In a final that went the absolute distance, Robert Blunden claimed the title.
In the Main Round, the tension stayed high. Grant Hunter faced Graham Rhead, and Rodney Smith took on Steve Higgins in the semis. Graham and Rodney advanced to a spectator-pleasing final. After falling behind 2-0, Rodney Smith pulled off a massive comeback to win 3-2 and take the night!
The visitors showed us how it’s done in the scoring department, but the locals held their own on the finishes:
180s Steve Higgins (2), Paul Mangino (1) Maximums
Highest Checkout Rodney Smith 117 Finish
Best Leg Steve May 14 Darter
It was a night filled with laughs, great spirit, and even better darts. We are moving back to our regular Thursday slot this week.
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When: This Thursday
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Time: 7:00 PM for a 7:15 PM start
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Format: Normal club night plus Club Handicaps
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See you all there!
Darts Update - Thursday 29 January 2026
It was awesome to see 20 players on the floor tonight! A huge welcome to Steve, Max, and Chris.Great to have you as part of the crew.
The "Quick-Fire - we kicked things off with some high-pressure challenges. It’s fair to say we all need our practice, but there were some standout moments:
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Quickest 101 Finish: Luke (4 darts).
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Most Bullseyes (9 Darts): Grant Hunter (6 points).
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Highest Score (9 Darts): Luke (264 points), narrowly beating out a very stiff challenge from Jodie Green (200 points).
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Most Doubles (9 Darts): Let's just say... we’re working on it!
Round Robin and knockouts of 301
With 4 groups of 5, the competition was fierce. Congratulations to our group toppers who made it through to the main round:
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Group 1: Grant Hunter & Bobby Green
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Group 2: Graham Rhead & Rupert
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Group 3: Steve (great debut!) & Rob Hopner
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Group 4: James Semisi Siupeli Jenner & Luke
The Knockouts: the highlight of the night was the quarter-final battle between Graham and Luke. Luke hit a 9-dart leg finishing on 136, only to be matched by Graham hitting his own 136 finish in the very next leg!
After Bobby and Grant put up a great fight in the semis, it came down to a JJ vs. Graham final.
Congratulations to Graham Rhead for taking the win on the night!
Shout out to Robert Blunden and Tony Tionko who made the Consolation Final—sorry we ran out of time to play it out, but great arrows to get there!
NB: This week Darts is on Wednesday 4th February due to the long weekend.
Darts Update - 28th January 2026
Darts Night on Thursday 22 January at the Warkworth RSA, the atmosphere was electric as we welcomed 18 enthusiastic players to the oche for an exciting evening of darts. Among the highlights was the debut of Kare, who impressed everyone with his dart-throwing skills. We hope to see you back regularly, Kare!
Group Highlights
The competition was fierce, with players divided into three groups of six:
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Group 1: Graham Rhead took the top spot, followed by Tane Stewart, who made a triumphant return to the game after months away. Grant Hunter secured third, with Murray Hill finishing fourth.
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Group 2: Luke Fry emerged victorious, with Rodney Smith, John Haydon, and Kare following in that order.
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Group 3: In a remarkable first, Jodie Green topped the group, showcasing exceptional skill. She finished ahead of Grant Dixon (2nd), Rob Hopner (3rd), and Craig Brown (4th), along with talented players Robert Blunden and Rupert Mather.
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Knockout Rounds
The action intensified in the knockout rounds:
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Consolation Knockout: Rupert Mather claimed victory over Tony Tionko in a nail-biting final, winning 2-1.
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Main Draw Knockout: Semifinal matchups saw Graham Rhead defeat Grant Dixon 2-1, while Grant Hunter triumphed over Tane Stewart with a solid 2-0 victory.
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Final Match: In another historic moment, Grant Hunter capped off a fantastic night by defeating Graham Rhead 2-1 in the finals. Congratulations, Grant!
Notable Achievements
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180s: Grant Hunter, Grant Dixon, and Graham each scored 180s, showcasing their remarkable skills.
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Best Leg: Grant Dixon achieved the best leg with an impressive 15 darter.
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Highest Out: Graham Rhead hit the highest out of the night with a stellar 113.
It was also great to see some interested spectators, including Steve May. We hope to see you all again next time!
Until next time, keep practicing those throws!
See you all on Thursday 29 January @ 7:00 pm
Darts Update - 20th January 2026
It was great to see the familiar faces back at the oche for the first club night of 2026.
Just 12 of us tonight so two groups of six and it was the usual culprit leading the way in group 1 with Graham Rhead ahead of Grant Dixon on leg difference and Grant just ahead of Tony Tionko also on leg difference. Murray Hill also qualifying out of that group in fourth place.
In Group Two it was Grant Hunter winning the group and only dropping 2 legs along the way. Super darts to start the year from Grant H.
Luke Fry qualified in second spot ahead of Lewis Thomas (great to see you Lewis) and Maggie Kane also playing well to qualify for the knockout main round.
Congratulations to Robert Blunden in winning the consolation event with a 2-1 victory over Bobby Green.
The main event knockout saw Grant Dixon progress into the finals with victories over Lewis and Grant Hunter while on the other side of the draw it was Graham who had victories over Maggie and Tony. The final was a close game but in the end the score was a 2-0 victory for Graham. Congratulations on the first nightly win of the year.
Best leg was a 14 darter for Graham and he also currently leads the highest out for the year with a 120 and he has started the 180 count well also - 3 tonight and none for anyone else.
See you all on Thursday 22 January @ 7:00 pm
Darts Season Kicks-off Thursday 15 January 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Ready to get back to the oche. Club nights are Thursday at 7pm at the Warkworth RSA.
Whether you’re a garage player or a pro, we want you there.
Bring a mate, test your skills, and earn those bragging rights, see you there.
Those of you who are interested the Birkenhead RSA Darts has the
2026 Summer Open on Saturday 17th January
