2013 Masters discussion

[daffie]

Yes great start for Dott. He played very well. Hoping for a 4-1 lead at least. Hoping for a comeback from Selby after that...and Dott winning 6-5 in the end I really need a close match once again after the last 3 matches being rather one-sided.

[Looki]

Good match, so far. Happy to see Dott doing so well.

[fernandofan08]

Great frame by Dott again. 3-1 up. Hope he pulls this off

[cueman]

I find Selby to be too negative for my liking . He seems to make a large majority of his frames disjointed with his negativity . And each frame lasts an eternity .

Be careful, you'll have the Selby police after you in a bit.

I've said this before and although it doesn't make sense its the only way I can describe Selby's play. He plays to avoid defeat, not to win, its the only adage I can think of that sums up his play. I noticed quite a number of his games how many times he plays thin safety shots, he wants a tactical frame because its his way of trying to gain control. You watch Ronnie, Robertson, Higgins, they play attacking safety shots, the open the reds up because they are prepared to take a risk to score, whereas many of Selby's frames often lead to a protracted safety battle, reds ending up messy, colours off their spots etc. Its definitely a negative approach he takes, trying to force a mistake rather than take a chance of an open frame.

[daffie]

Squirrels and birdseed...what's next? Sometimes these two are like the 2 old geezers in the Muppet show

[daffie]

Well played Graeme! Looking good so far. Keep Mark in his seat as much as possible

[fernandofan08]

That was abit shocking!!!!

[Neil Taperell]

Big let off for Graeme there .

[daffie]

Wow that was a close shave! Glad to see Graeme get over the line...he needs frames on the board asap.

[fernandofan08]

Good start by Graeme. Nice to fluke the red of the brown as well 51 pts in front...waiting to see how this first frame pans out...

Mightve spoke to soon the pair of us =[

[daffie]

Good start by Graeme. Nice to fluke the red of the brown as well 51 pts in front...waiting to see how this first frame pans out...

[fernandofan08]

Some great playing by Dott, good safety, good pots and positioning.

[fernandofan08]

I find Selby to be too negative for my liking . He seems to make a large majority of his frames disjointed with his negativity . And each frame lasts an eternity .

I still say Selby tries to bore his opponent to death. I know he's been criticised for it before. Quite flukey how he get away with his mistakes.

This could be a close match between the 2. If Graham can keep at the table he'll be ok, but if Selby gets up and takes 6 hours a shot, its game over.

[co004]

I'm going to the final tomorrow. Never been to any tournament before, what can I expect outside of the arena in terms of exhibitions etc? Any tips for the day as a whole?

[Neil Taperell]

Cracking 1st pot from Graeme bridging over the yellow .