Anthony Fleet
Encyclopedia
Anthony "Tony" Fleet (born 6 September 1965) is an Australia
n darts
player who competes in the BDO
/WDF
system.
, but was defeated 3-0 by Adrian Lewis
in the first round.
In 2009, Fleet won the Pacific Masters, and the WDF World Cup
pairs with Geoff Kime.
at the Lakeside Country Club where he was drawn against the reigning World Champion Martin Adams
. In the first leg of the match, Fleet appeared to be very nervous - dropping his darts twice, struggling to maintain grip and also losing his balance a few times. In 27 darts, Fleet scored 26, 41, 60, 60, 5, 41 (with his first dart hitting double 1), 22, 80 and 11, and it is largely considered to be "the worst leg in darts history". Adams also struggled to get going in the leg, missing 4 darts at a double before finally finishing on double 3. It has also been suggested that Fleet was drunk, having spent much time in the bar prior to the match, possibly trying to settle his pre-match nerves. Fleet achieved a 3-dart average of 65.34 (one of the lowest recorded averages in the history of a major competition), and lost 3-0 in sets without winning a leg. Adams later spoke of his sympathy for Fleet and recalled his nerves the first time he played at the Lakeside saying that "no one knows what its like up there until you get up there." Following the game, Fleet said "I have waited 20 years to get here and I have embarrassed myself." He apologised to Adams for not being able to play to his best and give him a better game.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n darts
Darts
Darts is a form of throwing game where darts are thrown at a circular target fixed to a wall. Though various boards and games have been used in the past, the term "darts" usually now refers to a standardised game involving a specific board design and set of rules...
player who competes in the BDO
British Darts Organisation
The British Darts Organisation, or the BDO for short, is a darts organisation founded on 7 January 1973 by Olly Croft, OBE. The BDO is a founder member of the World Darts Federation which was formed in 1976....
/WDF
World Darts Federation
The World Darts Federation Is a sport governing body and tournament organiser for the game of darts. It was formed in 1976, by representatives of fifteen nations. Membership is open to the official National organizing body for Darts in all nations...
system.
Darts career
Fleet qualified for the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship2007 PDC World Darts Championship
The 2007 Ladbrokes.com PDC World Darts Championship was the 14th World Championship organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the British Darts Organisation. The tournament began on Monday 18 December 2006 and the final was played on Monday 1 January 2007...
, but was defeated 3-0 by Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis is an English professional darts player for the Professional Darts Corporation who is the reigning PDC World Darts Champion...
in the first round.
In 2009, Fleet won the Pacific Masters, and the WDF World Cup
WDF World Cup darts
The WDF World Cup is a darts tournament held biennially since 1977. The tournament consists of a team championship, a pairs championship and a singles championship. All events have a men's competition, a women's competition and a youth competition . The next World Cup will be held in 2013, in St...
pairs with Geoff Kime.
2010 World Championship
Fleet qualified to play in the 2010 BDO World Championships2010 BDO World Darts Championship
The 2010 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship was the 33rd World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation, and the 25th staging at the Lakeside Country Club at Frimley Green. Ted Hankey was the defending men's champion having won the title for the second time in the...
at the Lakeside Country Club where he was drawn against the reigning World Champion Martin Adams
Martin Adams
Martin Adams is an English international darts player. Nicknamed Wolfie or Mr BDO, he is BDO world ranked number one, three-time and reigning BDO World Champion and three-time World Masters champion...
. In the first leg of the match, Fleet appeared to be very nervous - dropping his darts twice, struggling to maintain grip and also losing his balance a few times. In 27 darts, Fleet scored 26, 41, 60, 60, 5, 41 (with his first dart hitting double 1), 22, 80 and 11, and it is largely considered to be "the worst leg in darts history". Adams also struggled to get going in the leg, missing 4 darts at a double before finally finishing on double 3. It has also been suggested that Fleet was drunk, having spent much time in the bar prior to the match, possibly trying to settle his pre-match nerves. Fleet achieved a 3-dart average of 65.34 (one of the lowest recorded averages in the history of a major competition), and lost 3-0 in sets without winning a leg. Adams later spoke of his sympathy for Fleet and recalled his nerves the first time he played at the Lakeside saying that "no one knows what its like up there until you get up there." Following the game, Fleet said "I have waited 20 years to get here and I have embarrassed myself." He apologised to Adams for not being able to play to his best and give him a better game.