We speculate on the year ahead

Marty, Marc, and Jamie discuss the current state of junior pool competitions, particularly the National Juniors and the upcoming Heyball World Cup. They express concerns about the lack of promotion for the National Juniors, noting that even seasoned players were unaware of its occurrence. The conversation shifts to the structure of the Heyball World Cup, where they critique the tournament format, including the short races and the potential for players to not participate in singles matches despite being on the team. They also delve into the prize money distribution, highlighting the significant financial incentives for participating teams, and discuss the importance of marketing and visibility for the sport. In this episode, the conversation revolves around the potential of the Masters team and the dynamics of upcoming tournaments. The speakers discuss the strength of the Masters side, with a focus on the players who will be competing in the next few years. They emphasize the importance of setting goals and committing to them, as well as the challenges of balancing personal life with competitive aspirations. The discussion transitions into predictions for the 2026 National Singles, where Mick joins the chat. The speakers also touch on the evolving landscape of cue sports, including the impact of prize money and the emergence of new talent in the scene. Overall, the episode captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding future competitions and the strategies players must adopt to succeed.HostsMichael Scerri and Marc Robertson are two legends of 8-Ball in Australia. They've won Victorian titles, Australian titles, major events and even a world teams title. Together with Marty Andrews (who has made a couple of state teams himself), they analyse the recent events, chat about players and look forward to what's coming up in the pool calendar.Michael Scerri:▪️ Michael Scerri 🎱Ball Pool - https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelScerri147▪️ Get'n Nibz - https://www.youtube.com/@GetnNibz⭐️ Follow Us:➡️ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579249619578➡️ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/8BallFM8-Ball Podcast#8ball #pool #podcast