Neil Robertson Calls For Snooker Chalk Ban
Former world champion Neil Robertson is calling for a ban on the specific chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan. Higgins won his recent match, and Robertson expressed relief regarding the outcome. Professional snooker player Neil Robertson has called for a ban on certain types of chalk used in the game. The source noted that players generally dislike the chalk due to the debris it leaves behind. Sports reporter Patrick Geary noted the impact of poor contact during the match. Robertson made the comments following John Higgins' defeat of Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Championship in Sheffield. The issue was highlighted after a 'kick' occurred during a frame in the match. Colin Freeman, a materials expert and snooker fan from the University of Sheffield, noted that different brands of chalk have slightly different chemical compositions.
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“The former world champion Neil Robertson is calling for the chalk used by the Rocket on his cues to be banned, arguing it makes an absolute mess and that most other players hate it.”
“Robertson won't allow it on his practice tables and wants it banned. All the players hate it. It just destroys the game.”
“the former world champion Neil Robertson is calling for the chalk used by O'Sullivan to put at the end of his wooden cues to be banned.”
“It's often caused by the chalk players use on their Q-tips and it's claimed O'Sullivan's chalk in particular. All the players hate it. It just destroys the game.”
“He balked at Ronnie's chalk. All the players hate it. It just... destroys the game, you get kicks, you get bounces, it makes an absolute mess of the table.”
“to put at the end of his wooden cues to be banned. He says it makes an absolute mess on the table and the most other players hate it.”
“Robertson was speaking after O'Sullivan's defeat to John Huygans at the World Championship, he says it makes an absolute mess on the table and the most other players hate it.”
“Robertson won't allow it on his practice table and wants it banned. Dr Colin Freeman is a materials expert and snooker fan from the University of Sheffield.”
“Robertson won't allow it on his practice table and wants it banned.”
“All the players hate it. It just destroys the game. You get kicks, you get bounces. It makes an absolute mess of the table.”
“He says it makes an absolute mess on the table and that most other players hate it. Robertson won't allow it on his practice table and wants it banned.”
“the former world champion Neil Robertson is calling for the chalk used by O'Sullivan on his cues to be banned to argue.”
“the former world champion Neil Robertson is calling for the chalk used by O'Sullivan on his cues to be banned”
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