Geelong darts star Brandon Weening has returned from a whirlwind international tour with a bronze medal in his luggage.
The professional player competed at the World Cup Darts Championships in Denmark and was a member of the Australian men’s team which finished third in a field of 50 counties.
He competed at number three in the four-man World Cup squad and in the individual rankings, won through to the top eight, finishing fifth out of 200 competitors.
“It was a great result, and we only lost to England in the semi-final,” he said.
“Personally, it was a really successful campaign and I picked up some valuable points on the world stage.”
Weening then travelled to Belgium to compete in the Bruges Open where he was beaten by world number one Andy Baetens 5-3, earning him 56 coveted World Darts Federation Points.
He used the British Classic and British Open events in the UK as warm-up competitions for the World Cup.
Weening packed his own portable dart board and stand on tour, allowing him to practise at any time of the day or night.
After four weeks of travelling, Weening is glad to be back home playing for the Chiefs at The Beckley Centre in the Geelong and District Darts Association.
“It’s a great competition here and a nice place to be when I’m not travelling,” he said.
“I appreciate the ongoing support the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club provides.”
Weening has an interest in two greyhound pups, which he hopes may one day grace the track at his favourite club.
