Mark Barilli
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Mark Barilli is a Scottish
darts
player who plays in British Darts Organisation
events. He is well known for his throwing style where he changes the speed of his throw from fast to slow alternatively, and also for attempting outrageous outshots including one occasion where he attempted to check out 120 with 3 double 20s in a competitive match.
Barilli reached the last 16 of the 2005 Winmau World Masters
, beating Gibraltar
's Dylan Duo
and Dutchman
André Brantjes
in the earlier rounds and then beat BDO Gold Cup champion Derek Williams of Wales
in the last 32 before losing to Brian Woods
. He then made semi final appearances in the Scottish Open and the Scottish National Championship and then reached the final of the British Open, beating Darryl Fitton
in the quarter finals and fellow Scot Gary Anderson
in the semi finals before losing to Mick Reed.
Barilli's first major appearance came in the 2007 International Darts League
where he started at the Preliminary stage. He lost 5-1 to Jelle Klaasen
in his opening group game, but then defeated Robert Hughes
5-0. He then however lost to Robbie Green
and was eliminated. He then lost in the first round of the 2007 World Darts Trophy
to Vincent van der Voort
.
Barilli reached the quarter final of the Swiss Open and the semi final of the BDO International Open. He then reached his second final in the unranked Welsh Masters, losing to Tony O'Shea
.
Barilli qualified for the 2009 BDO World Darts Championship
, taking one of the automatic non-seed places. He was beaten 3-0 in the first round by Australia
's Simon Whitlock
.
Barilli qualified for the 2010 BDO World Darts Championship
seeded 13th, but lost to Tony West
in the first round 3-1.
At the 2011 BDO World Darts Championship
, Barilli seeded 12th lost 3-0 in the first round to Martin Phillips
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
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 plays in British Darts Organisation
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....
events. He is well known for his throwing style where he changes the speed of his throw from fast to slow alternatively, and also for attempting outrageous outshots including one occasion where he attempted to check out 120 with 3 double 20s in a competitive match.
Barilli reached the last 16 of the 2005 Winmau World Masters
Winmau World Masters
The Winmau World Masters is one of the longest running and most prestigious professional darts tournaments, which began in 1974 - even before the current World Professional Championship...
, beating Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean. A peninsula with an area of , it has a northern border with Andalusia, Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region...
's Dylan Duo
Dylan Duo
Dylan Duo is a Gibraltarian darts player.Duo qualified for the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship via the European Order of Merit. He became the first darts player from Gibraltar to qualify for either version of the World Darts Championship...
and Dutchman
Netherland
Netherland is a critically acclaimed novel by Joseph O'Neill. It concerns the life of a Dutchman living in New York in the wake of the September 11 attacks who takes up cricket and starts playing at the Staten Island Cricket Club.-Plot summary:...
André Brantjes
André Brantjes
André Brantjes is a Dutch professional darts player currently playing in British Darts Organisation events.Brantjes reached the final of the 2003 German Open, losing to Ted Hankey. He then won the unranked Spring Cup, beating Vincent van der Voort in the semi-finals and then defeating Erik Clarys...
in the earlier rounds and then beat BDO Gold Cup champion Derek Williams of Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
in the last 32 before losing to Brian Woods
Brian Woods (darts player)
Brian Woods is an English darts player who has competed in events organised by the British Darts Organisation. He left the British Darts Organisation in 2011 for the Professional Darts Corporation through their qualifying school. He now lives in Aberdeen, and uses the nickname Pecker for his matches...
. He then made semi final appearances in the Scottish Open and the Scottish National Championship and then reached the final of the British Open, beating Darryl Fitton
Darryl Fitton
Darryl Fitton is an English professional darts player currently playing in BDO events. He is nicknamed The Dazzler and comes to the stage dancing to the Madness song "One Step Beyond" wearing sunglasses. It is one of the most popular walk-ons with the audience...
in the quarter finals and fellow Scot Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson (darts player)
Gary Anderson is a Scottish professional darts player from Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation, and a former BDO and WDF world number one. His nickname is The Flying Scotsman...
in the semi finals before losing to Mick Reed.
Barilli's first major appearance came in the 2007 International Darts League
2007 International Darts League
The 2007 Tropicana International Darts League is a darts tournament held at the Triavium in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The tournament is sponsored by Tropicana - a Dutch-based soft drink manufacturer. Raymond van Barneveld entered the tournament as three-times and defending champion.Darts history was...
where he started at the Preliminary stage. He lost 5-1 to Jelle Klaasen
Jelle Klaasen
Jelle Klaasen is a Dutch professional darts player who plays in the Professional Darts Corporation and is the youngest darts player to win the World Darts Championship. His nickname is The Matador. He lives in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands...
in his opening group game, but then defeated Robert Hughes
Robert Hughes (darts player)
Robert Hughes is a Welsh darts player who competes in British Darts Organisation events. He uses the nickname Elvis after his favourite singer, Elvis Presley....
5-0. He then however lost to Robbie Green
Robbie Green
Robbie Green is an English darts player who previously played in Professional Darts Corporation events and now plays in British Darts Organisation events. He is a former BDO world #1 and is currently ranked #3 on the BDO circuit, and 4th on the WDF circuit...
and was eliminated. He then lost in the first round of the 2007 World Darts Trophy
2007 World Darts Trophy
The 2007 Bullit World Darts Trophy was the sixth staging of a professional darts tournament in the Netherlands at De Vechtsebanen in Utrecht. The tournament has a playing format comparable with the two World Championships – BDO World Darts Championship and PDC World Darts Championship and features...
to Vincent van der Voort
Vincent van der Voort
Vincent van der Voort is a professional darts player.-Playing style:Vincent is well known for his spasmodic style and machine-gun speed of play which has gained him a reputation in both the BDO and the PDC for being one of the more erratic throwers in the darting world...
.
Barilli reached the quarter final of the Swiss Open and the semi final of the BDO International Open. He then reached his second final in the unranked Welsh Masters, losing to Tony O'Shea
Tony O'Shea
Tony O'Shea is an English darts player who competes in British Darts Organisation events. He was born in Stockport. His squat figure has resulted in the nickname Silverback. His walk-on music is "Hey Baby" by DJ Ötzi...
.
Barilli qualified for the 2009 BDO World Darts Championship
2009 BDO World Darts Championship
The 2009 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship was the 32nd World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation. Mark Webster was the defending men's champion having won the title for the first time in last year's final against Simon Whitlock, but he was eliminated convincingly...
, taking one of the automatic non-seed places. He was beaten 3-0 in the first round by Australia
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...
's Simon Whitlock
Simon Whitlock
Simon Whitlock is an Australian professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation tournaments, although he did have a spell playing in the rival organisation, the British Darts Organisation. He uses the nickname The Wizard for his matches...
.
Barilli qualified for the 2010 BDO World Darts Championship
2010 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...
seeded 13th, but lost to Tony West
Tony West
Anthony Shaun West is an English professional darts player who competes in British Darts Organisation tournaments.-Wins:...
in the first round 3-1.
At the 2011 BDO World Darts Championship
2011 BDO World Darts Championship
The 2011 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship was the 34th World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation, and the 26th staging at the Lakeside Country Club at Frimley Green...
, Barilli seeded 12th lost 3-0 in the first round to Martin Phillips
Martin Phillips (darts player)
Martin Phillips is a Welsh darts player who competes in the British Darts Organisation and is currently the captain of Wales.-1988 to 1994:...
.