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Honours and Timeline
BlackBall Team Shootout
We began this comp in 2019–2020, adding a little spice to Presentation Night: the very first Earlestown Blackball Shootout. A true test of nerve and an eye for a pot—pressure mounts round by round on a winner-takes-all format. 2019–2020 was won by Stocks Tavern, with Scala the Runners Up.
Covid then struck, and reinstated for 2022–2023 — Winners —
Union
Doubles
2022–2023 Winners – Jordan Purnell & Josh Middleton. Runners Up – Paul Taylor & Phil Whitney.
2021–2022 Winners – Jonny Green & Mark McBride. Runners Up – Ant Williams & Gaz Ryder.
2019–2020 Winners – Tez Orr & Adam Chorley. Runners Up – Gaz Hughes & Rob Dagnall.
2018–2019 Winners – Dave Roblin & Lee Imrie. Runners Up – Mike Singleton & Carl Dixon.
2017–2018 Winners – Neil Bennet & Matt Dale. Runners Up – Jordan Purnell & Danny Thomas.
Gaz Owen & Lee Payton
Danny Thomas & James Marcroft
Griffin Individuals
2022–2023 Winner – Tez Orr. Runner Up – Paul Taylor.
2021–2022 Winner – Tez Orr. Runner Up – Dave Roblin.
2020–2021: Covid
2019–2020 Winner – Tez Orr. Runner Up – Dave Roblin.
2018–2019 Winner – Danny Thomas. Runner Up – Martin “Ducky” Smith.
2017–2018 Winner – Dave Roblin. Runner Up – Paul Taylor.
Ant Williams
Josh Middleton
Terry Orr
League Winners
2022–2023 = The Griffin B. Runners up: The Union
2021–2022 = The Union. Runners Up: The Welly
2020–2021: Covid
2019–2020 = Scala. Runners Up: Tied with 4 teams (Griffin B, Wellington, Newmarket & the Old Crow)
2018–2019 = The Newmarket. Runners Up: The Wellington
2017–2018 = The Wellington. Runners up: The Newmarket
The Union Inn
Griffin C
Round The Pubs Individuals
2022–2023 Winner – Paul Taylor. Runner Up – Jordan Purnell.
2021–2022 Winner – Danny Roblin. Runner Up – Damon Beckett.
2020–2021: Covid
2019–2020 Winner – Damo Gauchwin. Runner Up – Danny Roblin.
2018–2019 Winner – Dave Roblin. Runner Up – Jordan Purnell.
2017–2018 Winner – Danny Thomas. Runner Up – Reg Boyd.
2016–2017 Winner – Danny Roblin. Runner Up – Lee Ward.
Mick Hallwood
Jordan Purnell
Team Knockout
2023 = The Wellington. Runners Up: The Griffin A
The Wellington
Griffin A
Three Man Team
2022–2023: Marcus Nickson, Chris Tyrer, Ste Lee. Runners Up – Jordan Purnell, Josh Middleton and Reg Boyd.
2021–2022: Tez Orr, Adam Chorley and Kie Semmens. Runners Up: Ian Highcock, Al Dillon and Chris Coatsworth.
2020–2021: Covid
2019–2020: POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 Outbreak
2018–2019 Winners: Ste Smulders, Scott Smulders, Dave Edmondson. Runners Up: Matt Dale, Neil Bennet, Andy Howatson.
2017–2018 Winners: Dan Roblin, Dan Gildea, Dan Whittaker. Runners Up: Lee Imrie, Martin Swift, Daniel Downey.
Dan Roblin, Dan Holt, Jordan Purnell
Orr/Hallwood/McBride
2025
League expansion
Added 4 new teams and a new North Division.
2024
Digital scoring
Rolled out live score submission for captains.
2023
New champions
Griffin B lifted the trophy after a tense final.
2022
Website relaunch
Modernised design with mobile-first fixtures.
More Than Chalk and Talk
At Earlestown Pool League, it’s about more than just the game. Our league is a place where friends meet, new connections are made, and local teams come together for great nights out. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a fun way to spend your evenings, the league gives you the chance to enjoy good company, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Playing pool is at the heart of what we do, but the real spirit of the league is about bringing people together. From lively match nights in local venues to post-game banter with your teammates, you’ll always find a welcoming and social atmosphere here.
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