Day 2To be honest I don't really want to write too much about my main event experience on Day 2 as I can sum it up in a few sentences. I lost a couple of races and went out in 14th place for a min cash. I was pleased enough as I didn't make any silly errors and that was my first ever live cash. One of my aims of this APAT season can be chalked off nice and early.
I had the honour of being involved in one of Tightys now infamous Sit N Go's about 45 mins before Day 2 kicked off. It was pretty epic, and needs to be incorporated into Season 6 in some form. I saw an unbelievable read from Des when he folded flopped quad fours. I am not sure what the rules were, there were cards stuck on foreheads, forfeits for gloating and various penalties. An experience that I hope to relive at future events.
The main epiphany for me on Day 2 was discovering that I might actually enjoy commentating on poker more than I do playing! I am not sure how it came about; I did my exit interview with the aim of promoting the blog and then just hung around for a bit.
I have never done anything like that before, I am a shy person so would always steer well clear of things like that. The thing is I love poker and don't need to be given many chances to discuss hands and analyse plays. So what began as an impromptu chat turned into the best part of a 7 hour final table alongside the brilliant Maylis and the APAT team.
Maylis is so much fun and so good at what she does. I felt chuffed to be allowed to commentate alongside her. I think it works nicely when you have two people as you can bounce off each other. I can remember watching the live feed for the 20K sponsorship last year and really enjoyed the commentary with her and Ben Young.
Leigh is great fun to talk to as well and obviously has a pretty vast knowledge of everything poker related. It was great to get his insight into hands. I did remind him that I am still waiting for my 50% of the London Live event, there is no I in team.
I could probably write a book with my thoughts on the final table and a sequel about the heads up. It was fascinating to watch and it's amazing how much you can take in when you take a step back from the action. Everyone played really well, a special shout out to Mike who finished in 4th, a good result for us young'uns. I thought that the heads up was EPIC. Both guys played it great with really contrasting styles and either one would have been a deserving winner.
I can't wait for my next APAT event which will be Cardiff. I won't be able to make Newcastle, bit of a trek to get to over the Easter weekend. I will definitely be following the live feed so look forward to that. Also on the rare occasion that I don't make a final table assault, if Maylis and the team ever need some more support on the mic then I will be at the front of the queue.
