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Gareth Fullerton

Josh Rock lays out stall for 2023 after stellar year of darts

Josh Rock insists he can't wait to get stuck into 2023 after capping off a remarkable year of darts with his performance at the PDC World Championship.

Rock reached the last-16 of the tournament at Alexandra Palace before narrowly losing out to Johnny Clayton.

The Broughshane native proved his class once again on the big stage, and highlighted he is going to be a force to be reckoned with in the months ahead.

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Rock's 2022 saw him become World Youth champion and rise to number 36 in the PDC Order of Merit.

He also hit a televised nine-darter against Michael van Gerwen at the Grand Slam of Darts back in November.

Rock hailed the past 12 months as "incredible" but insists he is ready to build even more momentum in 2023.

The 21-year-old said on social media: "Well what a 2022 I’ve had! It’s been Incredible.

"My first year in the PDC has seen a few achievements.. Won my first Senior Title, hit a 9 Darter on television, became World Youth Champion & got to the Last 16 in the World Darts Championship on my debut year to name a few!

"I’ve ended this year Ranked 36 in the World on the PDC Order of Merit, speechless.

"Big thank you to everyone for supporting me through the past year, I really do appreciate it all!

"I’ve enjoyed every part of my first year and there’s plenty more to come from me, 2023. Let’s be having you!"

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