Australia
Name:
Shawn Budd
Nickname:
Budd
Home town:
Bondi Beach, Australia
Date of birth:
March 2, 1974
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
Australian Scotch Doubles Champion, runner-up for the Australian Snooker title, semi-finalist in the Australian 9-Ball Championship.
Career achievements:
Australian Snooker Champion, Australian 9-Ball Champion, Australian 8-Ball Champion.
Biggest disappointment:
None.
Favourite player:
Earl Strickland.
Cues used:
John Wims Special.
Hobbies:
Poker, horse racing, golf and trivia.
Like about pool:
Fast game, over quickly.
Dislike about pool:
Might not get a shot.
Describe yourself:
The world's best kept secret pool player.
Name:
Stuart Lawler.
Nickname:
None.
Home town:
Sydney, Australia.
Date of birth:
June 8, 1974.
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
Oceania 9-Ball Champion, runner-up in Australian National Championships (singles), winner in Australian National Championships (scotch doubles).
Career achievements:
Winning Australia and Oceania championships at snooker, 8-ball and 9-ball.
Biggest disappointment:
Not performing better at the 2006 World Pool Championships. I did not get out of the group phase.
Favourite player:
Earl Strickland.
Cues used:
Predator.
Hobbies:
Golf.
Like about pool:
Winning.
Dislike about pool:
Not playing my best.
Describe yourself:
Someone who wants to do well on the world stage.
World Cup of Pool record
2006
- Did not enter
2007 Campaign
R1
Wednesday, September 26 (afternoon) v Austria (Martin Kempter and Albin Ouschan).
