Talk:Snooker/GA1

GA Review

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Initial Comment

I am reviewing this article now. MarquisCostello (talk) 15:49, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

Review Comments

I thought I'd review this article as it had been sitting on the nominations page for around a month...As far as i can see, a very in-depth article with full coverage of the game and some of the background to the sport. Some points:

1. The link in note 26 does not appear to work. The page may be outdated on the WPBSA website.

2. Writing style is good- balanced and objective.

3. Maybe a mention of the role of former players in commentating (e.g. for the BBC) might be beneficial?

4. 'If they do pot at least one red, then it remains in the pocket and they are allowed another shot - this time the aim being to pot one of the colours.'

I might consider re-wording this bit slightly, possibly '...at least one red, then these potted reds are removed from the table...'. I believe this would clarify a little more what this phrase means.

5. Are there any books on the sport that could be referenced here? I could only see one in the notes section. Maybe a couple more would give some more variation on where further information could be obtained.

6. I like the variety of images, but perhaps a picture of one of the harder to imagine rests [maybe the hook rests] could be inserted, perhaps at the expense of the picture of the game of snooker on the half size table at the beginning?

7. 'It is commonly accepted that snooker originated in the latter half of the 19th century.'

The reference provided at the end of this sentence makes use of an online article, but where is the evidence for this fact being 'commonly accepted'?

8. A reference supporting the stated size of the full-size table in the introduction would be beneficial.

I will put the article on hold while you consider these changes. MarquisCostello (talk) 16:45, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

Give me a few days. I am quite busy this week but I will try to solve these. Nergaal (talk) 19:01, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

No problem, drop me a message on my talk page when you're done. Regards, MarquisCostello (talk) 20:17, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

It's been a couple weeks now. Either the writer should start working or the reviewer should fail it at this point. Wizardman 16:41, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

I have left a message on Nergaal's talkpage. I will fail it if no progress is made in the next two days.MarquisCostello (talk) 18:35, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

Due to a lack of progress by editors, this article has been failed for now. MarquisCostello (talk) 15:16, 8 March 2009 (UTC)