Heta responds to referee Russ Bray counting out Australia's Ashes chances: "Take yourself outside and give yourself a spanking"

Damon Heta managed to win against Brendan Dolan in a solid display averaging 97.8 with two 180's and a high checkout of 152 en route at the International Darts Open 6-3.

For Heta, it is about grinding out the wins this year without potentially having the form he had in 2022.

"I had it too easy last year in that I was playing well and getting wins without pressure. Everything felt easy but now I'm not averaging 100+ every game, so I have to learn to grind games and win no matter what the cost is," said Heta to Online Darts.

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He was also asked about The Ashes and received some mid interview words from referee Russ Bray.

"I've got one ticket to the first day at Headingley and I could probably get the first day at Lords, that's the way that the schedule is sort of let me be but it was a bit pricey. Thought may as well sit at a bar and watch it."

"I'm definitely looking forward to that," before being interrupted by Bray who told him Australia won't win the Ashes. "Have a word with yourself, take yourself outside and give yourself a spanking, what's wrong with you."