PDC Chairman Eddie Hearn on Sherrock Premier League chances: "You cannot ignore the profile and the noise it creates for darts"

PDC Chairman, Eddie Hearn has said that Fallon Sherrock is under serious consideration for next year's Premier League Darts with the line-up for the weekly roadshow set to be confirmed at the conclusion of the World Darts Championship.

Hearn who is well known for heading up the boxing arm of the Matchroom business took over the PDC reigns from his father Barry during 2021 and has already overseen a massive rise in prize money for 2022.

Being commercially viable and not being a flash in the pan are two reasons why Hearn believes she should be seriously considered.

"Right now, Fallon is the flagbearer for the growth and development of women's darts because she has the profile to inspire a new generation of women's darts players and she is one of, if not, the main reason why that investment has come from the PDC," said Hearn to Sky Sports.

"All of a sudden we see the potential for that growth and whenever we talk about the growth of a sport it always comes through an individual, an ambassador, or a role model. If you're going to get growth at a younger level across females in darts, she's the kind of person that's going to inspire that.

"When she broke through at the Worlds in 2019 you wondered whether it would be a one-off, but she's proved it's not. For me, with a commercial hat on, she has to be considered for the Premier League.

"Fans will want her in, broadcasters will want her in, but there is a real feeling from the PDC board that the Premier League is an event that rewards players for performances and consistency over the period and we're starting to now see that consistency from Fallon Sherrock.

"You cannot ignore the profile and the noise it creates for darts. She's been an unbelievable blessing for the sport."

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