JAMES WADE has told fellow darts stars to stop moaning about life on the road.

The world No6 delivered a stunning 112.73 average to demolish Tim Pusey 6-0 at the .

2025 Betfred World Matchplay - Day NineJames Wade has told darts stars to stop moaning about travelling Credit: Getty 2026 Winmau World Masters - Day OneWade whitewashed Tim Pusey 6-0 at the Australian Darts Masters this wek Credit: Getty

Wade, 43, produced the second-highest average ever recorded at a World Series event in Australia and now faces Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals.

But the Aldershot slinger believes players can lose sight of just how privileged they are, despite the long journeys and time away from home.

He told Darts Downunder: “The reality is I am not a serviceman. I don’t do six or nine months away. Poor old me as a dart player has to go away from home for two weeks.

“It is such a small price to pay. Dart players go on about, ‘Oh, I have to do all this travelling.’ I am one of the ones that does it at times.

“But we are not servicemen. We are not getting shot at. We are not going away for six or nine months at a time.

“Sometimes I think, me more than anyone, I need to realise that. I am really fortunate. I get paid really well for the job I get to do.”

Wade has made the trip Down Under with one of his closest pals and believes having good company makes the travelling even easier.

He added: “I am really fortunate I brought my best friend. It’s a small price to pay to experience the other side of the world with your best friend.

2026 BetMGM Premier League Darts - SheffieldHe will face Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals Credit: Getty

“Life is not that bad. But it feels pretty crap at times. It is a lonely place when you are losing.

“When you are winning and playing like that, it is the happiest place in the world.”

The Machine admitted his mood was certainly lifted by the Wollongong fans as he produced a stunning performance at the WIN Entertainment Centre.

He continued: “It doesn’t always work that way. Tonight it was good. I felt the crowd was really fair. They pumped me up a little bit.

“It just felt good. When I feel good I am dangerous. I know I am good enough to beat anyone.

“But sometimes I think my wife can beat me up in a game of darts. I am just happy.”