Joe Comito’s first Australian Darts Association Tour title has shifted the tone of the Oceanic race, even on a weekend dominated by Tim Pusey.
The PDC reported that Pusey won three of the four ADA Tour events staged in Melton from June 26-28, while Comito claimed Event 15 to register his first title on the circuit. That matters because the Australian and New Zealand pathway is no longer just about isolated weekend form; it is now feeding directly into World Series opportunities and the wider ANZ Premier League picture.
Comito Turns Pressure Into Movement
Comito’s breakthrough came in the middle of Pusey’s surge, giving the Perth player a timely counter-punch after Pusey had already made himself one of the weekend’s central figures. Pusey then closed the weekend by beating Comito 6-5 in the Event 16 final, a result that kept his own momentum intact but also underlined Comito’s relevance across the decisive stages.
For Comito, the key point is not just the silverware. A first ADA title strengthens his hand in a crowded domestic field and adds another proven winner to Australia’s qualification conversation. NineDartNews has already covered Pusey’s wider rise, but Comito’s Melton response changes the texture of the chase: the route to the next major Australian opportunities is tightening, not opening up.
The 6 time DPA Event winner Joe Comito claims his first Title of the ADA Tour, a brilliant performance in the Final to help him over the line.
— Darts Updates (@DartingUpdates) June 27, 2026
Source: PDC. Read more on Tim Pusey’s ADA treble.
