James Wade hits out at fellow stars over travel moans after Australian Darts Masters demolition job

James Wade has urged fellow darts players to stop complaining about the demands of life on tour, insisting they should remember how fortunate they are.

The world No. 6 delivered a stunning performance at the Australian Darts Masters, recording a 112.73 average as he swept aside Tim Pusey 6-0.

The 43-year-old produced the second-highest average ever recorded at a World Series event in Australia and booked his place in the quarter-finals, where he will face Stephen Bunting.

Despite the lengthy journeys and time spent away from home, Wade believes players sometimes forget how privileged they are to make a living from professional darts.

Speaking to Darts Downunder, Wade compared the life of a darts professional with that of military servicemen, arguing that players should put their complaints into perspective.

He acknowledged that travelling can be difficult, but said spending a couple of weeks away from home is a relatively small sacrifice compared with those who spend months away serving their country.

Wade also admitted that he is fortunate to earn a good living from the sport he loves.

Wade enjoys Australia trip with his best friend

The former major champion has travelled to Australia with one of his closest friends, making the long journey much more enjoyable.

Wade said experiencing the other side of the world with his best friend was a small price to pay, although he admitted that life on tour can still feel difficult when results are not going your way.

According to The Machine, losing can make professional darts feel like a lonely place, while winning can make it feel like the best job in the world.

That contrast was certainly evident in Wollongong.

Wade inspired by Wollongong crowd

Wade admitted that the Australian crowd played a major role in lifting his mood during his impressive victory at the WIN Entertainment Centre.

He praised the fans for being fair and said their support helped give him an extra boost during the match.

The performance also reminded Wade of just how dangerous he can be when he is confident and enjoying himself.

He believes he has the ability to beat anyone on his day, although he jokingly admitted that there are moments when even his wife could probably get the better of him on the darts board.

For now, Wade will hope his positive mindset and remarkable form can carry him past Bunting and deeper into the Australian Darts Masters.