KYLE ANDERSON is aiming to live the dream when he competes in the TABtouch Perth Darts Masters next week.
The Australian star is set to compete on home soil in Perth for a second successive year as one of the eight Oceanic representatives, having lost out to Michael van Gerwen in the event last summer.
However, he went on to reach the semi-finals of the Sydney Darts Masters, and after appearing in a third successive World Championship he recently played in the World Matchplay for the first time after continuing his progress on the PDC circuit.
Having now returned from the UK to his family in Perth, Anderson is preparing himself for the World Series of Darts event at the HBF Stadium from August 14-16.
"Playing in front my family, friends and everyone that I grew up with is a dream come true," said Anderson. "I was happy with how I played in the World Matchplay and I can't wait to get on stage in Perth.
"Last year's event didn't go as well as I hoped it would, but I've got another year of experience behind me now and hopefully I can give it a good shot this time."
Anderson's World Matchplay debut saw him give eventual finalist James Wade a run for his money in a tight first round contest, with the Australian only going down 10-7 after sharing the opening 14 legs.
Anderson hit nine 180s on his Winter Gardens debut, and admits: "It was a proud moment.
"Before I came into the game I knew I had to play well, and I was on form. That showed in the game but James was the better man on the night, he hit his doubles and I missed a couple, but I'm happy with the way I played.
"I went up there with a plan and that worked for the first ten legs. We were neck and neck most of the way and then I missed one double and he took it, and it swung his way."
Anderson's form on the PDC ProTour has also put him in contention to qualifier for other major tournaments during 2015, and he added: "My goal is to get into the top 32 by the end of the year.
"I've always thought I could do this and it was just a matter of getting my game to gel. The trebles look effortless when they go in and they feel effortless, it's just a matter of getting the doubles working as well."