Pines stake their claim on 2022, Tyabb cop a thrashing MPNFL
By Brodie Cowburn
DIVISION ONE
PINES have fired a warning shot to the rest of the competition with a thumping win over Edithvale-Aspendale. Pines kicked 22 goals for the day on Edithvale-Aspendale’s home turf. Their excellent showing in front of goal secured them a 10.11 (71) to 22.17 (149) win. Sorrento also showed good goalkicking form on Saturday, scoring 20 majors to put away Frankston Bombers. The Bombers did their best to stay within reach of the Sharks, but they were just too good. Sorrento won in front of their home crowd 20.13 (133) to 13.11 (89). Things were much closer at Emil Madsen Reserve with Mt Eliza taking on Bonbeach. Mt Eliza had plenty of opportunities in front of goal, but some wayward goalkicking nearly cost them. In the end it was Mt Eliza who managed to come out on top, winning 11.16 (82) to 10.6 (66). Jordan Rouse booted three goals for the Redlegs. In the round’s other games, Dromana defeated Frankston YCW and Red Hill demolished Rosebud.
DIVISION TWO
Tigers tame the Stonecats: Dromana had an easy win over Frankston YCW, walking away 26 point victors. Picture: Craig Barrett
PEARCEDALE have enjoyed a 2-0 start to 2022 after recording a massive 104 point win on Saturday. Pearcedale played host to Tyabb. The contest was never in doubt, with Pearcedale putting on a dominant display. After a torrid afternoon for the Yabbies, they eventually fell to defeat 26.10 (166) to 8.14 (62). Cruiz West was Pearcedale’s best. He kicked four goals to add to his three from last Sunday. Langwarrin have also got their season off to an unbeaten start. They notched up their second win of the year by beating Chelsea on Saturday. Langwarrin defended brilliantly all day. They conceded just three goals. The Kangaroos won the match by 67 points - 13.11 (89) to 3.4 (22). Things were more competitive at Hastings on Saturday, as the Blues took on Crib Point. Just 13 points separated the two sides at the final siren. Hastings secured the win on their home ground 14.7 (91) to 11.12 (78). Hastings’ Rhys Wilkinson was the difference on the day. He kicked four goals. Brayde Bosman contributed three majors to the total. In other matchups Devon Meadows thumped Karingal, Somerville defeated Seaford, and Mornington got the better of Rye.
Debbie Waymouth back in the saddle HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou PICNIC legend Debbie Waymouth is set to have her first ride back at Balnarring on Saturday. The determined 66-year-old jock has gradually increased her workload after suffering a serious fall at Woolamai in January. Waymouth, showing her trademark toughness, makes her return after recovering from nine broken ribs, a fractured sternum, collapsed lung, a hematothrorax (blood on her chest) as well as having had surgery to insert plates into her cheekbone and jaw following the fall. Despite initial doubt about whether she’d return to riding, Waymouth has continued to exceed everyone’s expectations. She returned to riding trackwork last month and has competed in several jumpouts leading up to Saturday’s meeting. Waymouth will have her first ride back for her daughter, Bec, who she rides almost exclusively for these
days. “She’s fit, healthy and well. Just to see her back out there and competing is amazing in itself,” Bec Waymouth said. “Anything on top of that would come as a bonus.” Debbie rode her first winner as a 17-year-old and has competed in the last 48 straight seasons at the picnics. Bec says her mum’s determination to get back to race-riding shows just how much love she has for the horses and the sport as a whole. “She loves it, loves the sport and loves the horses,” she said. “It’s something we are all really looking forward to and it’s just a credit to her determination and resilience to get back to this stage and proves again the love she has for these horses.”
Back on the horse: Bec (left) and her mother, Debbie Waymouth, are set to combine once again at Balnarring on Saturday. Picture: Supplied Frankston Times
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