14^th February 2009
Jay Bullen has won the latest in the series of WEBSF Exeter Bronze Waistcoat tournaments. Bullen not only beat seasoned Bronze player Will Blackmore 2-1 in the final he posted the best break in the series so far, a fine 64 break. The final was a credit to both players with Bullen winning the first frame with the 64 break only for Blackmore to level at 1-1 with a 30 break. With both players playing superb safety play Bullen took the final frame for victory. In the semi finals Bullen beat Michael Rogers (Taunton) 2-1 in another superb match of quality matchplay snooker. Bullen making a 34 break in the second frame after Rogers had made a 23 to take the first. Blackmore made light work in beating Ben Mills 2-0 in the other semi final. Mills showed signs of much improvement to get to the semi's.

In the group stage Blackmore reigned supreme losing just one frame to take top spot. Rogers came second with a string of 20+ breaks. In the first frame of the day Bullen sent out a clear message on intent posting a 30 and 40 break on his way to third qualifying spot. Mills took the final qualifying spot thanks to an excellent win over Bullen.

Mel Berry the Tournament Director said "Every tournament we see improvement, this tournament we saw a superb 64 break along with some of the best safety exchanges to date." The event was sponsored by Baulk line Snooker SW and hosted by GWRSA Social Club, Exeter.

Report by Steve Canniford