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Demons clinch big win

Defending runner-up Yarram have overcome an early stutter and inaccuracy on goal in its round one run-in with Churchill to record a 52-point win on Good Friday in the North Gippsland Football League, 14.20 (104) to 7.10 (52).

Predatory Parrots pummel Power

A Chris Dunne-led Leongatha got their premiership defence underway in style on Good Friday with a dominant 49-point win over Wonthaggi in the first week of the split round, 17.7 (115) to 10.6 (66).

Demons to put Cougars in Dyer straits

Netball kicks off this long weekend with Good Friday fixtures when Yarram hosts rival Churchill after losing key defender and coach Lucy Bell during the off-season.

Tigers bolstered and in hunt for round one win

Morwell will get its 2018 A grade campaign underway on Good Friday with a point to prove when it faces Warragul at Western Park from 2.15pm.

Parrots: new coach, same intentions

Defending champions Leongatha will unfurl their senior premiership flag at home against rivals Wonthaggi in a special Good Friday clash to kick off the split round one in the Gippsland Football League.

Bristow sets eyes on winning thrillers

Fine conditions are forecast ahead of Friday's round one opener with Rosedale coach Sam Bristow keen to bolster his team's potential as the Blues line up to face Woodside in the North Gippsland Football League.

Powerful start to season

Gippsland Power have burst out of the blocks in their first run of season 2018 with a resounding win over Murray Bushrangers on Sunday, 15.14 (104) to 8.12 (60).

Honours even at full time

Fortuna and Traralgon City were inseparable in Sunday's round two fixture of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League with the match resulting in a 0-0 stalemate.

Young guns topple records

The Moe Little Athletics Club wrapped its season in style recently with several long-standing records broken at its championship day.

Isabella leaps to bronze at nationals

Three months ago Isabella Lia was stopped in her tracks by debilitating injuries to her knee and lower back.

Star to represent Australia

Local cricketing legend Nicole Faltum has been selected for the inaugural Australia under 19 squad which will travel to South Africa in April.

Top bowling helps Ex Students to sixth flag

Ex Students are the 2017/18 B grade premiers for a record sixth consecutive season after a comfortable win over Churchill (119).

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