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Rams’ FFA Cup charge

CHURCHILL United's bid to become the next Bentleigh Greens and make an unexpected FFA Cup run began brightly on Saturday when the Rams advanced to the main draw at the expense of East Bentleigh Strikers.

Traralgon slips through to final

TRARALGON advanced to the West Gippsland Bowls Division top grade grand final after knocking over Yallourn for the second time in as many weeks on Saturday.

Energy’s new Jordan

THE initials JC have been up in lights at Latrobe City Energy this decade and the new-look BigV division one side is hoping the tradition continues in 2016 with the arrival of men's import Jordan Coleman.

Big chase for Lions

TRAFALGAR was indebted to centurion Todd Mann on day one and will again turn to the pace spearhead to run through Moe in good time to maximise the chance of extra points in round 13.

Central Gippsland one-two punch

CENTRAL Gippsland dominated the Victorian regional under 17 teams tennis event, the Minter/McNamee Cup, at Melbourne Park over the weekend.

Final fling for Centrals

THE most open Traralgon and District Cricket Association premiership race in years will hurtle closer to its conclusion in the penultimate round this weekend.

Maynard scares Vic metro

MTY Raiders all-rounder Liam Maynard almost dragged Victoria Country to an unlikely win over its metropolitan counterpart in Benalla on Sunday.

Gladiators back on the grid

THE Gippsland Gladiators are hoping to leverage new-found Australian interest in American Football when they take to the field this season.

Eagles spread their wings

THE Morwell Eagles have shown off their fresh plumage as the newly formed junior football club prepares to take flight in the 2016 season.

Sheers cuts down competition

NEERIM District bowler Karren Sheers enjoyed a triumphant weekend of bowls, taking out the Ladies State Singles and Champion of Champion Singles at the Strzelecki Region Finals held at Trafalgar Bowls Club.

Power to vote on West Gippsland move

JUNIOR hardship in the Gippsland League is behind Wonthaggi Football Netball Club's decision to stage a vote on switching to the newly formed West Gippsland League next month.

The Cup conundrum

THE oldest trophy in Victorian soccer has become a hot potato after the Gippsland Soccer League declared exclusive ownership of the Battle of Britain Cup.

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