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Full Power for Draft Combine

GIPPSLAND Power's Jordan Cunico, Christian Buykx-Smith and Lukas Webb will continue testing at the AFL National Draft Combine today and tomorrow at Etihad Stadium.

Central Gippsland swings into action

THE Central Gippsland Cricket Association season kicks off this weekend with the return of Newborough, heralding an eight-team competition. Here's how the league's competitors stack up for 2014/15.

Gippslander’s 10 marathons in 10 days

A FORMER Traralgon man pushed his body to the extreme last month to support those suffering with breast cancer when he ran 422 kilometres in 10 days across Gippsland.

DCP vandalised

DUNCAN Cameron Park was another target of vandalism at the weekend with the main pitch damaged ahead of a scheduled Traralgon Rovers practice match on Sunday.

Vandals target Yinnar reserve

A SPATE of "soul destroying" acts of vandalism at Yinnar Recreation Reserve has left the ground's committee of management at wit's end on the eve of cricket season.

Lightning strikes thrice

IT may not have been Tyers' biggest win of the season, but the Lightning's 1-0 victory over Monash SC in the Browne Huizer Cup final yesterday at Latrobe City Stadium was one of the most significant.

Captain Falcon stomps Swans

A BRACE from captain Jesse Kennedy inspired Falcons 2000 to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory in the Battle of Britain title bout against Sale United at Latrobe City Sports Stadium yesterday.

Battle of Britain: The final frontier

BATTLE of Britain Cup finalists Falcons 2000 and Sale United were unquestionably two of the best sides in the Gippsland Soccer League this season, but only one will win a trophy.

Lion cubs come of age

MOE Lions' first fourths title since the grade amalgamated into the Gippsland League senior ranks marked the beginning of a new era at Ted Summerton Reserve, so the premiership coach hopes.

Lavalla’s state double

LAVALLA Catholic College claimed an unlikely state double recently, taking out the Victorian Aussie Rules and soccer senior girls' championships.

Back to business

THE coaching turnstile is well and truly turning in the Gippsland League, with at least half of its member clubs to welcome new senior appointments next season.

Currie flavour of the month

GLENGARRY'S Ben Currie achieved a remarkable podium finish in his maiden wildcard appearance in the Motorpoint British Supersport Evo Class in Assen, Holland at the weekend.

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