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Camp connects Power

GIPPSLAND Power head coach Leigh Brown did all he could to break 26 top team hopefuls at a six-day Mount Hotham altitude camp this month, but instead discovered resilience to be a hallmark of his TAC Cup squad.

Speedy Sproson salutes

FIFTEEN years on from his last ride at Mount Baw Baw, Australian and Oceania Cross Country Veteran's Champion Lucas Sproson returned to claim the three hour twilight enduro crown at the weekend during the resort's Mountain Bike Festival.

Long way to the top

IN a remarkable fourth round fightback Warragul's Matthew Long reeled in a wilting Clayton Nicholls to take out the 2014 Traralgon Aygee Classic golf tournament in sweltering heat on Monday afternoon.

Pride of Gippsland

EX Students youngster Jackson McMahon notched a pair of half centuries in four matches to lead the batting for Gippsland Pride this month at the Victorian Bushrangers under 16 Dowling Shield.

Street soccer tackles big issues

Morwell soccer duo David Kelly and Kevin Ricketts showed off their skills in a national street soccer tournament in Sydney this week.

Sharks chow down on Blues

LATROBE widened the gap at the top of the Central Gippsland Cricket table with an outright victory over Thorpdale.

Cobras destroy tame Tigers

CHURCHILL produced a season high 353 runs as they plundered a spiritless Tiger attack to every corner of Andrews Park in day one of Traralgon and District Cricket's 11th round.

Limelight for White 

TRARALGON basketballer Jack White has been selected to represent the Victoria Country under 18s men's team, which will compete at the Australian Junior Championships in Belconnen.

Locals dominate classic pairs 

CLASSIC PAIRS | Latrobe City Classic Pairs proved to be a success this week when first and second place were taken out by locals at Moe Bowling Club.

Geared up for raffa open

RAFFA BOWLS | In a show of support Morwell Bocce Club has handed hosting rights of the Bocce Australia Raffa Open over to the Sydney-based Club Marconi, after a surge of interest in the sport across New South Wales.

‘Promising’ Gladiators line up

GRIDIRON | Hopes are high for the upcoming Gridiron Victoria season after more than 30 people attended the Gippsland Gladiators' come and try day on Saturday.

The Big Show

WRESTLING | Gippsland pro wrestlers Andy Rhodes and Benny Factor have vowed to thrill their hometown crowd when Outback Championship Wrestling comes to Traralgon next month.

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