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Spring in his step

A STRING of strong results has put a spring in Traralgon tennis junior Josh Charlton's step ahead of this month's Spring Nationals in Sydney.

Top two bundled out

THE Gippsland Soccer League's top two faltered in semi-final action yesterday as Monash and Sale United advanced to the grand final.

Thrilling day of surprises

AN enthralling battle for the A grade cup between Heyfield and Gormandale in North Gippsland netball saw the title decided in the dying 40 seconds of the contest.

Tigers’ pursuit of glory continues

MORWELL'S dream of a 2013 Gippsland League grand final berth became a reality yesterday after a 45-point win over Maffra at home.

Vic country swim kings

THE Traralgon Swimming Club was once again the dominant country club at the recent Victorian Short Course Championships held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

King reigns supreme in decider

GLENGARRY broke a 17-year North Gippsland premiership drought in thrilling fashion before a record crowd of more than 4400 when the decider of the decade against Heyfield was forced into extra-time.

Heavy penalty issued

GIPPSLAND Soccer League club Fortuna 60 has been suspended for the opening three rounds of all 2014 GSL central competitions, excluding small-sided juniors, and fined $2500 following an episode of parent violence at an under 14 fixture.

Great Scott

LOY Yang B Gippsland Power forward Josh Scott was named as one of four 2013 Morrish Medallists on Sunday night in the TAC Cup's first ever quadruple tie for the best and fairest award.

Tough Tigers raring to go

AFTER accounting for Morwell once already this finals series, Maffra coach Hayden Burgiel is confident of burying the Tigers in Sunday's preliminary final at Morwell.

Kangaroos prepare for feisty Tigers

GORMANDALE will meet its qualifying final opponent Heyfield on grand final day after the Kangaroos toppled minor premiers Churchill in a nail-biting contest at Maffra last weekend.

Roos renounce mob mentality

HEYFIELD will forego the mob mentality and gamble on winning individual matchups to overcome Glengarry and retain the North Gippsland Football League chalice on Saturday at Traralgon Recreation Reserve.

North Gippsland League vote count

TRARALGON Tyers United midfielder Brian Graham claimed back-to-back North Gippsland Football Netball League best and fairest awards in a tie with Rosedale dynamo Rohan Diamond for the top honour last Wednesday.

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