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Rivalry round ignites

GIPPSLAND Soccer League's rivalry round this weekend is sure to provide some fiery contests, and the Morwell derby between Fortuna 60 and Falcons 2000 will be among the most heated.

Red Devils crash and burn

THE young Falcons soared on Saturday night with a 2-1 victory over Moe at home in round seven of the Gippsland Soccer League.

‘Dubious’ penalty sinks Pegasus

MORWELL Pegasus stumbled to its first State League Division Two loss of the season against Springvale White Eagles at Ronald Reserve on Saturday after decisions went against it inside the penalty box.

Dedicated to the cause

THE time has come to celebrate the pillars of our sporting clubs in National Volunteer Week.

Gladiators hit the grid

THE Gippsland Gladiators' new playbook provided a fairytale start to its Gridiron Victoria American Football League division two campaign, when it accounted for newcomers Ballarat Falcons in Croydon at the weekend.

Perfect match players

GOOD things come in pairs, just ask Traralgon Returned and Services League lawn bowls club champions David and Marianne Hodson.

A kick above the rest

EXTRA training paid off for students of Tanti's Martial Arts Academy who competed at the National All Styles Karate tournament last month.

Saints topple City

NORTH GIPPSLAND: It was not the most clinical of performances by Cowwarr against Sale City, but its intensity when the game was in the balance in the third term proved enough for the Saints to secure their second win in as many weeks.

Master coach recognised

TRARALGON Swimming Club stalwart Brenton Ford was named 2012 Masters Swimming Australian coach of the year, following his success with the Powerpoints Masters team.

Speed and skill key to victory

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE: The Gippsland League selection committee has unveiled a 31-man squad from which a team of 23 will be chosen to contest the Victorian Country Championships.

Tigers tame menacing Maffra

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE: Morwell made it five wins in a row for the first time since 1997 and did so in style, upsetting the highly fancied Maffra at home on Saturday in round five of Gippsland League football.

Hillmen on the march

MID GIPPSLAND: Hill End made it four in a row when it beat Morwell East 14.12 (96) to 10.5 (65) in round six of Mid Gippsland football.

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