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Saving the best for last

MORWELL pulled away in the final quarter to record a 13-point win against a gallant Wonthaggi Power in a highly entertaining Gippsland League game.

Hawks run out of time

DESPITE holding Trafalgar scoreless in the final quarter, Morwell East fell short by eight points in round 17 of Mid Gippsland football.

Bombers brought down

GLENGARRY'S six-goal second term was enough to establish a match-winning lead against Traralgon Tyers United in North Gippsland football.

On the track to glory

FOR an athlete less than a month away from contesting three events at the London Paralympics, Jake Lappin was relaxed when he addressed Lumen Christi Primary School students in Churchill last week.

Gladiators’ season comes to crushing end

In what is a recurring theme for the Gippsland Gladiators gridiron team, an undermanned team travelled to Reservoir to take on the Northern Raiders, going down 24-2 in front of a vocal home crowd recently.

Magpies shrug off threat

DESPITE drawing level with Glengarry at the 19-minute mark of the third quarter, Churchill was unable to overcome its North Gippsland football opponents, eventually losing by 35 points.

No separating leaders

BASIC skill errors in the last quarter were to blame for Trafalgar's nail-biting draw with Newborough in Mid Gippsland football, according to Bloods coach Chris Kyriacou.

Walker’s back to his best

WILL Walker has completed a cycling fairytale by clinching the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland following a three-and-a-half year break from the sport.

Brought back to earth

Morwell coach Damien Kerr has described Gippsland League ladder leaders Sale as a "pretty good side", after the Magpies delt the Tigers a 10-goal loss on Saturday.

Trying a hands-on approach

Students at GippsTAFE's massage course are getting out into the community to gain experience, much to the benefit of local sporting clubs.

Rams break away in Gld soccer

Churchill United has jumped five points clear of Fortuna at the top of the Gippsland Soccer League ladder after Traralgon City stunned the Lions 4-1 and the Rams edged out Monash 2-0 on Saturday night.

Traralgon club shines at national titles

The Traralgon Judo Club returned with three gold medals from the Judo Federation of Australia National Titles, held in June.

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