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Inclusion the message at Pride forum

The overarching message at last week's inaugural Proud To Be Community Forum in Traralgon was that "nobody should have to fight to join in" when it comes to sport.

Magic 13 for Maroons

A six-goal second term has helped Traralgon move a game clear of Moe on the Gippsland League senior ladder with a win over Bairnsdale in round 10, 19.12 (126) to 7.5 (47).

Round of double draws in MGFL

Last year's grand finalists put on a match to remember for fans at the weekend, but everyone went home with only half of what they wanted after scores were tied at the final siren, Yinnar 8.6 (54) to Mirboo North 7.12 (54).

Yarram faces tall order opposition

Churchill walked away 16-goal winners against Yarram at the weekend during a Sunday clash which will give both teams the week off as the split round continues.

Maric scores but Cougars go down

Former AFL ruckman Ivan Maric pulled on the boots for Churchill at the weekend in a showdown that went down to the wire – with the Cougars losing in the final moments after a game-changing goal to Yarram.

Name change to remove confusion

The Yallourn Bowling Club will turn over a new leaf soon after it was decided the club would rebrand to become the Newborough Bowling Club.

Morwell stranglehold on top spot will grow with another win

The Tigers consolidated their stranglehold on the A grade competition with a win over defending premiers Traralgon to sew up top spot and will head into this weekend's encounter with Warragul as hot favourites.

Challenges ahead for ladder leaders

For the second week in a row, ladder leaders Maffra will face an almighty challenge - this time in the form of third-placed Sale on Saturday to kick off round 10 proceedings.

Season-defining match-up

This weekend's clash with Newborough may well be the most important game in many years for Yarragon.

Falcons rule roost at half-way mark

The second half of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League season kicks off this weekend and heading into round 12 Falcons sit on top with 24 points but Newborough/Yallourn are pressing just two points behind.

Taking Pride in breaking down barriers

Gender diversity advocate and Gippsland Pride Cup founder Jason Ball says this weekend's game will bring together two communities which rarely interact with one another.

Tide turns for the Tigers

An average losing margin of 127 points last year would be enough to turn away even the most loyal of footballers.

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Maroons grind out hard fought victory

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE By LIAM DURKIN   ROUND 8 of the Gippsland League was spread across Saturday and Sunday at the weekend. The round carried greater gravitas than usual,...