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Underwood makes Demons return

Split round action returns this weekend in the North Gippsland football league as Woodside hosts Sale City, Traralgon Tyers United takes on Cowwarr and Yarram seeks redemption over Glengarry following one of only two losses for the season to the Magpies in round five.

Parrots challenge looms

Morwell will look to avenge its shock loss to Sale last weekend when it faces Leongatha at home in this weekend's headline round 14 clash.

Bombers tighten grip on top spot

Ladder leader Yallourn/Yallourn North is starting to stamp its dominance at the top of the Mid Gippsland Football League ladder, moving eight points clear of second-placed rival Yinnar this week.

Magpies shock Tigers

Sale has provided the upset of round 13 in the Gippsland Football league, toppling fifth-placed Morwell with a 15.13 (103) to 10.10 (70) win.

Cougars dominate on home ground

It was a one-sided split round this weekend in the North Gippsland Football League with Heyfield and Churchill securing 24-goal and 10-goal wins, respectively.

Return to tradition

The Traralgon Pacing Cup Harness Racing meet takes place this weekend at Warragul, with the event to run on a Sunday for the first time in a decade.

Ride in the north

The Latrobe Valley was well represented at last weekend's Hattah Desert Race, with seven riders and their crews making the trek to Mildura to compete in one of Australia's toughest motorbike races.

Gippsland dominates Evans Petroleum Cup

The Gippsland Football League dominated proceedings at the annual Evans Petroleum Cup, taking out both grades at Yinnar Recreation Reserve on Wednesday.

Drouin plans to leave Gippsland League

The Drouin Football Club has voted overwhelmingly at a committee meeting last week to leave the Gippsland League and apply for entry into the West Gippsland Football League.

Umpire marks 900th game

Steve Buhagiar loves what he does.

Chance to separate best from rest

The teams of the Mid Gippsland Football League will have an opportunity to break the gridlock at the top half of the table when action resumes on Saturday.

Five an unlucky number for Power

Deja vu has become a term Gippsland Power players, coaches and supporters are starting to dislike intensely as the team suffered its fifth loss of the season by less than a goal.

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