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Mixed bag for Gippsland

Gippsland FC returned to its winning ways in the under 13s but fell short in the under 14 and 15 Metropolitan South A grades at the weekend.

Morwell inducts a Tiger for life

THE newest life member of Morwell Cricket Club is a Tiger who has more than earned his stripes.

Captains’ call to arms

THE leaders of tomorrow weighed in on the problems facing Gippsland football and netball clubs of today in a Captains Camp Community Action Day at Morwell Recreation Reserve on Sunday.

Wolves hunt down Falcons

MONASH put a monumental dent in Falcons 2000's Latrobe Valley Soccer League title defence by handing the reigning league champion a 3-0 defeat at Monash Reserve.

Rogaining a reputation

ROB and Kathryn Preston are on top of the world - of rogaining. The husband and wife duo took first place in the mixed category at the 24-hour World Rogaining Championships at Ross River, near Alice Springs, late last month and finished second overall.

The Power is theirs

TWO of the three contenders for the final two spots in the Gippsland League top five will collide this weekend in a pivotal match for the makeup of the post-season.

An Energetic extravaganza

SCENES befitting the gymnastics floor at the Rio Olympics were on display as leotard-clad leapers vaulted and somersaulted around the Traralgon Sports Stadium in the 2016 Energetic Cup on Sunday.

Finals fever setting in

The top five teams face the bottom five this weekend in what appears to be a one-way contest, but there could be some surprises in Mid Gippsland football.

Woodside’s slippery slide

WOODSIDE coach Gary Jones says his side is determined not to let a rare North Gippsland Football Netball League finals appearance slip from its grasp when it hosts Rosedale on Saturday.

Hills hoist Balfour Trophy

HILL End hoisted the Balfour Trophy for the first time in 12 years after defeating Trafalgar in round 16 of the Mid Gippsland Football League.

Hawks ascend

DROUIN dragged itself into the Gippsland League top five after being made to earn the points against Morwell on Saturday.

Drouin perched on top

DROUIN remains top of the Gippsland League A grade netball ladder after knocking off fellow premiership contender Morwell.

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