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Cheney coup for Fortuna

CHURCHILL legend Luke Cheney has signed on to coach rival Fortuna '60.

Scent of victory lures Sharks

WITH just four runs required for Central Gippsland cricket first innings points against Mirboo North, the only thing standing in the way of a Latrobe victory is weather, which appears an unlikely factor.

NetSetGo-ing strong in Traralgon

TRARALGON'S introductory netball program NetSetGO is hurtling towards the conclusion of its summer season.

Chopper the showstopper

AUSTRALIAN axemen will come from far and wide in the hunt for a state title this weekend, but the man with the wood on the competition will have but a 20-minute drive to the Traralgon Showground.

Hokkaido primed for Pakenham

Progressive Moe-trained galloper Hokkaido looks the goods ahead of this weekend's Pakenham Cup meeting after scoring its second consecutive win at Sale last Wednesday.

Pride off to finals

GIPPSLAND Pride is set to contest the Victorian Country Cricket League under 21 state final against Barwon after winning its second round match against Northern Rivers in Churchill at the weekend.

Gippsland League to host Bendigo

THE Gippsland League will have its best shot this decade at usurping Bendigo next year when it plays host to its perennial representative rival.

Moe athletes on the rise

HALF a dozen junior athletes from the Moe and district area have shared $2280 of grants to further their sporting careers.

Drouin delights at Morwell Club

DROUIN'S journey to Morwell Club proved profitable as the visitor walked away with a convincing 110-74 triumph in round five of West Gippsland Bowls Division Saturday pennant.

Latrobe on the cusp

LATROBE captain Brendan Evans' hunch to bowl first proved correct as the Sharks removed the Tigers for 133 and drew within four runs of first innings points by stumps with seven wickets in hand.

Knowles bowls CATS over again

IT was Groundhog Day at Traralgon South when CATS again withered in the face of a fearsome Brad Knowles on day two of round four in Traralgon and district cricket.

Past masters to lead Dogs

IN the wake of three consecutive grand final losses this decade Newborough Football Club has turned to the last bevy of Bulldogs who tasted September success in a bid to buck the trend.

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