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City call-up for former Olympian

THE A-League has proved a bridge too far for Gippsland's soccer stocks since John Hutchinson, but 17 year-old Baley Row bucked the trend this month.

Rah-rahs headed for Morwell

CODE hoppers Israel Folau and Karmichael Hunt saw the light, now it is the Aussie Rules-mad Latrobe Valley's turn to embrace the game they play in heaven.

Wallaby Jonesing for football fix in rising code

SATURDAY'S National Rugby Challenge showdown at Latrobe City Sports Stadium will be a first visit to Morwell for most who take the field, with the exception of Wallaby Luke Jones.

Eagle eye Emily

GIPPSLAND Grammar shooter Emily Marshall has won the Junior Girls State Down the Line title at the Victorian Clay Target Association School Championships in Bendigo.

Parrots not put off by loss

LEONGATHA and Maffra will do battle for the remaining spot in the 2015 Gippsland League grand final at Morwell on Sunday.

Grand slam for visionary Traralgon Redsox

TRARALGON Redsox hit a grand slam in the Latrobe Valley Baseball Association finals this month, taking home four of five available flags.

Top dogs in town for cup reboot

YINNAR trainer Michael Fearnley has two greyhounds in this Saturday's group two Traralgon Cup final at Glenview Park, though he could have seven and still be long odds.

Netball: Moe embraces twilight

MELBOURNE Vixens stars Geva Mentor and Karyn Bailey were guests of honour when Moe Netball Association started its twilight season with a bang last Thursday.

Graham shines again at league North Gippsland League vote count

TRARALGON Tyers United midfielder Brian Graham claimed his third North Gippsland Football Netball League best and fairest in four seasons, to surpass his father Brian Graham Senior, a two-time winner of the award.

Sale sours Falcons’ quest for glory

FALCONS 2000's Gippsland Soccer League title ambitions were dealt a savage blow on Sunday in the form of a 0-1 away loss to Sale United.

Roos bounce into final

HEYFIELD booked its spot in a fourth straight North Gippsland grand final after rallying from behind against Churchill to win the preliminary, 22.21 (153) to 15.8 (98).

Perfect day out for Aitken brothers

SATURDAY was a good day for the Aitken family. Their club Yinnar won the Mid Gippsland grand final, Tim kicked four goals and brother Jaime was the recipient of the Bill McConville Medal for best on ground.

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