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MG grand final preview expected

MID Gippsland's top five sides will be vying to keep their finals fate in their own hands and leave luck out of the equation in round 13.

Bushranger uncovers common ground

KNOWN for his thumping batsmanship for Australia and the Victorian Bushrangers, former Gippsland resident Cameron White proved just as big a hit off the cricket pitch in Traralgon this week.

Currie races into fourth position

A PREMATURE end to round five of the British Superbike Series superstock 600 race saw Glengarry's Ben Currie awarded a fourth place finish at Knockhill.

Power surge fizzles out

EASTERN Ranges booted a goal in the dying seconds to deny an undermanned Gippsland Power an incredible come-from-behind TAC Cup victory at Morwell on Sunday.

Gippsland juniors hit the big stage

A SPATTERING of Gippsland's top junior soccer players are in action for Warragul United this week at the largest soccer tournament in the southern hemisphere - the Kanga Cup.

Tigers back in the hunt

THE Gippsland League's reigning premier is back within reach of a spot in the top five, after upsetting Sale by 17 points in round 11 of the competition on Saturday.

Lions roar against Maroons

MOE Lions toppled top side Traralgon 41-39 on Saturday, opening the door for Morwell to claim a share of first spot on the Gippsland League netball ladder.

Blue Dogs bite Cougars

NORTH Gippsland ladder leader Sale City consolidated its bid for a top three finish with a 14-point win over a fast finishing Churchill to kick off the first half of the split round 12.

Blue bib Bulldogs banished by Cougars

SALE City Bulldogs donned blue bibs for their North Gippsland netball encounter with Churchill on Saturday, helping raise awareness of mental health issues in the community.

Tigers on a tear

REIGNING premier Mirboo North underlined its dominance of the 2015 Mid Gippsland netball competition, demolishing second-placed Newborough by 30 goals on Saturday.

Melbourne shoulders out Sydney

METROPOLITAN Melbourne teams dominated this year's Latrobe City Mixed Triples Bocce Classic Championship, staged over the weekend at the Morwell Italian Australian Club.

Recurring nightmare for Newborough

IT was shades of last year's Mid Gippsland grand final when Mirboo North once again summoned a last gasp effort to steal victory from Newborough by one point in Saturday's round 12 clash.

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