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Gippsland powers past Bendigo Pioneers

A DEPLETED Gippsland Power outfit did enough to snare four pivotal TAC Cup premiership points against Bendigo Pioneers at the weekend.

New frontier for Strobels

OREGON'S Michael Strobel has completed a marathon in all 50 states of his home country, and added a first international run to his list of conquests in Traralgon yesterday.

Late registration steals the show

HE may have been among the last to register, but Brighton-based runner Dion Finocchiaro was first across the finish-line yesterday at the 48th Traralgon Marathon and Running Festival.

Parrots reinforce pecking order

Leongatha put reigning premier Morwell to the sword in the fourth term to remain at the head of the Gippsland League table.

Cougars scratch Heyfield itch

REIGNING North Gippsland premier Churchill climbed back into the top five for the first time in three weeks following a thrilling one-point victory over Heyfield.

Dramatic draw for ladder leaders

A GOAL after the siren to Yallourn-Yallourn North's Tim Phillips appeared to hand the Bombers a sensational one-point win over Yinnar in Mid Gippsland football on Saturday, until the umpires double checked the score.

Blistering Wissmer misses by whisker

AFTER years of stop start road racing due to stress fractures and wear and tear, former footy exemplar Ryan Wissmer has found his groove as a runner.

Rooster soars at Morwell Pegasus

WHEN 17 year-old shot stopper Liam Andersen began training with Morwell Pegasus' state league side this season, the last thing he expected was to inherit the number one jersey for the senior team.

Success for Boroondara Express

THREE Gippslanders helped engineer a massive upset in the Victorian Netball League grand final on Saturday, when Boroondara Express defeated City West Falcons at the State Netball Hockey Centre.

Monash ends Fortuna winning streak

MONASH put an end to Fortuna's winning streak with a hard fought 3-2 victory at Monash Reserve in Gippsland Soccer League.

Wolves in pink clothing

PINK and orange may make for a fashion faux pas but Fortuna 60's women's side made it work during Monash Soccer Club's Pink Ribbon weekend.

Magpies in Bombers’ sights

SATURDAY marks the start of the second half of the Mid Gippsland football fixture, with the pattern set for the final five after nine rounds.

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