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Morwell stumbles, Latrobe soars

MORWELL had Mirboo North on the ropes in their Energy Australia Cup clash, with the home side in cruise control at 3/82, needing just 76 runs to secure a straightforward victory over the ladder leaders before disaster struck.

Canadian conquest in Traralgon

AN Aussie salute was not to be at the ITF Junior International tennis tournament in Traralgon last week, as Canadian Katherine Sebov upset Queenslander Kimberly Birrell in the girls' final.

Strong foundation

TRARALGON'S Ben Grumley was a keen spectator at last week's ITF Junior International tennis tournament, and the day may soon come when he competes in it.

The Rick and Rory show

RICK Battista and Rory Hare each produced brilliant maiden centuries to put their sides in commanding positions on day one of round 10 in Traralgon and District cricket.

Classic comes down to the wire

A THRILLING finale to the Latrobe City Classic Pairs lawn bowls tournament last week saw half a dozen teams tied on four wins heading into the sixth and final round of matches at Moe Bowling Club.

Gippsland League draw hype

A REPLAY of the 2014 grand final between Morwell and Wonthaggi Power headlines a bumper opening round of the 2015 Gippsland League season.

Aussie battler advances

QUEENSLANDER Kimberly Birrell drew on her inner Aussie-battler on Tuesday to win an epic Traralgon ITF Junior International quarter final, and went on to a runner up finish.

Fourth spot up for grabs

ROUND 10 of Traralgon and District Cricket is shaping as one of the biggest this year with fourth spot on the ladder now up for grabs.

Heroes turn out for Hendo

GIPPSLAND Cricket's all stars will collide on Sunday in Imperials Cricket Club's inaugural 'Hendo's Heroes Bash'.

Duncan’s legacy lives on

AS was the case with the man himself, it was the character of the event that stood out most to competitors at the second annual Duncan's Run Hundred late last year.

Row puts country into City

SINCE catching the eye of Melbourne City youth coach Joe Palatsides last year, the ball has well and truly started rolling for Baley Row.

Run of respect

FOR Ian Twite, running 100 kilometres along the Grand Strzelecki Track was not about the finishing time, the bragging rights or even completing the distance.

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