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Expansion for emerging talent pathway

THE Gippsland Soccer League plans to expand its elite player pathway next season by entering a host of new junior squads into metropolitan competitions.

Morwell to host AFL clash

Morwell Recreation Reserve was named host venue for a twilight St Kilda v Essendon NAB Challenge match on 7 March, in a pre-season fixture list featuring regional and suburban Victoria.

Centrals out to derail Gormandale

THE white balls and coloured tops will be packed away this weekend as two-day Traralgon and district cricket begins with a round of important games.

Ships set to sail against Mirboo Nth

TRAFALGAR hosts Mirboo North in the Energy Australia Cup match of the round.

Cadets begin transformation to Cadels

THE Latrobe City Cycling Club's junior track cycling program is in full flight at the Bob Whitford track in Newborough.

Glen throws down gauntlet

GLENGARRY firmed as the Traralgon and District Cricket team to beat with a thumping win over Churchill in round three, while Rovers celebrated hard after scoring the points in a nail-biter with Gormandale.

Hough downed in Challenger qualifying

LOCAL hope David Hough was a qualifying casualty at the Traralgon ATP Challenger tennis tournament on Saturday, which starts proper today with seven first round main draw matches.

Nike just does it

NIKE and Babolat fought out an enthralling Traralgon Tuesday women's tennis contest, continuing the season trend last week.

Bush bash leaves its mark

LOCAL cricket fans were treated to a metropolitan masterclass at Peter Siddle Oval, Morwell on Saturday when Dandenong and Melbourne collided in a Victorian Premier Cricket country round clash.

Touch of amazing Grace

TRARALGON student Grace Walker was among the standout performers throughout last week's School Sport Australia Touch Football Championships at Latrobe City Sports Stadium.

Lions clinch nail-biter

MOE won an absolute nailbiter against Trafalgar after Andrew Philip's young Lions posted 140 batting first.

Valley bound for country cups

MORE than 20 Latrobe Valley basketballers will represent country Victoria next year, after achieving selection in their respective development teams recently.

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