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10 out of 10

MORWELL second grader Steve Esler was stoked to pinch a wicket with his first ball of the season, so imagine his ecstasy when he went on to take all 10 against Thorpdale at Keegan Street Reserve on Saturday.

Legend backs Traralgon show court

TENNIS Australia ambassador John Fitzgerald is no stranger to the big stage, and reckons a show court at Traralgon is just the ticket for the centre's development as a regional powerhouse.

Spring spectacular

IN the midst of Traralgon Tennis Club's euphoria over its new show court funding, one of the club's juniors was celebrating a victory of his own.

Central Gippsland swings into action

THE Central Gippsland Cricket Association season kicks off this weekend with the return of Newborough, heralding an eight-team competition. Here's how the league's competitors stack up for 2014/15.

Gippslander’s 10 marathons in 10 days

A FORMER Traralgon man pushed his body to the extreme last month to support those suffering with breast cancer when he ran 422 kilometres in 10 days across Gippsland.

DCP vandalised

DUNCAN Cameron Park was another target of vandalism at the weekend with the main pitch damaged ahead of a scheduled Traralgon Rovers practice match on Sunday.

Vandals target Yinnar reserve

A SPATE of "soul destroying" acts of vandalism at Yinnar Recreation Reserve has left the ground's committee of management at wit's end on the eve of cricket season.

Full Power for Draft Combine

GIPPSLAND Power's Jordan Cunico, Christian Buykx-Smith and Lukas Webb will continue testing at the AFL National Draft Combine today and tomorrow at Etihad Stadium.

Lightning strikes thrice

IT may not have been Tyers' biggest win of the season, but the Lightning's 1-0 victory over Monash SC in the Browne Huizer Cup final yesterday at Latrobe City Stadium was one of the most significant.

Captain Falcon stomps Swans

A BRACE from captain Jesse Kennedy inspired Falcons 2000 to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory in the Battle of Britain title bout against Sale United at Latrobe City Sports Stadium yesterday.

Currie flavour of the month

GLENGARRY'S Ben Currie achieved a remarkable podium finish in his maiden wildcard appearance in the Motorpoint British Supersport Evo Class in Assen, Holland at the weekend.

Date with The Cleaner

PETER Gelagotis trained Mourinho will line up to defend the JRA Cup at Moonee Valley tomorrow, after taking out the group three race last year.

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