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Morwell’s ‘unbelievable’ victory

SHE won't take credit for the win, but Morwell Football Netball Club A grade coach Vicki Stevens has proved her influence.

Gippy boys bound for Coffs

THREE Gippsland juniors have broken into the Victoria Country under 14 soccer side to contest the National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour.

Battle of Britain: The final frontier

BATTLE of Britain Cup finalists Falcons 2000 and Sale United were unquestionably two of the best sides in the Gippsland Soccer League this season, but only one will win a trophy.

Lion cubs come of age

MOE Lions' first fourths title since the grade amalgamated into the Gippsland League senior ranks marked the beginning of a new era at Ted Summerton Reserve, so the premiership coach hopes.

Lavalla’s state double

LAVALLA Catholic College claimed an unlikely state double recently, taking out the Victorian Aussie Rules and soccer senior girls' championships.

Back to business

THE coaching turnstile is well and truly turning in the Gippsland League, with at least half of its member clubs to welcome new senior appointments next season.

Hungry Tigers sink teeth into Pies

THE Tigers made it an historic Gippsland League double with victory in the A-grade netball grand final to complement the senior football premiership.

Simply splashing

TRARALGON Swimming Club reinforced its position as the premier country swimming club in the state by taking out the regional title at the Victorian Age Short Course championships held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre.

They’re Gr-r-reat!

MORWELL claimed back-to-back premierships for the first time since 1953 on Saturday, with a grinding 18-point win against Wonthaggi Power in the Gippsland League grand final.

Watt a fun run

The 44th annual Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run will take place on 5 October.

Red Devil redemption

MOE United gave Sale a taste of its own medicine yesterday to take out the Gippsland Soccer League grand final, scoring twice on the counter attack to deny the Swans back-to-back premierships.

GSL youth final postponed

A TWO hour void in the Gippsland Soccer League finals schedule was observed yesterday at Latrobe City Sports Stadium when the youth game between Falcons 2000 and Sale United was not staged due to an ongoing appeal.

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Uplifting experience for youngsters

By KATRINA BRANDON   CREATING a safe and fun space for local youth, the Uplift Collective came together on July 8 at Village Cinema Morwell to...