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Bombers bite the bullet

TRARALGON Tyers United returns from the week's break confident it can continue the form which saw it record a second win for the fixture in North Gippsland football.

Tigers salute the Queen

MORWELL made it eight-in-a-row for the second consecutive season, disposing of Traralgon by 65-points on Monday.

Rams respond post protest

Churchill United president Ben Kimpton has voiced his support for the Gippsland Soccer League rules in response to critical comments made by his Moe United counterpart in Monday's Express.

Search for the next Hutchy

THE search for the next John Hutchinson received a boost when the Central Coast captain shared his story with the Gippsland Soccer League Emerging Talent squads at their strip presentation on Monday night in Morwell.

Jasmine’s whole new world

ANY questions over 17 year-old referee Jasmine Steger's mettle were answered during her first senior men's match, when two yellow cards and as many ambulances were produced.

New stripes for Mick Harding

CHURCHILL 200-gamer Mick Harding's dream of playing in the Australian Football League was never fully recognised, but he enjoyed the next best thing last month.

For love, not money

CATHERINE Martindale has been helping build Gippsland's racing industry for more than a decade. The Churchill trainer and riding instructor has employed and upskilled countless workers at her Hazelwood Lodge operation, helping many attain full-time work in the field.

Industry riding high

THE importance of racing to the Gippsland region has been highlighted by revelations the local industry contributes $67.3 million of value added impact to the economy, engages more than 3210 people and provides about 600 full-time jobs.

High stakes and ladders

MID Gippsland begins the second part of the season this weekend ahead of what appears will be a competitive nine rounds.

Bocce brothers

MORWELL'S Nick Cooper and Frank Finnochiaro claimed national glory last week at the Australian Bocce Championships in McLaren Vale, South Australia.

Churchill protest upheld

ONE of the most gripping matches in GSL history has been sullied, after Churchill's 5-5 draw with Moe in round nine was changed to a 3-0 Rams victory on appeal.

Panthers pinch an upset

THE final round for the first half of the Mid Gippsland football season produced a couple of surprise results, with last week's mega-winner Mirboo North beaten by fourth-placed Trafalgar, with ninth spot Yarragon withstood a barnstorming Morwell East to win by 33 points.

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