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Butcher lights the way

TOUTED as better than those used in the AFL, Maffra's new state of the art lights will be switched on for the first time when the Eagles host Moe on Saturday night.

Alberton reigns supreme

ALBERTON reaffirmed its absolute supremacy in Gippsland netball by claiming consecutive Eastern Region State League netball titles in both under 17 and open divisions on Friday night in Churchill.

Con moves on

Tyers coach Con Nicolopoulos has been replaced by Richard Lehrer just three weeks into the Gippsland Soccer League season.

Gippsland juniors join metro

THE Gippsland Soccer League has made its first step toward the National Premier League with the inclusion of under 13 and 15 boys development squads in metropolitan competition this season.

Streets ahead

GARFIELD'S Lachlan Schreurs did Gippsland proud in his quest for the Neil Street Cup last weekend, finishing third in the final of the junior motorcycle speedway championship at Blue Rock Motocross complex, Newborough.

Roos rain on premier’s parade

SATURDAY'S blockbuster grand final rematch between reigning premiers Glengarry and last season's powerhouse Heyfield lived up to all expectations early, before the fitness of the Kangaroos came to the fore in the opening round of North Gippsland Football.

Bulldogs bite back

It was wedding day blues for reigning premier Mirboo North when it fielded a sub-standard senior team against 2013 grand final nemesis Newborough due to all but four regular players attending a marriage ceremony.

Morwell women claim GCL title

MORWELL defeated Warragul by 68 runs to secure a second consecutive Gippsland Cricket League women's title at Keegan Street Reserve last weekend.

Weaver breathes fire on Dragons

LATROBE City Energy opened its account for season 2014 with a commanding 23 point win over Camberwell Dragons at home on Saturday night.

Brown’s Power won’t quit

GIPPSLAND Power's 2014 squad may not be the biggest or strongest in the TAC Cup, but coach Leigh Brown believes it will be among the most competitive.

Promoted Pegasus ready to fly

SIX homegrown players feature in a reinforced Morwell Pegasus outfit set to begin its State League Division One South-East campaign this weekend.

Mid Gippsland League season outlook

How each team in the Mid Gippsland League stacks up ahead of season start.

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