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Great Scott

LOY Yang B Gippsland Power forward Josh Scott was named as one of four 2013 Morrish Medallists on Sunday night in the TAC Cup's first ever quadruple tie for the best and fairest award.

Tough Tigers raring to go

AFTER accounting for Morwell once already this finals series, Maffra coach Hayden Burgiel is confident of burying the Tigers in Sunday's preliminary final at Morwell.

Kangaroos prepare for feisty Tigers

GORMANDALE will meet its qualifying final opponent Heyfield on grand final day after the Kangaroos toppled minor premiers Churchill in a nail-biting contest at Maffra last weekend.

Roos renounce mob mentality

HEYFIELD will forego the mob mentality and gamble on winning individual matchups to overcome Glengarry and retain the North Gippsland Football League chalice on Saturday at Traralgon Recreation Reserve.

North Gippsland League vote count

TRARALGON Tyers United midfielder Brian Graham claimed back-to-back North Gippsland Football Netball League best and fairest awards in a tie with Rosedale dynamo Rohan Diamond for the top honour last Wednesday.

In honour of Orr

DUNCAN Orr was a man who loved a challenge. Before his life was tragically cut short in an accident earlier this year he had an ambitious plan to stage an ultra-marathon on the scenic trails of Gippsland's Grand Strzelecki Track.

Bulls eye promotion

THE Gippsland Bulls faced off against two of its former brethren in its second semi-final clash with Frankston at the weekend for a place in the Vic League 2 grand final.

Shooting to success

A HEARING impediment has proved no barrier to success for Lavalla Catholic College basketballer Innika Hodgson.

Moment to shine

STUDENTS with a disability had their moment to shine on the sporting field last Friday when Baringa School hosted its sixth annual friendship games at Burrage Reserve, Newborough.

Red Devils target double

MOE United has put the euphoria of the League Championship on hold to focus on the Gippsland Soccer double, and faces its first finals hurdle in Sale United at home on Sunday.

Pegs safe at last

MORWELL Pegasus officially escaped relegation calculations with a vindicating 3-0 victory over against Kingston City FC at Ronald Reserve on Saturday.

Rams secure Battle of Britain Cup

Churchill United put its League Championship loss behind it with a 3-1 win over Sale United in the Battle of Britain Cup final yesterday at Latrobe City Sports Stadium.

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