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Return to familiar territory

Reigning premier Heyfield advanced to a second grand final in as many seasons after rallying from behind in a classic tussle against Rosedale at the weekend, 13.14 (92) to 9.18 (72).

Heart-stopping end to the season

IT came down to the final kick of the Mid Gippsland football season for Mirboo North Tigers to be crowned 2013 premiers on Saturday at Morwell.

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.

Tigers one step closer

Morwell is one win away from a grand final berth after knocking Wonthaggi out of contention in the Gippsland League's first semi-final yesterday at Traralgon.

Eagles gunning for a flying start against Pies

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE: Second semi-final - Rivals Sale and Maffra will meet on Saturday, with the winner to progress directly to the grand final.

Birrell’s Midas touch

GIPPSLAND Soccer League Golden Boot winner Ashley Birrell added a verbal shot to the multitude of barrels fired on field this season, labelling the Monash attack "nearly unstoppable" ahead of its finals clash with Churchill.

Favourite fails to fire

YALLOURN secured back-to -back Latrobe Valley Hockey Association men's titles at the weekend with a 2-1 grand final victory over Churchill.

Bulls butchered in extra time

THE Gippsland Bulls suffered a cruel golden goal extra-time loss to Geelong in Sunday's second semi-final at Monash, but have another finals life in hand after finishing second on the men's Vic League Two ladder.

From strength to strength

GORMANDALE Cricket Club has wooed yet another Sale-Maffra Cricket Association star, Collegians legend Stuart Anderson, who is set to join the Tigers' ranks for 2013-14.

New-look Tigers ready to pounce

VETERAN all-rounder Travis Switzer will captain Gormandale Cricket Club this season following Adrian Burgiel's decision to step down to focus on batting.

Tigers out to cut Power

MORWELL'S season will be on the line when it meets Wonthaggi in a final for the first time in Gippsland League history.

Bruised Roos prepare for Blues

HEYFIELD will attempt to rebound from a loss to Glengarry and keep its premiership defence alive against a side that has had its measure in 2013, Rosedale.

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