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Cougars prepare for fierce rivals

North Gippsland - Heyfield will be primed for its showdown against rival and third-placed Churchill, which comes into the contest on the back of a 22-goal victory in its last North Gippsland football hit-out.

Embracing the old and the new

TRARALGON umpire Darren Fletcher has patrolled boundary lines from Morwell to the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a career-spanning 400 senior matches and countless magic moments.

Steady Eddy doubles up

GEELONG sharpshooter Eddy Sims claimed a second consecutive Harry Metcalfe Memorial men's singles crown at the 10th annual Latrobe Classic darts tournament in Morwell at the weekend.

Chasing the dream

ANTHONY Young has the talent to make a life out of football, now he just needs the funding to make it happen.

Sauna Sail success

THE masts of 130 yachts pierced the steamy haze of the Hazelwood Pondage over the weekend during the 2013 Latrobe City Sauna Sail.

Fevola king on Queen’s Birthday

Gippsland League - ONE of the biggest home and away crowds in Gippsland League history packed the Traralgon Recreation Reserve on Queen's Birthday Monday.

Step back and think

AN act of violence almost killed Moe Lions footballer Jarrod Thornton.

Tigers saving up for Sale

Gippsland League - On top and unbeaten after eight rounds, Morwell is shaping up as the team to beat in 2013.

The pride of Gippsland

Soccer - GIPPSLAND juniors lifted two trophies at the Football Federation Victoria Regional Challenge Cup in Shepparton over the long weekend to finish third in the overall standings.

Ready for epic showdown

Mid Gippsland - EVENLY matched rivals Newborough and Trafalgar clash this weekend in what should be an epic battle for second spot.

Special significance

Traralgon Marathon - This year's Traralgon Marathon bears special significance for two dedicated men, Brian Glover and Ian Newnham, with every entry fee to be donated to Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Heart shines spotlight on Gippsland

At least one Gippsland soccer player will be invited to trial for Melbourne Heart's national youth side when the A-League club's scouts visit the area this month.

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