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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.

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.

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.

GSL backs out of new format

Gippsland will not pursue a National Premier League Victoria licence in the face of exorbitant costing and administration requirements.

Blues back on track

Mid Gippsland FL - A hard fought game ended in a five-point win for Thorpdale, 14.9 (93) to Yallourn Yallourn North 13.10 (88) in Mid Gippsland football.

Lion hearts broken

For the second week in a row Moe came agonisingly close to its first win of the year in Gippsland League football.

The Maroon maestro

PRAVEEN Chandra has reached the pinnacle of the snooker world and rubbed shoulders with the game's best players, yet is rarely noticed at the table. For the consummate referee of 35 years, that is the key to his success.

Bell tolls for Pegasus

"IT'S round eight, and we're in trouble." Morwell Pegasus coach Dale White's gloomy analysis of the side's accelerating form slide came after its fourth consecutive loss at the weekend, a 7-1 thumping at the hands of Kingston City.

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