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Giant killers strike again

Morwell stamped itself as a genuine Gippsland League finals contender when it defeated third-placed Maffra by 16 points on Saturday.

Churchill fights off Cougars

With both teams short of regular starters, Morwell took the game to the defending premiers with some timely hits and capitalising on a couple of fielding miscues

Ladder leaders record another win

Morwell Pegasus continued their winning ways on the weekend, beating Langwarrin in the State League Division Two competition.

Confidence is the key: Ferguson

After defeating powerhouse side Leongatha by 36 points on Saturday, Sale has secured its position as flag favourites in the Gippsland League.

Rams undone in upset

Fortuna has blown the league title race wide open with a gutsy 2-1 victory over Churchill United to bring the Rams back to a two-point buffer at the top of the table.

Lions back on the hunt and ready for more

Saturday marks the start of the second half of the season in Gippsland League football, and only three teams are guaranteed a finals spot with two games separating fourth to tenth.

Respect key to victory: Chandler

Newborough continues its terrific Mid Gippsland season and part of its winning form can be credited to the healthy respect it has for all other teams.

Pies prepare fo tough Dogs

Glengarry will aim to avenge its round one loss when it hosts Sale City in last season's North Gippsland grand final replay.

Tigers sneak ahead to take the points

The Gippsland Tigers outmuscled Geelong in wet and wild conditions on Sunday in Traralgon, to take the win 3.5.22 to 2.4.16 in the over 47s.

The Southern University Games begins

The Southern University Games begins in Gippsland in two weeks and Team Monash are up and ready to go, according to sport programs team leader Matt Sheldon-Collins.

Footballer warned not to play the game

Wonthaggi Power's playing coach Leigh McDonald is unlikely to play football again this season, according to doctors.

State’s best hit Morwell

HUNDREDS of drivers converged at the Gippsland Go Kart Club in Morwell at the weekend for the third round of the Golden Power Series.

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