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Physical footy clash

As the middle of the Mid Gippsland football season gets closer, teams are eagerly trying to set themselves up for the finals, which produced some exciting matches over the weekend.

No gift for Gld

The Gippsland Gift is unlikely to go ahead in 2012, after last year's event in Traralgon failed to attract crowd numbers.

Cricket under review

Cricket in Gippsland will be going under the microscope this Sunday.

Lions outclassed by Parrots

An undermanned Moe was blown away by top side Leongatha in a one-sided contest, losing by 113 points in Gippsland League football.

Soccer skills washed out

CENTRAL Coast Mariners star and former Morwell boy John Hutchinson paid a visit to the future stars of Gippsland soccer on Monday.

Big jump in numbers

WINTRY conditions did not deter the 533 runners who competed in the Traralgon Harriers running festival on the weekend.

Big challenges ahead

YALLOURN Yallourn North takes on Newborough this weekend in Mid Gippsland football, following a heavy loss to Mirboo North that saw it slip to seventh on the ladder.

Tigers and Maroons to clash

MONDAY will be the Jason "Aker" Akermanis show when one of football's most colourful and controversial personalities dons the Tiger jumper against bitter rival Traralgon in Gippsland League footy.

Get your alter egos on

TWO months ago Donna Bushby's goal was to skate around a rink without holding onto the edge.

Training pays off

IT is probably not a good idea to get on the wrong side of Moe's Virginia Gratton.

Back again

Last year Melbourne runner Ellie Stubbs enjoyed the Traralgon Marathon so much she decided to come back in 2012. Completing the half marathon in a personal best time of one hour, 43 minutes

Putting sporting knowledge into practice

FOR students of GippsTAFE's revamped certificate four of sport and recreation, combining knowledge with practice is essential.

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