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Gippsland League dreams of breaking Bendigo hoodoo at home

THE Gippsland League will have its best shot this decade at usurping Bendigo next year when it plays host to its perennial representative rival.

Past masters to lead Dogs

IN the wake of three consecutive grand final losses this decade Newborough Football Club has turned to the last bevy of Bulldogs who tasted September success in a bid to buck the trend.

Panthers’ maiden victory

The Jeeralang Boolarra Panthers recorded their maiden A grade victory in style after being sent in by Moe skipper Andrew Philip.

Race meeting derailed

JOCKEY concerns about the stability of the plastic running rail at Glenview Park led to the abandonment of Friday's Latrobe Valley Racing Club meeting after just two races.

Goannas to the rescue

FOUR Gippsland Goannas have been enlisted to help the Victoria Country first XI defend the national over 60s cricket title this week in Hobart, Tasmania.

Nine lives not enough for CATS

CATS created unwanted Traralgon and District Cricket Association records on Saturday by posting the club's lowest A grade score and second lowest in competition history against MTY Raiders.

Summit survivors serve charity

INTREPID souls crawled through mud, climbed walls and defied gravity in the name of charity at Trafalgar East during the Summit Survivor at the weekend.

Ferrari finds fifth gear

AN understrength Traralgon drew on its depth to foil Trafalgar by seven shots in Saturday's West Gippsland Bowls Division one match of the round.

No obstacle too high

Before Ryan Doughty co-founded the revamped Summit Survivor obstacle course in Trafalgar East, he overcame a barrier few can claim to have bounced back from.

Venomous start for Cobras

A massive round four will enthral Traralgon and District Cricket Association followers this weekend with the top six contenders beginning to crystallise, leaving the bottom five to chase tail for the rest of the year.

Harriers’ Mann of the moment

ONE of the masterminds behind the oldest marathon in the country received his due tip of the cap at the Traralgon Harriers Winter Championship presentation night this month.

College reckons it’s time to play ball

A GIPPSLAND secondary school sports academy is set to give 50 Lowanna College students a head-start in the industry from next year.

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