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Demons dine on Kangaroo

MATCH of the round billing went to Yarram and Heyfield however the battle between the North Gippsland heavyweights fizzled after half-time as the Demons strolled to victory.

Gulls soar against toothless Tigers

Gulls soar against toothless Tigers

Sibling support for Olympic dream

SIBLING rivalry is overstated as far as the Coughlans are concerned. The trio from Traralgon are convinced sibling support is their best shot at Olympic qualification in judo.

Hockeyroo returns to home turf

FRESH from a bronze medal and Olympic qualification at the World Hockey League in Belgium, Hockeyroos goal keeper Ashlee Wells returned to her former stomping ground at the weekend.

Blues rise to the occasion

THORPDALE rose to the occasion in the AFL Victoria Country match of the round, holding off the reigning premier Mirboo North by four points to retain fifth of the Mid Gippsland football ladder.

Polished Eagles may lose Sheen

MAFFRA will be looking to consolidate top spot when it hosts Drouin in round 13 of the Gippsland League on Saturday.

Power down again

FOR the second week running Gippsland Power relinquished a late lead to lose by less than a kick in round 13 of the TAC Cup against Oakleigh Chargers.

Spotlight on Thorpdale

THORPDALE will host the AFL Victoria Country match of the round this Sunday in a huge coup for the town and Mid Gippsland football club.

Falcons hold firm

FALCONS withstood a stern challenge from fourth placed Newborough Yallourn United to hold steady at the top of the Gippsland Soccer League ladder in a physical encounter at Burrage Reserve.

Gippsland girls shine

GIPPSLAND girls chased the chance to become a W-League player for a day when a squad of 20 travelled to Fawkner for a Melbourne City under 16 tournament during the school holidays.

Warragul hops to it at Kanga Cup

WARRAGUL United's under 15s became the first Gippsland side to raise the prestigious Kanga Cup in Canberra last Friday after a thrilling 1-0 extra-time grand final win over Sydney club Earlwood Wanderers.

Roller derby revival at Megahertz

THE glitz, glam and jam of roller derby will soon complete its resurrection at Stadium 34, Moe, with Latrobe City Megahertz on the verge of fielding its first fully fledged team in three years.

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Traralgon hosts major table tennis

TABLE TENNIS By KATRINA BRANDON   BOOMING streets, squeaky courts and roars of strength bellowed throughout the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) over the King’s Birthday...