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Cats cruise in division three

by Samuel LaffyIona (9d/183) def. by Catani (5/186) Much like their division one counterparts, Iona and Catani were the only teams to take to the field in division one, but in this particular encounter it was the Cats who emerged victorious – and...

Crit success for cycling club

The Warragul Cycling Club’s second Friday night criterium in February was successfully held on the Endeavor Street circuit in Warragul. The brainchild of local cyclist Brett Kennedy, the concept is gaining traction with cyclists from across the...

Bowls & Croquet

Warragul bowls

Two Warragul teams will head into week two of Saturday finals after one won and one loss in the semis. Division four: Warragul (2) lost to Longwarry (2) 72/85Brian Kennedy, Lyn Morrison, Linda McCoy and David Gatewood (skip) lost 20/26. Ian Belling...

Bowls & Croquet

Neerim District bowls

The first week of Saturday pennant finals was played in cold, wet and windy conditions on Saturday. Despite the weather, Neerim District’s top team won to progress to the preliminary final. However, the club’s division six players had a loss which...

Bowls & Croquet

Horrible day for Trafalgar

Trafalgar Bowling Club’s hopes now rest on the midweek teams after all Saturday pennant went down in the semi-finals. Division one: Trafalgar lost to Newborourgh 78/84Trafalgar won three rinks but, despite the fourth rink coming back in the second...

Goannas fall in semi final

The Gippsland Goannas over 50 cricket team were able to get on the park at last, for what turned out to be their last game of the season in the semi final. The postponed semi final game against the South East Veterans took place at Sale Oval on...

Bowls & Croquet

Drouin bowls

Drouin will have two teams playing in preliminary finals on Saturday. Drouin’s division three team progressed into week two of finals after a semi-final win on Saturday. The side won three of four rinks after travelling to Trafalgar. The club’s...

Gulls defy weather

by Samuel LaffyWarragul (6/121) def. Catani (1/119) The wet and wild weather put paid to many cricketers’ hopes but Warragul and Catani defied the conditions to play a T20 match-up in their round 14 clash, with the Gulls taking out a four-wicket win...

Big win for Baw Baw veterans

It was an overcast day when Baw Baw Veterans Cricket team ventured to Koo Wee Rup Secondary College to take on Iona/KWR. Mick O’Neill lost the toss (again) and the Iona/KWR skipper Graham Davies was quick to decide to bat. The Baw Baw bowlers were on...

Sixers soar to grand final win

by Bruce BoweringBaw Baw Squash Club’s summer competition grand final was played last Thursday between the Sixers and the Heat. In the end, the Sixers, who finished the season in fourth place, triumphed. The evening began with old stagers Steve...

Keeping it real with Regan

by Nicholas DuckSome people wouldn’t think having balls pelted at them is a great way to keep fit and have fun. Those people aren’t Regan Smith. The local 17-year-old hockey goalkeeper had the opportunity to take her talents overseas after playing...

Locals perform at Drouin Speedway

by Dean ThompsonDrouin Speedway has held their latest fun filled race meeting for many of Gippsland and suburban Melbourne’s favourite drivers last Sunday with the weather holding off just long enough for the day’s racing to conclude. Amongst the...

Crows clash for cause

It will be mate versus mate as the Longwarry Cricket and Football Clubs take each other on once again this Sunday for the cricket club’s annual Pink Stumps Day. The two groups will be doing battle in a T20 cricket match to raise money for the McGrath...

Sweet relief for Swampies

by Samuel LaffyIona (7/156) def. Catani (150) Whilst most in the competition agreed to an early finish after the arrival of a wintry blast on the weekend, Iona bucked the trend and in doing so produced a performance worthy of celebration –...

Hawks punish wobbly Warriors

by Samuel LaffyDrouin (5/167) def. Western Park (8/166) Drouin might still be a chance of missing the division one two-day finals – requiring victory over Longwarry in round 14 to seal their spot in the top four. But the Hawks sent out a firm...

Back on track

by Nicholas Duck After years of being lost in the wilderness the Drouin and District Racing Club are confident this is the year they can get back on track - literally. The club, which hosts a picnic racing Boxing Day meet each year, has been...

Titans too tough for Warriors

by Samuel LaffyGarfield-Tynong (140) def. Western Park (9/139) For much of Western Park’s run chase in the division two one-day final it seemed as though the Warriors were comfortably in command, sitting at 1/70 in the 20th over in pursuit of 140...

Kangas crush Ships in decider

by Samuel LaffyHallora (1/107) def. Trafalgar (105) As has been the case all summer, Hallora looked a class above their opponents in the division three one-day final, with the Kangaroos notching a nine-wicket win over Trafalgar that barely saw them...

Titans turn the tables

by Samuel LaffyGarfield-Tynong (202) def. Jindivick (76) In their two previous encounters this season, Jindivick demonstrated that they had a clear edge over Garfield-Tynong, having dismissed the Titans for 51 in round 5 and for just 41 in round 10...