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Trafalgar remains on top of ladder

Trafalgar had an impressive eight-shot win in division one on Tuesday and remains top of the ladder. Division one: Trafalgar 14/63 defeated Newborough 2/55Matt Schreyer (skip), Edward Kuklinsky, Heather Taylor and Mary Holdsworth won 25/18. Matt’s...

Rhodes smashes double-century in division four

by Samuel LaffyBuln Buln (5/327) def. Western Park (6/187)One of the most staggering knocks in WDCA history propelled Buln Buln to a 160-run win over Western Park, as Wayne Rhodes’ fearsome blitzkrieg saw him a notch an astonishing double-century...

Bowls & Croquet

Pat wins a thriller

Pat Fraser-Aurisch has claimed yet another Neerim District Bowls women’s singles championship. Pat, who is well into double figures for singles championships won at the club, did it the hard way. It took over two hours and 26 ends to decide the...

Cats blast Crows in division three

by Samuel LaffyCatani (6/253) def. Longwarry (9/114) Catani’s impressive recent form continued on the weekend, with the Cats taking home a huge 139-run over Longwarry in the final round of action before the Christmas break. It was Bradley McDonald...

George, Allsop dominate division two

by Samuel LaffyNeerim District (6/195) def. Buln Buln (167) Neerim District kept touch with the top four in division two as they headed into the mid-season break on a high, taking out a 28-run win over Buln Buln. Batting first, the Stags made their...

Kangas survive Eagle scare in division one

by Samuel LaffyHallora (6/175) def. Ellinbank (172)A nail-biting encounter saw Hallora snatch a three-run win over Ellinbank in their division one clash, the Kangaroos holding their nerve following one of the more sensational last-wicket stands seen...

Defeat for Goannasin over 70s match

The Gippsland Goannas over 70 cricket team travelled to Frankston last Tuesday to take on the Australian Cricket Society over 70s, where they were ultimately defeated. The game was played on the “Trotting Track” Oval at Jubilee Park, the home of the...

Trafalgar cricketer Rhys Holdsworth to play 200th First XI

by Liam DurkinTrafalgar cricketer Rhys Holdsworth is set to play his 200th First XI match this weekend. A true modern day great of Gippsland cricket, there isn’t much the 34-year-old hasn’t achieved in his close to 20 seasons with the Ships. Holding...

Earlier races at Drouin Picnic Races for Boxing Day heat

The annual Drouin and District Race Club Boxing Day picnic races are set to return this Thursday - with an earlier start time than expected. The races at the club’s McGlone Rd home base, directly next to the Drouin Golf Club, were originally due to...

Christmas race meeting thrills fans

by Dean ThompsonNyora Raceway’s annual Christmas race meeting once again thrilled hundreds of families who made the trek into South Gippsland for some last-minute festive season sporting action. The main event results included: Caleb Mills taking...

Girls got game

A girls only basketball camp is coming to Warragul next month. The one-day camp, “Country Girls Got Game”, aims to create an environment where girls can engage and thrive in basketball. Held at the Warragul Leisure Centre, it is designed for girls...

Mick manages team to victory

Drouin hockey player and team manager Michael ‘Mick’ Crawford took his talents international as he represented Australia in the Masters Hockey World Cup in Auckland last month. Acting as team manager for the Australia A team in the over 45s, Mick...

Off the canvas

by Nicholas DuckAfter more than a year of training without a home, the Warragul Boxing Club officially has a roof over its head once again. The club has returned to its previous base of operations at 180 Normanby St for training sessions on Wednesday...

Bowls & Croquet

Thrilling wins for Neerim District teams

The final end determined the winner in both of Neerim District’s games on Saturday. In both divisions, Neerim came out on top by one shot. The club’s division six team had a bye. Division two: Neerim District defeated Morwell Club 76/75Travelling to...

Bowls & Croquet

Mixed fortunes for Drouin bowlers

Drouin bowlers had two wins and two losses in round 10 of weekend pennant on Saturday. Division one: Drouin lost to Traralgon 49/91John Bickerdike, Mary Firth, Colin Jeffrey and Les Firth (skip) won 20/17. Vincent Mancarella, Peter Wallace, Brian...

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...

Bowls & Croquet

Longwarry in red hot form

Longwarry’s division one team continued its red hot form, winning all four rinks at Warragul on Saturday. The 33-shot overall win tightens Longwarry’s grip on second spot on the ladder. The club’s division four team hosted Churchill at “The Dome” and...

Bowls & Croquet

Throup Battle

Two brothers recently battled it out for the Neerim District Bowling Club men’s championship. In a match worthy of a club championship final, it took 26 ends for Peter Throup to win the 2024 title. He edged out brother Ray Throup 25/20. The club...

Another win for Warriors in division 1

by Samuel LaffyWestern Park (7d/213) def Longwarry (91 and 3/90) Western Park romped to a 122-run win over Longwarry on the weekend, but their hopes of securing outright victory were curtailed by some resolute batting from the Crows in their second...