Sport

Magpies in a thriller

Poowong’s A grade netballers may have the strongest nerves in Ellinbank and District netball, securing their second one-goal victory on Saturday. Just seven days after defeating Yarragon by the smallest of margins, the Magpies repeated the feat...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Hourigan the hero in Maroons comeback

The reigning premiers are on the board courtesy of a hard-fought win over a fellow contender while the league got another reminder of just how powerful another one can be. Here’s what you might have missed this week. Moe vs TraralgonTraralgon’s...

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15 Apr 2025

Sport

Akayla shines for Stars

Longwarry netballer Akayla Peterson was awarded player of the match as the Gippsland Stars recorded a three-goal win at Warragul. It was the Stars’ second win in the championship division of the Victorian Netball League (VNL).Playing their home...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Defeat for depleted United

A depleted Gippsland United senior men’s side were no match for South Springvale on Saturday night. Despite some sterling efforts from their younger brigade, United were unable to match the strength and power of their opponents, walking away with...

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15 Apr 2025

Netball

Gulls defeat Tigers

Warragul netballers secured three wins in the heat at Western Park on Saturday. A grade: Warragul 64 defeated Morwell 49The Gulls had a slow start to the match on Saturday. The first half saw some uncharacteristic mistakes by the girls, which...

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15 Apr 2025

Netball

Hawks win four in the heat

Hosting its first “home” game at Morwell, Drouin netballers won four games in hot conditions against Bairnsdale. A grade: Drouin 43 lost to Bairnsdale 49Drouin went into this contest a little undermanned due to injury. A slow start didn’t help their...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Rovers brave in defeat

by Rob PopplestoneMorwell East vs Hill EndEven in a long season some sides can feel the pressure more acutely than others, and there was no doubt that the Hawks were feeling the heat after their shock loss to Thorpdale in the opening round. The home...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Dusties defeated in grand final rematch

Warragul Industrials have suffered their first loss of their 2025 campaign in a grand final rematch against Mornington. Forced to play at Tooradin Recreation Reserve due to Western Park’s unavailability, some poor conversion in front of goal saw the...

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15 Apr 2025

Hockey

Strikers go 2-0

The West Gippsland Strikers have battled through hot conditions to secure a hard-fought 4–2 win in round two over Latrobe Valley Hockey Association. The home win at Bellbird Park has seen them begin their Men’s Vic League 3 campaign with two...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Hawks champion mental health

As the Gippsland League held its annual ‘Mental Health Round’ the Drouin Football and Netball Clubs have made moves to be at the forefront of local mental health services in sports clubs. The clubs have recently appointed Mindfull Aus chief...

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15 Apr 2025

Athletics

Gold for Zaria

Warragul’s Zaria Dalton is a national champion after taking home a gold medal at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Perth last week. Zaria was a member of the Victorian women’s under 16 4x100m relay team that came away winners from the...

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15 Apr 2025

Sport

Stars suffer Bulldog mauling

by Nicholas DuckMatches against Phillip Island have hardly been happy hunting grounds for Garfield in recent years. Saturday proved to be no exception for the Stars, who were swept aside by the visiting Bulldogs to the tune of 84 points, the final...

Nick Duck

15 Apr 2025

Football

Perfect 10 to De Araugo

by Nicholas DuckA perfect 10-goal performance from Bill De Araugo has seen Warragul’s fourths go two from two in 2025 following a commanding 64-point win over Morwell. De Araugo was simply unstoppable throughout the game, booting two thirds of his...

Nick Duck

15 Apr 2025

Football

Drouin downed

by Nicholas DuckA better effort from Drouin this week wasn’t enough to save them from a 48-point defeat against Bairnsdale. The Hawks fought the good fight against the Redlegs but were ultimately made to pay for a slow start where they gave away...

Nick Duck

15 Apr 2025

Football

Gulls tumble to Tigers

by Nicholas DuckOne step forward, two steps back. Warragul were brought crashing down to earth at Western Park on Saturday courtesy of a lacklustre 52-point defeat to Morwell. Hopes were high around the Gulls following their thrilling round one win...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Massive margins in senior footy

Ellinbank, Trafalgar and Longwarry each flexed their early credentials with big wins in round two of Ellinbank District football to remain undefeated. The going didn’t get any easier for newcomers Bunyip, who struggled to go with Ellinbank after...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Ellinbank District fourths

Lang Lang came from behind to clinch victory over Yarragon in a low scoring under 16s match. Trailing by six-points at the final change, the Tigers finished with 1-4 to two behinds to win 4-8 (32) to 3-12 (30).Boadi Williams, Kooper Herbert, Jackson...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Tigers kings of the jungle

by Davyd ReidWhen asked for his bold prediction at the Ellinbank District Football Netball League season launch, Lang Lang coach Daniel Fry said Yarragon had the talent to go all the way. His prediction would appear to have some merit, the Panthers...

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15 Apr 2025

Football

Cats crush Lyrebirds

by Davyd ReidNeerim-Neerim South maintained its undefeated record with an impressive victory over Buln Buln, 11-5 (81) to 0-5 (5).While Lachlan Bambridge was out of the side due to a golfing trip, the Cats made up for it with handy inclusions in...

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15 Apr 2025