Sport

Hill End celebrate first win

The song was sung with gusto as Hill End players and supporters celebrated the club’s first senior football win this season. The win came in front of a bumper crowd on Saturday, keen to watch former West Coast player Will Schofield who pulled on the...

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Sport

Kicking goals for mental health

by Nicholas DuckLongwarry’s Jason ‘Jay’ Wells hit a magnificent milestone on Saturday as he kicked his 100th goal for the season. Coming into the home clash with Catani on 99 goals, it took less than a minute for the Crows superstar to rack up the...

07 Jul 2025

Netball talent identified

More than 25 local netballers have been scouted to trial for Netball Victoria Talent Academy and state programs. The Talent Identification Program selected 10 netballers from Ellinbank and District Football Netball League (EDFNL), five netballers...

11 Jul 2025

Can Schofield deliver Hill End’s first win?

by Rob Popplestone With all teams already having met each other once, Mid Gippsland football sides will have an understanding of what they can expect from their opponents second time around. While the news looks positive for some teams, others will...

10 Jul 2025

Gulls in the finals hunt

Warragul have enjoyed a solid year to date on the football field as their senior team chases their first finals appearance since 2016. The Gulls have been building over the past two seasons under coach Jed Lamb and, now in his third year at the helm...

24 Jun 2025

Schofield ready to be a Hillsman

Former West Coast Eagle Will Schofield is set to bring his unique sense of humour and skillset to Willow Grove this Saturday when he plays a special one-off game for Hill End. Schofield joins the club as part of the Carlton Draft, an initiative that...

09 Jul 2025

Soccer

United juniors get a five-goal win

Gippsland United’s under 13s enjoyed a successful Sunday out with a 5-0 win over Lynbrook Falcons. Under a perfect winter sun, United kicked off with confidence and structure. The defensive unit of Will Calabro and Romeo Vitale provided early...

Hawks soar for first win

by Nicholas DuckSweet relief. Drouin have broken through for their first win of the season courtesy of a stunning 11-point triumph over Wonthaggi. It brings to an end a fairly turgid run of form for the rebuilding Hawks, who fought tooth and nail on...

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Leading the charge off-field

by Emma BallingallAn awkward secret ballot draw was required 21-years ago for Annie van der Heyden to become the first female club president in the Ellinbank and District Football Netball League. Now back for a second stint at Longwarry, Annie isn’t...

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23 Jun 2025

Stewart’s sublime six subdues Sale

by Nicholas DuckWarragul fans are dreaming of finals after the Gulls claimed their fourth win on the trot, this time with a 33-point victory over Sale. Six goals from recruit Jordan Stewart was a major factor in the result, the Gulls key forward...

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Sport

Jacob the darts star

From p68Jacob has only been seriously practicing darts for 12 months after his mother bought him and his brothers Elijah (14) and Henry (10) a dartboard for Christmas in 2023. “I’ve really got into it in the last year and started practicing a lot -...

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Magpies make mates in Warragul

Collingwood’s AFLW team took roost in Warragul on Friday as part of the club’s Community Camp program. The Magpies visited schools around the area before gathering at Western Park in the afternoon to hold a skills clinic and signing session, letting...

10 Jun 2025

McGarrity hits double digits for Cats

Although much attention was on another forward at another ground, Mason McGarrity sent a reminder to the competition he also is a player to watch as he finished with 10 goals in Neerim-Neerim South’s rout of Bunyip. The Bulldogs had demonstrated...

Gulls defeat Tigers

In a second versus third battle, Warragul secured a win over Morwell in A grade on Saturday. A grade: Warragul 65 defeated Morwell 54This was a tough and competitive contest, with both teams showing determination right to the final whistle. The Gulls...

Cricket

Cricket updates

by Liam DurkinOne-day matches will be the norm for division four in the Warragul District Cricket Association this season. Clubs voted for a sole limited overs competition at the WDCA annual meeting last Wednesday. The motion was put forward by the...

Tigers win a thriller

Lang Lang kept its finals hopes alive with a thrilling two-goal win over Catani on Saturday. Despite a frantic last seven minutes which saw the Blues cut the margin from seven goals to one with a minute left, the Tigers prevailed by two goals. Both...

Hawks get four wins

Drouin worked hard to get all three senior wins as well as one junior win at Bairnsdale on Saturday. A grade: Drouin 51 defeated Bairnsdale 43The Hawks managed to secure a much needed win against the Redlegs. It was a tight, contested game for four...

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Sports grantsLocal football and netball clubs, associations, and umpiring organisations are encouraged to apply for funding under the latest round of Country Football and Netball Program grants. Grants of up to $250,000 are available for sport...