Testing hockey in the wet
Teams contended with wet and wild winter weather during round nine clashes contested in the East Gippsland Hockey Association.
Stirling efforts in Darwin
Maffra basketballers Coby Burgiel and Jack Hreshoresen returned home with silver medals after strong performances for Victoria Country at the national under 16s championships.
Maffra builds momentum
Maffra came away from the weekend with local bragging rights, defeating Sale 36-23 in Gippsland League netball on Sunday.
Blues beaten
North Gippsland netball ladder leader Rosedale tasted defeat for the first time this season, losing at Yarram 35-29 on Saturday.
Eagles win windy clash
Maffra moved to the top of the Gippsland League football ladder with a 16-point win at Sale on Sunday.
Tough day at the office
Wild weather lashed round 13 of East Gippsland football, as grounds became virtual mud baths with pelting wind, rain and an ice cold chill factor forming the worst possible combination for players, coaches and spectators to deal with.
Dogs win in the wet
Sale City ended a run of three consecutive losses by defeating Glengarry at Stephenson Park.
Conditions ideal for racing
The Greenwattle track, rated "good four", was ideal for racing on Thursday, held in wintry conditions.
Battle of the top two birds
Maffra can dislodge Sale from the top of the Gippsland League football ladder if the Eagles win Sunday's Battle of the Birds.
Wolves win battle at Sale
Monash had a struggle against Sale United, but returned home with a 2-0 victory in the Latrobe Valley Soccer League.
Demons, Blues look to cement top three spot
Most eyes this week will be on the clash between Yarram and Rosedale when second plays third in North Gippsland football on Saturday.
Magpies aim to shake-up top four
Lucknow will give the East Gippsland football ladder a shake-up if it defeats Stratford on Saturday.





