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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.

Magpies aim to shake-up top four

Lucknow will give the East Gippsland football ladder a shake-up if it defeats Stratford on Saturday.

Sonics strong in Melbourne

Two Sale Sonics teams competed at the Melbourne Junior Basketball Tournament at the weekend, returning home with a second and third placing.

Returning to the negotiating table

It was back to the negotiating table as the Alberton Football-Netball League and Mid Gippsland Football League met on Wednesday to try and resolve the ongoing battle to find a home for the six intrepid Alberton clubs.

The trials of winter

Despite being the middle of winter, more than 50 of the most promising young cricketers from across Gippsland converged on the Bundalaguah indoor centre this week to try to gain a spot on the under 16 Gippsland Pride list.

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.

Playing for pride

The Boisdale-Briagolong women's football team played an inaugural Pride Game on Sunday.

Eagles return to top five

Maffra has slid back into the Gippsland League netball top five, after a riproaring win over Wonthaggi on Saturday.

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