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Little separates the competitions front runners from the main pack with eight of the competitions 11 sides registering a win in the opening fortnight of North Gippsland Football.
For Cowwarr and TTU round three provides an opportunity to seek redemption for the one that got away with both sides going down by less than a kick last Saturday.
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If the results of round two matches are anything to go by, 2014 season is shaping to be just as hotly contested as last with three of the weekend’s five matches decided by less than a straight kick.
There was none more exciting than the contest between the new look Saints and CHURCHILL.
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It's hard to read into pre-season form given how much teams rest and rotate players through the summer in order to have them ready for the opening rounds.
With movements in team’s ranks and the addition of new recruits, round one provided football followers with a taste of the North Gippsland season to come.
For some the opening round showed that there is plenty of improvement to be made,
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Saturday’s blockbuster grand final rematch between reigning premiers Glengarry and last season’s powerhouse HEYFIELD lived up to all expectations early, before the fitness of the Kangaroos reigned supreme in the opening round of North Gippsland Football.
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Teams will be aiming to begin the season on the front foot when North Gippsland Football Netball League kicks off on Saturday 29 March.
The stage is set for an action packed opening round with the anticipated replay of last year’s Grand Final and the introduction of the new kids on the block Yarram among the highlight
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In an early taste of finals four weeks out from Qualifying Finals action, second placed Churchill hosted third placed TTU.
The Cougars burst out of the blocks and held a four goal lead at the first change one which they increased throughout the contest, the home side leading by 11 at the last change before going onto record a 14 goal victory along with a mental edge come the first week of finals.
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With more than the four points on the line both CHURCHILL and TTU were eager to lay claims to a finals berth in the match of the round.
Bursting out of the blocks in a blistering 10 minutes the visitors hit the ground running, Bomber Des Brunt opening proceedings following a free kick rewarded against Travis Brighton.
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The stakes will have never been higher in Saturdays clash between rivals seventh placed CHURCHILL and fifth placed TTU.
For perennial finalists Churchill their chances of playing finals come seasons end are slowly slipping from within their grasp. Relegated outside the five by four points, the Cougars may rue the ones that got away throughout the season. The side dropping four games by less than 10 points, which may prove more than costly.
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Churchill showed why they are in contention for this seasons premiership, following the sides dominance over Boisdale/Briagolong.
Scoring 38 goals to six in the opening half the Cougars showed no signs of slowing up as they went on to record a 74 to 22 goal victory.
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If you were a betting man you wouldn’t have worried about putting your money on two-time reigning premiers SALE CITY in the top of the table clash against Rosedale.
With an endless list of omissions which included premiership players Jake Schuback, Josh Tollner, Joel Brayshaw, Jake Milham and influential new recruit Sean McGrath it was hard to see how such a depleted line-up could topple this year’s outright flag favourites Rosedale.
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The time has arrived for a number of the competitions sides to turn around their fortunes if they are stay in contention with the leading quartet.
As the season nears the business end three sides are vying for the hotly contested fifth position come the conclusion of round 18, with powerhouses Glengarry and Cowwarr leading the pack.
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If you were a betting man you wouldn’t have worried about putting your money on two-time reigning premiers SALE CITY in the top of the table clash against Rosedale.
With an endless list of omissions which included premiership players Jake Schuback, Josh Tollner, Joel Brayshaw, Jake Milham and influential new recruit Sean McGrath it was hard to see how such a depleted line-up could topple this year’s outright flag favourites Rosedale.
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The time has arrived for a number of the competitions sides to turn around their fortunes if they are stay in contention with the leading quartet.
As the season nears the business end three sides are vying for the hotly contested fifth position come the conclusion of round 18, with powerhouses Glengarry and Cowwarr leading the pack.
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Cowwarr remain in finals contention following the sides 10 goal victory over Sale City. Sitting two points outside the top five the Saints victory ensures that their finals hopes remain alive.
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Relief was the overriding feeling at Woodside Recreation Reserve as the WOODSIDE Wildcats posted their first win of the season, defeating Boisdale/Briagolong by eight points.
Down and out of the contest trailing by 38 points at half time, the Wildcats mounted one of the most impressive come backs of the season to boot 11.4 (70) to 3.6(24) after the main change.
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In a mini final bottom placed WOODSIDE will host eight placed BOISDALE/BRIAGOLONG, with Wildcats coach Luke Anedda confident that this week will be the one which will see his side breakthrough for their opening win.
“We hope it’s the week, we have been working towards it and although the scores on the weekend gone where pretty ordinary and not flattering at all we hope that if we put in a good showing that we can get the win.
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The eagerly anticipated clash between the top two sides Rosedale and TTU failed to disappoint with the reigning premiers flexing their muscles early against last years Grand Finalists.
Boasting a commanding six goal lead at the first change, the two sides went goal for goal throughout the remainder of the contest with the Bombers unable to eat into the quarter time deficit. The Blues avenging their earlier meeting loss to win 50 to 42.
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Six weeks out from North Gippsland Football Leagues finals series spectators were treated to a final like contest with both GLENGARRY and Cowwarr’s end of season’s ambitions hinging on the result of Saturdays contest.
Sitting side by side on the premiership ladder standings in fifth and sixth placed respectively, the four points were paramount in ensuring a top five finish.
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Boisdale/Briagolong Football Netball Club will host Gippsland Power Coach and former Australian Rules Footballer Nick Stevens and Gippsland Power Manager Peter Francis at their Sportsman Night this Saturday, July 7.
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Sitting one game outside the top five, CHURCHILL coach Tim Darby said Saturday’s 14 point loss to Rosedale really sums up the sides whole season.
“Where not finding a way to get the job done when it matters, the last fortnight we have been leading the opposition in the last quarter to get over run.
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Sitting locked on points at the top of the premiership ladder the clash between reigning premier Rosedale and Churchill promised plenty. One of the biggest improvers this season, the Cougars were tested throughout the contest as they looked to match the intensity of the top of the table Blues. However it was the Blues ability to draw away and keep a buffer between their opponents which proved the difference, Rosedale winning 46 to 39.
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A barnstorming opening four majors by Cowwarr in the match of the round set the impetus for the Saints five goal victory over TTU.
The Saints marked their intentions early, slamming home the first before forward Chris Stasinowsky slotted home consecutive majors with goal sneak Robbie Ferguson swooping on the loose ball to kick Cowwarr’s fourth in a stellar 10 minutes of play.
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Neighbours SALE CITY and BOISDALE/BRIAGOLONG will do battle in unfamiliar territory with the game to be played at the Sale Main Oval.
Enjoying the ultimate success in recent seasons on the wide open spaces of the Traralgon Recreation Reserve, the larger Sale ground should suit the free flowing running style of the Dogs and may give them a taste of what’s to come in the latter part of the season.
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Reigning premier Rosedale continued their winning ways with a comfortable 12 goal victory over Heyfield, 48 to 36.
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ROSEDALE inflicted the Kangaroos with their first loss in five weeks winning 19.18 (132) to 7.10 (52) in a match which had football followers talking throughout the week.
While there was plenty of talk around the most eagerly awaited contest of the past month, the clash of the undefeated titans of the last five rounds failed to live up to the hype and hope surrounding it with the ladder leaders on song from the opening bounce.
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With clubs set to embark on the second half of the season, the mid-year report card is complimentary of a number of sides. While others who were touted as early season potential premiership contenders have found themselves off the mark.
Surprising the competition, league front runners Rosedale have taken all before them in the first nine games dropping only one match. Back to back reigning premiers Sale City may have a new look line-up, but that hasn’t halted the number one side of the last two years from stamping their supremacy.
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Ladder leaders Rosedale fought off a tough Tiger outfit to hold onto top position on the ladder standings in Saturdays North Gippsland netball matches.
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It was touted as the match of the round, last year’s reigning premiers SALE CITY against this seasons challengers TTU.
However the eagerly anticipated contest failed to live up to all expectations after quarter time as the Dogs slowly built their ascendency and took control of the contest in the second half to run home 25 point victors.
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North Gippsland League clubs return to the field this Saturday following a general bye which allowed players to rest niggling injuries and refocus their attention on the second half of the fixture.
Nine rounds into the season the competition couldn’t be any closer, with reigning premiers Sale City fully aware that it isn’t a one horse race to the penultimate prize. Dropping two matches to date, the competition has raised another level with the top Dogs quickly being the hunted as opposition sides draw in on the back to back premiers.
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Churchill and TTU continue to send a message to reigning premiers Rosedale with solid wins in round eight ensuring the sides remain locked on points at the top of the table with the ladder leaders.
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Exploding out of the blocks in a dominating opening term, it was COWWARR who led from the outset in their round eight match against Gormandale.
Sealing their first win last Saturday, the Tigers could ill afford to allow the Saints to dominate early in the contest and that is exactly what happened at the Cowwarr Recreation Reserve.
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The 2012 Sale City Football Netball Club, and Sale City Junior Football Club, Sponsors Day will feature ex-Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides as a guest speaker at the lunch. All Club sponsors are invited to lunch with Koutoufides, who will be meeting and greeting members and supporters on the Sale City Deck at the beginning of the match against Churchill. The Sponsors Day will also include the auction of a signed Carlton Football Jumper as well as other raffles and activities and will be held on Saturday June 2nd.
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Wild wintery conditions greeted players last Saturday in North Gippsland Football with some sides finding the heavy conditions to their liking, as they posted convincing victories in a mixed round of results.
The competition front runners continue to gain momentum, however for a number of clubs sitting outside the top five Saturday will provide them with the opportunity to reel in the margin before the leagues general Queens Birthday weekend bye next week.
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Heyfield recorded their second win of the season with a five goal victory over seventh placed Sale City.
A seven goal win to Churchill against Glengarry has moved the Cougars to second place on the premiership ladder standings level on points with reigning premiers Rosedale.
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Relief was the overriding feeling at Gormandale Recreation reserve as the GORMANDALE Tigers posted their first win of the season, defeating Woodside by 57 points in the battle of the cellar dwellers.
Handing their apprentice coach Paul Richards his first win, the Tigers called on the services of a number of former players last seasons captain now Wonthaggi Power player Daniel Domaille and Andrew Winter who proved invaluable in Gormandale’s victory.
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As the competition nears the midway mark of the season, premiership front runners Sale City and Rosedale are finding the opposition chapping at their heels and they may not be the only side worthy of talk about an elusive premiership.
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Churchill A Grades side rise this season has been an impressive one with the Cougars claiming to claim the prize scalps of early flag favorites. The latest being a comprehensive nine goal victory over ladder leaders TTU, 51 to 42.
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HEYFIELDis emerging as the dark horseof the North Gippsland competition. In the past fortnight the side have been the giant killers of the competition with the Kangaroos taking the prized scalps of top five opposition.
Last round it was a comprehensive 40 point victory over the then second placed Bombers while on Saturday on the road the Kangaroos held off Glengarry to seal their fourth win.
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Written off by many outsiders, those inside the inner sanctum of the Saints have been confident that it wouldn’t take long for the side to click and start to see rewards for what has been a tough opening to 2012.
Pitted against three of last year’s finalists in the first quarter of the fixture, COWWARR bounced back from a tumultuous fortnight with a crushing 109 point victory over Woodside.
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Boisdale/Briagolong and Churchill contested a thrilling A Grade contest on Saturday with a mere goal separating the two sides at the final whistle, the Cougars holding on to win 42 to 41.
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ROSEDALE enhanced their status as the competitions big improvers with a crushing 27 point triumph against reigning premiers Sale City.
The Blues blitzed the Dogs in the premiership term when the game was up for the taking en route to a 14.5 (89) to 8.14 (62) victory at home.
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It is a rarity in today’s game with players shuffling clubs like a pack of cards for major milestones of any sort to be achieved let alone as significant as the one Glengarry’s Trevor May will mark on Sunday.
For the 400th time May will pull on the boots and don the black and white striped gurnsey fittingly against arch foe Gormandale in the Mothers Day clash.
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A bright pink football will replace the traditional red one in Pink Footy day matches in North Gippsland Football this weekend as a show of support for women with breast cancer in rural and regional Victoria.
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Churchill sealed their second large win in as many weeks this time accounting for Heyfield by 32 goals. The Cougars victory elevated the side to third on the premiership ladder standings, 55 to 23.
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Following coach Daniel Sandeman's mid week comments around his side’s inconsistency stating that there would be “no more excuses” for his young side underperforming, his chargers answered his call with a strong showing in the opening term against Woodside.
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“No more excuses” that’s the message that the man at the helm of BOISDALE/BRIAGOLONG, Daniel Sandeman has for his chargers.
Highlighting that a number of changes will be likely at the selection table ahead of this week’s clash against WOODSIDE, the Bomber coach is frustrated with his young side’s performance in past rounds after starting out the season so strongly.
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It was billed as the match of the round, the eagerly anticipated clash between ROSEDALE and TTU however the hype and hope surrounding the match failed to live up to all expectations after quarter time.
The match was all but flattened within the closing minutes of the second term, as Rosedale ran away to a commanding 13 point lead at half time as they began to hold the ascendency.
The home side inflicted further damage after the main change, slamming on 9.7 (61) to 0.8 (8) to run home comprehensive 66 point victors.
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In a replay of last year’s grand final top of the table Rosedale and TTU met in the match of the round which lived up to all expectations.
Toppled in the penultimate contest in 2011 the Bombers on Saturday achieved what no other team has been able to do in over a season, defeat the highly fancied Rosedale outfit.
In a solid physical contest the Bombers held sway in the final term to record a four goal victory, 48 to 44.
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Described by this week’s opposition coach as “the team to beat”, third placed ROSEDALE will play host to TTU who sit in second place on the premiership ladders standing by a mere 0.4% from the Blues.
Fresh off the back of his sides upset win over last year’s preliminary finalists Cowwarr, Bombers coach Daniel Hawking knows that round three will be no less challenging.
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A best on ground performance and an eight goal haul by Josh King steered GLENGARRY to their first win of the season against Woodside.
The Magpies annihilated the Wildcats at Glengarry Recreation Reserve by 164 points as they won 29.26 (200) to 5.6 (36) in what was a one-sided clash.
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TTU Bombers fly at home
TTU continued their dominating start to the season on the court with a comprehensive 13 goal victory over Cowwarr, 52 to 39.
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It's hard to read into pre-season form, given how much teams rest and rotate players through the summer in order to have them ready for the opening rounds.
With movements in team’s ranks and the addition of new recruits round one provided football followers with a taste of the season to come.
For some the opening round showed that there is plenty of improvement to be made throughout the season, last Saturdays matches providing teams with an opportunity to refine facets of their game plan as they look to gain the winning edge throughout the season.
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Hot action on the court in North Gippsland Football Netball League – Netball Competition
Reigning premiers Rosedale continued their winning ways from last season, undefeated in their past 22 matches the Blues made light work of a new look Heyfield lineup winning 67 goals to 26.
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Reigning premiers SALE CITY led from the front in a one sided replay of last year’s grand final in the opening round of North Gippsland Football.
A host of missing premiership players didn’t stop the Dogs new breed of pups from standing tall to kick start the sides premiership defence with a 52 point thrashing of Glengarry.
The Magpies matched Sale City in patches of the second half but could do nothing to bridge a 33 point half time deficit, with the Dogs winning 17.20 (122) to 9.16 (70).
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Exciting times are ahead on the courts in the North Gippsland Netball League competition, with premiership titles on the line, star recruitments, player milestones and new coaches at the helm, the season promises to provide netball supporters with plenty.
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With only 10 days until the first bounce in the season opener of North Gippsland Football Netball League, the league’s board and administration have been working hard in the off season to ensure their team off the field is primed for another successful year.
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Teams will be aiming to begin the season on the front foot when North Gippsland Football Netball League kicks off on Saturday.
The stage is set for an action packed opening round with the anticipated replay of last year’s Grand Final among the highlights.
Early talk is centering on whether reigning premiers Sale City who have been the benchmark of the competition for the past two seasons has what it takes to make it three from three a feat that hasn’t been achieved since the late nineties.
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SALE CITY BULLDOGS PREMIERS 2011
A best on ground performance by Sale City’s Jake Schuback steered the Dogs to back to back North Gippsland Football Netball League premierships in a nail biting contest.
Schuback led from the front as he worked hard all day, throwing his body on the line and emerging from the bottom of packs lighting up the forward line and midfield in a match winning performance.
The Dogs dynamo was not alone in a true team effort the Dogs winning the game when it was in the balance in the final term booting 4.1 (25) to hold off a persistent Magpie line-up.
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Rosedale A and B Grade Netball sides completed a clean sweep of the home and away season and the final series to take out their respective grades premiership along with the title of Champions.
It has been an impeccable season for the Blue girls who have taken all before them with A grade defender Bron Tebb and B Grade captain Leah Leeson aslo securing the league’s best and fairest honours.
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Netball: Rosedale aiming for clean sweep
Rosedale will meet its second semi final opponent TTU on grand final day after the Bombers comfortably got over the line against Sale City.
The two sides have met on two occasions this season, with the ledger in Rosedale’s favour two nil.
The sides met just the once during the home and away season in round 11, Rosedale recording their tenth straight win of the season with a 14 goal victory, 42 to 28.
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Fairy Tale Finale – Glengarry v Sale City
Glengarry Magpies and reigning premiers Sale City Bulldogs will square off in a mighty North Gippsland Football Netball League Grand Final clash at the Traralgon Recreation Reserve.
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Reigning premiers SALE CITY advanced to their second Grand Final in as many seasons after rallying to come from behind in a classic tussle against Cowwarr.
Trailing at each change of ends, the signs didn’t appear ominous in the early stages of the final term for the Dogs. Cowwarr was the first to go forward and score to extend their lead out to one of the biggest of the match 11 points.
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Preliminary Final action saw three of Glengarry’s four netball sides book a grand final berth.
Hopes of all four sides securing a Grand Final berth were dashed on Saturday after the B Grade side was outplayed against the TTU Bombers.
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PRELIMINARY FINAL –SALE CITY v COWWARR
GLENGARRY moved another step closer in claiming their first premiership since 1996 after claiming the opening berth in the North Gippsland Football Netball League grand final last Saturday.
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FIRST SEMI FINAL – Invincible Saints to meet reigning premiers
COWWARR ensured their premiership ambitions remain alive after surviving the elimination final by bursting out of the blocks, with the result all but confirmed by half time.
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SECOND SEMI FINAL: Magpies soar to book date with destiny
With many pundits predicting reigning premiers Sale City would follow the same path as last season to advance to the Grand Final, many underestimated the resolve of GLENGARRY.
Sitting out the first week of finals following on from a near-faultless home and away season, the Dogs were tested from the mid mark of the opening term, with the Magpies handing Sale City their first defeat of the season to secure a grand final berth for the first time in 11 seasons.
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A total of seven points separated the winners and losers in the first week of finals, with COWWARR conceding a half time lead to fall short by four points in their first finals appearance under coach Cory Banister.
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Magpies feathers to be ruffled
SALE CITY and GLENGARRY will square off in a mighty North Gippsland Football Netball League clash with the winner advancing to the grand final.
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It can be marked down in the history books as the great escape. With the ledger at one a piece, the Blues claiming the honours in the side’s second clash of the season, it was Churchill that burst out of the blocks before Rosedale hit their straps midway through the opening term to break away to a handy 20 point lead in the sides knock out final.
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GLENGARRY handed coach Josh King his first finals victory in a four point nail biter, in Saturdays North Gippsland Qualifying final.
Led by Brad Smith, Danial White and Chris Panayiotou in a defining premiership quarter, the Magpies made their mark reversing a three point half time deficit into a one goal lead at the final change of ends.
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CHURCHILL will meet ROSEDALEin a replay of last season’s elimination final, with the Cougars keen to remain in the premiership hunt despite failing to claim the points against fellow final contenders in the second half of the fixture.
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Magpies to meet red hot Saints
Set to embark on consecutive finals campaigns under coach Josh King, GLENGARRY will need to put an end to the high flying COWWARR Saints nine game winning streak in Saturdays qualifying final to advance to the next stage of North Gippsland finals.
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Rosedale will enjoy a much deserved break after the side claimed minor premier’s status at the end of the home and away season which was capped off by a 50 goal victory over last seasons grand finalists Woodside.
The Blues travelled through the season undefeated, scoring a total of 1051 goals in their 18 matches with the side set to meet the winner of Saturdays qualifying final.
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Sitting in the top five for the majority of the season, perched in fourth position Saturdays result was an agonising one for Bombers supporters as TTU watched their chances of making finals slip from their grasp.
Dropping a number of close matches through the season one of the competitions biggest improvers appeared poised to shape a new look top five in 2011, but it wasn’t too be with TTU sliding from four position to be relegated to finish the 20 round fixture in sixth, one game out of the five.
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North Gippsland football finalist Cowwarr and TTU will meet on the eve of finals in the concluding round of the home and away fixture.
While Cowwarr’s hold on third position and the prized double chance is cemented, the same can’t be said for the fourth placed Bombers whose hold on a finals berth may quickly slip from their grasp if they are to drop the points against the red hot Saints.
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TTU moved back into the top five following a classic three goal victory over fellow top five aspirants Glengarry,47 to 50,
Gormandale recorded a 43 goal victory in their final home and away hit out ahead of finals.
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With both sides finals fate in their own hands, the clash between Heyfield and CHURCHILL had all the makings of a blockbuster two weeks out from finals action.
The stage was set for an enthralling contest, with the visitors setting the tone early as they burst out of the blocks boasting 13 scoring shots to five in a damaging opening term which saw them kick six goals to three.
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While two weeks remain before the opening of North Gippsland Football League finals series, the make-up of the top five still remains a mystery as the competitions front runners look to firm their hold on a finals berth.
With four clubs in the hunt for the final two places in the five, the competition has never been so rife with spectators to be treated to a number of classic contests with the race on to see who will contest the elimination final in a 14 days time.
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In a high scoring contest the rain failed to halt the run of the TTU Bombers who moved back inside the top five with a comprehensive 89 to 47 goal victory over Woodside.
Sale City continued their impressive form which has seen the side move into second position at the expense of Glengarry following their 40 to 29 win over Stratford.
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Saturday was a must win clash for HEYFIELD and the enormity of the task wasn’t lost on coach Adrian Cox’s chargers as they led from the front against a spirited Gormandale line-up.
The match was evenly placed at the first change both sides desperation at the ball evident with the Kangaroos taking a two goal lead into the first change of ends.
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The competitions top seven sides will be aiming to create their own premiership glories come the middle of September, with the rampaging reigning premiers Sale City confirming their hold on flag favouritism each week.
While the Dogs appear to have one hand on the premiership silverware after tightening its already short quote to go back to back in 2011, there are a number of challengers with Glengarry proving last Saturday that they aren’t too far off the mark, while Cowwarr have shown they will be ones to watch.
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Sale City continued their dominance against the competitions top ranked sides with the Dogs accounting for second placed Glengarry in the match of the round.
Claiming the scalps of TTU, Gormandale and now Glengarry in past weeks the Dogs appear poised to cement a place in the top three in what has been a remarkable change in fortunes in the past month.
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Heyfield supporters could be excused for suffering from a sense of dejavu on Saturday when for the second time in as many seasons ROSEDALE squashed the Kangaroos chances of sealing a finals berth.
However the Kangaroos received a slight reprieve with top five sides TTU and Churchill both suffering shock defeats which now leaves the door ajar for the Kangaroos to sneak inside the five.
Outclassed by a sleek looking outfit, the Kangaroos broke the shackles early leading by over four goals at quarter time.
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The top five prospects of TTU, Churchill, Heyfield and Rosedale are on the line this Saturday in North Gippsland Football.
The Kangaroos and Blues are equal on wins and will meet in what will be a classic showdown at Heyfield Recreation Reserve, with the victor to be handed a small amount of breathing space as the race for a prized finals berth enters the final month of the home and away season.
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In a remarkable turn of events over the past month, Sale City has stormed up the ladder following convincing victories against Gormandale, TTU and on Saturday a solid 10 goal win over Heyfield.
The win being City’s ninth for the season has resulted in the side leap frogging Gormandale and TTU on the way to third position on the premiership ladder standings. The Dogs will now focus their attentions this week on second placed Glengarry.
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With eight of their stars sidelined it was the young pups that came to life at the kennel with ladder leaders SALE CITY holding sway against fifth placed Heyfield.
The young Dogs demonstrated poise and experience beyond their age as they dealt the Kangaroos final ambitions a significant blow. Dropping their past two clashes Heyfield’s hold on a finals berth is slowing slipping from their grasp with wins to Churchill and Rosedale seeing the sides closing in on the gap.
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The end of season ambitions of four of the leagues sides, TTU, Heyfield, Churchill and to a lesser extent Rosedale hangs in the balance in the coming weeks of North Gippsland Football.
With little then four points separating fourth from sixth, the stakes are high with TTU aiming to seal a finals berth for the first time in seven seasons while Heyfield are keen to make a return to September action.
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An 11 goal victory over Churchill saw Sale City move into the top five at the expense of Saturdays opponent. The Dogs sealing three on the run against classy opposition with the side hitting their straps at the right end of thr season.
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With many a legend from their 1971 and 1981 Premiership teams watching the current group of players from the sidelines while commemorating the clubs past glories, GLENGARRY turned it on in a blitzing premiership term.
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HEYFIELD coach Adrian Cox cannot emphasis enough the importance that this week’s clash against third placed COWWARR has on his team’s end of season ambitions.
Last Saturday the Kangaroos recorded their seventh win which elevated the leagues powerhouse club of the past decade into the top four to be perched precariously behind the Saints.
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Following a clean sweep of all grades of netball last week, the A Grade Boisdale/Briagolong Bombers made it two in the run with a comfortable 10 goal victory over Stratford.
Heyfield rebounded from last week’s clash to dispose of Woodside 56 to 42.
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It has been some 14 weeks in the making and on Saturday in front of a large home crowd BOISDALE/BRIAGOLONG broke through to open their season account against old Riviera League foe Stratford.
Withstanding an early charge from the Swans in the final stanza, the baby Bombers appeared likely to concede their three quarter time lead as they struggled to register a major as Stratford kept coming at the Bombers scoring two quick goals to reel the margin back to one straight kick.
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The time has arrived for a number of the competitions sides to turn around their fortunes if they are stay in contention with the leading quartet.
As the season nears the business end four sides are vying for the hotly contested fifth position come the conclusion of round 20, with powerhouses Churchill and Heyfield leading the pack.
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In the anticipated clash of the round, third placed Gormandale were aiming to become the first side to topple ladder leaders ROSEDALE. But it was the Blues that held command all match the Tigers relegated to playing catch up. At one point the margin threatened to blow beyond 20 points but the Tigers worked hard to reel it in to 13 at the final whistle.
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In the anticipated clash of the round, third placed Gormandale were aiming to become the first side to topple ladder leaders ROSEDALE. But it was the Blues that held command all match the Tigers relegated to playing catch up. At one point the margin threatened to blow beyond 20 points but the Tigers worked hard to reel it in to 13 at the final whistle.
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Huge scores were common place in round 13 of North Gippsland Football with reigning premiers Sale City boasting the highest score this season booting 31.13 (199) to TTU’s 7.5 (47) in the anticipated match of the round.
But it was the lesser ranked ROSEDALE and Gormandale who provided all the entertainment in the final 10 minutes of their clash.
Little separated the neighbouring foes in round two 13 points to be exact with the margin again to be 13 at the final siren with Rosedale cementing their fifth win of the season.
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The question many are asking is there a side which will halt the rampant reigning premiers SALE CITY who continue to take all before them this season?
Sealing their third win on the trot with a convincing victory over Stratford, fourth placed TTU will now switch their attention to a mouth watering clash with fellow premiership aspirants Sale City and will aim to become the first side to hand the Dogs a loss.
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Ladder standings meant little in the contest between bottom placed Bosidale/Briag and third placed Glengarry on Saturday the Bombers coming within one goal at the final whistle in an enthralling contest.
Ladder leaders Rosedale brushed aside would be finals contenders Sale City recording a 19 goal victory, 56 to 37.
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A fiery end to the third quarter set up a final term with plenty of spite between the big cats CHURCHILL and Woodside.
Loosing Frank Triantafyllou and Justin Staley following yellow cards early in the last quarter the Wildcats challenge wasn’t aided by being two men down as they struggled to contain the Cougars Joey Whykes who went on a final term rampage in front of goal.
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The next month of North Gippsland Football may determine the fate of four clubs end of season ambitions, as sides fight to stay in contention with the top four sides.
As the season embarks on the second round of the fixture, there have been a number of highlights that has shaped the opening rounds.
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TTU and Rosedale met in the top of the table show down with the competitions bench mark sides meeting for the first time this season.
Going into the match undefeated the Blues held slight favoritism; however the end score line indicated they are the ones to beat for the premiership 42 to 28.
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It was billed as the match of the round, the eagerly anticipated clash between Cowwarr and SALE CITY however the hype and hope surrounding the match failed to live up to all expectations after half time.
The match all but flattened within the opening 10 minutes of the third quarter, as Sale City ran away to a commanding 39 point lead at the final change.
The visitors inflicting further damage in the final term slamming on 7.3 (45) to 5.2 (32) to run home comprehensive 52 point victors.
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While pre-season predictions suggested COWWARRwould possibly languish outside the top five, the Saints are quickly becoming touted as a serious premiership contender after an impressive two months which has seen them conquer all before them.
The Saints may have started their season off on the wrong foot as they found themselves pitted against three of last season’s finalists however the side has quickly grown in confidence after falling short of the line against Glengarry.
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Sale City and Woodside fought out an enticing battle on the court, the lead changing throughout the match before the two sides drew level on 51 a piece at the final whistle.
Rosedale continued their dominance of the competition the side making it nine straight victories with a 44 to 23 goal win over Cowwarr.
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The clash between Heyfield and TTU lived up to all expectations with both sides eager to claim the points coming off the back of losses in round nine.
Entering the second half of the season, both sides’ coaches were fully aware the importance the four points would have in ensuring their side remained in the hunt for a top five berth come finals.
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Competition continues to hot up with the race on at the half way mark of the season for top five positions come finals.
The mid season report card is complimentary of reigning premier Sale City which sees them billed as top Dogs, holding unassuming favouritism to make it back to back flags.
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Churchill and Stratford fought out the closest battle in round nine of North Gippsland Netball the Cougars holding sway in the final stages of the match to record their fifth win of the season 32 to 29.
Third placed Glengarry didn’t have it all their way the young Heyfield side testing the Magpies who recorded a four goal victory.
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Three unanswered majors to start the third term opened the contest wide open between COWWARR and TTU at the Cowwarr Recreation Reserve with TTU threatening to blow the game wide apart.
The Bombers purple patch saw the team take the lead as they returned to the field from the main change with a renewed bounce in their step.
Chris Dunn started the charge, a rare mistake by Cowwarr coach Cory Bannister resulted in a free kick to Dunn tight on the boundary line. Dunn scoring his first for the term before quickly backing up with a second minutes later.
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It has been a stellar month for the COWWARR Saints who marched up the ladder from seventh position to third, to sit three wins behind ladder leaders Sale City following their fourth straight victory.
Coach Cory Bannister has described his sides rise as encouraging, following what was a difficult opening to the fixture.
“We were a bit disappointed with our performance in the first two weeks we felt that we were better then what we showed.
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COWWARR handed the Wildcats their second straight defeat, the Saints booting 16 goals to three after the main change to storm home 113 point victors 23.15 (153) to 6.4 (40).
It has been quiet the month for the Saints who up until round four hadn’t record a win, since that day against Heyfield they have won four straight and marched up the ladder from seventh position into the top five sitting ahead of Heyfield, Woodside and Churchill in third place.
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CHURCHILL will pay honor to their foundations in their annual ‘Heritage Match’ which will see the Cougars don their commemorative guernsey to mark the occasion
The strip comprising of elements of the old Hazelwood Churchill jumper along with the subsequent Roos’ and Cougar logos displayed on the chest section, represents the clubs three distinctive eras.
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Boisdale Bombers broke through to record their first victory in A Grade with the side accounting for the fifth placed Cowwarr, 39 to 29.
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In one of their worst starts to a season in recent years, Gormandale had a weekend to forget with the hapless Tigers outplayed in all facets of the game against HEYFIELD.
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Snapping a three game losing streak HEYFILED returned to the winners circle in emphatic style.
Confidence would be building in the Kangaroos camp with coach Adrian Cox finding the right combination to bury the Blues who knocked Heyfield out of the premiership race last season.
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Churchill recorded their third win of the season following a five goal defeat of Gormandale Tigers in the battle of the big cats.
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Glengarry encountered their toughest opposition when they hosted reigning premiers SALE CITY in the biggest match of the season to date.
A large crowd braved the wild wet wintery conditions to witness the clash between the undefeated titans.
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It has been five weeks in the making, the top of the table show down between the competitions number one ranked sides GLENGARRY and reigning premier SALE CITY.
Sundays win was the Magpies fifth straight victory and sets up a tantalising contest against the undefeated Dogs who have claimed the scalps of Gormandale, Churchill and Heyfield.
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Boisdale pushed for their first victory in A Grade when the Bombers kept within arms reach of Woodside in a close contest. The Wildcats experience coming to the front when it counted, Woodside winning 32 to 26.
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CHURCHILL pulled out all stops in the dying stages of their clash against TTU which saw the Cougars reverse a four goal deficit into a one point nail biting victory at Tyers.
Pitted against former teammate Tim Aitken, Tim Darby claimed the honours as his side raised to the challenge.
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A bright pink football will replace the traditional red one in Pink Footy day matches in North Gippsland Football this weekend as a show of support for women with breast cancer in rural and regional Victoria.
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Saturdays matches in all grades of netball between TTU and Gormandale displayed netball at its best with all games decided by less than six goals, two of which went down to the wire on one goal thrillers.
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Five seasons have passed since Cowwarr claimed the points against Heyfield and with the odds firmly against them and yet to record a win this season, the Saints were destined for a tough day at the office.
The Kangaroos slotted through the opening two majors, before the Saints responded the visitors skipping away to a nine point lead at the first change.
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North Gippsland football rivals COWWARR and HEYFIELD will fight for the points when they meet this Saturday.
The clash is primed to be another classic tussle, with the contest billed as a ‘crunch’ match for the Saints.
Cowwarr hasn’t beaten the Kangaroos since round 10 of their premiership season in 2006 and if they can replicate the form that they took into their clash against Glengarry a fortnight ago they may have their best chance in years to topple the Kangaroos.
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Rosedale cemented their place a top of the North Gippsland Netball A Grade ladder with a 34 goal thrashing of Churchill, 65 to 31.
It wasn’t pretty netball in the match against Stratford and Boisdale, however the Swans did enough to seal their first win of the season 40 to 30.
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Three of North Gippsland Football round three matches where decided by less than 13 points with two going down to the wire in the dying minutes.
Demonstrating that this season maybe one of the closest in recent seasons, a number of big improvers have made an early statement of intent among them last year’s lowly ranked Woodside.
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Old Riviera football league foes STRATFORD and BOISDALE will go in search of their opening win of the season when the two young sides do battle on Saturday.
The contest is billed as the match of the round with the young developing sides set to provide crowds with value for money.
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Glengarry maintained their unbeaten run in all grades of netball with solid performances against Woodside on Saturday.
The A grade line up met a new look Woodside team which battle hard all day but were unable to match the strength of the Magpies possessed across court, 57 to 27.
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It's hard to read into pre-season form, given how much teams rest and rotate players through the summer in order to have them ready for the opening rounds
With movements in team’s ranks and the addition of new recruits round one provided football followers with a taste of the season to come.
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Hard work and development in the off season paid dividends for Glengarry who made a dominating clean sweep on the courts in their matches against Boisdale.
The Magpies A Grade side impressing in their 40 goal victory 68 to 28
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Reigning premiers SALE CITY led from the front in a one sided replay of last year’s grand final in the opening round of North Gippsland Football.
As the premiership flag wafted over proceedings the Dogs marked their intentions early hitting Rosedale hard in a physical 10 minutes of football.
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Glengarry Football Netball Club has created history in Gippsland Football circles, with the Magpies to be led from the front this season by a female President.
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Vale - David ‘Crocka’ Williams | 2.4.1975- 1.1.2011
Churchill Football Netball Club Champion and life member David ‘Crocka’ Williams passed away suddenly on New Year’s Day.
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Stratford Football Netball Club will host Footscray/Western Bulldogs club legend Doug Hawkins on Thursday 31st March as part of the junior clubs major raffle.
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Teams will be aiming to begin the season on the front foot when North Gippsland Football Netball League kicks off on Saturday.
The stage is set for an action packed opening round with the anticipated replay of last year’s Grand Final among the highlights.
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Exciting times are ahead on the courts in the North Gippsland Netball League competition, with premiership titles on the line, star recruitments, player milestones and new coaches at the helm the season promises to provide netball supporters with plenty.
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Only 22 kilometres apart, the two towns of GORMANDALE and GLENGARRY boast a footballing rivalry every bit as fierce as Carlton and Collingwood which dates back to the eighties.
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There was no love lost in the clash between Third placed GLENGARRY and Woodside, with the Wildcats throwing down the challenge in the opening term of their clash, with the home side unable to shake the Wildcats in a dogged stanza.
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Heyfield will enjoy a much deserved break after the side claimed minor premier’s status at the end of the home and away season which was capped off by a 26 goal victory over Cowwarr.
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As the season draws to an end six of the leagues clubs will bid farewell to their season 2010 aspirations.
While for the top five ranked sides the season is well and truly alive, this week’s hit outs allowing coaches to fine tune their game plan and squad as they look towards the Holy Grail.
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Glengarry’s Anthony McMahon will join elite company this weekend when he lines up in the seniors marking his 200th senior game against Woodside.
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COWWARR underlined the importance of efficient conversion as they thrashed Boisdale by 12 goals.
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Fourth placed Rosedale held off a persistent Churchill lineup who kept within arms reach of the Blues in their encounter, 47 to 40.
Reigning premiers Woodside look to have ended Sale City’s chances of a finals berth following their 12 goal victory over the Dogs.
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Cowwarr Premiership player Lee Cooper became the sixth player to run out in the red, black and white in his 200th senior game against Sale City.
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While two weeks remain before the opening of North Gippsland Football League finals series, the competitions front runners have firmed their finals berths.
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Reigning premiers Woodside made light work of Boisdale, running home comfortable 35 goal victors.
Rosedale were unable to push Gormandale as they did ladder leaders Heyfield last week the Blues falling short of the second placed Tigers by none goals, 48 to 39.
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Feathers and fur flew in blustery conditions at Glengarry Recreation Reserve in the clash between fourth and third with the Cougars grabbing the upper hand early to boot away to a commanding lead midway through the opening term.
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AFL Legend and ‘National Treasure’ Ron Barassi will be heading to Stephensons Park in Sale on Sunday August 1st where he will attend the North Gippsland League clash between local rivals Sale City and Stratford for the sixth WorkSafe Game of the Month for season 2010.
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Barassi to watch from the outer at Sale City
The final five make up of the North Gippsland Football Premiership ladder standings look to be confirmed, with round 18 providing an opportunity for sides to make last ditch attacks on claiming the double chance.
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The match between undefeated ladder leaders Heyfield and fourth placed Rosedale lived up to all expectations with the physical contest providing a taste of finals action.
The final term was an epic contest which saw three injury timeouts in the final 10 minutes of the match, with the lead exchanging hands on a number of occasions.
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Heyfield appear set to miss partaking in finals action for the first time in 15 seasons, following the side’s 38 point loss to ROSEDALE on Saturday.
Having been the hunted over the past decade the Kangaroos were simply outclassed by a sleek looking outfit that will play a big part in finals action.
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The top three prospects of Sale City, Churchill and Glengarry are on the line this Saturday in North Gippsland Football.
The Dogs and Cougars are equal on wins and meet in what will be a classic showdown at Gaskin Park Reserve with the victor to be handed a bit of breathing space as the race for the double chance enters the final month of the home and away season.
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The undefeated Heyfield line up was tested in their clash against the eighth placed Magpies with Glengarry coming to within one goal of the ladder leaders at the final whistle.
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The much anticipated battle for top spot on the North Gippsland Football League ladder failed to materialise at Stephenson Park, with GORMANDALE smashing Sale City by seven goals.
The Tigers had lost their previous clash against the Dogs but made a mockery of the round four result winning 18.4 (112) to 10.10 (70) in the top of the table showdown.
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The competitions top two sides SALE CITY and GORMANDALE will do battle in what many pundits predict may be an early prelude to that one day in September, some seven weeks out from the big event.
Sitting equal on 12 wins a piece, a mere 72 percentage points separates the sides with the competitions biggest improver Sale City holding up the premiership ladder standings.
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Reigning premiers Woodside dominated in their clash against second placed Gormandale with an 18 goal victory 62 to 44.
Heyfield continued their dominance of the competition this time against Sale City winning by 33 goals.
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Dark overcast conditions across the region saw the lights switched on at three quarter time across the grounds, however the deteriorating elements didn’t halt the competitions top five sides from claiming the points.
A lapse in concentration by GLENGARRY allowed the Saints to storm back into the contest in the final term of their match, with the home side falling narrowly short.
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Previously meeting under lights in a close tussle in round four TTU will host Rosedale, the Bombers an outside chance to upset the Blues finals ambitions.
Outplaying the Blues for three quarters of the match the Bombers prevailed in a four point thriller on Anzac Day. Wade McNeill was the leading goal kicker on the ground finishing with three.
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The match of the round between Sale City and Cowwarr lived up to all expectations, with neither side giving an inch in a tight physical contest.
In a low scoring encounter, both sides broke through early on the scoreboard before the goals dried up in the second and third terms with City’s first quarter lead serving them well for the remainder of the contest.
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Sale City outran Cowwarr after starting slow against their higher ranked opponents.
Four goals separated the two sides at three quarter time before the home side courteous of accurate shooting powered away to a 15 goal victory.
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The time has arrived for a number of sides to turn around their fortunes if they are stay in contention with the leading quartet.
As the season nears the business end three sides are vying for the hotly contested fifth position come the conclusion of round 20, with reigning premiers Heyfield leading the pack.
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An inspired Gormandale made easy work of Churchill in the match of the round.
The sides were separated by 46 percentage points at the start of the match, but it was the Tigers that had plenty to prove after narrowly dropping the points in their earlier encounter.
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Supporters of both the Heyfield Football Netball Club and the now recessed Newry Football Netball Club will be supporting the gold and blue of the Newry jumper this Saturday.
Heyfield footballers will take to the field in the Newry guernsey in their clash against former fellow Riviera Football League Club Stratford.
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Knocking off the reigning premiers two weeks ago with five of their stars on the side lines in arguably their best performance of the season, GORMANDALE will now switch their attention to a mouth watering clash with fellow premiership aspirants Churchill.
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Sitting at the bottom end of the table the clash between TTU and Woodside was an enthralling contest with WOODSIDE prevailing in heavy conditions.
Leading by four goals in the final term the Wildcats appeared to have the match stitched up, before a purple patch by the Bombers tempted to steal the match.
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Sitting at the bottom end of the table the clash between TTU and Woodside was an enthralling contest with WOODSIDE prevailing in heavy conditions.
Leading by four goals in the final term the Wildcats appeared to have the match stitched up, before a purple patch by the Bombers tempted to steal the match.
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The top five in the A Grade competition of North Gippsland Netball has began to break away from the remainder of the competition with ladder leaders Heyfield and Gormandale firm premiership favorites.
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The next month of North Gippsland Football may determine the fate of three clubs end of season ambitions, as sides fight to stay in contention with the top four sides.
As the season embarks on the second round of the fixture, there have been a number of highlights that has shaped the opening rounds.
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Heyfield remain the only undefeated side in North Gippsland Football after claiming the honors’ in the top of the table showdown against Gormandale.
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Paul Richards and Lee Stockdale have led GORMANDALE to a 66 point thrashing of reigning premiers Heyfield.
An electrifying first quarter dominated by Gormandale saw veteran Richards boot four goals, in his nine goal haul which set the barometer for the second placed Tigers eighth win of the season.
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A clear top four have set themselves apart from the rest of the competition at the midway point of the North Gippsland Football League season.
Ladder leader Sale City, perennial finalists Gormandale, Glengarry and last years runners up Churchill continue to dominate the competition, with reigning premiers Heyfield, Rosedale and Cowwarr the three teams set to fight out the two remaining spots.
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The fifth placed Saints pushed Gormandale in the clash of the round with the competitions biggest improvers testing the undefeated Tigers 40 to 37.
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In a contest that pitted the brutally swift transition game of the premiership favourite against an underdog full of fight, GLENGARRY coaching staff executed the blue print to defeat City in the match of the season.
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Competition front runners race towards finals action
Competition continues to hot up with the race on at the half way mark of the season for top five spots come finals.
The mid season report card is complimentary of Sale City’s revival which sees them billed as top Dogs, holding unassuming flag favoritism.
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GORMANDALE returned from the weeks break to keep their winning form in tack, in the closest match of the round as they held on to clinch a one goal thriller against TTU.
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Gormandale continued their dominating showing this season accounting for TTU with ease 60 to 34.
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Traditional North Gippsland Football Netball league rivals Heyfield and Cowwarr will play for the inaugural Komens - Hollands Cup on Saturday at Heyfield.
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North Gippsland football rivals HEYFIELD and COWWARR will fight for the points when they meet this Saturday.
The clash is primed to be another classic tussle, with the contest billed as the match of the round with the two sides sitting neck and neck on the premiership standings.
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Glengarry broke through for their first win of the season with a five goal victory at home against Stratford.
For the second time in as many rounds Churchill drew this time against Rosedale, the two sides locked on 41 a piece at the final whistle.
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Having the unenviable job of meeting reigning premiers HEYFIELD, with coach Stuart Anderson proclaiming it was “crunch time” for his side ahead of Saturdays clash.
The Bombers did well to steady the ship as the Kangaroos hit the ground running from the opening bounce.
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Its crunch time for the reigning premiers HEYFIELD according to coach Stuart Anderson.
Sitting two games out of the five, a loss this week would put the perennial finalists further away from the pack with Anderson impressing the importance of this week’s away clash against TTU.
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One of Glengarry’s favourite sons Trevor May will create history on Saturday when he becomes the first player in the clubs 115 year history to play 300 senior club games for the black and white.
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This week is a must win round for a number of sides as they look to keep in contact with the competitions front runners Sale City and Churchill who sit two wins clear of the pack.
Rosedale leads the pack in sixth position one win outside the five, followed by last year’s premiers Heyfield and the two Bombers TTU and Boisdale all with two wins a piece.
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The top of the table showdown between Churchill and SALE CITY turned into a fizzer with the dominance of the competitions inform side the Dogs, seeing the side coast home to a 107 point thrashing of the Cougars.
For the undefeated Cougars and Dogs the match was a chance for both sides to genuinely prove their worth against quality opposition.
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Boisdale broke through for their first win of the season with a comfortable 12 goal victory against TTU.
Woodside stamped their authority on the match early against Stratford and extended their lead at each change winning 49 to 26.
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One of the oldest football clubs in country Victoria, Rosedale Football Netball Club will celebrate the clubs rich netball history with a ‘Netball Reunion’ for all past and present players on Saturday 8th May during the clubs North Gippsland Football Netball League round six clash.
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Traditional North Gippsland Football Netball league rivals Glengarry and Gormandale will play for the inaugural Keith Lang - Bill Onley Cup on Mothers Day at Glengarry.
The Cup is a new initiative which replaces the Gippsland and Northern (G&N) Cup which the two clubs have contested with fierce rivalry over the past 25 years.
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A bright pink football will be replacing the traditional red one in Pink Footy day matches in North Gippsland Football this weekend as a show of support for women with breast cancer in rural and regional Victoria.
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Is SALE CITY a genuine finals contender?
A 4-0 start to the season suggests the Dogs may indeed be a force to be reckoned with especially after they withstood a third quarter Gormandale charge to win by 25 points.
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Gormandale broke away to an early lead against Sale City, with the Tigers holding command all match to run away comfortable victors in a high scoring match 80 to 56.
Goal shooters Jaclyn Douch and Lorelle Nolan among the best for the Tigers.
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Churchill, Sale City and Glengarry remain the only unbeaten teams in the North Gippsland Football Netball League after all three had convincing round four wins at the weekend.
City passed with flying colours in their first tough assignment with the Dogs resolute in the trying conditions against reigning premiers Heyfield.
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Last years runners up Heyfield sealed their fourth straight win of the season, with a damaging 41 goal victory over Sale City.
The Kangaroos were impressive from the onset, their strength across the court evident with the Dogs finding themselves no match for the competitions number one ranked side.
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Rosedale and TTU fought out a titanic battle fitting of the Anzacs as the two sides enthralled the large crowd. The battle on the field a true test of spirit as both sides exemplified the true meaning of the Anzac spirit.
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SALE CITY have burst out of the blocks in their opening two clashes, sending a clear warning to the remainder of the competition that they are a serious contender for the flag.
In what will be their first big test in a challenging month of the fixture, the Dogs will meet perennial finalists HEYFIELD which will provide the home side with an indication as to where they are at.
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Heyfield avenged last year’s three goal grand final loss to Woodside with a dominating performance against the reigning premiers in a replay of last seasons penultimate match.
The Kangaroos hit their straps early and shot away to handy lead before running all over the top of the Wildcats, 52 to 24.
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It was billed as the match of the round, the eagerly anticipated clash between Cowwarr and SALE CITY however the hype and hope surrounding the match failed to live up to all expectations after quarter time.
The match all but flattened within the opening 20 minutes of the second term, as Sale City ran away to a commanding 48 point lead at half time.
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Boisdale’s horror start to the season continued, with ROSEDALE running rampant in the second term to put the match beyond the Bomber’s reach, the visitors sealing victory by 99 points.
Justin Emery inspiring the Blues to their first win of the season amassing possessions around the ground in a dominating best on ground performance.
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A new look Sale City lineup worked hard to hold off TTU in a tight low scoring contest which saw the Dogs prevail by three goals.
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PLEASE NOTE: The fixtured match between Churchill and Gormandale has been rescheduled to SUNDAY 11th APRIL.
The stage is set for a quality battle between BOISDALE and ROSEDALE, with both sides keen to take the points after failing in their quest for first round victories.
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A host of missing players hasn't stopped CHURCHILL opening their season with a 45 point thrashing of reigning premiers Heyfield in a replay of last years grand final.
The Kangaroos matched Churchill in patches of the second half but could do nothing to bridge a 33 point half time deficit, with the Cougars winning 15.12 (102) to 8.9 (57).
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Reigning premiers Woodside turned it on against TTU as their premiership flag wafted over proceedings.
Woodside proved too strong across the court as they dominated passages of play and made the most of their opportunities in front of goals. Wildcats winning 76 to 46.
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Teams will be aiming to begin the season on the front foot when North Gippsland Football Netball League kicks off on Saturday.
The stage is set for an action packed opening round with the anticipated replay of last years Grand Final among the highlights.
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Football followers are gearing up for the first bounce down of the 2010 North Gippsland Football Netball League season.
With only eight sleeps until the first bounce, reigning premiers Heyfield Kangaroos are shaping up as early premiership favourites.
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Exciting times are ahead on the courts in the North Gippsland Football Netball League competition, with premiership titles on the line, star recruitments, player milestones and new coaches at the helm the season promises to provide netball supporters with plenty.
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One of the oldest football clubs in county Victoria, Rosedale Football Netball Club will celebrate the clubs rich netball history with a ‘Netball Reunion’ for all past and present players on Saturday 8th May during the clubs North Gippsland Football League round six clash.
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North Gippsland Football Netball League Club, Sale City has been chosen to host the ‘WorkSafe Game of the Month’ during their round 18 clash against neighbouring club Stratford.
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WOODSIDE and District Football Netball Club have appointed Anthony Pavey as their senior coach for 2010.
Pavey’s experience and discipline could be just what the Wildcats need to take them all the way to the big one in September.
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Stratford Football Netball Club is ready to embark on their senior football campaign for season 2010 under newly appointed coach Peter Morrison with the club ready to kick off their preseason program.
Preseason training commences on Wednesday 17th November at 6.00pm at the Stratford Recreation Reserve, followed by a barbeque.
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With a record breaking finals series still well in the minds of the North Gippsland Football Netball League hierarchy the League for the fifth year running has walked away with another prestigious award at the 2009 WorkSafe Victorian Country Football League Premiers Dinner.
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Pulling on the red and white strip as a 15 year old, Peter Morrison will return to the club were he played his first game of senior football before playing at the elite level.
In a major coup for Stratford, Morrison a former South Melbourne and Footscray Victorian Football League player will take to the helm of the Swans with the new coach excited about the season ahead.
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Football is well and truly alive over the summer break with trades and moves rife as North Gippsland Football Netball League clubs plan their attack on season 2010.
Addressing preparations for the upcoming season well before many of their rival clubs had finished their 2009 finals campaign, Glengarry Football Netball Club has got the jump on the competition with the Magpies looking to fly high
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A best on ground performance by Heyfield’s pint sized midfielder Luke Conway steered the Kangaroos to their second North Gippsland Football Netball League premiership in three years.
Conway led from the front as he worked hard all day, throwing his body on the line and emerging from the bottom of packs whilst lighting up the forward line finishing the match with a haul of five majors.
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Heyfield is favoured to carry their dominate home and away form into Saturday’s North Gippsland football grand final against Churchill.
Coaches from other North Gippsland clubs remain split over who will hold the premiership cup aloft however many believe that Heyfield’s brilliant form and depth across the board will get the Kangaroos over the line.
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Heyfield Football Netball Club Senior Football Grand Final Squad.
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Churchill Football Netball Club Senior Grand Final Squad.
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Word from the competing two clubs Presidents Churchills Rob Jenkins and Geoff Healy of Heyfield Football Netball Club.
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Those in the know at the ground level of the game give their predictions for the big one.
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Heyfield midfielder Stuart Anderson secured the North Gippsland Football best and fairest award from Cowwarr’s Luke Cooper.
Anderson polling strong in the second half of the season to draw level with challengers Cooper Woodside coach Travis Ronaldson and Churchill backline general Matt McNamara.
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Woodside will meet its second semi final opponent Heyfield on grand final day after the Kangaroos comfortably got over the line against Sale City.
The two sides have met on three occasions this season, with the ledger in Woodside’s favour three nil.
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A look at the season 23 weeks in the making before the one big day in September.
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Five time Heyfield premiership player and club veteran Brett Szabo is the host of Heyfield, after kicking the winning goal in the dying minutes in a thrilling North Gippsland preliminary final.
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CHURCHILL took another step forward in claiming back to back premierships for the first time since 2003 after claiming the first spot in the North Gippsland Football Netball League grand final.
The victory gives the Cougars a week to recover from what was a bruising encounter in wet heavy conditions, allowing the club to take a more conventional route to the flag decider than last season.
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An undermanned Gormandale lineup caused the upset of the season eliminating Boisdale yesterday.
In wild wintry conditions the Tigers ran red hot in the final term holding the Bombers at bay as they failed to be intimidated by their more fancied opponent.
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Reigning premiers Churchill followed on from a near-faultless final two months of the home and away season on Saturday, to secure a grand final berth for the third consecutive season under coach Leigh McDonald.
Last years premiers signaling their flag intentions by brushing aside Heyfield in a five minute purple patch late in the fourth term.
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Reigning premiers Churchill followed on from a near-faultless final two months of the home and away season on Saturday, to secure a grand final berth for the third consecutive season under coach Leigh McDonald.
Last years premiers signaling their flag intentions by brushing aside Heyfield in a five minute purple patch late in the fourth term.
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Reigning premiers Churchill followed on from a near-faultless final two months of the home and away season on Saturday, to secure a grand final berth for the third consecutive season under coach Leigh McDonald.
Last years premiers signaling their flag intentions by brushing aside Heyfield in a five minute purple patch late in the fourth term.
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Top teams do battle for a grand date
HEYFIELD and CHURCHILL will square off in a mighty North Gippsland Football Netball League clash with the winner advancing to the grand final.
Spectators will get an early taste of what may be to come on the second Saturday in September with both sides holding flag favouritism.
While Gormandale and Boisdale will meet in the knock out semi on Sunday.
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CHURCHILL ran all over the top of Boisdale in Saturdays North Gippsland Qualifying final.
Led by Nathan McDonald, Ryan Sutherland and Brandon Mahoney in a stunning first half, the Cougars dominated the centre clearances and by the time the Bombers had moved to plan B, it was all over.
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WOODSIDE’s premiership chances are in tatters after the Wildcats went down to second placed Churchill by 119 points at Gaskin Park last Saturday.
The loss ended the Wildcats hopes of finishing top three and earning a double chance.
Wildcats coach Travis Ronaldson admitted on the eve of finals his team would need to turn its form around quickly, facing GORMANDALE in the knock out final
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BOISDALE will need to put an end to the high flying CHURCHILL Cougars eight game winning streak on Saturday to advance to the next stage of North Gippsland finals.
The winner of the match will meet minor premiers Heyfield in the second semi final.
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High scoring by Gormandale 77 to Cowwarr 40 ensured the Tigers pushed for the week’s break, the home side drawing level on points with last years reigning premiers Woodside.
Woodside’s superior percentage handing the premiers the weeks rest while Gormandale will meet the competitions biggest improver Heyfield.
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It was a tough day at the office for Stratford coach Luke Henderson in his final match at the helm of the Swans.
The home side struggled in near perfect conditions the Swans outplayed in all aspects by a red hot ROSEDALE unit who slammed on nine goals in the opening term.
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North Gippsland football finalists Churchill and Woodside will meet on the eve of finals in the concluding round of the home and away fixture.
Woodside’s somewhat surprise lose last weekend resulted in the Wildcats top three chances slipping as they fell to fourth position. The Wildcats now set for an elimination showdown against last years grand finalists Gormandale.
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More then the four points were on the line in the match of the round between equal fifth placed GORMANDALE and Sale City.
Making a late charge towards September action the Dogs had impressed over the last month and were aiming to seal a finals berth.
But it was last years grand finalists that burst out of the blocks kicking away to an early five goal lead in an impressive display of football
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The competitions top three sides claimed the points two weeks out from finals, while last years grand finalists Glengarry moved into the five.
Recording a 34 goal victory over Boisdale, Glengarry made a late charge to partake in finals action with the win moving them into the five at the expense of Rosedale.
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Finals arrive two weeks early North Gippsland Football Netball League will get an appetizing taste of what’s to come two weeks out from finals action when sixth placed SALE CITY host GORMANDALE.
Both sides September ambitions hinge on Saturdays result, with the victor nearly all but guaranteed a berth in the elimination final.
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For the consecutive week Sale City dropped the points, the anticipated clash against third place Heyfield turning into a one sided affair.
Ravaged by injury and illness the week prior, City were looking to bounce back but were unable to match Heyfield who firmed their hold on a top three finish with an 18 goal victory, 47 to 29.
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Today’s crop of Glengarry stars looked to turn in on for former club greats from the sides 1959 premiership team that watched eagerly from the stands.
It wasn’t the start the Magpies were looking for with the Cougars opening the match with the first majors as the sky opened up above.
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Past premiership glories will be relieved in round 18 of North Gippsland Football Netball, with one of the most successful sides in the past two decades Heyfield hosting the 10 year reunion of their 1999 flag.
While Glengarry will welcome many of the side’s 1959 premiership team to their home ground as they celebrate the feats of the Magpies win against former club, Royal Australian Air Force.
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Sitting second from the bottom of the ladder, Stratford caused one of the upsets of the season the Swans having the better of City who were without three of their key player’s shooter Candice Johnson, defender Caitlyn Morgan and coach Emma McGinness.
The Swans registering their third win of the season by 13 goals.
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SALE City ensured they remain in the hunt for a finals berth the Dogs mauling the Swans to the tune of 102 points.
The game was fairly even up until the long break with both sides holding sway throughout the opening two quarters. But it was the Dogs that came out firing after the break in a dominating performance led by Jake Schuback.
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North Gippsland Football Netball League will see numerous rivalries renewed in round 17 action.
Boisdale and Heyfield will continue their rivalry of recent seasons while old foes Glengarry and Gormandale will take centre stage on Sunday.
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Four sides sat locked on points at the top of the ladder prior to the weekends clashes, with Woodside and Gormandale breaking one game clear of Heyfield and Sale City.
Woodside proved two strong in the top of the table clash against Sale City.
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Gormandale had a chance to close the door on the top five of North Gippsland Football Netball League on Saturday but failed to make the most of their chances.
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The competition continues to heat up on the court with four sides locked on 44 points at the top of the table.
Reigning premiers Woodside lead the competition with a percentage 42 points clear of fourth placed Sale City.
The Wildcats boosting their percentage which could prove advantageous at the end of the season in securing the sought after double chance with a 80 to 39 victory.
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Wet wintery conditions, should have narrowed the gap between the competitions top sides and those clubs flailing at the tail end of the ladder but it did little to halt the competitions front runners.
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With its 4-10 record after 14 rounds, the North Gippsland Football Netball League finals are now out of reach of COWWARR.
The Saints have endured both highs and lows over the past month, dropping their last three while taking the points against City.
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Glengarry Football Netball Club will welcome back a number of famous names from the 1959 premiership side as they watch the current crop of players from the stands on Saturday 1st August 2009.
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Woodside continued their dominance of the A Grade netball competition, the Wildcats for the second week running knocking over higher ranked opposition.
The Wildcats easily accounting for the top placed Tigers with a 23 goal victory which saw Gormandale slide from top of the table to third position.
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GLENGARRY’s second win on the run has elevated the Magpies to six position on the ladder, following a clinical display against fifth placed Bombers.
TTU struggled to fire in one of their biggest tests to date at the pointy end of the season. The Bombers sit one game clear on the ladder from the pack led by last year’s finalists Glengarry and Gormandale.
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As the season nears the business end, six sides are still in the hunt for the hotly contested fifth position come the conclusion of round 20.
TTU sits inside the five with six wins to date, with Gormandale and Sale City the next two best placed sides equal on 20 points.
Last years preliminary finalists Glengarry lead Rosedale and tenth placed Cowwarr who are still in the hunt on four wins.
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Round 13 of North Gippsland Netball saw reigning premiers Woodside put in a dominating team performance against Heyfield.
The only side to defeat Heyfield this season, the Wildcats made it two from two as they rattled the home side who were forced to make a number of strategic moves to get themselves back in the contest.
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The most anticipated clash of the 2009 season, failed to live up to all expectations with the top of the table clash turning into a one sided affair early in the third term.
A match with a number of subplots drew a massive crowd who ventured to Gordon Recreation Reserve to watch the debut of duel premiership champion Corey McKernan.
The script couldn’t have been or castrated any better M
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Set to be the second biggest match of the season, all eyes will be on the North Gippsland Football competition this Saturday when one of the biggest recruits to play in the league makes his debut.
The action will not be relegated just to Saturday. Sunday will see Sale City and Rosedale play for their seasons in what many tout will be a titanic battle at Sale.
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Heyfield Football Netball Club has pulled off the biggest recruiting coups of the season, the Kangaroos to unfurl their star recruit in the top of the table clash against Woodside.
The match has been touted as an early prelude to what many believe will be this year’s grand final.
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Reigning premiers Woodside hit solid form against Stratford the Wildcats comfortable 37 goal victors.
The Wildcats finding some solid form ahead of next week’s showdown against potential grand finalists Heyfield. Woodside the only side this season to defeat the Kangaroos.
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Top of the table Woodside and third placed Boisdale sent a clear message to the remainder of the competition with dominating performances.
BOISDALE for the second week running trounced the opposition this week by over 14 goals.
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Woodside and District Football Netball Club will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its 1949 premiership by honoring the teams surviving members at a special afternoon tea this Saturday June 20th, 2009.
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The next month of North Gippsland Football may determine the fate of five clubs end of season ambitions, as sides fight to stay in contention with the top four sides.
As the season embarks on the second round of the fixture, there have been a number of highlights that has shaped the opening rounds
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Four out of five North Gippsland A Grade Netball victors where playing away from home this weekend, the home court advantage only aiding TTU who recorded a convincing 43 goal drubbing of Bosidale.
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Ladder leaders HEYFIELD survived a third quarter challenge by reigning premiers Churchill, before dominating the final term to win 16.11 (107) to 11.9 (75).
Heyfield flexed their muscles in the opening half as they dominated play demonstrating a well honed game plan, as the side won contest after contest around the ground.
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Gormandale Football Netball Club will welcome many past premiership players to the club on Saturday 20th of June.
While the current day players are playing for a tilt at premiership glory, former premiership players will return to the club to commemorate the clubs ‘Centenary Premiership’ celebrations along with marking a number of premiership reunions.
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The race for top five spots in the NGFNL is wide open after another intriguing round of matches on Saturday.
Last years grand finalists secured a berth in the top five for the first time this season, while Heyfield has a one game break at the top of the ladder.
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Following on from the success of last seasons first ever Heritage Clash which was born from the AFL’s Heritage round concept, the Cougars will again don their commemorative guernsey to mark the occasion.
The strip comprising of elements of the old Hazelwood Churchill jumper along with the subsequent Roos and Cougar logos displayed on the chest section represents the clubs three distinctive eras
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Sale City held off a persistent Glengarry in a classic tussle.
The Dogs lost goal shooter Elli Field early in the match with an ankle injury, which subsequently forced changes to the side’s line up. But the Dogs weren’t fazed as they showed poise to hold off the Magpies, 52 to 51.
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Surprise results have become common place in season 2009 of North Gippsland Football.
However, very few would have predicted that last years wooden spoons STRATFORD would cause the biggest upset of the season, defeating reigning premiers Churchill in a two point thriller.
A week can be a long time in football, just ask the Cougars who firmed as a premiership favourite after toppling Woodside
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Competition continues to hot up in North Gippsland Football with the race on at the half way mark of the season for top five spots come finals.
The race is wide open after mixed results in round nine, which saw bottom place Cowwarr tumble Gormandale, reigning premiers Churchill halt Woodside’s winning streak and Rosedale move into the five with a 44 point defeat of Stratford.
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Collingwood immortal and Premiership captain Tony Shaw will put the fifth placed Rosedale Blues through their paces on the track on Tuesday evening before the clubs ‘Sportsman’s Night’.
The Norm Smith Medalist and two times Copeland Medalist will host the night the evening which will take place on Tuesday 9th of June, at the Rosedale Football Club commencing at 7.30pm.
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In a weekend of high scoring ladder leaders Gormandale convincingly accounted for Cowwarr 58 to 21.
Sitting equal on top of the ladder Heyfield made easy pickings of a competitive TTU lineup, 50 to 34.
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ROSEDALE worked hard in trying conditions to claim the points over Stratford.
The rain hampered play in the opening two terms, before the Blues dominated in the heavy conditions kicking 12 goals straight in the second half to run home comfortable 44 point victors, 19.6 (120) to 11.10 (76).
The first term was a scrappy affair as the rain tumbled down, both sides struggled to take clean posses
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The stage is set for a blockbuster with the top-of-the ladder clash this Saturday, Woodside and third placed Churchill to contest the inaugural Lakes Oil Challenge Cup.
WOODSIDE fancies itself as a final hopeful and a win this weekend would be its fifth in a row.
Victory would put Woodside in a position nearing the half way mark of the season to gradually edge their way into a confirmed bert
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Former Australian Netballer Shelley OâDonnell and Melbourne Vixens player Wendy Jacobsen made the trip to Gippsland to be involved in the WorkSafe âGame of the Monthâ hosted by Heyfield Football Netball Club.
The day including a junior clinic for 30 lucky netballers, an exhibition match of Access All Abilities Netball and a guest speaking role by OâDonnell and Jacobsen at the WorkSafe luncheon
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Kangaroos dominate competition for second week running Last week Heyfield took all before them with a 90 point win, on Saturday they were pushed for half of the match against an ever competitive bottom placed Saints before a dominate second half saw the Kangaroos run home 68 point victors. The players hit the ground running in a fast paced opening term, Heyfield scoring three of the opening five g
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Melbourne Vixens player Wendy Jacobsen and former Australian Netballer Shelley OâDonnell will be special guests at Heyfieldâs clash with Cowwarr Saints at the Gordon Street Recreation Reserve on Saturday.
With Netball Victoria nominating the clash as the WorkSafe Game of the Month, Jacobsen and OâDonnell will be making the trek to the town.
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North Gippsland football rivals HEYFIELD and COWWARR will fight for the points when they meet this Saturday.
Cowwarr hasnât beaten the Kangaroos since round 10 of their premiership season in 2006.
The two clubs were fierce rivals during the mid-1980s the rivalry renewed recently when the two sides contested the 2005 grand final.
Although the two sides sit at the opposite ends of the pre
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Gormandale bumped Sale City off the top of the ladder standings with a comprehensive 29 goal victory over Boisdale 58 to 29.
Sixth placed Cowwarr held off a competitive Stratford unit, the Saints winning 48 to 33.
Sale City suffered their first loss of the season against Heyfield, the Kangaroos holding the edge against City as they recorded their fifth win of the season by six goals.
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The anticipated clash of the round against ladder leaders Woodside and lion killers TTU turned into a fizzer after quarter time.
The Wildcats depth, running midfield, strong defence and dominate forward line too much for the home side who failed to score a major in the second term.
The visitors took a 39 point break at the long change, before the flood gates opened in the third ter
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While much of the North Gippsland talk over the opening six rounds stems around the evenness of the competition and Woodsideâs flying start to 2009.
TTU created plenty of talk following their performance prior to the weeks break.
Causing one of the upsets of the season defeating reigning premiers Churchill by over nine goals.
The Bombers have shown that they are a force to be reckoned
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North Gippsland Football Netball League in conjunction with GippSport and Netball Victoria will be holding a registration evening for participants interested in playing in a new disability netball competition.
The evening will take place on Tuesday 19th of May, at the Rosedale Football Club commencing at 5pm.
North Gippsland League officials and clubs will be in attendance with a free BBQ an
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A best on ground performance by BOISDALE coach Andrew Gieschen inspired his side to a 28 point win over ladder leaders Heyfield.
The anticipated match of the round between the top of the table sides, was an even affair before the game blew open midway through the third term.
Boisdale scoring either side of the third quarter break, before the home side responded with a number of late term goa
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Stratford pushed top of the table Sale City in their clash. The Swans kept in touch with City at each change but were unable to draw in on the visitors lead, city wining by six 45 to 39.
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A bright pink football will be replacing the traditional red one in Pink Footy day matches at WOODSIDE as a show of support for women with breast cancer in rural and regional Victoria.
The Woodside Recreation Reserve will be awash with pink this weekend when the Wildcats meet the winless COWWARR Saints.
Set for another tough assignment the Saints backline will again be under immense pressure
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Supporters of both the Heyfield Football Netball Club and the now recessed Newry Football Netball Club will be supporting the gold and blue of the Newry jumper this Saturday.
Heyfield senior and reserves footballers will take to the field in the Newry guernsey in their clash against Boisdale on Saturday.
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There will be something a bit different hitting the footy field and netball courts this weekend at North Gippsland Football Netball League, Woodside versus Cowwarr match.
A bright pink football will be replacing the traditional red one in Pink Footy day matches at Woodside as a show of support for women with breast cancer in rural and regional Victoria.
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A scoreless second term by Churchill provided TTU with an opportunity to cause one of the biggest upsets of the season.
After leading at the first change by nine points, the Bombers kicked two goals to none in the second term to extend their lead to 24 points.
The Cougars rallied in the third term clawing their way back into the contest with a five goal term, reeling the margin back to 14
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Sale City kept their winning streak in tact with a strong 12 goal victory over Woodside. The Dogs adding 12 goals to three in a dominating final term 42 to 30.
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GORMANDALEâs third straight defeat has put the Tigers in early danger of missing the final five in North Gippsland Football.
It has been a tough month for the Tigers, having met reigning premiers in their opening round before hosting the inform Wildcats. While Sundays match was snatched from the Tigers grasp as the Swans goaled in the dying minutes of the g
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Rosedale and TTU fought out a titanic battle fitting of the Anzacs as the two sides enthralled the large crowd. The battle on the field a true test of spirit as both sides exemplified the true meaning of the Anzac spirit.
At dusk Blues and Bomber players stood in the middle of the ground as the crowd joined them in paying their respect. The bugle playing out the last post before 1938 Rosedale
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ANZAC Day will mark a historic day for the North Gippsland Football Netball League as rivals ROSEDALE and TTU pay homage to the ANZAC spirit as the two clubs contest the local derby under lights on Saturday night.
The league will join a number of country football leagues across the state that will host matches on ANZAC day.
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There was plenty of silverware on offer in round three of North Gippsland Football Netball League with three matches contesting trophies.
Woodside added to their trophy cabinet claiming the Toms Cap Cup for the first time against Gormandale. Churchill ran over Sale City to win a one goal thriller and reclaim the Retravision Challenge Cup while Glengarry won the perpetual trophy convincingly
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A 15 goal to six final term saw Sale City seal their third win of the season with victory over Churchill. The match was a close affair before the Dogs got the better of the Cougars in the final term to run home convincing 13 goal victors.
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In one of the most even season starts of North Gippsland Football, eight of the competitions 11 clubs have recorded victory in the opening two rounds, with the stage set for a even competitive season.
Sale City lead the pack undefeated with two wins, while last years grand finalists Gormandale, Heyfield and Cowwarr remain at the bottom of the ladder winless.
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TTU turned a three goal final change deficit into an unlikely 11 point victory in round two of North Gippsland Football. Trailing for the better half of the match, the Bombers came out firing in the final term led by Nick Turnbull in front of goals to outscore the Saints five goals to one, 13.20 (97) to 13.8 (86).
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Reigning premiers Woodside turned it on against Heyfield as their premiership flag wafted over proceedings.
Evenly matched in the opening half the Kangaroos kept within reach of the Wildcats before Woodside blew the game apart with a 30 to 16 goal second half to run home 22 point victors.
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First round winners ROSEDALE and Sale city will take centre stage when they clash under lights on Saturday the match kicking off at 6.30pm.
Sale City who established themselves as a force in the opening round will face their first tough encounter against quality opposition in Rosedale.
Hitting their straps in the second half last week doubling Boisdale’s score, the Blues came from behind to
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Reigning premiers CHURCHILL came from behind at half time to win an enthralling grand final replay in the opening round of North Gippsland Football.
The Cougars overcame a dismal second term, in which Gormandale dominated the midfield before Churchill outran the Tigers in the second half piling on seven goals in the third term to set up a 31 point victory.
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Teams will be aiming to begin the season on the front foot when the North Gippsland Football Netball League season kicks off on Saturday.
The stage is set for an action packed opening round with the anticipated replay of last years Grand Final to be a highlight.
CHURCHILL will be keen to start the season on the right foot against Gormandale with the unveiling of their 2008 premiership flag.
With a tough assignment first up, GORMANDALE will travel to Gaskin Park for one of the hardest matches on the fixture.
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North Gippsland Football Netball League 2009 season overview
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Touched by the devastation of the Churchill Jerralang Complex Bush Fires in February, reigning North Gippsland Football Netball League premiers Churchill Cougars will hold a Family Day at Gaskin Park this Saturday as part of a Bush Fire Appeal Game.
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Former North Melbourne champion, Premiership player and Norm Smith Medallist Glenn Archer helped the TTU Football Netball Club launch their season on Friday night in Traralgon.
Putting the clubs best foot forward for a successful season on and off the field the evening saw in excess of 160 people attend the function with present and past players mixing with club sponsors
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Your quick reference guide to the main players in the North Gippsland Football Netball League Competiton including the 11 clubs 2009 Season Coaches
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Churchill Cougars are shaping up as early premiership favourites in North Gippsland this season.
The Cougars outclassed flag favourites Gormandale to take the flag and have primed themselves as the side to beat this season.
Churchill look the goods with a strong list which remains relatively unchanged, with the inclusion of a number of recruits from the Mid Gippsland League adding to the mix which may see the Cougars complete the double for the first time since 2003.
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Exciting times are ahead on the courts in the North Gippsland Football Netball League competition, with premiership titles on the line, star recruitments, player milestones and new coaches at the helm the season promises to provide netball supporters with plenty.
The introduction of a fifth grade an under 17 competition will add another dimension to the League along with all clubs supporting a new Disability Netball Competition.
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Stratford Football Netball Club set to raise much needed funds for Gippsland Bushfire Victims
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