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Stratford Football Netball Club commences pre season attack on 2010 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. more -->
NGFNL Premiers Heyfield Football Netball Club Most Disciplined Club in Country Victoria 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. more -->
Stratford Football Netball Club appoints new coach 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. more -->
Famous King Name to Lead Glengarry in 2010 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 more -->
HEYFIELD KANGAROOS PREMIERS 2009 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. more -->
Grand Final: Big cats Churchill Cougars aim for back to back premierships 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. more -->
Heyfield GF Squad Heyfield Football Netball Club Senior Football Grand Final Squad. more -->
Churchill GF Squad Churchill Football Netball Club Senior Grand Final Squad. more -->
President Word Word from the competing two clubs Presidents Churchills Rob Jenkins and Geoff Healy of Heyfield Football Netball Club. more -->
From the Men in the Know - Grand Final Tips Those in the know at the ground level of the game give their predictions for the big one. more -->
North Gippsland Football Netball League Best and Fairest 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. more -->
Grand Final Netball: Woodside Wildcats aim for back to back 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. more -->
A snap shot of season 2009 A look at the season 23 weeks in the making before the one big day in September. more -->
Kangaroos over run Tigers - Preliminary Final 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. more -->
Holy grail within grasp of victor: HEYFIELD v GORMANDALE 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. more -->
SEMI FINAL ONE: Tigers claw Bombers as Boisdale bow out in straight sets 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. more -->
SEMI FINAL TWO: Reigning Premiers book date with destiny 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. more -->
SEMI FINAL TWO: Reigning Premiers book date with destiny 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. more -->
SEMI FINAL TWO: Reigning Premiers book date with destiny 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. more -->
Top teams do battle for a grand date - Semi Finals Preview 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. more -->
QUALIFYING FINAL: Reigning Premiers Top Cats 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. more -->
Elimination Final – Woodside v Gormandale 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 more -->
Reigning premiers to meet high flying Bombers: Qualfying Final 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. more -->
Netball Round 20 - High scores in final round 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. more -->
Season done and dusted - Round 20 Wash Up 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. more -->
Farewell 2009 Home and Away Season - Round 20 Preview 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. more -->
Tigers book final ticket - Round 19 Wash Up 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 more -->
Netball Round 19 - Magpies move into five 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. more -->
Finals arrive two weeks early 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. more -->
Netball Round 18 - Depleted City fall to Kangaroos 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. more -->
Cougars claw depleted Magpies - Round 18 Wash Up 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. more -->
Past glories to inspire - Round 18 Preview 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. more -->
Netball Round 17: Kangaroos bounce over Bombers 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. more -->
Dogs maul Swans to keep finals dream alive - Round 17 Wash Up 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. more -->
Rivalry round – old foes and new rivals to battle it out - Round 17 preview 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. more -->
Netball Round 16:Wildcats and Tigers break clear 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. more -->
Tigers fail to close door on five - Round 16 wash up 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. more -->
Netball Round 15: High Scores in NGFNL Netball 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. more -->
Wet wild wintery conditions across North Gippsland - Round 15 Wash Up 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. more -->
Saints look to shape final five - Round 15 Preview 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. more -->
1959 Sale Cowwarr League Premiers GLENGARRY Football Club – 50 year reunion 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. more -->
Netball Round 14: Woodside knock off ladder leaders 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. more -->
Magpies launch attack on finals berth - Round 14 Wash Up 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. more -->
Season moving towards business end - Round 14 Preview 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. more -->
Netball Round 13: Wildcats claw Kangaroos 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. more -->
Kangaroos and McKernan bounce all over ladder leaders - Round 13 Wash Up 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 more -->
Roo boys with the cavalry to fire - Round 13 preview 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. more -->
Flag Favourite Heyfield Kangaroos to unfurl prized recruit 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. more -->
Netball Roun 12: Reigning premiers Woodside railroad Stratford 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. more -->
Ladder leaders thump opposition - Round 12 Wash Up 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. more -->
Woodside and District Football Netball Club celebrate 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. more -->
NGFNL: Mid season report card - Round 12 preview 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 more -->
Netball Round 11: Happy hunting grounds for away teams 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. more -->
Heyfield crash Cougars party - Round 11 Wash Up 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. more -->
GORMANDALE FNC to celebrate their ‘Centenary Premiership’ 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. more -->
NGFNL race wide open - Round 11 preview 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. more -->
CHURCHILL FNC to celebrate their heritage - Saturday 13th June 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 more -->
Netball Round 10: Sale City win thriller 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. more -->
Stratford Swans flying high - Round 10 Wash Up 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 more -->
Competition front runners race towards finals action - Round 10 Preview 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. more -->
Rosedale Football Netball Club Sportsman Night 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. more -->
Netball Round Nine: Convincing wins in NGFNL A Grade Netball 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. more -->
Wet trying conditions greeted players in round nine - Round Nine Wash Up 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 more -->
Big Cats to come out and play - Round Nine Preview 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 more -->
Netball Round Eight: Heyfield Netballers Claim WorkSafe Game of the Month Trophy Former Australian Netballer Shelley O’Donnell and Melbourne Vixens player Wendy Jacobsen made the trip to Gippsland to be involved in the WorkSafe ‘Game of the Month’ 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 O’Donnell and Jacobsen at the WorkSafe luncheon more -->
Kangaroos dominate competition for second week running - Round Eight Wash Up 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 more -->
Jacobsen to be courtside for WorkSafe Game of the Month Melbourne Vixens player Wendy Jacobsen and former Australian Netballer Shelley O’Donnell will be special guests at Heyfield’s 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 O’Donnell will be making the trek to the town. more -->
Rivals Kangaroos and Saints to do battle - Round Eight Preview North Gippsland football rivals HEYFIELD and COWWARR will fight for the points when they meet this Saturday.

Cowwarr hasn’t 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 more -->
Netball Round Seven: Gormandale Tigers climb to top of the table 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. more -->
Wildcats claw their way to victory - Round Seven Wash Up 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 more -->
Bombers and Wildcats to meet in blockbuster - Round Seven Preview While much of the North Gippsland talk over the opening six rounds stems around the evenness of the competition and Woodside’s 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 more -->
All Abilities Netball Registration Night 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 more -->
Boisdale Bombers Flying High - Round Six Wash Up 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 more -->
Netball Round Six:Swans test ladder leaders 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. more -->
Woodside’s team effort to tackle Breast Cancer – Pink FOOTY Day - Round Six Preview 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 more -->
Heyfield Football Netball Club to honour Newry Football Clubs past 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. more -->
A team effort to tackle Breast Cancer Pink FOOTY Day 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. more -->
TTU Bombers Flying High- Round Five Wash Up 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 more -->
Netball Round Five:Kangaroos hold off fast finishing Tigers 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. more -->
Winless Tigers season on the line - Round Five preview GORMANDALE’s 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 more -->
Bombers show ANZAC spirit - Round Four Wash Up 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 more -->
ANZAC Day commemorative match to kick start weekend of North Gippy - Round Four Preview 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. more -->
Silverware a plenty on offer - round three Wash Up 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 more -->
Netball Round Three: Sale City Dogs jump the pack 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. more -->
GAMES ON IN NORTH GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL - Round Three Preview 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. more -->
TTU Bombers Fly Home - Round Two Wash Up 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). more -->
Netball Round Two - Wildcats unveil A Grade Premiership Flag 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. more -->
Blues and Dogs to do battle under lights - Round Two Preiew 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 more -->
Cougars storm home - Round One Wash Up 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. more -->
Premiership campaigns begin - Round One Preview 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. more -->
North Gippsland Football Netball League Premiers Churchill Cougars Bush Fire Appeal Match 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. more -->
Shinboner of the Century’ Glenn Archer guest at TTU Football Netball Club’s season launch 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 more -->
Who’s who in the League Your quick reference guide to the main players in the North Gippsland Football Netball League Competiton including the 11 clubs 2009 Season Coaches more -->
Cougars to ruffle feathers and fur in NORTH GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE 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. more -->
North Gippsland Football Netball League – Netball Season Preview 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. more -->
Stratford Football Netball Club to Kick Goals for Bush Fire Victims Stratford Football Netball Club set to raise much needed funds for Gippsland Bushfire Victims more -->
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Seniors
POS TEAM PTS
1 Heyfield 64
2 Churchill 56
3 Boisdale Briagolong 52
4 Woodside 44
5 Gormandale 36
6 Rosedale 32
7 Sale City 28
8 Traralgon Tyers United 28
9 Glengarry 24
10 Cowwarr 20
11 Stratford 12
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