Bairnsdale suffered a debilitating loss to Drouin on the road in round 11 of Gippsland League football, and its chances of playing finals have deteriorated considerably. The Redlegs made the trek down the highway confident after a win and two honourable losses in their past three outings, but it wasn't to be. After an even first half it was the Hawks who finished better, dominating possessions,...

Boisdale Briagolong has consolidated its place in the top three and look set to push for a top two finish after a comfortable victory over Lucknow in round nine of the East Gippsland Football Netball League on Saturday at Boisdale. In a tough and torrid match played at close quarters, it was the Bombers who got the jump, kicking five goals in the first ten minutes with Tom Jolly instrumental in...

Bairnsdale played its best quarter of football for the season when it mattered, blowing Warragul away in the final quarter of the Gippsland League match at the Bairnsdale Oval, winning by 41 points. The Gulls led by 14 points at quarter time after kicking with assistance of a strong wind to the morass end, the Redlegs kicking seven goals to two in the second term to hold a handy 16 point lead at...

The results in round five of the East Gippsland Football Netball League were one-sided, with the big winner being fourth-placed Boisdale Briagolong who are now a game clear of fifth-ranked Orbost Snowy Rovers. The Bombers blew Paynesville away early with a six goal to one opening quarter, winning by 129 points in idyllic conditions at Paynesville. Spearhead Caleb Calwyn relished playing back in...

It was a tough day for the Redlegs on Saturday as they ventured deep into South Gippsland to take on the colossus that is the Leongatha Football Netball Club. The Parrots were attempting to win their 33rd consecutive match, while the Redlegs were keen to register their third win of the season, and showcase their 2023 improvement against the league benchmark. But it wasn’t to be, Leongatha 115...