Latrobe Valley Express | Round 5 of the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League appears to be much like those of the first four weeks, with a majority of the contests capable of going either way, but with victory also being absolutely crucial.

There was little doubt we were always going to be treated to some first class football at the weekend, and so it proved.

Morwell East 11.7 (73) def by Fish Creek 11.10 (76)

Without question the Match of the Round was between the only unbeaten side of 2024, Morwell East, playing host to 2023 premier Fish Creek.

The Hawks had gained an impressive pass mark just the week prior against Newborough, but were under no illusions as to the task at hand on the weekend just gone.

The reality is that Morwell East are where they want to be, even after falling agonisingly close an the weekend, defeated by Fish Creek, 11.7 (73) to 11.10 (77).

Fish Creek coach Jarrod Walker secured his second consecutive win at Ronald Reserve, following last yar’s Grand Final win.

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