Warragul Gazette | The second half of the Mid Gippsland footy season begins with quite a few clubs hoping to get a second chance at making their way into a crowded top half of the ladder.

However, after that second chance, there will be no more opportunities as the home and away season quickly draws to a close.

Morwell East v Thorpdale
This is a game worthy of a big crowd and certainly one that has the ability to shape a season.

The Hawks, at home and currently fourth on the ladder, have the chance to put a fair bit of fresh air between themselves and seventh placed Blues, who currently sit two games behind them.

"After pretty much three weeks off, it was good to be back playing footy last week and great to get the four points," Morwell East coach Paul Henry said. "But we have a massive game this week, when we welcome Thorpy to our home turf."

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