Family ties help Gippsland secure breakthrough flag
PENDLEBURY. A name synonymous with rich history and success at the highest level of Australian football, but no lower in stature among the elite talent pathway. At least, not in the Gippsland Power program. After Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury helped the region secure its first premiership back in 2005, a 21-year wait would ensure for […]
Versatility, run, energy key to Templeton breakout
GIPPSLAND Power snapped their 21-year premiership drought in Saturday’s Talent League decider, led by a breakout game from co-captain Cody Templeton. Such a performance has been a long time coming for the tough and powerful midfielder-forward, who finally gained “reward for effort”. Post-game at Whitten Oval, the five-goal hero reflected on how he has improved […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League Grand Final
GIPPSLAND Power broke through to secure their first premiership since 2005 on Saturday, kicking away to a 35-point over Dandenong Stingrays in the Talent League Grand Final. Victorious co-captain Cody Templeton was named best on ground having bagged five goals alongside star teammate Wil Malady. In what was an entertaining all-Country clash at Whitten Oval, […]
Power surge helps Gippsland break 21-year drought
LAST time they met in Round 2, Dandenong Stingrays ran home 50-point victors over Gippsland Power, but a pristine afternoon at Whitten Oval proved the perfect conditions for the latter’s second Talent League Premiership, with the Power running out 35-point victors. It took until the 10th minute of the game for the first goal to […]
Power prepared to express themselves in big dance
FOOTBALL is often about expression, and for Gippsland Power, that remains the case as the club chases its second-ever premiership on Saturday. In a largely results-based sport, success in the upcoming Grand Final takes on a slightly different meaning according to Regional Talent Lead Scott McDougal. “For us it’s just the boys being able to […]
Rock and Cooke earn Talent League best and fairests
A NORTHERN Territory bottom-ager and rising Northern Knights ball-winner were recognised as the best and fairest players in the respective Talent League competitions last night. Tenacious Peggy Rock – who also plays from the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels – took out the girls’ award, while Knights’ top-ager Harvie Cooke won the Morrish Medal. Rock […]
Scouting Notes: Gippsland gets the better of Devils
GIPPSLAND Power have progressed to the Talent League’s final four after defeating Tasmania by 38 points in their quarter-final matchup at Preston City Oval. After a high-octane start from both sides, the Power began to take their chances and the ascendancy in what ended up being a comfortable victory. The Power’s forward firepower showed out […]
Scouting Notes: Gippsland powers into finals
GIPPSLAND Power has stormed into the Talent League finals series after a thumping 76-point win over Murray in Wildcard Round on Saturday. The victors lifted their pressure and intensity after a slow start at La Trobe University, surging into the lead with six goals to one in term two and never looking back. It was […]
Scouting Notes: Knights cut the Power to secure top spot
NORTHERN Knights secured the Talent League minor premiership with a hard-fought 26-point win over Gippsland Power in Morwell on Sunday. The visitors were surpassed heading into three-quarter time but rallied with five unanswered goals in the final term to lock in top spot on the ladder with win number 13. We took note of the […]
Scouting Notes: Fast start sees Gippsland sink Sandringham
GIPPSLAND Power burst out of the blocks in their 32-point win over Sandringham at Morwell Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The hosts kicked five goals to one during the opening quarter of their Round 20 clash, and rallied again in term three to set up a comfortable victory. The Dragons were restricted to just one goal […]
