Christies Beach has moved to the top of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition after four rounds. The Saints made the short trip south to take on Aldinga and dominated all day to win 8.20 (68) to 0.0 (0). The margin could’ve been far great but for some inaccurate kicking for goal by Christies, including a wasteful 2.7 in the third term. Paige Kiley kicked three goals in a best on ground performance for the visitors. She was well supported by Melanie Koster, Hannah Crump, Tamara Page and Kelly Armstrong. For Aldinga, Jaimi Griffen, Jean-Louise Papps, Alison Szalanski, Emma O’Shaughnessy and Jemma Looyestyn battled hard.

Flagstaff Hill registered their first win of the 2020 season following a convincing 10.13 (73) to 0.0 (0) victory at Hackham. The Falcons were never troubled as they led by 24 points at quarter time, 49 points at halftime, 59 at the final change before winning by 73 points. Katherine Wise (3) and Rachel Crockart (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Flagstaff Hill while Alana Baker, Crockart, Chloe Myers, Carli Morton and Shay’Lee Dayman were named in the best players for the winners. For the second week in a row Alana Browne was named best for Hackham and she was ably supported by Chelsea Deeth, Chrysti Flevill, Samantha Smith and Emily Cooper.

The closest match of the round was at Reynella where the home side defeated Morphett Vale by 30 points. The visitors started well to lead by 10 points at the first change but it could’ve been an even bigger lead but for some inaccurate kicking which saw the Emus kick 1.5 (11) to 0.1 (1). It was to prove costly as Reynella hit back in the second term to lead by three points at the long break. The second half was all Reynella as they kicked five goals to one to win 7.7 (49) to 2.7 (19). Sarah Bourn and Shanique West each kicked three goals for Reynella. Ella Besley was named best for the Wine Flies along with Kristy MacKenzie, Natasha Gordon, Bourn and Emma James. Katelyn Wilson continued her excellent season to be named best for the Emus and she was well supported by Hannah Armstrong, Alisha Lyall, Emma Morrison and Brooke O’Brien.

Cove had the bye.

Ladder (after round 4)

Christies Beach 6, Reynella 6, Cove 6, Flagstaff Hill 2, Morphett Vale 2, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2

Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)

Flagstaff Hill v Cove

Morphett Vale v Hackham

Christies Beach v Reynella

Aldinga has the bye