McLaren Districts wrapped up the all-important double chance in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 30 points at McLaren Vale on Sunday. The Eagles won every quarter before taking victory 6.5 (41) to 1.5 (11). Sally Fuller was the standout forward on the ground with four goals for McLaren Districts, while Kalani Bates was the sole goalkicker for the Magpies. Best players for McLaren Districts included Alycia Hepburn, Fuller, Emily Rowe, Ally Bailey and Katie Whish. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Annabelle Mooney, Renee Moon, Indi Miller, Ellie Fry and Tamra Sanders. 

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay warmed up for the finals with a tight nine-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga last Friday night. The Stingrays got off to a fast start with the first three goals of the game to take an 18-point lead to the first break. The Mudlarks kicked the only two goals in the final three quarters but the Stingrays ran out winners 3.5 (23) to 2.2 (14). Dakota Oniszk kicked two goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Stingrays, while Molly Agnew and Felicity Whiley kicked the Mudlarks goals. Joining Oniszk in the best players for Myponga-Sellicks included Kimberley Rowe, Jaimi Griffen, Tegan Cross, Kimberly Robinson and Elena Earl. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Grace Deacon, Agnew, Carla Humphrys, Charlotte Collins and Nari Wright. 

Reigning premier Willunga were at their brilliant best as they notched a comprehensive 111-point victory over Victor Harbor at Willunga on Sunday. The Demons led by 60 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals in the second half to win 17.15 (117) to 1.0 (6). The Demons had eight different goalkickers with Sarah Wright and Abby Woodward leading the way with four goals each. Lily Baxter kicked the only goal for the ‘Roos. Best players for Willunga included Ada Anninos, Wright, Jodie Hunt, Lauren Clifton and Woodward. ‘Victor’ was best served by Rebecca Baga, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Jasmine Bailey, Aloura Kirk and Maya Overall. 

Ladder after Round 13

Willunga 24, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa/Port Elliot 16, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 12, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.

Round 14 Fixtures

Goolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 21/7/23 - 7.45pm @ Goolwa)

Willunga v McLaren Districts (Friday 21/7/23 - 7.45pm @ Willunga)

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 23/7/23 - 12.45pm @ Yankalilla)

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