McLaren Eagles remained undefeated after five rounds of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition after a tough 21-point win against fellow finals aspirant Willunga. The Eagles dominated the first half to open up a commanding 31-point lead at the long break. Willunga never gave up and kept McLaren goalless in the second half and kicked two majors of their own to see the scores finish at McLaren 7.4 (46) to Willunga 4.1 (25). Sally Fuller continued her good recent form to kick three goals (seven in the past two games) and Kelli Nijhuis was the other multiple goalkicker for the Eagles with two. Nijhuis, Fuller and Layla Rogers were best for McLaren. Colbie Frankland kicked two goals for Willunga while Bridie Nye, Kayla Catford and Ella Radbone were the Demons best players.

Reigning premier Strathalbyn moved up to second with a convincing 91-point win over Yankalilla. After a tight opening quarter saw the Roosters lead by 15 points. They pulled away to kick 12 goals to zero after the first break to win 14.8 (92) to 0.1 (1). Indigo Miller kicked five goals for Strathalbyn in a best on ground performance. Other multiple goalkickers for Strathalbyn were Emily Cozamanis (3), Lisa-Jane Millard (2) and Tessa Grant (2). Joining Miller in the best players for the Roosters were Emogen Johnson, Katie Ehlers, Jaymie Hammond and Morgan Tucker. Yankalilla were best served by Natasha Hunt, Kimberley Rowe, Tegan Cross, Daisy Baxter and Kelly Willsmore.

Mount Compass moved up to third spot on the GSFLW ladder with a thumping 115-point win over Victor Harbor at Victor. Mount Compass flew out the gates to kick seven goals in the first term before eventually winning 17.13 (115) to 0.0 (0). Olivia Bendt kicked five goals while Demi Sharp kicked three. Linda Shute, Sharp, Taylah Eastwood, Emma Zimmermann and Tasja Batzavalis were named best for the Bulldogs.

Goolwa/Port Elliot has kept their finals hopes alive with a 58-point win against Encounter Bay. Goolwa/Port Elliot led by 17 points at halftime before a powerful six goal to zero second half saw the Magpies win 9.10 (64) to 1.0 (6). Rachel Searle kicked three goals for the winners with Asha Bell and Catherine Griffen slotting two majors each. Renee Moon’s outstanding season continued as she was named best for the Magpies for the third time this season. She was joined in the best players by Bell, Michaela Hoppen, Searle and Caitlin Curyer. Sherrie Hurrell, Zoe De Kievit, Georgia Harrington, Achol Agany and Kate Sanders were best for the Bays.

Ladder (after round 5)

McLaren 10, Strathalbyn 8, Mt Compass 8, Willunga 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Encounter Bay 2, Victor Harbor 0, Yankalilla 0.

Round 6 fixtures (Sunday 9/8/20)

Victor Harbor v McLaren (Encounter Bay 10.10am)

Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Mt Compass 10.10am)

Encounter Bay v Yankalilla (Encounter Bay 1.40pm)

Mt Compass v Strathalbyn (Mt Compass 1.40pm)