Goolwa/Port Elliot have put themselves in the race for a finals berth in the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition after an upset 12-point win over McLaren at Mount Compass. Fresh off beating Strathalbyn for the first time last week, the Magpies continued their good form to knock off the reigning premier Eagles, 4.3 (27) to 2.3 (15). Jaimi Griffen (2), Kerrie-Ann Moon and Megan Hoad were the goal kickers for the victorious Magpies. Stephanie Warn and Sophia Flanagan-Sjoberg kicked McLaren’s two goals. Asha Bell continued her excellent season to be named best for Goolwa/Port Elliot and she was well supported by Amber McKinlay, Jessica Bailey, Rachel Searle and Kaya Angus. McLaren were best served by Alycia Hepburn, Ally Bailey, Tahlita Buethke, Jessica Veasey and Warn.

Mount Compass returned to the winners circle in emphatic fashion with an 88-point win over Encounter Bay. The Bulldogs led by 13 points at quarter time, 28 points at halftime and 61 points at the last change before winning 13.10 (88) to 0.0 (0). Elke Jarvis led the way for ‘Compass’ with five goals while Demi Sharp and Kiahni Russell added three goals each. For the third time this season Sharp was adjudged best on ground for the Bulldogs. Other good players for the winners were the consistent Amy Taylor, Jarvis, Georgina Thomas and Heidi Smith. Amber Grahame, Chelsea Walker and Kate Sanders were among the best players for the Bays.

Willunga consolidated their spot in the top two with a tough 22-point win at Victor Harbor against Yankalilla. Willunga got off to a fast start as they kicked 4.2 to 0.0 in the opening term to lead by 26 points at quarter time. The final three quarters were very even with the Tigers actually shading the Demons by two points with the game ending with Willunga 8.2 (50) to Yankalilla 4.4 (28). Shae Archbold was a star up forward for Willunga with six goals, giving her 21 for the season so far. For the fourth time in 2021, Katrice Turner was named best for Willunga. Carli Perryman, Kristin Rothwell, Courtney Gutschmidt and Archbold were also named in the best for the Demons. Nari Wright, Jemma Ellis, Charlotte Dolan, Tegan Cross and Jasmine Smith were best for a brave Tigers outfit. 

Strathalbyn sit just percentage outside the top four following their convincing 75-point victory over Victor Harbor. The Roosters led by 33 points at halftime and kicked a further six goals to zero in the second half to win 12.10 (82) to 1.1 (7). Strathalbyn had seven different goalkickers including Indigo Miller (3), Emily Cozamanis (3) and Tijana Jokic (2). Tyla Millard kicked Victor’s only goal in the first term. Emma Chapman was best on ground for ‘Strath’ and she got good support from Courtney Mesecke, Tessa Grant, Elyse Haylock and Jokic. Best for the Kangaroos was the consistent Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Jaimee Millard, Daisy Blencowe, Maya Overall and Mackenzie Worsley.

Ladder after Round 10

Mount Compass 18, Willunga 18, McLaren 16, Yankalilla 8, Strathalbyn 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Victor Harbor 4, Encounter Bay 0.

Round 11 Fixtures (Sunday 6 June)

Yankalilla v Goolwa/Port Elliot (10.10am @ Encounter Bay)

Mount Compass v Victor Harbor (10.10am @ Strathalbyn)

Encounter Bay v McLaren (12.30pm @ Encounter Bay)

Strathalbyn v Willunga (1.40pm @ Strathalbyn)