Goolwa/Port Elliot are up to second spot on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder following their six-point win against McLaren Districts during round eight action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Yankalilla yesterday. The Magpies got off to a great start with three goals in the opening term to lead by 16 points at the first break. The next two quarters were even but Goolwa/Port Elliot still led by 18 points with a quarter to go. The Eagles wouldn’t go away and kicked the only two goals of the final term as the Magpies held on to win 4.1 (25) to 2.7 (19). Indiana Quaremba kicked two goals for Goolwa/Port Elliot, while Sally Fuller also kicked two goals for McLaren Districts. Renee Moon, Cassie Burrows, Tamra Sanders, Indi Miller and Tessa Grant were named best players for the Magpies. For the Eagles, Layla Rogers, Caitlin Ross, Katrina Munzberg, Ally Bailey and Emily Rowe were named their best players. 

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their fourth game of the season after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by just six points at Yankalilla. In a low-scoring affair, the Stingrays prevailed 2.6 (18) to 2.0 (12). Erin Smith kicked two goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, while Chelsea Farr and Carli Morton kicked the Mudlarks’ goals. Best players for the Stingrays included Jaimi Griffen, Annabella Walden, Elena Earl, Jemma Ellis and Georgia Weatherspoon. Former AFLW player Courtney Gum, in her first game for Myponga-Sellicks, was named their best player and she was well supported by Grace Deacon, Nari Wright, Chelsea Farr and Carli Morton.

Willunga remained top of the ladder with a 47-point win at Victor Harbor on Friday night. The final scores were Willunga 7.5 (47) to Victor Harbor 0.0 (0). Skipper Tamara Page kicked three goals for the Demons, while Emily Steele kicked two majors. Best players for the reigning premier were Emma Fitzpatrick, Kirstin Remfrey, Ella Wilson, Jodie Hunt, Page and Ruby Thomas. 

Ladder after Round 8

Willunga 14, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, McLaren Districts 10, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 8, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0.

Round 9 Fixtures

McLaren Districts v Willunga (Friday 2/6/23 - 7.45pm @ McLaren Vale)

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 4/6/23 - 11.45am @ Goolwa)

Goolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 4/6/23 - 3.15pm @ Goolwa)

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