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McLaren Eagles go top in the GSFLW

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Anthony Tucker

22 July 2020, 3:35 AM

McLaren Eagles go top in the GSFLW

McLaren Eagles have moved to the top of the Great Southern Football League Womens (GSFLW) ladder after a 71-point win against Yankalilla. The final scores were 9.18 (72) to 0.1 (1). Layla Rogers was named best for the Eagles and Brittnie Wyld kicked three goals.Tessa Wesson, Katrina Munzberg, Alexandra Bentley and Tiffany Copley were other good players for McLaren while for Yankalilla, Laura Smith, Jade Parker and Leah Bailey tried hard all day.


Mount Compass joined McLaren as the other undefeated side after three rounds with an 18-point victory over previous top-of-the-ladder side Goolwa/Port Elliot. Mount Compass led by 11 points at halftime and kept the Magpies scoreless after the long break to win 3.2 (20) to 0.2 (2). Linda Shute continued her good season for the Bulldogs with her second best player nomination for 2020 and she was ably supported by Amy Taylor, Mykala Walker-Murphy, Caroline Scott and Demi Sharp. Renee Moon is having an excellent season for the Magpies and she was named best player for the second time this season. Michaela Hoppen, Megan Hoad, Asha Bell and Alexie McLellan were also good contributors for Goolwa/Port Elliot.


Willunga had their second big win in a row, this time by 128 points over Victor Harbor, 19.14 (128) to 0.0 (0). Willunga shared the scoring around with 10 different goalkickers including Kimberly Robinson and Dakota Oniszk who slotted four majors each. Oniszk was named best on ground for the Demons with support from Neve Frankland, Colbie Frankland, Robinson, Lucy Wallis and Carli Perryman.


Reigning premier Strathalbyn got themselves back in the winners circle following a 34-point victory over McLaren. The Roosters were keen to bounce back after losing to McLaren last week and after only leading by a point at quarter time, kicked three goals in the second term to lead by 21 points at halftime. After competing well in the first quarter, Encounter Bay failed to score for the final three quarters as the Roosters won 5.5 (35) to 0.1 (1). Emily Cozamanis was the best forward on the ground as she kicked three goals to take her season tally to eight after three games. Georgie Pater was adjudged best for Strathalbyn in her first game for the season with Tessa Grant, Katie Ehlers and Annabel Thomas also playing well. Achol Agany was best for the Bays along with Miette - Magali Allain and Kate Sanders.


Ladder (after round 3)


McLaren 6, Mt Compass 6, Willunga 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Strathalbyn 4, Yankalilla 0, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.


Round 4 fixtures (Sunday 26/7/20)

 

Willunga v Yankalilla (Goolwa 10.10am)

Victor Harbor v Encounter Bay (McLaren Vale 10.10am)

Goolwa/Port Elliot v Strathalbyn (Goolwa 1.40pm)

McLaren v Mt Compass(McLaren Vale 1.40pm)

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