McLaren sent a warning to the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition as they ended Mount Compass’ undefeated run with a gritty nine-point win at Encounter Bay on Sunday. The game was tight all day with McLaren leading by five points at quarter time before Mount Compass hit the front by four points at halftime. McLaren steadied to kick the only two goals of the second half to win 4.3 (27) to 2.6 (18). Sally Fuller kicked two goals for the Eagles while Linda Shute and Heidi Smith each kicked a goal for the Bulldogs. Caitlin Ross continued her excellent season to be named best for McLaren and she was ably supported by the consistent Layla Rogers, Katie Whish, Emily Rowe and Katrina Munzberg. Mount Compass was best served by Tyler Garrett, Kiara Upitis, Georgina Thomas, Emily Smith and Brooke Boileau. 

Yankalilla moved up to fourth spot on the GSFLW ladder following a convincing 109-point win against Encounter Bay. The Tigers led by 27 points at quarter time, 51 points at halftime and 81 points at the last change before they won 15.19 (109) to 0.0 (0). Colbie Frankland and Dana Oniszk each kicked four goals for the Tigers. Best players for Yankalilla were Charlotte Dolan, Frankland, Nari Wright, Emily Sowter and Tegan Cross. Chelsea Walker, Kayla Lang and Michelle Lang were best for the Bays.

Willunga went top of the ladder with a percentage-boosting 110-point win over Victor Harbor at Goolwa. The final scores were Willunga 15.21 (111) to Victor Harbor 0.1 (1). Kristen Rothwell kicked five goals for the Demons while Patty Parry, Katrice Turner and Jessica Harris all kicked two goals. For the third time in four weeks, Katrice Turner was named as best player for Willunga. Joining her in the best players for the Demons was Courtney Gutschmidt, Parry, Ella Radbone and Lauren Clifton. Maya Overall, Demi Morse, Jaimee Millard, Daisy Blencowe and Tegan Yeomans were best for Victor.

Goolwa/Port Elliot kept pace with the top four after accounting for Strathalbyn by 27 points at Goolwa. ‘Strath’ kicked the only goal of the first quarter to lead by five points at quarter time. From quarter time onwards however it was all the Magpies as they kicked five goals to zero to win 5.6 (36) to 1.3 (9). Rachel Searle kicked two goals for the Magpies while Megan Rich was Strathalbyn’s sole goalkicker. Megan Hoad was named best for Goolwa/Port Elliot for the second time in three games and she was well supported by Tracey O’Donnell, Jessica Bailey, Catherine Griffen and Searle. Elouisa Thomas, Emily Egilitis, Emily Cozamanis, Courtney Mesecke and Rich were best for the Roosters.

Ladder after Round 9

Willunga 16, Mount Compass 16, McLaren 14, Yankalilla 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Strathalbyn 6, Victor Harbor 4, Encounter Bay 0.

Round 10 Fixtures (Sunday 30 May)

Goolwa/Port Elliot v McLaren (10.10am @ Mount Compass)

Yankalilla v Willunga (10.10am @ Victor Harbor)

Mount Compass v Encounter Bay (12.30pm @ Mount Compass)

Victor Harbor v Strathalbyn (1.40pm @ Victor Harbor)