Mount Compass remain the only undefeated side after four rounds of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season following a comprehensive 142-point victory over Victor Harbor yesterday. Mount Compass led by 36 points at quarter time, 65 points at halftime, 96 points at the last change before winning 22.10 (132) to 0.0 (0). Mount Compass had eight different goal kickers with Tyler Garrett (5), Mykala-Marie Walker-Murphy (5) and Kiahni Russell (4) leading the way. Walker-Murphy, Garrett, Heidi Smith, Demi Sharp and Georgina Thomas were named as best players for the Bulldogs. Courtney Marks, Tegan Yeomans, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Nakeisha Aileen Pomeroy and Mackenzie Worsley were best for Victor.

Willunga ended Strathalbyn’s undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 59-point win at Victor Harbor yesterday. Willunga were dominant as they opened up a 34-point lead at halftime before going on to win 9.8 (62) to 0.3 (3). Jessica Harris and Kristen Rothwell each kicked three goals for the Demons. Ella Radbone and Caitlin Radbone continued their excellent recent form for Willunga and they were well supported by Courtney Gutschmidt, Katrice Turner and Shannen Hiern. Megan Rich, Courtney Mesecke, Elouisa Thomas, Melanie Cross and Holly Santibanez were named best for Strath.

Goolwa/Port Elliot notched their second victory of 2021 with an 85-point win against Encounter Bay at Goolwa. After a tight opening quarter saw the Magpies lead by 10 points at quarter time, they pulled away to kick a further 11 goals to zero to win 12.13 (85) to 0.0 (0). The Magpies had plenty of avenues to goal with 10 different goal kickers, Melissa Ramsey leading the way with three majors. Asha Bell continued her excellent season for Goolwa/Port Elliot to be named best on ground and she was ably supported by Amber McKinlay, Kerrie-Ann Moon, Kaya Angus and Ramsey. For Encounter Bay, Sherrie Hurrell, Amber Grahame and Zoe Lush were among their best players.

McLaren moved to second spot on the GSFLW ladder with a 43-point win over Yankalilla at Goolwa. McLaren led at every change to win 10.4 (64) to 3.3 (21). Sally Fuller led the way as she kicked four goals in a best on ground performance for the Eagles. She was joined in the best players by Jessica Veasey, Jenna Bowles, Alycia Hepburn and Katrina Munzberg. Colbie Frankland, Jemma Ellis, Nari Wright, Helen Maidment and Dakota Oniszk were best for the Tigers.                                                                        

Ladder after Round 4

Mount Compass 8, McLaren 6, Strathalbyn 6, Willunga 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.

Round 5 Fixtures

Strathalbyn v Yankalilla (Saturday 24 April, 5.00pm @ Yankalilla)

McLaren v Willunga (Sunday 25 April, 10.10am @ McLaren Vale)

Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 25 April, 11.00am @ Encounter Bay)

Goolwa/Port Elliot v Mount Compass (Sunday 25 April, 2.10pm @ Goolwa)