Mount Compass remained undefeated after six rounds of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season as they ground out a tough 24-point win against Strathalbyn at McLaren Vale on Sunday. Strathalbyn led by four points at quarter time but Mount Compass took over for the final three quarters as they kicked five goals to one for the rest of the match to win 5.9 (39) to 2.3 (15). Megan Rich was the only multiple goalkicker for the game as she kicked both goals for Strath. For the third time in 2021, Amy Taylor was named best for Mount Compass and she was ably supported by Georgina Thomas, Heidi Smith, Demi Sharp and Emily Smith. Strathalbyn were best served by the consistent Tessa Smith, Indigo Miller, Emily Eglitis, Emma Chapman and Courtney Mesecke. 

Willunga held onto second spot on the ladder following a tough 15-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Yankalilla. In a low scoring game, Willunga led by 14  points at halftime before winning 3.6 (24) to 1.3 (9). The ever-consistent Katrice Turner was named best for Willunga with Holly Ifould, Shae Archbold, Ella Radbone, Aleesha Smith and Ada Anninos were also named in the best players for Willunga who now boast a 5-1 record for the season.

Yankalilla moved to fifth spot on the GSFLW ladder with a convincing 90-point win at home over bottom side Encounter Bay. Yankalilla led by 30 points at halftime and extended their lead by kicking nine goals to none in the second half to win 14.12 (96) to 1.0 (6). Kimberly Robinson was a star for the Tigers with five goals while Jasmine Smith and Helen Maidment kicked two goals each. Nari Wright, Robinson, Colbie Frankland and Maidment were best for Yankalilla. Keeley Round kicked Encounter Bay’s only goal and was also named their best player.

McLaren consolidated third spot on the ladder with a comfortable 123-point win against Victor Harbor at McLaren Vale on Sunday. The Eagles led by 20 points at quarter time, 53 points at halftime and 92 points at the last change before winning 19.9 (123) to 0.0 (0). Sheena Peters kicked five goals for McLaren to give her 12 goals for the season. Layla Rogers (3), Caitlin Ross (2) and Donna Boal (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for McLaren. Ross, Rogers, Jessica Veasey, Ally Bailey and Peters were best for McLaren. For Victor Harbor, Maya Overall, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner and Courtney Marks were among their best players.

Ladder after Round 6

Mount Compass 12, Willunga 10, McLaren 8, Strathalbyn 6, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 0.

Round 7 Fixtures (Sunday 9 May)

Yankalilla v Mount Compass (10.10am @ Strathalbyn)

Encounter Bay v Willunga (10.10am @ Victor Harbor)

Strathalbyn v McLaren (1.40pm @ Strathalbyn)

Victor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (1.40pm @ Victor Harbor)