First Semi-Final (Cove v Reynella)

Reigning premier Cove has kept their premiership defence on track with a tough 14-point victory over Reynella yesterday at Morphett Vale. With scoring hard to come by, Cove scored the only goal of the first half to take a handy seven-point lead into the long break. The Cobras were in control after kicking their second goal in the third term to lead by 13 points turning for home. Reynella tried hard to peg back the margin but in the end Cove ran out winners 2.3 (15) to 0.1 (1). Layla Dungey and Felicity Oliver each kicked a goal for Cove while Samantha Franson continued her excellent season being named best for the Cobras along with Lauren Kenny, Dungey, Seraphina Moon, Jaime Norup and Lauren Grigg. Best players for Reynella were Caitlin Williams, Olivia Gallio, Lauren Fisher, Tessa Wesson, Shawna Bradshaw and Anja Bancevic. Cove will face Flagstaff Hill in Sunday’s Preliminary Final.

Second Semi-Final (Aldinga v Flagstaff Hill)

Aldinga booked their place in the Grand Final with a comprehensive 45-point victory over Flagstaff Hill. The minor premier flew out of the blocks kicking four goals in the first term to lead by 25 points at quarter time. Two further goals in the second quarter saw the lead blow out to 38 points at the long break. The second half was tighter with Aldinga only adding one more goal with Flagstaff Hill finally scoring in the final term with a behind to leave the final score at 7.4 (46) to 0.1 (1). Helen Maidment kicked two goals for the Sharks while their best players were Sophia Flanagan-Sjoberg, Jasmine Smith and Lauren Ferors. Best for the Falcons were Hannah Griffin, Soriah Moon and Alana Baker. Flagstaff Hill will need to bounce back quickly as they face Cove in the Preliminary Final to try and gain another shot at Aldinga in the big one.