Reigning Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) premier Cove are back on the winners list following a convincing 82-point win in the grand final rematch over Aldinga during round seven action at Hallett Cove on Sunday. Led by five goals to Rebecca O’Shaughnessy, Cove won 12.10 (82) to Aldinga 0.0 (0). O’Shaughnessy had only kicked one goal for 2020 before Sunday but she is a renowned goalkicker, having kicked 32 majors in 2018 for the Cobras. Aidene Parr and Jaime Norup both kicked two goals each for the Cobras while Lauren Kenny, Lara Ward, Parr, Norup and O’Shaughnessy were named in the best players for Cove. For Aldinga, Jean-Louise Papps continued her consistent season to be named best player for the Sharks and she was ably supported by Kiara Lovett, Jaimi Griffen, Brook Fallon and Alexia Little.

Flagstaff Hill secured their finals spot with a big 67-point win over Morphett Vale. The Falcons led by 14 points at quarter time, 31 points at halftime, 58 points at the last change before winning 10.15 (75) to 1.2 (8). Soriah Moon kicked three goals for Flagstaff Hill and Emily Brockhurst kicked two. Kate Dunn was the sole goalkicker for the Emus. Alana Baker, Tamsyn Morriss, Carli Morton, Hannah Griffin and Isobel Dahlen-Flight were named best for the Falcons while Katelyn Wilson, Hannah Armstrong, Brooke O’Brien, Amber Kennedy-Murphy and Ashleigh Carr were best for the Emus.

Christies Beach maintained their undefeated 2020 season with another big win, this time by 65 points over Hackham. The Saints are firm premiership favourites having won six games from as many starts with an average winning margin of 37 points. Casie Combe kicked two goals for Christies Beach in a best on ground display. Hannah Crump also kicked two goals for the Saints. Other good players for the Saints were Melanie Koster, Tayler Poland, Tayla Weinert and Paige Simmons. Emily Cooper, Nikki Parker, Caitlin Haire, Kelly Malcolm and Rachel Cole were best for Hackham.

Reynella had the bye.

Ladder (after round 7)

Christies Beach 10, Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 8, Cove 8, Morphett Vale 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2

Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)

Christies Beach v Aldinga

Morphett Vale v Cove

Reynella v Flagstaff Hill

Hackham has the bye