Reynella and Christies Beach remain the only undefeated sides left in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition after two rounds. Reynella had a convincing, albeit inaccurate, win against Hackham to the tune of 139 points at Reynella Oval. The Wine Flies led by 29 points at quarter time, 68 at halftime and 97 points at the last change before running out winners 19.25 (139) to 0.0 (0). Rebecca Denyer kicked six goals for Reynella and she was well supported by Georgia Pennifold (4), Caitlin Williams (2) and Emily Woods (2). Renee Wurfel, Pennifold, Allana Nimmo-Lyne, Sarah Bourn and Denyer were best for the dominant Reynella outfit. Hackham’s best were Alana Browne, Rachel Cole, Samara Paul, Kathryn Salter and Caitlin Haire.

Christies Beach also had a big win as they accounted for Cove 8.10 (58) to 0.1 (1) at Bice Oval. The Saints led by 21 points at quarter time and extended their lead to a handy 35 points at the long break. A further three goals to none in the second half saw the final margin of 57 points in favour of Christies Beach. Brooke O’Brien was a star up forward for the Saints as she kicked six goals while Indiana Flynn slotted two majors. Melanie Koster continued her fine start to the season as she was named best on ground for the victors. She was well supported by Casie Coombe, Emma Crisp, Angelique Dean and Paige Simmons. Cove was best served by Felicity Oliver, Edith Kosztovits, Tamara Harrison, Dana O’Brien and Renee Ullrich. 

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill got their first win on the board for 2021 with a convincing 57-point win at Aldinga. The game was effectively over at halftime as the Falcons took a 38-point lead to the halftime break. Another two goals to zero in the second half saw ‘Flaggies’ win 7.15 (57) to 0.0 (0). Vanetta Renfrey kicked two goals for the victorious Falcons while Alana Baker was best on ground. Baker was well supported by Emily Brockhurst, Rachel Crockart, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Kleinig and Brooke Watson.

Port Noarlunga had the bye.

Ladder after Round 2

Christies Beach 4, Reynella 4, Flagstaff Hill 2, Aldinga 2, Hackham 0, Cove 0, Port Noarlunga 0.

Round 3 Fixtures (Home team named first)

Christies Beach v Flagstaff Hill

Cove v Aldinga

Reynella v Port Noarlunga

Hackham has the bye