Strathalbyn jumped from fifth up to third on the ladder with one round remaining in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) following their convincing 66-43 win against Goolwa. It sets up an intriguing encounter next week as Strathalbyn take on McLaren Vale with a finals spot on the line. In other games, McLaren Vale held onto fourth spot with a thrilling 36-33 victory against Mount Compass, Victor Harbor easily accounted for Yankalilla 61-36 and Willunga stayed in top spot with a 60-26 win at Myponga. Langhorne Creek had the bye. 

Ladder after Round 17

Willunga 27, Victor Harbor 26, Strathalbyn 16, McLaren Vale 16, Mount Compass 16, Myponga 12, Langhorne Creek 10, Yankalilla 7, Goolwa 6.

Round 18 Fixtures (Saturday 21 August - home team named first)

McLaren Vale v Strathalbyn

Goolwa v Victor Harbor

Yankalilla v Mount Compass

Willunga v Langhorne Creek

Myponga has the bye