Willunga tuned up for the finals with their 11th consecutive victory after a 52-run win over reigning premier Noarlunga during round 12 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). Willunga had posted a very competitive total of 7/225 on day one and would’ve been confident of defending it but Noarlunga skipper Jason Scarff had other ideas as he notched his sixth century for the Shoes since they moved to the GSCA in 2014/15. Scarff made 101 and at one stage Noarlunga were in a strong position at 4/164 before losing their last 6/9 to be bowled out for 173 in the 64th over. Sean McIvor did the damage for Willunga with his second five-wicket haul for the Demons, taking 6/40 from 19 overs. Willunga will take on Goolwa in the Qualifying Final this weekend with the winner going straight through to the Grand Final. Noarlunga will travel to Rapid Bay to face Port Elliot in the Elimination Final.

Port Elliot will enter the finals full of confidence after winning their sixth game from their past seven with a comfortable 120-run win over McLaren Districts. Port Elliot made 7/288 on day one and this proved too much for the Crushers as they were bowled out for 168 in the 62nd over. It looked like it was going to be an early finish as McLaren Districts fell to 5/35 before Stephen Nairn dug in to make 73 to at least make the Bloods work for their victory. Teenager Harrison Grenfell took his best ‘A’ grade figures with 4/25 (12) and he was well supported by Josh Gordge, in his first ‘A’ grade match this season, who took 3/37 (9.3).

Goolwa wrapped up second spot after a relatively comfortable five-wicket win over Encounter Bay. Goolwa started day two on 0/29 in pursuit of Encounter Bays’ first innings of just 83. The Magpies stumbled to 5/71 after openers Jesse Le Ray (24) and Luke Giddings (18) had added 45 for the first wicket. Josh Jones (21 not out) steadied the ship as Goolwa knocked off the winning runs in the 40th over. Cam Lintern tried hard for Encounter Bay as he took 3/26 from 17 overs.

Mount Compass won their second game for the 2019/20 campaign with a 39-run win against Myponga at Burgess Oval. Myponga resumed day two at 7/41 after dismissing the Bulls for 128 on day one. Michael Mottillo (20) and Zac Wilson (18) battled hard for the visitors to add 36 for the eighth wicket but unfortunately Myponga were eventually bowled out in the 49th over for 89. Robert Martin (4/33), Aaron Dalitz (3/42) and Matt Loots (2/8) were the wicket takers for Mount Compass.

Elimination Final (14/3/20 & 15/3/20)

Noarlunga v Port Elliot (Rapid Bay)

Qualifying Final (14/3/20 & 15/3/20)

Willunga v Goolwa (Port Elliot)