Yankalilla won their second game of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season with an upset 28-point win against Strathalbyn at Yankalilla on Saturday. Yankalilla started the game well to lead by 20 points at quarter time and they extended their lead out to 28 points by halftime. Strathalbyn fought hard in the second half but couldn’t make any inroads into the Yankalilla lead as the home side went on to win 5.12 (42) to 2.2 (14). Dakota Oniszk was a constant threat for Yankalilla as she slotted three majors for her side. Emily Cozamanis and Indigo Miller were the goal scorers for Strathalbyn. Helen Maidment was named best for Yankalilla and she was well supported by Colbie Frankland, Jemma Ellis, Nari Wright and Leah Bailey. Miller, Katie Ehlers, Morgan Tucker, Megan Rich and Emma Chapman were Strathalbyn’s best.

Victor Harbor notched their first win of 2021 with a tough 14-point win at Encounter Bay on Sunday. The game was tight throughout as Victor led by five points at halftime and extended their lead to a handy 12 points at the last change before a goalless last term saw Victor win 3.5 (23) to 1.3 (9). Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Maya Overall, Tyla Millard, Daisy Blencowe and Mackenzie Worsley were named in the best players for Victor Harbor. Encounter Bay was best served by Kate Sanders, Zoe Lush, Elena Earl, Meg Earl and Sherrie Hurrell. 

Mount Compass continued their unbeaten start to 2021 with a comfortable 40-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot. Mount Compass led by 15 points at quarter time, 16 points at halftime, 23 points at the last change before winning 7.7 (49) to 1.1 (7). Linda Shute (3) and Demi Sharp (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Compass while Emma Cooney kicked the only major for the Magpies. Amy Taylor was named best for the undefeated Bulldogs and she was joined in the best players by Emily Smith, Shute, Heidi Smith and Sharp. Lacey Cuthbert, Asha Bell, Emma McKinlay, Jessica Bailey and Amber mcKinlay were best for Goolwa/Port Elliot.

Willunga moved up to second on the GSFLW ladder with a comprehensive 44-point win against McLaren in the Grand Final rematch from 2020. The first quarter was tight with Willunga leading by six points at the first change. From that moment on it was all Willunga as they kicked 5.8 to no score to win 7.9 (51) to 1.1 (7). Kristen Rothwell continued her good season to be named the Demons best player. Ella Radbone, Katrice Turner, Stellar Remphrey-Pese and Jodie Hunt were the other best players for Willunga. Jessica Harris continued her excellent goal kicking form as she kicked four majors to give her 17 goals for the season so far. Sheena Peters was the sole goal kicker for McLaren while Benita Brinkworth, Katrina Munzberg and Stephanie Warn were among the Eagles’ best players.                                                            

Ladder after Round 5

Mount Compass 10, Willunga 8, Strathalbyn 6, McLaren 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 4, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 0.

Round 6 Fixtures (Sunday 2 May)

Strathalbyn v Mount Compass (10.10am @ McLaren Vale)

Goolwa/Port Elliot v Willunga (10.10am @ Yankalilla)

Yankalilla v Encounter Bay (12.30pm @ Yankalilla)

McLaren v Victor Harbor (1.40pm @ McLaren Vale)