Western Districts handed Kingscote their first loss of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) season after winning their postponed round seven match 51-38 at home yesterday. The win consolidates second position on the ladder for the Saints, while Kingscote remain three points clear on top of the ladder going into the bye next Saturday.  Ladder after Round 9Kingscote 13, Western Districts 10, Dudley United 6, Wisanger 5, Parndana 2.Round 10 fixtures (Saturday 19 July)Western Districts v ParndanaWisanger v Dudley UnitedKingscote have the bye

Western Districts remained undefeated after winning their postponed round seven match by 24 points over Kingscote in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) today. Kingscote started well to lead by eight points at quarter time, before Western Districts hit back hard in the second term to lead by 29 points at halftime. The second half was pretty even before the Saints won 11.7 (73) to 6.13 (49). Jordan Whittle (3), Damon Weatherspoon (2) and Caleb Whittle (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Western Districts, while Anthony Anderson (3) and Declan Hardy-Corby (2) were the leading goalkickers for the Hounds. Best players for the Saints included Caleb Whittle, Wade Tucker, Jordan Whittle, Henry Hammat and Riley Boyle. Kingscote was best served by Paul Green, Luke Mackie, Lachie Ingerson, Thomas Mitchell and Anderson. Ladder (after round 9)Western Districts 28, Wisanger 18, Dudley United 16, Kingscote 10, Parndana 0.Round 10 fixtures - 19/7/25Wisanger v Dudley United Western Districts v ParndanaKingscote have the bye

Myponga-Sellicks moved up to fourth spot on the ladder following their 18-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot during round 13 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Myponga last Friday night. The game was a tight and low scoring affair with the sides locked at 2.4 (16) apiece at the last change. The Mudlarks finished strongly, kicking three unanswered goals in the final term, to win 5.4 (34) to 2.4 (16). Sarah Stanbury kicked two goals for Myponga-Sellicks, while their best players included Grace Deacon, Kimberley Gilbert, Nari Wright, Carla Humphrys and Brianah Kennewell. Best players for the Magpies were Jessica Bailey, Lilli Mitchell, Brooke Goslett, Lily Jenke, Ellie Fry and Rachel Wood.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their sixth game of the season after defeating Victor Harbor by 15 points. The Stingrays’ victory was set up by a strong first term that saw them lead by 24 points at quarter time. To their credit, Victor Harbor battled hard to outscore Yankalilla/Encounter Bay for the final three quarters, before the Stingrays won 6.5 (41) to 4.2 (26). Tyler Rigney Garrett was named best for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay with two goals and she was well supported by Kate Sanders, Tanya Littlely, Dani Brown, Halle James and Jemima Althorp. Olivia Nobbs, Tyla Millard, Danika Millard, Halle Crowe, Layla Woods and Lauren Cousins were named best players for the ‘Roos.Willunga remained undefeated after winning the Grand Final rematch against McLaren Districts by 13 points. McLaren Districts started well to lead by 12 points at quarter time, before the Demons hit back with a four goal to one second term to take a six-point lead at halftime. The margin was still six points in favour of Willunga at the last change, before they kicked the only goal of the last quarter to win 6.5 (41) to 4.4 (28). Jessica Harris and Tamara Page kicked two goals apiece for the Demons, while Abby Woodward also kicked two goals for the Eagles. Bella Rigby, Jodie Hunt, Emma Leask, Harris, Sarah Tillman and Cleo Guilfoyle were named best for Willunga, while McLaren Districts was best served by Caitlin Ross, Alycia Hepburn, Zahli Grund, Kiera Harvey, Ally Bailey and Krystal Boileau.Ladder after Round 13Willunga 26, McLaren Districts 20, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 13, Myponga-Sellicks 7, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Victor Harbor 6.Round 14 FixturesYankalilla/Encounter Bay v Willunga (Sunday 20/7/25 @ Yankalilla - 10.15am)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Victor Harbor (Sunday 20/7/25 @ Goolwa - 11.15am)Myponga-Sellicks v McLaren Districts (Sunday 20/7/25 @ Strathalbyn - 11.15am)

Encounter Bay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season after defeating reigning premier Victor Harbor 62-53 during round 12 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at Victor Harbor on Saturday. It was just the third win of 2025 for the Bays. In other games, Goolwa kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable 50-27 victory over Mt Compass, Strathalbyn travelled to Langhorne Creek and came away with a 48-43 win, Yankalilla won their ninth game in a row after defeating Myponga 57-34, while McLaren Vale won their fifth game of 2025 with a 58-49 triumph at Willunga. Ladder after Round 12Yankalilla 22, Myponga 20, Victor Harbor 16, Strathalbyn 14, Langhorne Creek 12, Goolwa 12, McLaren Vale 11, Encounter Bay 6, Willunga 4, Mt Compass 3.Round 13 fixtures - home teams named first (19/7/25)Langhorne Creek v MypongaMt Compass v StrathalbynYankalilla v WillungaEncounter Bay v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor

Men - Round 9 @ Victor HarborAldinga Blue 2 drew Goolwa 2Victor Grey 5 defeated Victor White 0Victor Blue 9 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor Valley 3 defeated Yankalilla 0Ladder (After Round 9)Victor Grey 24, Victor Valley 21, Victor Blue 21, Aldinga Blue 11, Victor White 9, Yankalilla 9, Goolwa 5, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 9 @ Victor HarborGoolwa 6 defeated Victor Blue 0Aldinga Blue 2 defeated Aldinga Black 1Victor White 0 drew Yankalilla 0Ladder (After Round 9)Goolwa 22, Yankalilla 19, Victor White 16, Victor Blue 10, Aldinga Blue 4, Aldinga Black 3.

Kangarilla have kept their hopes of a top-two finish alive after defeating fellow finals contender Noarlunga 56-49 during round nine action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. In other games, Clarendon remained top of the ladder after a comfortable 62-31 win against Seaford Storm, McLaren Flat had a tight 46-42 over Croweaters, while Southern Stars won their fifth game of the season with a 42-30 victory against Meadows. Ladder (after round 9)Clarendon 17, McLaren Flat 14, Kangarilla 12, Noarlunga 11, Southern Stars 10, Croweaters 6, Meadows 2, Seaford Storm 0.Round 10 fixturesCroweaters v ClarendonMcLaren Flat v KangarillaMeadows v NoarlungaSeaford Storm v Southern Stars

Blackwood won their fifth game of the season to move up to equal fourth on the ladder after a comfortable 41-point win over Christies Beach during round 11 action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Blackwood yesterday. Ava Bagshaw, Jade Quinn and Madeleine Drew kicked two goals each for the Woods to help them to a 6.13 (49) to 1.2 (8) victory. Best players for Blackwood included Lila Cormack-Pinder, Michaela Collins, Lily Brook, Caitlin Hill, Drew and Sophie Parker. Christies Beach was best served by Maisie Hunt, Lekisha Nelson, Chloe Brooks, Bella Wheatley, Ela Nankervis and Lillie Ackroyd.Port Noarlunga remained undefeated after their 54-point win over Hackham yesterday. ‘Porties’ led by 39 points at halftime, before kicking three goals to one in the second half to win 9.7 (61) to 1.1 (7). Tyla Pyman and Eilish O’Hanlon kicked two goals each for the Cockle Divers, while Chelsea Parsons kicked the only goal for Hackham. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Abby Dittmar, Maddy Craggs, Eilish O’Hanlon, Pyman, Tegan Lane and Lucinda Bunge. Best players for the Hawks included Katelyn Wilson, Alana Browne, Parsons, Shannon Gaskell, Samantha Smyth and Alisha MacFadyen.Flagstaff Hill won their second game in a row with a 22-point win over Reynella at Reynella yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ won every quarter on their way to the 4.8 (32) to 1.4 (10) victory. Jessica Couch kicked two goals for the Falcons, giving her 47 majors for the season, while Neive Morgan kicked the only goal for the Wine Flies. Melanie Koster, Angela Rose, Brooke Watson, Tiana Lush, Imogen Russell and Sienna Chapman were named best for the Falcons, while best players for Reynella included Sienna Garner, Ashlee Wright, Mia Brennan, Miller Thompson, Tayla Wright and Summer Weir.Cove won their eighth game of 2025 with a comfortable 66-point victory over Ironbank Cherry Gardens last Friday night at Cherry Gardens. The Cobras led by 32 points at halftime, before kicking six goals to one in the second half to win 12.11 (83) to 2.5 (17). Ella Gill, Jaime Norup, Alexis Harvey and Jaymie Savaidis kicked two goals each for the Cobras, while Josie Harris and Olivia Walker-Obushak kicked a goal apiece for the Thunderers. Best players for the Cobras were Angelique Dean, Gill, Norup, Dana O'Brien, Georgia Hayford and Cally Swalue. Best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Jessie O’Brien, Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward, Paige Ridley and Harris.Aldinga had the bye.Ladder (after round 11)Port Noarlunga 20, Cove 16, Flagstaff Hill 16, Reynella 10, Blackwood 10, Hackham 6, Aldinga 5, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Christies Beach 1.Round 12 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach v Ironbank Cherry GardensFlagstaff Hill v BlackwoodAldinga v ReynellaHackham have the bye

Noarlunga have got themselves into finals calculations after winning their third game in a row, this time by four points against Cove, during round 11 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. Noarlunga kicked an accurate 11.2 (68) to Cove 9.10 (64), as the Cobras were left to rue an inaccurate 1.5 in the final term. Best players for the Shoes included Callum Gaspari, Nick Mott, Jake Birch, Sam Goldfinch, Brad Inglis and Dylan Brockenbrow. Cove was best served by Lachlan Hayes, Ryan Need, Aaron Reich, James Farrugia and Louis Piva.Happy Valley moved back to the top of the ladder on percentage, after a whopping 214-point win at Morphett Vale. The Vikings led by 85 points at halftime, before kicking 22 goals to two in the second half to win 36.24 (240) to 3.8 (26). Nick Kraemer had a day out with 14 goals for the Vikings (45 for the season), while Harry Vick kicked five majors. Other good players for Happy Valley included Sebastian Oliver, Dylan Strickland, Luke Edwards and Harry Spacie. Best players for the Emus were Bailey Sowter, Braydan Hartwig, Joel Handreck, Bradley Lang, Jai Robinson and Toby Irlam.Port Noarlunga won their ninth game of the season after a comprehensive 116-point win over Ironbank Cherry Gardens. ‘Porties’ led at every change before winning 23.19 (157) to 6.5 (41). Port Noarlunga had 13 different goalkickers with Daniel Flavel and Oliver Petrohilos kicking three goals each. Jak Goudman-Glasson was a standout for the Thunderers as he kicked all six of his team's goals. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Nathaniel Paredes, Flavel, Todd Mckay, Darcy Warman and Ryan Kelly. Ironbank Cherry Gardens was best served by Chase Wooley, Isaac Hoepfl, Goudman-Glasson, Levi Grigg, Jacob Campbell and Jake Pokoina.Flagstaff Hill won their seventh game in a row following their 112-point win at Aldinga. ‘Flaggies’ won every quarter on their way to a 20.17 (137) to 3.7 (25) victory. Falcons skipper Nathan Beenham kicked seven goals, while Reece Milsom kicked four goals in a best-on-ground display. Other good players for Flagstaff Hill included Mitchell Johnson, Cameron Blake, Bradley Patterson and Aiden Grayson. Best players for the Sharks were Angus Stangewitz, Ariki Lowe, Shaun Williams, Brayden Hooper, Logan Edwards and Joel Cartwright.Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-three spot with a 113-point win over Christies Beach. SFL leading goalkicker Bailey Marshman kicked 12 goals in a best-on-ground performance (58 for the season) to fire his side to the 24.15 (159) to 7.4 (46) win. Jake Agnew kicked six goals for the Wine Flies, while other good players were Talon Copley, Matthew Stanford, Tyler Davies and Dylan Roser. Best players for the Saints included Callum Bennett (2 goals), Mackenzie Nield, Michael Mazey, Joshua Semmens, Ethan Taylor and Zak Short (3 goals).Ladder (after round 11)Happy Valley 20, Flagstaff Hill 20, Port Noarlunga 18, Reynella 16, Cove 10, Christies Beach 10, Noarlunga 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0. Round 12 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 5/7/25)Flagstaff Hill v ReynellaNoarlunga v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach v Happy ValleyCove v Ironbank Cherry GardensAldinga v Morphett Vale

Yankalilla pulled off one of the upsets of the season after defeating finals-bound Encounter Bay by one point during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Yankalilla on Saturday. Bailey Gaskin kicked his second goal of the match on the siren to give the Tigers victory, 16.7 (103) to 15.12 (102). Other multiple goalkickers for Yankalilla included Cameron Ker (3), Joel Field (3), Thaddeus Puautjimi (3) and Joel Kay (2), while the Tigers best players were Joe Tyllis, Lachlan Whittlesea, Michael Thompson, Gaskin, Ker and Tyler Athanasos. Ben Davis and Nick Marshall kicked three goals each for the Bays, while their best were Marcus Lippett, Mitchell Davis, Ben Davis, Callum Tonkin, Marshall and Peter Spurling.Strathalbyn won their second game in a row after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 77 points at Strathalbyn on Saturday. The Roosters led by just eight points at halftime, before kicking 13 goals to two after the main break to win 18.8 (116) to 6.3 (39). Declan Grant kicked nine goals in a best-on-ground display for ‘Strath’, while skipper Jake Stafford gave great support with five majors. Other good players for Strathalbyn were Liam Newton, Jacob Wright, Thomas Welk and Declan Gladigau. Best players for the Magpies included Jye Bottroff, Kai Iwao, Dene McKinlay, Jayden Davis, Kaiden Wilton and Sam O'Flaherty (2 goals). Victor Harbor maintained top spot with a comprehensive 150-point win at home over Langhorne Creek. ‘Victor’ had 10 different goalkickers with Harry Vincent, Bryce Gibbs and Jackson Elmes kicking four goals each to fire the ‘Roos to a 27.15 (177) to 4.3 (27) victory. Vice-Captain Elmes was named best for Victor Harbor and he received great support from Matthew Wiese, Kane Cooper, Vincent, Noah Farley and Lachlan Hartshorne. Lachlan Bates (2 goals), William Bruce, Tom Derham, Harry Cates, Jake Yard and Matt Dominish were named best for the Hawks.McLaren Districts consolidated their position in the top-three with a 65-point victory at Mount Compass. The first quarter was tight with the Eagles holding a slender five-point lead at quarter time. 13 goals to five in the final three quarters saw McLaren Districts run out winners 16.17 (113) to 7.6 (48). Luke Mitton kicked five goals for the Eagles, while Archie Rutt and Matthew Merrett kicked three goals each. Best players for the visitors included Lachlan Camm, Leon Groves, Mitton, Rutt, Brett Ellis and Daniel Marr. Mt Compass was best served by Klaus Simons, Nathan Schulz, Hugh Daniell, Tom Vitkunas, Lochie Nash and Adam Hunter.Willunga won their eighth game in a row after defeating reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks by 58 points at Willunga on Saturday. The win was set up by a powerful second term which saw Willunga kick six unanswered goals to take a handy 39-point lead at halftime. A further six goals to three in the second half saw the Demons triumph 15.7 (97) 5.9 (39). Willunga’s best players were Jake Shirvington, Aaron Douglass, Nathan Stark, Liam Nye, Sam Renney and Harry Saunders, while Daniel Nobes slotted six majors. Best for the Mudlarks were Anthony Kempster, Mitchell Wilkins, Jake Spinks, Hayden Sampson, Jayden Scott and Connor Sampson.Ladder (after round 11)Victor Harbor 20, Willunga 20, McLaren Districts 18, Encounter Bay 14, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mt Compass 8, Yankalilla 8, Langhorne Creek 6, Strathalbyn 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2.Round 12 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 5/7/25)Langhorne Creek v StrathalbynMyponga-Sellicks v YankalillaVictor Harbor v Encounter BayWillunga v McLaren DistrictsGoolwa/Port Elliot v Mt Compass

Men - Round 8 @ AldingaVictor Grey 5 defeated Goolwa 0Yankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga Black 3Aldinga Blue 1 defeated Victor White 0Victor Blue 3 defeated Victor Valley 1Ladder (After Round 8)Victor Grey 21, Victor Valley 18, Victor Blue 18, Aldinga Blue 10, Victor White 9, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa 4, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 8 @ AldingaVictor White 4 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Yankalilla 7 defeated Victor Blue 0Goolwa 7 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 8)Goolwa 19, Yankalilla 18, Victor White 16, Victor Blue 10, Aldinga Black 3, Aldinga Blue 1.

Reynella won their fifth game of the season after a comprehensive 127-point win over Christies Beach during round 10 action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Bice Oval yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 68 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight unanswered goals in the second half to win 19.14 (128) to 0.1 (1). Sarah Bourn had a day out up forward for Reynella with 10 majors, while Tayla Wright slotted three majors. Joining Bourn and Tayla Wright in the best players for Reynella included Summer Weir, Ashlee Wright, Sienna Garner and Mia Brennan. Best for the Saints were Chloe Brooks, Maddison Payne, Madison Marsh, Shania-Rayne Walker-Murphy, Maisie Hunt and Hayley Haire.Reigning premier Port Noarlunga continued their undefeated season with a 76-point win over Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The margin would have been greater apart from some inaccurate kicking from ‘Porties’ as they won 9.22 (76) to 0.0 (0). Kalahni Howes (3), Tyla Pyman (2) and Shanika Roberts-Yeend (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Cockle Divers, while their best players included Eilish O’Hanlon, Roberts-Yeend, Abby Dittmar, Maddy Craggs, Millie Beens and Howes. Best for the Thunderers included Jessie O’Brien, Olivia Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward, Audrey Myers and Taylah McCormick.Cove won their seventh game of the 2025 season with a comfortable 146-point victory over Hackham at Hallett Cove yesterday. Emily Hocking and Jaime Norup kicked four goals each to fire the Cobras to a 22.14 (146) to 0.0 (0) victory. Norup was named best on ground for Cove and she was well supported by Angelique Dean, Alexis Harvey, Lauren Kenny, Emily Hocking and Jaymie Savaidis. The Hawks were served best by Shayley MacFadyen, Chrysti Flevill, Rikki-Lee Escritt, Kate Moore, Emily Unger and Jolande Winson.Flagstaff Hill also won their seventh game of the season with a 55-point win at home against Aldinga. The Falcons led by 32 points at halftime, before kicking four goals to one in the second half to win 9.9 (63) to 1.2 (8). Tiana Lush kicked four goals for the Falcons, while competition goalkicking leader Jessica Couch snagged three majors, giving her 45 goals for the season. Madison Brown kicked the only goal for the Sharks. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Brooke May, Lush, Melanie Koster, Brooke Watson, Abbie Butler and Ava Knuckey. Aldinga’s best were Elkie Cairns, Daisy Barber, Molly Reynolds, Holly Wilde, Dakota Oniszk and Emmerson Pope.Blackwood had the bye.Ladder (after round 10)Port Noarlunga 18, Cove 14, Flagstaff Hill 14, Reynella 10, Blackwood 8, Hackham 6, Aldinga 5, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Christies Beach 1.Round 11 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v CoveReynella v Flagstaff Hill  Port Noarlunga v HackhamBlackwood v Christies BeachAldinga have the bye

Wisanger won their second game of the season after travelling to Parndana and coming away with a 41-34 victory during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) on Saturday. In the other game of round eight, Kingscote remained undefeated following their tight 44-41 win over Dudley United.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Kingscote 12, Western Districts 6, Dudley United 6, Wisanger 4, Parndana 2.Round 9 fixtures (Saturday 5 July)Kingscote v Wisanger Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana have the bye

Myponga-Sellicks and Yankalilla/Encounter Bay played out a low-scoring draw during round 12 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Encounter Bay last Friday night. The teams could not be separated as they finished on 1.2 (8) apiece. Nari Wright, Tayte Mathewson, Grace Deacon, Charlie Shaw-Mcmillan, Brianah Kennewell and Mandy Gay were named best for the Mudlarks with Sarah Stanbury kicking their only goal. The Stingrays’ best included Czenya Cavouras, Jaimi Griffen, Rhiannon Gaythwaite-Cotton, Eve Jansen, Taylor Haywood and Lucy Pearce, while Tanya Littlely kicked their solitary major. McLaren Districts won their 10th game of the season following their 42-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot at McLaren Vale last Friday night. The Eagles led by nine points at halftime, before kicking five unanswered goals in the second half to win 7.8 (50) to 1.2 (8). Caitlin Ross, Kiera Harvey, Mia Dunn, Cadence Bryowsky, Esther Rayner and Makenzie Bryowsky were named best for McLaren Districts, while the Magpies were best served by Lily Jenke, Rachel Wood, Annabel Cameron, Lilli Mitchell, Lucy Earl and Ellie Fry.Willunga remained undefeated with three rounds left before finals after a 62-point win over Victor Harbor at Willunga yesterday. The Demons won every quarter on their way to a 8.14 (62) to 0.0 (0) victory. Bella Rigby kicked two goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Jessica Kirk also kicked two goals. Joining Rigby in the best players for Willunga included Cleo Guilfoyle, Emma Leask, Jodie Hunt, Sarah Wright and Caitlin Radbone. Best players for Victor Harbor were Olivia Nobbs, Jaimee Millard, Zoe Bartholomaeus, Tyla Millard, Lauren Cousins and Chloe Byrne.Ladder after Round 12Willunga 24, McLaren Districts 20, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 11, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Victor Harbor 6, Myponga-Sellicks 5.Round 13 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Friday 4/7/25 @ Myponga - 8.15pm)McLaren Districts v Willunga (Sunday 6/7/25 @ McLaren Vale - 11.15am)Victor Harbor v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 6/7/25 @ Victor Harbor - 11.15am)

McLaren Flat moved up to second spot on the ladder after a 57-48 victory over Noarlunga during round eight action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Old Noarlunga yesterday afternoon. In other games, Clarendon maintained their spot at the top of the ladder after winning a tight game over Southern Stars 45-43, Kangarilla consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 76-41 win over Meadows, while Croweaters won their third game of the season with a 58-40 win against Seaford Storm. Ladder (after round 8)Clarendon 15, McLaren Flat 12, Noarlunga 11, Kangarilla 10, Southern Stars 8, Croweaters 6, Meadows 2, Seaford Storm 0.Round 9 fixturesCroweaters v McLaren FlatClarendon v Seaford StormNoarlunga v KangarillaSouthern Stars v Meadows

Wisanger won their third game of the season after defeating Parndana by 62 points during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Parndana yesterday. Khyal Stead, Jesse Rule, Ezra Foster and Dylan Pearce were named best players for Wisanger as they won 19.12 (126) to 10.4 (64). David Westbrook was a star up forward for Parndana with seven goals, white their best players were Colton Trethewey, David Westbrook, Eli Kuchel, Trad McMulkin and Jed Westbrook.Dudley United consolidated second spot on the ladder after defeating Kingscote by 62 points at Penneshaw yesterday. Ethan Stoeckel kicked eight goals for Dudley United to fire them to a 20.7 (127) to 10.5 (65) victory. Sam Willson kicked six majors for the home side, while Paul Green kicked three goals for Kingscote. Best players for the Eagles included Jack Packer, Tait Florance, Stoeckel, Sam Howard and Sam Willson. Best players for Kingscote were Green, Jordan Connell, Seb Zadow, Frank Colman and Anthony Anderson.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder (after round 8)Western Districts 20, Dudley United 16, Wisanger 14, Kingscote 10, Parndana 0.Round 9 fixtures - 5/7/25Kingscote v WisangerDudley United v Western DistrictsParndana have the bye

Strathalbyn moved up to fourth spot on the ladder after defeating Goolwa 46-34 during round 11 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at Strathalbyn yesterday. In other games, McLaren Vale won their second game in a row with a 61-41 victory at Mt Compass, Victor Harbor had a comfortable 66-43 win at home against Langhorne Creek, Myponga won their 10th game of the season with a 39-25 win at Willunga, while Yankalilla stayed top of the ladder after defeating Encounter Bay 58-41.Ladder after Round 11Yankalilla 20, Myponga 20, Victor Harbor 16, Strathalbyn 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Goolwa 10, McLaren Vale 9, Encounter Bay 4, Willunga 4, Mt Compass 3.Round 12 fixtures - home teams named first (5/7/25)Goolwa v Mt Compass Langhorne Creek v StrathalbynVictor Harbor v Encounter BayWillunga v McLaren ValeMyponga v Yankalilla

Men - Round 7 @ YankalillaGoolwa 1 drew Aldinga Blue 1Victor Grey 2 defeated Victor White 0Victor Valley 9 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Blue 6 defeated Aldinga Black 1Ladder (After Round 7)Victor Valley 18, Victor Grey 18, Victor Blue 15, Victor White 9, Aldinga Blue 7, Goolwa 4, Yankalilla 3, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 7 @ YankalillaGoolwa 0 drew Victor White 0Yankalilla 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Victor Blue 3 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 7)Goolwa 16, Yankalilla 15, Victor White 13, Victor Blue 10, Aldinga Black 3, Aldinga Blue 1.

Reigning premier Port Noarlunga moved two games clear at the top of the ladder after defeating Blackwood by 11 points during round nine action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Port Noarlunga yesterday. The Cockle Divers held an 11-point lead at halftime, before kicking four unanswered goals in the third term to lead by 36 points at the final change. Blackwood showed plenty of fight in the last quarter as they kicked four goals to none, but the damage was done as ‘Porties’ won 7.2 (44) to 5.3 (33). Port Noarlunga’s best players were Maddy Craggs, Hope Elliott, Siobhan I'Dell, Tegan Lane, Aisha White-Winter and Tegan Yeomans. Best players for the Woods included Simi Dhaliwal, Caitlin Hill (2 goals), Olivia Emes (2 goals), Sophie Parker, Lila Cormack-Pinder and Holly Winchester.Hackham won their third game of the season after a 20-point win over Christies Beach. The game was tight for the first three quarters with the Hawks holding a slender four-point lead at three-quarter time. Hackham finished strongly in the last term, kicking three unanswered goals, to win 6.6 (42) to 3.4 (22). Shannon Gaskell, Rikki-Lee Escritt (3 goals), Shayley MacFadyen, Olivia Cumming, Samantha Smyth and Emily Unger were named best for the Hawks, while for the Saints, their best included Chloe Brooks, Lekisha Nelson, Shakaya Johnson, Shania-Rayne Walker-Murphy and Madison Marsh.Cove moved up to second spot on the ladder following their comfortable 88-point win at Aldinga yesterday. The Cobras led by 58 points at halftime before going on to win 14.10 (94) to 1.0 (6). Angelique Dean and Emily Risitano kicked three goals each for the Cobras, while Aldinga’s sole goalkicker was Audrey Worthley. Cove was best served by Ella Gill, Dean, Jaime Norup, Ashleigh Need, Emily Hocking and Georgia Hayford, while best for the Sharks were Chelsea Todd, Dakota Oniszk, Holly Wilde, Zoe De Kievit, Aleisha Hawke and Ayla Regione.Reynella won their fourth game of the season after a convincing 88-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens on Saturday night. Neive Morgan kicked seven goals for the Wine Flies to fire her side to a 14.13 (97) to 1.3 (9) victory. Mia Brennan was named best for Reynella and she was well supported by Miller Thompson, Morgan, Ashlee Wright, Caitlin Williams and Summer Weir. Charlize McKenzie kicked the only goal for the Thunderers, while their best players included Audrey Myers, Tahlia Ward, Lauren Kahl, Olivia Walker-Obushak and Jesse Grigg.Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder (after round 9)Port Noarlunga 16, Cove 12, Flagstaff Hill 12, Reynella 8, Blackwood 8, Hackham 6, Aldinga 5, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Christies Beach 1.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Hackham Christies Beach v ReynellaIronbank Cherry Gardens v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v AldingaBlackwood have the bye

Reigning premier McLaren Districts sewed up the double chance after defeating Victor Harbor by 56 points during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Victor Harbor last Friday night. Akira Whelan, Abby Woodward and Krystal Boileau kicked two goals each for the Eagles as they won 8.8 (56) to 0.0 (0). Best players for McLaren Districts included Layla Rogers, Cadence Bryowsky, Lelia Barker, Makenzie Bryowsky, Charlotte Watson and Mia Hamilton. Best players for the ‘Roos were Olivia Nobbs, Jaimee Millard, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Danika Millard, Tyla Millard and Lucy Rubie.Willunga continued their undefeated season with a comfortable 63-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Willunga yesterday. The win was set up in the first quarter as the Demons led by 35 points at the first change, before going on to win 9.12 (66) to 0.3 (3). Jessica Kirk kicked five goals for Willunga, bringing her season tally to 37 majors, while their best players were Cleo Guilfoyle, Tamara Page, Bella Rigby, Kirk, Caitlin Radbone and Ada Anninos. Best players for the Mudlarks included Kimberley Gilbert, Sarah Stanbury, Lily-Rose Garner and Chloe Boileau.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay were handed a 60-point win after Goolwa/Port Elliot forfeited.Ladder after Round 11Willunga 22, McLaren Districts 18, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Victor Harbor 6, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Round 12 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Friday 27/6/25 @ Encounter Bay - 7.15pm)Willunga v Victor Harbor (Sunday 29/6/25 @ Willunga - 11.15am)McLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 29/6/25 @ McLaren Vale - 11.15am)