Victor Harbor are through to the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Grand Final after defeating Willunga by 45 points in the second semi-final at Mt Compass on Saturday. Willunga led by seven points at quarter time, before Victor Harbor kicked four goals to one in the second term to hold a 10-point lead at halftime. ‘Victor’ extended their lead in the third quarter to take a handy 16-point buffer into the last quarter. The ‘Roos finished strongly, kicking six goals to one, to win 17.8 (110) to 10.5 (65). Bryce Gibbs kicked three goals in a best-on-ground display, while Sam Overall also slotted three majors. Joining Gibbs in the best players for ‘Victor’ included Dylan Kleinig, Heath Treloar, Mitchell Brook, Benjamin Heaslip and Overall. Best players for the Demons were Liam Nye, Sean Beath, Harry Saunders, Jaxon Hams, Nick Scanlan and Cameron McDonald.McLaren Districts will face Willunga in Saturday’s Preliminary Final after defeating reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks by 31 points in the first semi-final at Willunga yesterday. Myponga-Sellicks started well to lead by 18 points at quarter time, before McLaren Districts kicked 15 goals to six in the last three quarters to win 18.8 (116) to 12.13 (85). Josh Vandermeer (4), Codey Ellison (3) and Daniel Marr (3) were the leading goalkickers for the Eagles, while Jake Spinks kicked four goals for the Mudlarks. Best players for McLaren Districts included Matthew Raitt, Stuart Green, Ellison, Brett Ellis, Brodie Long and Marr. Meanwhile, best for Myponga-Sellicks were Jaxon Sampson, Anthony Kempster, Jake Spinks, Jayden Scott, Hayden Sampson and Mitchell Wilkins.Preliminary Final (13/9/25 @ Langhorne Creek)Willunga v McLaren Districts

Happy Valley won through to the 2025 Southern Football League (SFL) Grand Final after a thrilling five-point win over Port Noarlunga in the second semi-final at Aldinga on Saturday. ‘Porties’ started well to lead by 25 points at quarter time, before the Vikings hit back to trail by just six points at the long break. The Cockle Divers extended their lead to nine points at the last change, before Happy Valley kicked 2.2 to 0.0 in the final term to win 9.7 (61) to 8.8 (56). Nick Kraemer kicked two goals for Happy Valley, while Zac Sproule was the standout forward on the ground with five goals for Port Noarlunga. Best players for Happy Valley included Dylan Strickland, Harry Spacie, Jack Flett, Cooper Rogers, Sam Flett and Darnell Tucker. Best for Port Noarlunga were Brodie Smith, Nathaniel Paredes, Richard O'Grady, Rhys Mckay, Sproule and Todd McKay.Flagstaff Hill are through to Saturday’s Preliminary Final after defeating Christies Beach by 20 points in the first semi-final at Port Noarlunga yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ held Christies Beach goalless in the first half as they led by 33 points at halftime. ‘Christies’ kicked five goals to three in the second half, however the Falcons prevailed 8.8 (56) to 5.6 (36). Ben Rossi was the only multiple goalkicker on the field with two majors for Flagstaff Hill, while their best players included Brad Kirk, Blake Aldridge, Brayden Heyward-Ferors, David Kearsley, Nathan Beenham and Aiden Grayson. Meanwhile, best for the Saints were Ryan Matthews, Harrison Butcher, Josh Semmens, Nathan Stock, Thomas Kirwan and Joseph Hitch.Preliminary Final (13/9/25 @ Bice Oval)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff Hill

Flagstaff Hill won their way through to the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) Grand Final after a thrilling two-point win over Cove at Bice Oval today. The Falcons’ win sets up a rematch with reigning premiers Port Noarlunga at Magain Stadium next Sunday. ‘Flaggies’ started strongly to lead by 17 points at quarter time, before Cove reduced the margin to nine points at the last change. The Cobras kicked two goals to one in the last term, but Flagstaff Hill prevailed 3.7 (25) to 3.5 (23). Jessica Couch kicked two goals for the victors, while their best players were Angela Rose, Tiana Lush, Sasha Nancarrow, Brooke May, Ebony Scanlan and Sienna Aldridge. Meanwhile, best players for the Cobras included Hayley Donnell, Naomi Jones, Lauren Kenny, Jaime Norup, Jemima Buss and Georgia Hayford. Grand Final (14/9/25 @ Magain Stadium)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff Hill

Wisanger won through to the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final after a 12-point win over Kingscote in the Preliminary Final at Parndana yesterday. The game was all tied up at 6.5 (41) apiece at halftime, before Wisanger came out firing in the third term, kicking six unanswered goals, to lead by 36 points at the final change. Kingscote tried hard in the final quarter, kicking seven goals to three, but the Panthers prevailed 15.7 (97) to 13.7 (85). Luke Shurven (5), Khyal Stead (4), Timmy Turner (3) and Sam Florance (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Wisanger, while skipper Paul Green kicked seven goals for Kingscote. Best players for Kingscote included Rory Lovering, Riley Puckridge, Green, Tristian Warren and Jordan Connell. N.B. No best players had been supplied by Wisanger at the time of publication.Grand Final (13/9/25 @ Kingscote)Western Districts v Wisanger

Dudley United will face Western Districts in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) Grand Final on Saturday after defeating Kingscote 36-30 in the Preliminary Finals at Parndana yesterday. Western Districts hold a 3-1 win/loss record against Dudley United, including a 61-41 victory in the second semi-final.Grand Final (Saturday 13/9/25 @ Kingscote)Western Districts v Dudley United

Clarendon will face McLaren Flat in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) Grand Final after defeating Kangarilla 47-37 in the Preliminary Final at Port Noarlunga yesterday. McLaren Flat have beaten Clarendon twice this season in three encounters, including a seven-goal victory in the Qualifying Final a week ago. The three games this season between the two sides have been decided by a total of 15 goals, so it should be a tight encounter.  Grand FinalMcLaren Flat v Clarendon (Saturday 13/9/25 @ Karingal Reserve)

Myponga will take on Yankalilla in Saturday’s Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) Grand Final after defeating Strathalbyn 46-40 in the Preliminary Final at Myponga yesterday. Yankalilla has a 2-1 win/loss advantage over Myponga this season, including a 26-goal win in the Qualifying Final recently. Grand Final (13/9/25)Yankalilla v Myponga (3.20pm @ McLaren Vale)

Western Districts are through to the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) Grand Final after defeating Dudley United 61-41 in the second semi-final on Saturday. Kingscote lived to fight another day after beating Wisanger 51-39 in the knockout first semi-final today at Wisanger. Preliminary Final (Saturday 6/9/25 @ Parndana)Dudley United v Kingscote

Victor Harbor are through to next week’s second semi-final after defeating McLaren Districts by 32 points in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Qualifying Final at Yankalilla on Saturday. ‘Victor’ got off to a fast start to lead by 29 points at quarter time, and extended their lead to 30 points at the long break. Each side kicked 10 goals in the second half as Victor Harbor won 19.5 (119) to 13.9 (87). Harry Vincent kicked four goals in a best-on-ground display for the ‘Roos, while Brett Ellis and Daniel Marr kicked three goals each for the Eagles. Joining Vincent in the best players for ‘Victor’ included Ben Heaslip, Zac Dowling, Jaidan Kappler, Dylan Kleinig and Bryce Gibbs. Best players for McLaren Districts were Jackson Daniels, Marr, Archie Rutt, Stuart Green, Codey Ellison and Joel Vandeleur.Reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks won their fifth consecutive ‘A’ grade final after defeating Encounter Bay by 30 points in the Elimination Final at Encounter Bay yesterday. The Mudlarks won all four finals last season on their way to a drought-breaking premiership, and they will now face McLaren Districts in the first semi-final on Sunday at Willunga. Yesterday, the Bays started well to lead by 11 points at quarter time, before the Mudlarks hit back to take an 11-point lead of their own at halftime. A further seven goals to five in the second half saw Myponga-Sellicks win 14.13 (97) to 11.1 (67). Jake Spinks kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Mudlarks, and he was well supported by Kain Spinks, Liam Partridge, Hayden Sampson, Mitchell Wilkins and Ashton Hutchings. Best players for Encounter Bay included Ryan Pearsons, Ambrose Willoughby, Hamish Tonkin, Callum Tonkin, Jackson Savage and Tate Walker.Second Semi-Final (6/9/25 @ Mt Compass)Willunga v Victor HarborFirst Semi-Final (7/9/25 @ Willunga)McLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks

Port Noarlunga are through to next week’s second semi-final after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 57 points in the Southern Football League (SFL) Qualifying Final at Flagstaff Hill yesterday. ‘Porties’ started strongly to lead by 20 points at halftime, before kicking seven goals to one in the second half to win 14.10 (94) to 5.7 (37). Zac Sproule was the standout forward on the ground with six goals (64 for the season) for Port Noarlunga, while Blake Aldridge kicked two goals for ‘Flaggies’. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Brodie Smith, Sproule, Daniel Flavel, Charley Wiseman, Richard O'Grady and Nathaniel Paredes. Meanwhile, best players for the Falcons included Nathan Beenham, Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Mitchell Johnson, Brad Kirk, David Kearsley and Aiden Grayson.Christies Beach are through to week two of the finals after an upset three-point win against reigning premiers Reynella at Morphett Vale today. The game was tight throughout as ‘Christies’ prevailed 8.11 (59) to 7.14 (56). Harrison Butcher kicked three goals for the Saints, while Dylan Roser and Callan Semple kicked two goals each for the Wine Flies. Best players for Christies Beach included Thomas Kirwan, Michael Mazey, Aidan Coakley, Shannon Archbold, Butcher and Nathan Sable. Reynella was served best by Roser, Talon Copley, Daniel Whitaker, Brody Dayman, Lachlan McGuinness and James Papworth.Second Semi-Final (6/9/25 @ Aldinga)Happy Valley v Port NoarlungaFirst Semi-Final (7/9/25 @ Port Noarlunga)Flagstaff Hill v Christies Beach

Western Districts’ quest for back-to-back undefeated premierships is one win away from fruition after they won their way through to the 2025 decider with a comprehensive 111-point win over Wisanger in the second semi-final in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Gosse yesterday. The Saints have now won 27 games in a row and look unstoppable for the flag. Yesterday, they led by seven points at quarter time, 34 points at halftime, and 37 points at the last change, before exploding in the last quarter with 12 unanswered goals to win 23.17 (155) to 6.8 (44). Lleyton Hedges (6), Brad Crabb (5) and Sam Jonas (4) were the leading goalkickers for Western Districts, while Ezra Forster, Timmy Turner and Khyal Stead kicked two goals each for the Panthers. Best players for Western Districts included Dylan Lockett, Jonas, Hedges, Josh Graham and Henry Hammat. Kingscote had an upset 20-point win over Dudley United at Wisanger today to book their spot in next Saturday’s preliminary final. The Hounds led at every change before winning 14.12 (96) to 11.10 (76). Kingscote skipper Paul Green kicked five goals, while Trae Lovering kicked three majors for Dudley United. Best players for the victors included Rory Lovering, Jordan Connell, Thomas Mitchell, Riley Puckridge and James Mitchell. Meanwhile, best for the Eagles were Sam Willson, Toby Wheaton, Lovering, Christopher Denholm and Seb McVann.Preliminary Final (6/9/25 @ Parndana)Wisanger v Kingscote

Reigning premiers Port Noarlunga are through to the Grand Final after defeating Cove by nine points in the second semi-final of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Port Noarlunga today. The Cockle Divers led at every change before running out winners 4.5 (29) to 3.2 (20). Schanna L'Estrange was a star up forward for ‘Porties’, kicking all four of her team's goals, while Eve Disley kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Zoe Flesfadar, L'Estrange, Lucinda Bunge, Eilish O’Hanlon, Nasyah Turner and Maddy Craggs. Best for Cove were Genevieve Mumme, Tessa Inverarity, Lauren Kenny, Emily Hocking, Alexis Harvey and Jaime Norup.Flagstaff Hill won their way through to next Sunday’s Preliminary Final after a comprehensive 87-point victory over Reynella at Noarlunga today. Jessica Couch kicked eight goals (70 for the season) as ‘Flaggies’ won 13.9 (87) to 0.0 (0). Best players for the Falcons included Tiana Lush, Ebony Scanlan, Brooke May, Couch, Sienna Aldridge and Abbie Butler. Meanwhile, best players for Reynella were Sienna Garner, Sarah Bourn, Miller Thompson, Tayla Wright, Tabitha Melders and Elysia Hammond.Preliminary Final (Sunday 7/9/25)Cove v Flagstaff Hill (Bice Oval @ 2.40pm)

McLaren Flat are through to the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) Grand Final after defeating Clarendon 50-43 in the Qualifying Final yesterday. It’s been an amazing turnaround for McLaren Flat after they finished bottom of the ladder in 2024. Kangarilla has moved through to week two of the finals after defeating Noarlunga 53-47 in the Elimination Final yesterday. ‘Kangies’ will now face Clarendon in the Preliminary Final on Saturday at Port Noarlunga.  Preliminary FinalClarendon v Kangarilla (Saturday 7/9/25 @ Port Noarlunga)

Yankalilla are through to their third consecutive Grand Final after a convincing 59-33 Qualifying Final win against Myponga in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at Strathalbyn today. Yankalilla, the 2023 premiers, have now won 16 games on the trot. In the Elimination Final, Strathalbyn knocked out reigning premier Victor Harbor 43-38 and will now play Myponga in next Saturday’s Preliminary Final. Preliminary Final (6/9/25)Myponga v Strathalbyn (3.00pm @ Myponga)

Port Noarlunga warmed up for finals action with a 34-point win over Flagstaff Hill during round 18 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Flagstaff Hill on Saturday. Ironically these two teams will clash again, at the same venue, on Saturday in the Qualifying Final. Flagstaff Hill started well to take a handy 18-point lead at quarter-time, before Port Noarlunga hit back with eight goals to three in the second quarter to lead by 15 points at halftime. A further nine goals to five in the second half saw the Cockle Divers home 18.12 (120) to 12.14 (86). Zac Sproule (4) and Ryan Kelly (3) were the leading goalkickers for ‘Porties’, while Mason Carney (4), Nathan Beenham (3) and Blake Aldridge (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Falcons. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Nick Steele, Kelly, Sproule, Brodie Smith, Eduard Van den berg and Richard O'Grady. Flagstaff Hill was served best by Ben Rossi, D’Arcy Mitchell, Aldridge, Beenham, Mitchell Johnson and Brad Kirk. Happy Valley made it 17 wins on the trot after defeating reigning premier Reynella by 62 points on Saturday. The Vikings led at every change before running out winners 15.13 (103) to 6.5 (41). Dylan Brown (4), Luke Edwards (2) and Nick Kraemer (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Happy Valley, while their best players were Harry Spacie, Brown, Darnell Tucker, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Sam Flett and Joel Beeche. Best players for the Wine Flies included Matthew Stanford, Jake Agnew, Hudson Voigt, Bailey Marshman, James Papworth and Patrick Davies.Christies Beach wrapped up their spot in the top-five after a convincing 114-point win over Aldinga. ‘Christies’ won every quarter on their way to a 28.10 (178) to 10.4 (64) triumph. Saints co-captain Michael Mazey slotted eight majors, while Ryder Kortman and Mackenzie Darling kicked two goals each for the Sharks. Aidan Coakley was named best player for the Saints and he was well supported by Shannon Archbold, Mackenzie Nield, Thomas Kirwan, Clayton Wise and Ryan Kelly. Aldinga’s best were Darling, Noah Mulkerin, Blake Florance, Brayden Hooper and Angus Stangewitz.Noarlunga finished their season strongly with a third consecutive win, this time by 67 points over Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Shoes won every quarter on their way to a 20.21 (141) to 11.8 (74) victory. Brad Inglis kicked eight goals for Noarlunga to give him 85 majors for the season, while Jacob Campbell, Jak Goudman-Glasson and Nic Warner all kicked two goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Luke Ross was named best-on-ground for the Shoes and he got good support from Jarrad Liebelt, Brad Inglis, Callan Hart, Jamison Snelling and Nick Mott. Best for the Thunderers included Levi Grigg, Campbell, Ben De Kievit, Jake Pokoina, Seth Powell and Ben Marsh.Cove won their sixth game of 2025 after defeating Morphett Vale by 59 points. The Cobras led by 26 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals to five in the second half to win 17.21 (123) to 10.4 (64). Thomas Simpson (4) and Rourke Turner (3) were the leading goalkickers for the Cobras, while Josh Morris kicked three majors for the Emus. Louis Piva, Simpson, Turner, Dylan Seirch and Noah Kliems-Carlaw were named best for Cove. Meanwhile, the best players for Morphett Vale included Oleh Trus, Daniel Bode, Connor Mulloy, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Morris and skipper Connor Lock.Ladder (after round 18)Happy Valley 34, Port Noarlunga 32, Flagstaff Hill 28, Reynella 24, Christies Beach 18, Noarlunga 18, Cove 12, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Aldinga 4, Morphett Vale 0. Qualifying Final (30/8/25 @ Flagstaff Hill)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillElimination Final (31/8/25 @ Morphett Vale)Reynella v Christies Beach

Men - Round 15 @ YankalillaGoolwa 2 defeated Yankalilla 1Victor Valley 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 2Victor Grey 8 defeated Aldinga Black 1Victor Blue 2 defeated Victor White 1Ladder (After Round 15)Victor Blue 36, Victor Valley 36, Victor Grey 33, Aldinga Blue 17, Victor White 16, Goolwa 11, Yankalilla 10, Aldinga Black 6.Women - Round 15 @ YankalillaYankalilla 3 defeated Goolwa 0Victor White 2 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor Blue 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 1Ladder (After Round 15)Goolwa 35, Victor White 33, Yankalilla 31, Victor Blue 18, Aldinga Black 7, Aldinga Blue 5.

Reigning premiers Port Noarlunga are through to the second semi-final after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 13 points in the Qualifying Final of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Morphett Vale yesterday. The game was tight throughout with Flagstaff Hill holding a slender one-point lead at the final change. However, ‘Porties’ finished best, kicking the only two goals of the last term, to win 7.5 (47) to 5.4 (34). Kalahni Howes kicked four goals for the Cockle Divers, while Jessica Couch and Melanie Koster kicked two goals apiece for the Falcons. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Maddy Craggs, Schanna L'Estrange, Nicole Campbell, Howes, Eilish O’Hanlon and Elizabeth Tracey. Flagstaff Hill’s best were Emma Hodgson, Sienna Chapman, Tiana Lush, Brooke May, Koster and Ebony Scanlan.Reynella has made their way through to the second week of the finals series after defeating Blackwood by 22 points in the elimination final at Aldinga yesterday. Sarah Bourne kicked five goals to fire the Wine Flies to an 8.8 (56) to 5.4 (34) victory. Tayla Wright was named best-on-ground for Reynella and she received good support from Sienna Garner, Miller Thompson, Tabitha Melders, Bourn and Isabella Ridings. Best players for Blackwood included Caitlin Hill (2 goals), Lily Brook, Olivia Emes (2 goals), Jade Quinn, Rileigh Abbott and Holly Winchester.Week 2 finals fixtures (31/8/25)Second Semi-FinalCove v Port Noarlunga (Port Noarlunga @ 2.40pm)First Semi-FinalFlagstaff Hill v Reynella (Noarlunga @ 2.40pm)

Dudley United grabbed the double chance after defeating Wisanger 47-34 during round 15 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Penneshaw on Saturday. In the other game of round 15, Western Districts wrapped up the minor premiership with a convincing 77-23 victory at Parndana.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder (after round 15)Western Districts 16, Dudley United 16, Kingscote 15, Wisanger 11, Parndana 2.Qualifying Final (Saturday 30/8/25 @ Western Districts)Western Districts v Dudley UnitedElimination Final (Sunday 31/8/25 @ Wisanger)Kingscote v Wisanger

Dudley United and Wisanger played out the third draw of the season during round 15 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. Dudley United kicked an accurate 13.3 (81) to Wisanger 12.9 (81). Ethan Stoeckel and Sam Willson kicked four goals each for the Eagles, while Sam Florance and Luke Shurven kicked three goals each for the Panthers. Best players for Dudley United included Sam Willson, Tait Florance, Seb McVann, Baxter Howard and Nicholas Gadaleta.Western Districts won their 26th game on the trot with a huge 165-point win over Parndana. Western Districts led by 90 points at halftime before kicking a further 13 goals to two in the second half to win 29.22 (196) to 4.7 (31). Brad Crabb kicked 11 goals for the Saints in a best-on-ground performance, while Josh Graham kicked six majors. Joining Crabb in the best players for Western Districts were Jordan Whittle, Caleb Whittle, Ricky Nimmo and Graham. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder (after round 15)Western Districts 48, Wisanger 32, Dudley United 24, Kingscote 16, Parndana 0.Second Semi-Final (Saturday 30/8/25 @ Western Districts)Western Districts v WisangerFirst Semi-Final (Sunday 31/8/25 @ Wisanger)Dudley United v Kingscote