Mount Compass won their first game of the 2024 Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season after defeating Encounter Bay 41-31 during round four action at Encounter Bay yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor remained undefeated after a 64-37 victory at Goolwa, reigning premier Yankalilla are also still undefeated following their 60-37 win at Langhorne Creek, Strathalbyn won their second game of the season with a 50-26 win at McLaren Vale, while Willunga won a thriller 40-39 against Myponga.Ladder after Round 4Yankalilla 8, Victor Harbor 8, Willunga 6, Langhorne Creek 6, Strathalbyn 4, Myponga 4, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 2, McLaren Vale 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v MypongaWillunga v Langhorne Creek Encounter Bay v GoolwaMount Compass v Victor HarborYankalilla v McLaren Vale

Aldinga came from behind to win their first game of the season after defeating Cove by three points during round four action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Shark Park yesterday. Cove got off to a great start to lead by 33 points at quarter time. Aldinga worked their way back into the game over the next two quarters, but the visitors still held a 20-point advantage at the last change. Urged on by their home crowd, the Sharks kicked four goals to none in the final term to win 12.6 (78) to 11.9 (75). Jayden Scott kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Jayden Morton kicked five majors for the Cobras. Other good players for Aldinga included Sam Bentley, Luke Watson, Thomas Boreham, Josiah Sheppard and Angus Stangewitz. Best players for Cove were Kyle Stoldt, Alex Shaw, Jayj Butler-Chaseling, Morton and Alex Marra.Port Noarlunga continued their undefeated start to the season with a convincing 107-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. ‘Porties’ started the game on fire with 12 goals in the first quarter to take a 50-point lead to the first change. The Cockle Divers extended their lead to 82 points at halftime, and out to a whopping 115 points at the last change. Ironbank Cherry Gardens kicked seven goals to five in the last term as Port Noarlunga won 30.19 (199) to 14.8 (92). Gary Karpany kicked six goals for ‘Porties’ in a best-on-ground performance, while Zac Sproule and Nathaniel Paredes chipped in with five majors each. Nick Marshall and Elijah Ware were the leading goalkickers for the Thunderers with three goals each. Joining Karpany in the best players for the Cockle Divers included Paredes, Josh Johns, Jayden Green and Russell Curyer. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens were Jake Pokoina, Josh Marshall, Conor Lidstone, Dion Davidson, Joshua Brown and William Bryars.Reynella also continued their undefeated start to 2024 with a 22-point win at Christies Beach. Scores were level at halftime and an upset appeared a possibility, but the Wine Flies kicked five goals to two in the second half to win 9.11 (65) to 6.7 (43). Brad Potter was named best for Reynella with four goals, while Marc Borholm kicked three. Other good players for Reynella were Tom Schirmer, Tyler Davies, Brody Dayman, Nick Mclean and Talon Copley. Best for the Saints included Michael Mazey, Nathan Sable, Shannon Archbold, Mackenzie Nield, Jordan Hunnable-Ford and Rhys Mundy.Flagstaff Hill consolidated their spot in the top-three with a comfortable 52-point win at Happy Valley. It was a tight and low-scoring game in the first half with just six goals kicked and the Falcons leading by 11 points. ‘Flaggies’ opened the game up in the second half as they kicked seven goals to one to win 11.12 (78) to 3.8 (26). Sam Smith was a star up forward for the Falcons with five goals and he was well supported by Brad Patterson who kicked three majors. David Kearsley, Samuel Smith, Zakaria Cavouras, Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Michael Shearer and Joshua Rosman were named best for Flagstaff Hill, while for the Vikings, Cody Cox, Scott Rademacher, Dylan Strickland, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Jack Flett and Riley Jarmyn were their best players. Noarlunga won their second game of the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 16 points at Morphett Vale yesterday. The Shoes led at every change before winning 11.5 (71) to 8.7 (55). Jamie Grosser and Vic Robertson kicked four goals each for Noarlunga. Blake Carter was a standout for the Emus with five goals. Best players for the Shoes were Nick Mott, Callum Gaspari, Brayden Wait, Patrick Marshall, Samuel Goldfinch and Michael Balas. Morphett Vale were best served by Leroy Marsh, Blake Carter, Connor Lock, Connor Panozzo and Jake Dorshorst.Ladder (after round 4)Reynella 8, Port Noarlunga 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Cove 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Noarlunga 4, Christies Beach 2, Happy Valley 2, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v CoveHappy Valley v Ironbank Cherry Gardens Flagstaff Hill v ReynellaChristies Beach v AldingaPort Noarlunga v Morphett Vale

Women - Round 1 @ Victor HarborVictor White 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Yankalilla 2 defeated Victor Blue 0Aldinga Black 2 defeated Goolwa 0Ladder (After Round 1)Yankalilla 3, Victor White 3, Aldinga Black 3, Goolwa 0, Victor Blue 0, Aldinga Blue 0.Men - Round 1 @ Victor HarborVictor White 1 defeated Victor Grey 0Yankalilla 1 drew Aldinga Blue 1Victor Blue 15 defeated Aldinga Black 0Goolwa had the byeLadder (After Round 1)Victor White 3, Victor Blue 3, Aldinga Blue 1, Yankalilla 1, Goolwa 0, Victor Grey 0, Aldinga Black 0.

After having the bye in round one, Cove Cobras hit the park last Friday night and they had a comfortable 50-point win against Hackham during round two action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition. After a tight opening quarter where the Cobras led by just one point, they kicked eight goals to two after the first change to win 9.14 (68) to 3.0 (18). Jaime Norup and Emily Risitano kicked three goals each for Cove, while Amie Veneman, Dakota Dwyer and Charlotte Carter kicked the goals for the Hawks. Cove were best served by Jaymie Savaidis, Norup, Alesia LeDuff, Angelique Dean, Jemima Buss and Breanna Stoldt. Best players for Hackham included Alana Browne, Dakota Dwyer and Claire Wheeler.Reigning premier Reynella maintained top position on the ladder following their 64-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens at Reynella yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 14 points at quarter time, 36 points at halftime, and 42 points at the last change, before running out winners 9.10 (64) to 0.0 (0). Jaya Shreeve, Shanique West (3 goals), Zannah Loxton, Mia Brennan, Sarah Bourn (4 goals) and Claire Varnham-Harrison were named best for Reynella. Ironbank Cherry Gardens were best served by Cassandra Wilson, Olivia Walker-Obushak, Estelle McPhee, Georgia Kempster, Tahlia Ward and Rebecca Watson.Flagstaff Hill won their first game of the season with a huge 161-point win against Noarlunga. ‘Flaggies’ led by 64 points at halftime, before kicking 15 unanswered goals in the second half to win 24.18 (162) to 0.1 (1). The Falcons had 11 different goalkickers including Amber Cloughessy (6), skipper Kelsey Rodman (4) and Lily Stevens (2). Flagstaff Hill had plenty of good players including Amelia Morriss, Cloughessy, Kyah Smith, Rachel Crockart, Brooke Watson and Rodman. N.B. No Noarlunga best players list available at the time of publication.Cove had the bye.Ladder (after round 1)Reynella 4, Cove 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Flagstaff Hill 2, Hackham 0, Noarlunga 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v Port NoarlungaHackham v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v CoveReynella has the bye

McLaren Districts inflicted Willunga’s first loss of the season with a low-scoring seven-point win at Willunga on Saturday night during round five action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition. McLaren Districts led by three points at halftime, before winning 2.6 (18) to 1.5 (11). Caitlin Ross and Ebony Woodward kicked the goals for the Eagles, while Bella Rigby was the sole goal kicker for the Demons. Best players for McLaren Districts were Ross, Lilian Booij, Lisa Whiteley, Ally Bailey, Alycia Hepburn and Taylah Scapens. Kirstin Remfrey, Jodie Hunt, Courtney Gutschmidt, Frankie Stone, Rigby and Ada Anninos were named best for Willunga.Goolwa/Port Elliot remained undefeated after a comfortable 76-point win against Myponga-Sellicks last Friday night. The Magpies led by 14 points at quarter time, 40 points at halftime, and 50 points at the last change, before winning 11.10 (76) to 0.0 (0). Rachel Wood (3), Indiana Quaremba (2) and Jessica Bailey (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Magpies, while their best players included Amber McKinlay, Bailey, Wood, Lily Short, Bridget Lindsay and Kaya Angus. Elsie Upton, Courtney Gum and Brooke Goslett were among the best players for the Mudlarks.Victor Harbor won their second game of the season with a 28-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay at Victor Harbor on Saturday night. The ‘Roos led at every change to triumph 4.5 (29) to 0.1 (1). Best players for ‘Victor’ were Halle Crowe, Jemma Liddell (2 goals), Jasmine Bailey, Annabelle Yelland, Lucy Rubie and Rebecca Baga. Kate Sanders, Halle James, Taylor Haywood, Chloe Howlett, Anabella Walden and Chelsea Walker were named best for the Stingrays. Ladder after Round 5Willunga 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, McLaren Districts 8, Victor Harbor 4, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0. Round 6 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Victor Harbor (Saturday 4/5/24 - 7.45pm @ Goolwa)Myponga-Sellicks v McLaren Districts (Sunday 5/5/24 - 11.15am @ Myponga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Willunga (Saturday 27/4/24 - 3.45pm @ Myponga)

Reigning premier Pulse started their premiership defence with a 46-38 win over arch rival Clarendon during round one action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Noarlunga defeated McLaren Flat 37-30, while Southern Stars had a strong 48-32 win against Kangarilla. Ladder (after round 1)Southern Stars 2, Noarlunga 2, Pulse 2, Clarendon 0, McLaren Flat 0, Kangarilla 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Kangarilla v ClarendonMcLaren Flat v PulseNoarlunga v Southern Stars

Kingscote had a big 59-29 win against reigning premier Western Districts to start their Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) season in style yesterday. In the other game of round 1, Dudley United defeated Wisanger 43-28 at Penneshaw. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Kingscote 2, Dudley United 2, Wisanger 0, Western Districts 0, Parndana 0.Round 2 Fixtures (home team named first)Western Districts v WisangerKingscote v ParndanaDudley United has the bye

Port Noarlunga continued their undefeated start to the season following a 100-point victory over Aldinga during round three action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at ‘Porties’ yesterday. Port Noarlunga led by 45 points at halftime, before kicking a further 10 goals to two in the second half to win 22.13 (145) to 6.9 (45). Vice-captain Nicholas Steele won the ANZAC medal with a seven-goal performance, while Gary Karpany also played an excellent game with five goals. Other good players for the Cockle Divers were Nathaniel Paredes, Eduard Van den berg, Ben Currie and Joshua Johns. Jayden Scott kicked three goals for Aldinga, while their best players included Samuel Bentley, Tom Pilmore and Angus Stangewitz. Flagstaff Hill bounced back from defeat in round two with a crushing 140-point win against Noarlunga. The Falcons led by 44 points at quarter time, 66 points at halftime, and 98 points at the last change, before winning 24.12 (156) to 2.4 (16). Blake Aldridge kicked nine goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Flaggies’, while Nathan Beenham kicked four majors. Tom Anderson kicked both the goals for the Shoes. Other good players for the Falcons included Reece Milsom, Ethan Johnson, Zakaria Cavouras, Ryan Mountford and Mitchell Johnson. Nick Mott, Jamison Snelling, Sammual Miller and Jarrad Liebelt were best for the Shoes.Reynella continued their undefeated start to the season after a comfortable 67-point home win against Happy Valley. The game was effectively over at halftime as the Wine Flies opened up a 57-point lead. The second half was tighter as Reynella came away with a 16.12 (108) to 6.5 (41). Harrison Pope (4), Luke Cooper (3), Talon Copley (2) and Brad Potter (2) were the leading goalkickers for Reynella, while Liam O’Connor and Dwayne Ruddock each kicked two goals for the Vikings. Best players for Reynella included Daniel Whitaker, Potter, Jack Ball, Copley, Luke Cooper and Tyler Davies. Jeramy Cameron-Clay, Jayden Little, Jack Flett, Ruddock and Nicholas Frisby-Smith were named best for Happy Valley.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their second game in a row following a thrilling four-point win against an inaccurate Christies Beach at Cherry Gardens yesterday. The game was tight throughout with the Thunderers taking a two-point lead into the final term. Christies Beach peppered the goals in the last term but could only manage 1.7, as Ironbank Cherry Gardens triumphed 15.15 (105) to 13.23 (101). Nick Marshall kicked five goals for the victors, as did Jace Daris for Christies Beach. Best players for the Thunderers were Ben Marsh, Jake Pokoina, Tyler Quinn, Bradley Kreuger, Chris Morgan and Conor Lidstone. Joining Jace Daris in the best players for the Saints were Austin Hogg, Michael Mazey, Kyle Daris, Mackenzie Nield and Shannon Archbold.Cove Cobras moved up to fourth spot on the ladder after defeating Morphett Vale by 18 points at Hallett Cove yesterday. Morphett Vale started well to lead by 18 points at halftime, before the Cobras hit back to lead by four points at the long break. The Cobras kicked six goals to three in the second half to win 14.9 (93) to 10.15 (75). Ryan Need kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for Cove, while Lincoln Holder slotted four majors for the Cobras. Blake Carter kicked four goals for the Emus. Joining Need in the best players for Cove included Adam Kleinig, Holder, Aaron Wordsworth and Jayj Butler-Chaseling. Robert Schindler-Taylor, Aiden Baker, Braydan Hartwig, Carter, Daniel Bode and Connor Panozzo were named best for Morphett Vale. Ladder (after round 3)Reynella 6, Port Noarlunga 6, Flagstaff Hill 4, Cove 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Christies Beach 2, Happy Valley 2, Noarlunga 2, Morphett Vale 0, Aldinga 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v Port NoarlungaAldinga v CoveChristies Beach v ReynellaHappy Valley v Flagstaff HillMorphett Vale v Noarlunga

Western Districts got their Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season off to the perfect start with a 23-point win over 2023 premiers Kingscote in the Grand Final rematch at Kingscote yesterday. The Saints led at every change before winning 14.9 (93) to 9.16 (70). Bradley Crabb kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance for Western Districts, while Cameron Florance kicked three majors. Lachie Ingerson (4) and Paul Green (3) were the leading goalkickers for Kingscote. Other good players for the Saints included Jake Nolan, Joshua Graham, Thomas Schmidt and Rhys Bullard. Best for Kingscote were Riley Puckridge, Rory Lovering, Lachie Ingerson, Zak Siemer and Jacob Spark.Wisanger also started their season well with a tight 13-point win against Dudley United at Penneshaw. The final scores were Wisanger 13.13 (91) to Dudley United 12.6 (78). Khyal Stead kicked five goals for the Panthers, while Ronan Wood also kicked five goals for the Eagles. Liam Sampson, Samuel Clifford, Darcy Kildea, Nicholas Shurven and Luke Shurven were named best for Wisanger, while for Dudley United, Wood, Brent Kirby and Tait Florance were among their best. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Western Districts 4, Wisanger 4, Dudley United 0, Kingscote 0, Parndana 0.Round 2 Fixtures (home team named first)Western Districts v WisangerKingscote v Parndana Dudley United has the bye

Goolwa won their first game of the 2024 Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season after defeating Mount Compass 46-43 during round three action yesterday. In other games, Willunga moved inside the top-four with a 63-37 win against McLaren Vale, Yankalilla sit top after winning 62-34 at Myponga, Victor Harbor remained undefeated after a convincing 74-27 triumph over Encounter Bay, while on ANZAC Day, Langhorne Creek defeated Strathalbyn 38-32 to also remain undefeated through three rounds. Ladder after Round 3Yankalilla 6, Victor Harbor 6, Langhorne Creek 6, Willunga 4, Myponga 4, Strathalbyn 2, Goolwa 2, Mount Compass 0, McLaren Vale 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 4 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v Victor Harbor Encounter Bay v Mount CompassLanghorne Creek v YankalillaMcLaren Vale v StrathalbynMyponga v Willunga

Langhorne Creek defeated local rival Strathalbyn by nine points in an ANZAC Day classic during round three action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Langhorne Creek on Thursday. Langhorne Creek led by 21 points at halftime and appeared in a comfortable position to win their second game of the season. Strathalbyn came right back into the contest, kicking three unanswered goals in the third term, to cut the margin to just two points at the last change. Urged on by the big crowd, the home side steadied in the final quarter to win 9.11 (65) to 8.8 (56). Henry Bruce and Matt Uebergang kicked two goals each for the Hawks, while Ben Simounds kicked three goals for the Roosters. The Hawks’ Henry Bruce won the Follett-Smith Medal for his best-on-ground performance and he was ably supported by Angus Cole, Matt Dominish, Adam Towk, Jarrod Kellock and Uebergang. Strathalbyn were best served by Jake Stafford, Tay Crawford-Sandison, Thomas Welk, Joel Hodgson, Brock Keding and Marc Elliott.Victor Harbor remained undefeated and on top of the ladder following their convincing 73-point win against Encounter Bay at ‘Victor’ today. The ‘Roos welcomed former AFL player and Magarey Medallist Bryce Gibbs in for his first game of the season and the home side led throughout to win 16.10 (106) to 5.3 (33). Victor Harbor had 11 different goalkickers with Sam Basham and Jackson Elmes kicking three goals each. Tyson Neale kicked two goals for Encounter Bay. Kane Cooper, Heath Treloar, Benjamin Heaslip, Matthew Wiese, Elmes and Harry Vincent were named best for Victor Harbor, while James Bradford, Ben Davis and Marcus Lippett were among the best players for the Bays.Myponga-Sellicks are also undefeated after three rounds following their 88-point win against Yankalilla at Myponga today. The Mudlarks led at every change before winning 19.11 (125) to 6.5 (41). Darren Shillabeer was a star up forward for Myponga-Sellicks with 8 goals (17 for the season), while Jake Spinks kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for the home side were Dylan Lang, Samuel Kennedy, Scott Ogilvie and Mitchell Wilkins. Scott Biddle (2 goals), Joseph Tyllis and Bailey Gaskin were among the Tigers’ best.Mt Compass moved up to third spot on the ladder after a convincing 133-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa today. The Bulldogs led by 21 points at quarter time, 72 points at halftime, and 102 points at the last change, before winning 28.18 (186) to 8.5 (53). Gun forward Tom Pinyon had a day out for ‘Compass' with 12 majors, while Cody Connor, Tom Vitkunas and Ziggy Vitkunas all chipped in with four goals. Dale Cuthbert (2) was the only multiple goalkicker for the Magpies. Best players for Mt Compass were Tom Vitkunas, Brandon McKenzie, Connor, Lochie Nash, Pinyon and Dylan Camac. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Kai Iwao, Ryan Carnelly and Logan Payne. Reigning premier McLaren Districts won their first game of the season with a 38-point win in the grand final rematch at Willunga. The Eagles led by just two points at three-quarter time, before they pulled away in the last quarter, kicking eight goals to two, to win 13.8 (86) to 7.6 (48). Cameron Jarrett was the leading goalkicker on the field with three goals for McLaren Districts, while Brad Haskett kicked two goals for the Demons. Luke Mitton, Ashley Goodieson, Henry Mathews, Lachlan Mathews, Lachlan Camm and Brett Ellis were named best players for the Eagles, while Willunga were best served by Jake Shirvington, Harrison Mills, Jake Renney, Hugh Daniell, Job Colwell and Felix Bekkers. Ladder (after round 3)Victor Harbor 6, Myponga-Sellicks 5, Mt Compass 4, Langhorne Creek 4, Encounter Bay 4, McLaren Districts 3, Yankalilla 2, Strathalbyn 2, Willunga 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay v Mt CompassLanghorne Creek v YankalillaMcLaren Districts v StrathalbynGoolwa/Port Elliot v Victor HarborMyponga-Sellicks v Willunga

McLaren Districts moved to second spot on the ladder after defeating Victor Harbor by 94 points during round four action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Victor Harbor last Friday. The Eagles won 13.17 (95) to 0.1 (1). Sheena Peters (4), Caitlin Ross (3) and Alycia Hepburn (2) were the leading goalkickers for McLaren Districts. Best players for the Eagles included Hepburn, Taylah Scapens, Layla Rogers, Mia Dunn and Lilian Booij. Chloe Byrne, Aloura Kirk and Annabelle Yelland were among the best players for Victor Harbor.Reigning premier Willunga continued their unbeaten start to the season following a 127-point win against Myponga-Sellicks yesterday. The Demons led by 47 points at quarter time, 75 points at halftime, and 102 points at the last change, before winning 19.13 (127) to 0.0 (0). Emma Leask kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Demons. Tamara Page (4), Cleo Guilfoyle (3) and Jodie Hunt (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for Willunga. Joining Leask in the best players for Willunga were Kirstin Remfrey, Hunt, Ruby Hay, Page and Courtney Gutschmidt. Charlie Shaw-Mcmillan, Cristel Chambers and Felicity Whiley were among the best players for the Mudlarks.Goolwa/Port Elliot won their third game of the season after defeating Yankalilla/Encounter Bay by 11 points in a low-scoring game at Willunga yesterday. The Magpies won 3.4 (22) to 1.5 (11). Rachel Wood, Eve Polmear and Taylor Kennedy were the goalkickers for Goolwa/Port Elliot, while Kate Sanders was the sole goalkicker for the Stingrays. Lily Short, Bridget Lindsay, Jessica Bailey, Indiana Quaremba, Rachel Searle and Taya Forbes were named best for the Magpies, while Anabella Walden, Chloe Howlett, Kimberly Robinson, Chelsea Walker, Delia Althorp and Tyler Rigney-Garrett were best for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Ladder after Round 4Willunga 8, McLaren Districts 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0. Round 5 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 26/4/24 - 8.15pm @ Goolwa)Willunga v McLaren Districts (Saturday 27/4/24 - 5.30pm @ Willunga)Victor Harbor v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay  (Saturday 27/4/24 - 6.30pm @ Victor Harbor)

Reigning premier Reynella got their premiership defence off to a good start with a comfortable 63-point win at Hackham during round one action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 24 points at quarter time, 35 points at halftime, and 43 points at the last change before winning 9.11 (65) to 0.2 (2). Best players for the Wine Flies were Charlotte Watson, Sienna Garner, Tayla Wright, Zannah Loxton, Mia Brennan and Chloe Lea. The Hawks were best served by Melissa Belmont, Alana Browne, Charlotte Carter, Imogen Dwyer, Dakota Dwyer and Nevara Richards. Port Noarlunga started their season with a thrilling four-point win against Flagstaff Hill at Port Noarlunga yesterday. ‘Porties’ trailed by seven points at three-quarter time in a low-scoring encounter, before they kicked two unanswered goals in the final term to win 3.6 (24) to 2.8 (20). Ella Henty-Smith, Teegan Mesecke and Kalahni Howes were the goalkickers for the Cockle Divers, while for the Falcons, Brooke Watson and Emma Hoppo kicked their two goals. Carli Morton, Kalahni Bissi, Rubi Sutton, Howes, Mesecke and Nikki Parker were named best for Port Noarlunga. Rachel Crockart, Watson, Kelsey Rodman, Kyah Smith, Emma Hodgson and Amelia Morriss were best for the Falcons. Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their first game in the SFLW competition after defeating Noarlunga by 67 points at Cherry Gardens yesterday. The home side led at every change before winning 12.12 (84) to 2.5 (17). Skipper Olivia Walker-Obushak (3), Paige Ridley (2), Estelle McPhee (2) and Kymberley Knitschke (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Ironbank Cherry Gardens.Cove had the bye.Ladder (after round 1)Reynella 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Flagstaff Hill 0, Noarlunga 0, Hackham 0, Cove 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Hackham (Friday 26 April - 7.45pm)Flagstaff Hill v NoarlungaReynella v Ironbank Cherry GardensPort Noarlunga has the bye

Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their first game in the Southern Football League (SFL) after defeating Noarlunga by 19 points at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The Shoes led by 11 points in a low-scoring game at halftime, before the Thunderers turned the game on its head in the third quarter. The visitors kicked five goals to one to take a 10-point lead into the final quarter. A further two goals to one in the final quarter saw Ironbank Cherry Gardens win 9.7 (61) to 6.6 (42). Nick Marshall was the leading goalkicker on the field with four goals for the Thunderers, while Alec Bryars, William Bryars, Jake Pokoina, Jayden Rea and Mathew Kreuger were named their best players. Best for the Shoes were Nick Mott, Jarrad Liebelt and Terry Kathopoulis.Christies Beach won their first game of the season with a convincing 56-point win against Cove. The Saints held a slender nine-point lead at halftime, before kicking 12 goals to four in the second half to win 22.11 (143) to 12.15 (87). Zak Short kicked six goals for Christies Beach and he was well supported by Jonty Murphy, Brad Jackson and Michael Mazey who all kicked three majors. Harrison Riddle also kicked three goals for the Cobras. Best players for the Saints included Nathan Sable, Short, Austin Hogg, Emmerson White and Mazey.Port Noarlunga pulled off a massive upset with a 30-point win against reigning premier Flagstaff Hill. It was the Falcons’ first loss in more than 18 months. The game was in the balance at the last change with the Cockle Divers up by 11 points. Spurred on by the large home crowd, ‘Porties’ kicked five goals to two in the last term to win 13.6 (84) to 7.12 (54). Zac Sproule (4), Jayden Green (3) and Gary Karpany (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Port Noarlunga, while Nathan Beenham slotted three majors for the Falcons. Jayden Close, Green, Karpany, Tom Dix, Nathan Hedger and Brodie Smith were named best for the Cockle Divers, while ‘Flaggies’ were best served by D’Arcy Mitchell, Reece Milsom, Nathan Beenham, Mitchell Johnson and Luke Beenham. Happy Valley won their first game of 2024 after defeating Aldinga by 30 points at Aldinga. The Vikings led at every change before winning 9.11 (65) to 5.5 (35). Josh Dwyer-Sterzl kicked four goals for the victors, while Jayden Scott kicked three goals for the Sharks. Dylan Strickland, Dwyer-Sterzl, Jack Flett, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Harry Vick and Jayden Little were named best for the Vikings, while Henry Wilhelm, Angus Stangewitz, Tom Pilmore, Luke Watson, Tanner Coulthard and Cooper Rose were best for the Sharks.Reynella are top of the ladder after defeating Morphett Vale by 86 points at Morphett Vale today. The Wine Flies led by 18 points at quarter time, 19 points at halftime, and 39 points at the last change, before kicking nine goals to one in the last quarter to win 23.12 (150) to 9.10 (64). Reynella had an amazing 13 different goalkickers with Callan Semple leading the way with six majors. Khori Mills-Richardson slotted four majors for Morphett Vale. Best players for Reynella were Tyler Davies, Tom Schirmer, Samuel Whitbread, Semple, Bailey Marshman and Aaron Sweeney. The Emus were best served by Mills-Richardson, Michael Smith, Aiden Baker and Leroy Marsh.Ladder (after round 2)Reynella 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Flagstaff Hill 2, Noarlunga 2, Christies Beach 2, Cove 2, Happy Valley 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Aldinga 0, Morphett Vale 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v AldingaIronbank Cherry Gardens v Christies BeachReynella v Happy ValleyCove v Morphett Vale

Strathalbyn won their first game of the season following a nail-biting four-point win against Willunga during round two action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Roosters prevailed 6.14 (50) to 6.10 (46). Lachlan Fox kicked two goals for ‘Strath’, while Jaxon Hams was a standout for the Demons with four majors. The Roosters were best served by Cooper Machin, Jack Kelsh, Brock Keding, Marc Elliott, Jake Stafford and Jacob Wright. For Willunga, Hams, Harrison Mills, Ryan Collier, Tom Messenger, Hugo Hoeck and Sam Tregenza were named their best players. Encounter Bay remained undefeated after a thrilling four-point win at home against Langhorne Creek. The Bays led by 18 points at the last change, before the Hawks kicked three goals to one in the last term before going down 8.7 (55) to 7.9 (51). Kyron Pepper (3) and Tyson Neale (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Encounter Bay, while their best players were Tyler Baldock, Ben Davis, Marcus Lippett, Callum Tonkin, Hamish Tonkin and Lachlan Costello. Best for Langhorne Creek were Angus Cole, Henry Bruce, Matt Dominish, Jaxon Bennett, Josh Towk and Tom Derham. Jackson Dalitz and Matt Uebergang kicked two goals for the Hawks.Yankalilla notched their first win of 2024 with a huge 140-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Tigers led by 61 points at halftime, before kicking a further 14 goals to two in the second half to win 24.18 (162) to 3.4 (22). Yankalilla had 10 different goalkickers with Joe Tyllis leading the way with five majors, while Logan Payne kicked two goals for the Magpies. ‘Yank’ had many good players including Bailey Gaskin, Tyllis, Chris Clark, Oliver Carpenter, Travis Bartlett and Michael Thompson. Best for the Magpies included Finn Hayden, Ryan Carnelly and Jesse Bates.Victor Harbor made it two-from-two with a 22-point win against reigning premier McLaren Districts. The ‘Roos led at every change to win 10.12 (72) to 7.8 (50). Victor Harbor co-captain Sam Overall kicked three goals, while Darcy Brown kicked two goals for the Eagles. Dylan Kleinig, Benjamin Heaslip, Overall, Jackson Elmes, Zachary Dowling and Matthew Wiese were named best for Victor Harbor. Best for McLaren Districts included Luke Mitton, Ashley Goodieson, Sam Venning, Jackson Daniels and Codey Ellison.Myponga-Sellicks remained undefeated after two rounds after defeating Mt Compass by 17 points yesterday. The Mudlarks led by just four points at halftime, before a five goal to two third term saw them turn for home with a handy 23-point lead. Mt Compass won the last quarter but it wasn’t enough as Myponga-Sellicks won 10.13 (73) to 7.14 (56). Darren Shillabeer was the standout forward on the field with six majors for the Mudlarks. Ziggy Vitkunas kicked three goals for the Bulldogs. Dylan Lang, Ben Kennedy, Darren Shillabeer, John Butcher, Jayden Heinze and Ryan Kelly were best for the winners, while for Mt Compass, Ziggy Vitkunas, Leo Turner, William Zimmermann, Rilee Endersby and Brent Creek were named in the best players. Ladder (after round 2)Victor Harbor 4, Encounter Bay 4, Myponga-Sellicks 3, Langhorne Creek 2, Mt Compass 2, Yankalilla 2, Strathalbyn 2, McLaren Districts 1, Willunga 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Langhorne Creek v Strathalbyn (Thursday 25 April - 6.30pm)Myponga-Sellicks v YankalillaWillunga v McLaren DistrictsGoolwa/Port Elliot v Mt CompassVictor Harbor v Encounter Bay

Strathalbyn won their first game of the 2024 Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League season after defeating Willunga 37-24 during round two action yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor had a convincing 71-34 victory over McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek travelled to Encounter Bay and came away with a 49-19 win, Myponga defeated Mount Compass 42-32, while reigning premier Yankalilla had a comfortable 71-38 victory against Goolwa. Ladder after Round 2Yankalilla 4, Myponga 4, Langhorne Creek 4, Victor Harbor 4, Willunga 2, Strathalbyn 2, Goolwa 0, Mount Compass 0, McLaren Vale 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 3 Fixtures (home team named first)Langhorne Creek v Strathalbyn (Thursday 25 April)Goolwa v Mount CompassVictor Harbor v Encounter BayWillunga v McLaren ValeMyponga v Yankalilla

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their first game of the season after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 42 points during round three action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Strathalbyn on Sunday. The Stingrays led at every change on their way to an 8.7 (55) to 2.1 (13) triumph. Annabella Walden, Chloe Howlett and Annabel Mallord kicked two goals each for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, while Molly Jenkins and Polly Lodge were the goalkickers for the Mudlarks. Best players for the Stingrays were Kimberly Robinson, Matisse Hunter, Howlett, Walden, Kate Sanders and Delia Althorp. Jenkins, India Roberts, Carla Humphrys, Lodge and Krystal Boileau were best for Myponga-Sellicks.Goolwa/Port Elliot moved to second spot on the ladder after defeating McLaren Districts by eight points in a low-scoring encounter at McLaren Vale. The final scores were Goolwa/Port Elliot 3.2 (20) to McLaren Districts 1.6 (12). Jessica Bailey kicked two goals for the Magpies in a best-on-ground performance, while Caitlin Ross kicked the only goal for the Eagles. Other good players for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Kalani Bates, Rachel Searle, Ellie Fry, Amber McKinlay and Bridget Lindsay. Best for McLaren Districts included Lisa Whiteley, Caitlin Ross, Josephine Hoare, Emily Rowe, Mia Dunn and Kiera Harvey.Reigning premier Willunga continued their undefeated start to the season with a comfortable 55-point win against Victor Harbor at Strathalbyn. The Demons won 8.14 (62) to 1.1 (7). Jodie Hunt, Kirstin Remfrey, Courtney Gutschmidt, Mia Nolan-Grigg, Bella Rigby and Jessica Harris were named best for Willunga, while Aloura Kirk, Maya Overall, Chloe Colman, Lucy Rubie, Halle Crowe and Lauren Cousins were among the best players for the ‘Roos.Ladder after Round 3Willunga 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, McLaren Districts 4, Victor Harbor 2, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0. Round 4 FixturesVictor Harbor v McLaren Districts (Friday 19/4/24 - 8.15pm @ Victor Harbor)Willunga v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 21/4/24 - 11.45am @ Willunga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Goolwa/Port Elliot  (Sunday 21/4/24 - 3.15pm @ Willunga)

Reigning premier McLaren Districts and Myponga-Sellicks couldn’t be separated as they played out a draw during round one action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at McLaren Vale on Saturday. Myponga-Sellicks led by five points at quarter time, 13 points at halftime, and four points at the last change. McLaren Districts kicked four goals to three in the last quarter to level the scores 12.3 (75) to 11.9 (75). Lachlan Mathews kicked three goals for the Eagles, while Connor Sampson and Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals each for the Mudlarks. Best players for the Eagles were Lachlan Matthews, Lachlan Camm, Luke Mitton, Ashley Goodieson and Sam Venning. Ben Kennedy, Dylan Lang, Luke Whitford, Jayden Heinze and Cam Dahlitz were the best players for Myponga-Sellicks.Encounter Bay started the season well with a solid 23-point victory over 2023 runner-up Willunga at Encounter Bay. The Bays led at every change to win 11.10 (76) to 7.11 (53). Ben Davis (4), Tyson Neale (3) and Kyron Pepper (3) were the leading goalkickers for the Bays, while Tyson Hoffmann kicked two goals for the Demons. Ryan Pearsons, Davis, Callum Tonkin, Kenn Campbell and Kyron Pepper were the best players for the Bays, while Scott Brown, Brad Haskett and Tyson Schmid were among the best players for Willunga.Victor Harbor defeated Strathalbyn by 83 points to open their 2024 season in style at Strathalbyn on Saturday. After a tight first half, where the ‘Roos led by 15 points, ‘Victor’ put the game away with 13 goals to three in the second half to win 20.13 (133) to 7.10 (52). Sam Basham (5), Jackson Elmes (4) and Sam Overall (3) were the leading goalkickers for the ‘Roos, while Ben Simounds kicked four goals for the Roosters. Co-captain Jesse McKinnon was best-on-ground for ‘Victor’ and he was well supported by Zac Dowling, Dylan Kleinig, Ben Heaslip and Basham. Best for Strathalbyn included Tay Crawford-Sandison, Thomas Welk and Mitchell Godfrey.Langhorne Creek had a big 133-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot to start their season on Saturday. The Hawks led by 38 points at halftime, before kicking a further 15 goals without reply in the second half to win 25.17 (167) to 5.4 (34). N.B. No goalkickers or best players provided at the time of publication.Mt Compass got their 100th year celebrations off to a great start with a 118-point win against Yankalilla. ‘Compass’ led by 25 points at quarter time, 51 points at halftime, and 60 points at the last change, before kicking nine goals to zero in the last term to win 21.13 (139) to 3.3 (21). Tom Pinyon kicked six goals for Mt Compass and he was ably supported by Ziggy Vitkunas who kicked five majors in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for the Bulldogs were Lochie Nash, Brady O’Hanlon, Rilee Endersby and Cody Connor. The Tigers were best served by Tyler Athanasos, Samuel Crawford and Jacob Parsons.Ladder (after round 1)Mt Compass 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Districts 1, Myponga-Sellicks 1, Willunga 0, Strathalbyn 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay v Langhorne CreekVictor Harbor v McLaren DistrictsMt Compass v Myponga-SellicksStrathalbyn v WillungaYankalilla v Goolwa/Port Elliot

Reigning premier Yankalilla got their premiership defence off to an excellent start with a convincing 68-29 win at Mount Compass in the opening round of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Myponga travelled to McLaren Vale and came away with a 51-23 win, Langhorne Creek defeated Goolwa 54-42, Victor Harbor had a 53-43 win over Strathalbyn, while Willunga had a comfortable 80-39 win at the newly promoted Encounter Bay. Ladder after Round 1Yankalilla 2, Myponga 2, Willunga 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Victor Harbor 2, Strathalbyn 0, Goolwa 0, Encounter Bay 0, McLaren Vale 0, Mount Compass 0.Round 2 FixturesStrathalbyn v WillungaVictor Harbor v McLaren ValeEncounter Bay v Langhorne Creek Mount Compass v MypongaYankalilla v Goolwa