Reigning premier McLaren Districts are through to the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Grand Final after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 20 points in the second semi-final yesterday at Encounter Bay. McLaren Districts led by 16 points at quarter time, before Myponga-Sellicks hit back in the second stanza to take a slender eight-point lead at halftime. The Eagles kicked two goals to one in the third term as scores were tied up at 52 points each at the last change. The Mudlarks were kicking to the scoring end, where 11 of the 15 goals had been kicked, and were confident of finishing strongly and being the first team into the Grand Final. The reigning premiers had other ideas as they bucked the scoring trend, kicking four goals to one in the final term, to win 11.13 (79) to 9.5 (59). Best players for the Eagles included Tom Fenoughty (in his 200th game), Max Gill, Sam Lawrie, Joel Vandeleur and Tarak Redigolo. Best for Myponga-Sellicks were Ben Kennedy, Sam Kennedy (3 goals), Elliot Chalmers, Levi Proude and Dylan Lang.Willunga’s edge-of-the-seat finals campaign will last at least another week after the Demons defeated Victor Harbor by four points in the first semi-final at Goolwa today. Victor Harbor led by eight points at the last change, before Willunga kicked four goals to two in the final term to win 14.13 (97) to 14.9 (93). Job Colwell kicked five goals for Willunga, while Danny Juckers slotted four majors. Sam Basham kicked three goals for ‘Victor’. Best players for the Demons included Sam Renney, Jack Redden, Daniel Bass, Juckers and Nick Scanlan. Best for Victor Harbor were Dylan Kleinig, Matthew Wiese, Jesse McKinnon, Mitchell Brook and Zac Dowling. Willunga will now take on Myponga-Sellicks in the preliminary final at Mount Compass on Saturday for the right to challenge McLaren Districts in the Grand Final. Preliminary Final Myponga-Sellicks v Willunga (2.30pm @ Mount Compass)

Flagstaff Hill are through to their seventh Southern Football League (SFL) Grand Final in eight years after a tough 12-point win against Noarlunga in the second semi-final at Bice Oval yesterday. The Falcons led by six points at quarter time, 13 points at halftime, and 18 points at the last change, before winning 11.6 (72) to 9.6 (60). Sam Jacobs kicked three goals for ‘Flaggies’, while Matt Eagles and Callum Gaspari kicked two goals each for Noarlunga. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Brad Kirk, Nathan Beenham, Mackenzie Short, Adam Bunworth and Jacobs. Best players for the Shoes were Josh Beard, Jake Anderson, Eagles, Jake Birch and Nathan Schulz. Reigning premier Reynella will face-off with Noarlunga in Saturday’s preliminary final after a convincing 61-point win against Morphett Vale at Port Noarlunga today. The first half was low scoring, with just seven goals kicked between the two sides, as Reynella led by 21 points at the long break. The Wine Flies extended their lead out to 22 points at the last change, before kicking seven goals to one in the last quarter to win 15.11 (101) to 6.4 (40). Reynella had 10 different goalkickers with Callan Semple leading the way with three goals, while Blake Carter kicked two goals for Morphett Vale. Best players for the Wine Flies included Marc Borholm, Sam Whitbread, Tyler Davies, Bailey Marshman and Talon Copley. Best for the Emus were Michael Smith, Harry Clarkson, Bodie Sowter, Julian Mardigan and Jake Dorshorst.Preliminary Final Noarlunga v Reynella (2.30pm @ Noarlunga)

Western Districts are through to the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) Grand Final after defeating Parndana 51-50 in a thriller in the preliminary final at Penneshaw yesterday. Western Districts will face-off with minor premier Kingscote in the decider at Wisanger (3.00pm) this Saturday. Grand Finals (Saturday 16 September @ Wisanger)Kingscote v Western Districts (‘A’ Grade)Wisanger v Kingscote (‘B’ Grade)Western Districts v Kingscote (‘C’ Grade)Wisanger v Kingscote (‘D’ Grade)Western Districts v Wisanger (15 & Under)Parndana v Dudley United (13 & Under)Parndana v Western Districts (11 & Under)

Kingscote are through to the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final after defeating Wisanger by 80 points at Penneshaw yesterday. Kingscote will face reigning premier Western Districts in the decider at Wisanger on Saturday. The game was over at halftime as Kingscote held a commanding 62-point lead at the long break. A further seven goals to five in the second half saw the Hounds triumph 22.12 (144) to 10.4 (64). Cain Florance (5), Hamish Hartlett (4) and Anthony Anderson (4) were the leading goalkickers for Kingscote, while Khyal Stead and Reece Boulden kicked three goals each for the Panthers. Anderson was named best-on-ground for Kingscote and he was well supported by Cain Florance, Peter Rolfe, Jack Grimes and Jordan Connell. Grand Finals (Saturday 16 September @ Wisanger)Western Districts v Kingscote (‘A’ Grade)Kingscote v Western Districts (‘B’ Grade)Western Districts v Dudley United (Under 15’s)

Pulse has completed an undefeated 2023 campaign after defeating Clarendon 53-37 in the A1 Grand Final in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) today at Port Noarlunga. It was a sweet victory for Pulse after losing the decider to Clarendon in 2022. Clarendon got their hands on some silverware as they won the A2 premiership after a 51-44 win over Pulse.

Victor Harbor are through to the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) Grand Final following their 46-38 win against Willunga today. ‘Victor’ will now take on Yankalilla in the decider at McLaren Vale next Saturday afternoon.  Grand Final (Saturday 16/9/23 @ McLaren Vale)Yankalilla v Victor Harbor (3.15pm - Court 1)

Noarlunga are through to the second semi-final of the Southern Football League (SFL) after an excellent 20-point win against reigning premier Reynella in the qualifying final at Port Noarlunga on Saturday. The Shoes started on fire to lead by 24 points at quarter time after kicking 4.6 to 1.0 in the first term. The game was pretty even after that with Noarlunga running out winners 11.11 (77) to 8.9 (57). Nick Mott, in just his seventh game of the season, was best-on-ground and he was well supported by Jake Anderson, Jaidan Kappler (4 goals), Josh Beard, Bailey Hann and Nick Robertson. Best players for Reynella included Tyler Davies, Jason Farrier, Daniel Whitaker, Marc Borholm, Lachlan McGuinness and Jack Ball. Morphett Vale won their seventh final in the past three seasons after outlasting Happy Valley by 11 points in the elimination final at Aldinga on Sunday. Happy Valley led by three points at the last change, before the Emus kicked three goals to one in the last quarter to win 9.10 (64) to 7.11 (53). Blake Carter was a star up forward for the Emus with five goals, while Liam Hamilton and Harry Davenport kicked two goals each for the Vikings. Best players for Morphett Vale included Brian Gill, Dylan Miller, Carter, Connor Gilby and Daniel Noble. Happy Valley were best served by Dwayne Ruddock, Caleb Hooper, Harry Vick, Scott Rademacher and Davenport. Week 2 Finals FixturesFlagstaff Hill v Noarlunga (Second Semi-Final @ Bice Oval - Saturday 9/9/23)Reynella v Morphett Vale (First Semi-Final @ Port Noarlunga - Sunday 10/9/23)

Willunga has knocked Mount Compass out of the finals race after a thrilling one-point win in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) elimination final at Myponga yesterday. Scores were tied at the end of ‘regular’ time, so extra time was needed, with Willunga coming out on top 11.14 (80) to 12.7 (79). The game was tight throughout with scores level at halftime, while Mount Compass held a one-point lead at the last change. Daniel Lee kicked three goals for the Demons, while Mount Compass star forward Tom Pinyon slotted six majors. Daniel Bass was named best player for Willunga and he was well supported by Jack Redden, Sam Renney, Nick Scanlan and Jake Shirvington. Pinyon was named best for ‘Compass’ with support from Ziggy Vitkunas, Jordan Hooper, Shane Heatley and Rilee Endersby.Myponga-Sellicks defeated Victor Harbor by three points to advance to the second semi-final where they’ll face reigning premier McLaren Districts on Saturday. The Mudlarks are looking for their first ‘A’ grade flag since 1984 and are now just one win away from the decider. On Saturday at McLaren Vale, Myponga-Sellicks trailed by six points at quarter time, before an excellent second term saw them take a handy 17-point lead at halftime. ‘Victor’ kicked six goals to four in the second half, but the Mudlarks hung on to win 11.10 (76) to 11.7 (73). Jake Spinks was dangerous up forward for Myponga-Sellicks with four goals, while Sam Basham also kicked four goals for the ‘Roos. Levi Proude, Anthony Kempster, Daniel Trevena, Ben Kennedy and Elliott Chalmers were named as best players for the Mudlarks, while best players for Victor Harbor included Dylan Kleinig, Zac Dowling, Rhys Mutch, Jackson Elmes and Matthew Wiese.Week 2 Finals FixturesMcLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks (Second Semi-Final @ Encounter Bay - Saturday 9/9/23)Victor Harbor v Willunga (First Semi-Final @ Goolwa - Sunday 10/9/23)

Reynella are through to the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s Grand Final after an excellent 34-point win against minor premier Christies Beach at Flagstaff Hill yesterday. Reynella led by just 10 points at halftime, before kicking 3.7 to 1.1 in the last quarter to win 5.15 (45) to 1.5 (11). Emily Franklin and Madison Bennett kicked two goals each for the Wine Flies, while Neriah Milis kicked the only goal for Christies Beach. Best players for the Wine Flies included Caitlin Walter, Jessica Redigolo, Franklin, Bennett and Anja Bancevic. Best for the Saints were Melanie Koster, Brina Thompson-Fitzgerald, Kiah Smith, Tallara Power and Naomi Jones.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill continued their good recent form as they ended Port Noarlunga’s season with a comfortable 45-point win in the elimination final at Morphett Vale yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ won every quarter on their way to a 10.9 (69) to 3.6 (24) triumph. Tiana Lush, Elizabeth Johnson and Piper Crosby kicked two goals each for the Falcons, while Lorelai Jeisman also kicked two goals for ‘Porties’. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Crosby, Johnson, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson and Lush. Port Noarlunga was best served by Ella Harris, Nikki Parker, Zoe Flesfadar, MadisonHarris and Bree Chapman. Preliminary Final (Sunday 10/9/23)Christies Beach v Flagstaff Hill (2.45pm @ Morphett Vale)

Yankalilla are through to the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) Grand Final following a thrilling 43-42 win against Victor Harbor. In the elimination final, Willunga ended Myponga’s season with a 45-33 victory. The win for Willunga sets up a home preliminary final against Victor Harbor on Saturday afternoon.Preliminary Final (Saturday 9/9/23 @ Willunga)Victor Harbor v Willunga (3.00pm - Court 1)

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Clarendon are through to the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 Grand Final after defeating local rival Kangarilla 51-37 in the preliminary final yesterday at Aldinga. Clarendon’s win sets up a Grand Final rematch from last season with Pulse. The A2 decider will also be a clash between Clarendon and Pulse, after Pulse won the preliminary final 49-41 over Noarlunga. A1 Grand FinalPulse v ClarendonA2 Grand FinalClarendon v Pulse

Reigning premier Western Districts are through to the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final after defeating Wisanger by 37 points at Kingscote yesterday. The Saints led by 14 points at halftime, before kicking six goals to two in the second half to win 12.6 (78) to 5.11 (41). Saints skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked six goals, while Lloyd Coulson kicked two majors. Best players for Western Districts were Brad Crabb, Wade Tucker, Hedges, Joshua Graham and Nathan Stock. Wisanger was best served by Dusty Cross, Jai Turner, Brok Viney-Obst, Reece Boulden and Liam Sampson.  Wisanger will now face Kingscote in Saturday’s preliminary final for the right to challenge Western Districts in the Grand Final at Wisanger on the 16th of September. . Preliminary Final (Saturday 9 September)Wisanger v Kingscote (2.15pm @ Penneshaw)

Reigning premier McLaren Districts wrapped up the minor premiership after a convincing 107-point win against Yankalilla during round 18 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Eagles led by 40 points at halftime, before kicking 10 unanswered goals in the second half to win 18.13 (121) to 2.2 (14). The Eagles had 10 different goalkickers including Lachlan Camm and Jamie Smith who kicked three goals each. Tim Dellatorre and Mitchell Schwerdt kicked the two goals each for the Tigers. Best players for McLaren Districts included Sam Lawrie, Todd McKay, Max Gill, Tarak Redigolo and Brett Ellis. Yankalilla were best served by Angus Weir, Jack Fitzgerald and Chris Clark. Encounter Bay finished their season on a high after defeating Strathalbyn by 36 points in a high-scoring contest. The Bays trailed by 15 points at halftime, but kicked 15 goals to seven in the second half to win 21.12 (138) to 15.12 (102). The Bays had 10 different goalkickers including Kyron Pepper (5) and skipper Tyson Neale (4). Ben Simounds kicked six goals for the Roosters to take out the GSFL goalkicking with 71 majors for the season. Best players for Encounter Bay included Callum Tonkin, Pepper, Fraser Tonkin, Tyler Baldock and Ben Davis. Best for ‘Strath’ were Lachlan Butler, Simounds, Marc Elliott, Will Stafford and Fletcher Duffield. Willunga will go into Sunday’s elimination final against Mount Compass full of confidence after a huge 203-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot in the final round. The Demons led by 34 points at quarter time, 99 points at halftime, and 157 points at the last change, before winning 36.21 (237) to 5.4 (34). Danny Juckers kicked 11 goals for the Demons in a best-on-ground display, while Jed Redden kicked eight majors. James Fry kicked two goals for the Magpies. Joining Juckers in the best players for Willunga were Sam Renney, Jack Redden, Cam Hutchens and Jed Redden. Best for the Magpies were Jesse Bates, Rory Hausser and Billy Payne. Victor Harbor tuned up for finals action with a comfortable 51-point win at home against Langhorne Creek. Accurate kicking from Langhorne Creek kept them in the contest in the first half as they led 9.0 (54) to 7.9 (51) at the main break. ‘Victor’ came out firing in the third term, kicking 11 goals to one, to take a commanding 59-point lead at the last change, before winning 21.14 (140) to 14.5 (89). Daniel Stock kicked seven goals for the ‘Roos and Sam Basham kicked four. Darcy Clifford also kicked four goals for the Hawks. Best players for Victor Harbor were skipper Jesse McKinnon, Matthew Wiese, Zac Dowling, Stock and Sam Overall. Jarrod Kellock, James Dawson, Troy Blackwell, Clifford and Coby Helyar were named best for Langhorne Creek. Myponga-Sellicks won their 14th game of 2023 following their 14-point victory against fellow finals participant Mount Compass on Saturday. The Mudlarks led at every change before running out winners 9.11 (65) to 8.3 (51). Harrison Cock and Sam Kennedy kicked two goals each for the Mudlarks, while Tom Pinyon kicked three goals for Mount Compass. Best players for the Mudlarks included Ben Kennedy, Levi Proude, Bradley Clarke, Cock and Sam Kennedy. Best for the Bulldogs were Rilee Endersby, Adam Hunter, Tom Vitkunas, Pinyon and Klaus Simons.Ladder after Round 18McLaren Districts 30, Myponga-Sellicks 28, Victor Harbor 26, Willunga 22, Mount Compass 22, Langhorne Creek 18, Strathalbyn 16, Encounter Bay 12, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Week 1 Finals FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor (Qualifying Final @ McLaren Vale - Saturday 2/9/23)Willunga v Mount Compass (Elimination Final @ Myponga - Sunday 3/9/23)

Parndana are through to the preliminary final after defeating Dudley United 41-32 in the first semi-final of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Parndana yesterday. The Roosters will next face the loser of the second semi-final clash between Kingscote and Western Districts. Second Semi-Final (Saturday 2 September)Kingscote v Western Districts (3.00pm @ Kingscote)

Flagstaff Hill completed an undefeated minor round campaign after defeating Noarlunga by 70 points during round 18 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ dominated the minor round, with their average winning margin a whopping 74 points. It was another ominous performance from the Falcons as they won every quarter on their way to a 15.11 (101) to 4.7 (31) triumph. The Falcons had 11 different goalkickers with Sam Jacobs leading the way with three goals (53 for the season). Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Aiden Grayson, Brendan Hillier, Brad Kirk, Josh Rosman and Nathan Beenham. Best players for Noarlunga were Nathan Schulz, Josh Beard, Jake Anderson, Nick Robertson and Bailey Hann.Christies Beach left it to the last game of the season to register their first win of 2023 after defeating Cove by nine points at Bice Oval. It was the Saints’ first win since the 6th of August, 2022. At halftime it appeared Cove would register their sixth victory of 2023 as they led by 14 points, but Christies Beach came out firing in the third term, kicking five unanswered goals, to lead by 19 points at the last change. The Cobras won the last quarter, but it was to no avail as the Saints ran out winners 11.9 (75) to 9.12 (66). Josh Newnham kicked four goals for ‘Christies’, while Lincoln Holder kicked two goals for the Cobras. Christies Beach was best served by Matt Hodge, Newnham, Harrison Butcher, Brad Truscott and Nathan Sable. Best players for Cove included Corey Jackson, Scott Abbott, Jackson Riddle, Kyle Stoldt and Aaron Wordsworth. Reigning premier Reynella warmed up for the finals with a convincing 118-point win against Port Noarlunga yesterday. The Wine Flies led at every change before winning 20.14 (134) to 2.4 (16). Marc Borholm dominated up forward for Reynella with nine goals (45 for the season), while Billy Cook kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga. Best players for Reynella were Tyler Davies, Talon Copley, Dylan Roser, Jack Ball and Tom Schirmer. Best for ‘Porties’ included Jonathan Cook, Gary Karpany and Tom Dix.Happy Valley won their eighth game of the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 48 points yesterday. The two sides will clash again next Sunday in the elimination final at Aldinga. Yesterday, Happy Valley started the game well to lead by 31 points at halftime, before kicking a further five goals to three in the second half to win 14.13 (97) to 7.7 (49). Corey Grocock kicked four goals for the Vikings, while Blake Carter and Khori Mills-Richardson kicked two goals each for the Emus. Happy Valley’s best were Jayden Little, Grocock, Josh Dwyer-Sterzl, Harry Vick and Joel Beeche. Best for Morphett Vale included Daniel Bode, Julian Mardigan, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Connor Lock and Mills-Richardson.Aldinga had the bye.Ladder after Round 18Flagstaff Hill 32, Noarlunga 26, Reynella 24, Happy Valley 16, Morphett Vale 16, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 10, Aldinga 8, Christies Beach 2.Week 1 Finals FixturesNoarlunga v Reynella (Qualifying Final @ Port Noarlunga - Saturday 2/9/23)Happy Valley v Morphett Vale (Elimination Final @ Aldinga - Sunday 3/9/23)

Myponga grabbed the last available finals spot after defeating Mount Compass 68-27 during round 18 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Yankalilla wrapped up the minor premiership with a 71-32 win at McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor knocked Langhorne Creek out of the finals race with a 54-45 win at home, while Willunga tuned up for finals with a comfortable 66-40 win at Goolwa.Strathalbyn had the bye. Ladder after Round 18Yankalilla 29, Victor Harbor 27, Willunga 22, Myponga 21, Langhorne Creek 21, McLaren Vale 12, Strathalbyn 8, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 1 Finals (Saturday 2/9/23 @ Victor Harbor)Yankalilla v Victor Harbor (Qualifying Final)Willunga v Myponga (Elimination Final)

Kingscote are through to the preliminary final after easily accounting for Dudley United in the first semi-final of the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Parndana today. Kingscote led by 26 points at quarter time, 34 points at halftime, and 57 points at the last change, before winning 16.12 (108) to 3.3 (21). Kingscote had 10 different goalkickers with Anthony Anderson and Cain Florance kicking three goals each. Tyler Willson, Clayton Willson and Rylan Egel were the goalkickers for Dudley United. Best players for Kingscote included Zak Edwards, Florance, Thomas Mitchell, Josh Ingall and Zak Siemer. Kingscote will now face the loser of next week’s second semi-final clash between Western Districts and Wisanger. Second Semi-Final (Saturday 2 September)Western Districts v Wisanger (2.15pm @ Kingscote)

Pulse are through to the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 Grand Final after defeating reigning premier Clarendon 47-33 in the qualifying final today. In the elimination final, Kangarilla proved too strong for Noarlunga with a 53-45 victory. The win moves Kangarilla through to the preliminary final, where they’ll meet local rival Clarendon for the right to play Pulse in the decider. Preliminary Final (Saturday 2/9/23)Clarendon v Kangarilla