Noarlunga won their 13th game of the season with a 40-point win over reigning premier Reynella during round 17 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The game was tight at halftime with Reynella holding sway by four points. The Shoes took over in the second half, kicking eight goals to one, to win 11.8 (74) to 5.4 (34). Nick Mott (3), Callum Gaspari (2) and Terry Kathopoulis (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players included Zac Williams, Jarrad Liebelt, Jake Anderson, Jamison Snelling and Sammual Miller. Best for Reynella were Dylan Roser, Jack Ball, Alex Lawley, Daniel Whitaker and Tyler Davies.Flagstaff Hill continued their undefeated season with a comprehensive 126-point win against Port Noarlunga on Saturday. The game was as good as over at quarter time as ‘Flaggies’ held a 47-point lead. A further 14 goals to two from then on saw the Falcons win 21.20 (146) to 2.8 (20). Flagstaff Hill had plenty of avenues to goal with Sam Jacobs leading the way with seven goals (50 for the season). Sam Smith (5) and Ryan Mountford (4) were the other multiple goalkickers for the Falcons. Patrick Smith and Oliver Petrohilos were the goalkickers for ‘Porties’. Mitchell Johnson, Ben Burbridge, Jacobs, Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Smith and Josh Rosman were named best for the Falcons. Best for the Cockle Divers included Gary Karpany, Chris Black and Joshua Johns.Aldinga finished their season in style with a tight four-point win over Christies Beach at Aldinga. The Sharks led at every change before winning 7.4 (46) to 5.12 (42). Brinley Lawrence and Travis Stone kicked two goals each for the Sharks, while James Pratt also kicked two goals for the Saints. Best players for the Sharks included Bailey Pilmore, Josiah Sheppard, Tom Pilmore, Jack Langdon and Brayden Hooper. Matt Hodge, James Conlon, Liam Chibnall, Austin Hogg and Brad Truscott were named best for Christies Beach.In a high scoring thriller, Morphett Vale prevailed by five points over  a gutsy Cove Cobras outfit at Hallett Cove on Saturday. Scores were tight all day with the Emus holding a slender one-point margin at the final change. ‘Morphies’ kicked five goals to four in the final stanza to prevail 16.12 (108) to 16.7 (103). Blake Carter was a standout up forward for the Emus with a ‘bag’ of 10 goals, while Michael Galley and Ryan Need each kicked three goals for the Cobras. Robert Schindler-Taylor, Carter, Harry Clarkson, Scott Carpenter and Braydan Hartwig were named best for the Emus. Best for Cove included Lincoln Holder, Galley, Kyle Stoldt, Need and Oliver Moore. Happy Valley had the bye.Ladder after Round 17Flagstaff Hill 30, Noarlunga 26, Reynella 22, Morphett Vale 16, Happy Valley 14, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 10, Aldinga 8, Christies Beach 0.Round 18 Fixtures (Saturday 26/8/23)Reynella v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v NoarlungaMorphett Vale v Happy ValleyChristies Beach v CoveAldinga has the bye

Kingscote and Western Districts couldn’t be separated as both teams prepared for a premiership assault in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA). The two teams will do battle in a fortnight for the right to play in the Grand Final, and on Saturday they played out a 50-50 draw in the final minor round game of 2023. In the other game of round 15, Parndana finished the minor round in style with a 56-30 victory over Wisanger.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 15Kingscote 21, Western Districts 17, Parndana 16, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 2.Round 1 Finals (Saturday 26 August)Parndana v Dudley United (First Semi Final @ Parndana)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill made a statement to the competition with a hard-fought seven-point win over second placed Port Noarlunga during round 15 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition on Saturday. The Falcons trailed by a point at the last change before kicking the only goal of the final term to win 3.4 (22) to 2.3 (15). Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Jasmin Partridge, Elizabeth Johnson, Emily Brockhurst, Brooke Watson and Amelia Morriss. Best for ‘Porties’ were Kalahni Howes, Bree Chapman, Jolie Malinowski, Shakira Dolman and Charli Faulkner.Cove kept their finals hopes alive with a comprehensive 168-point win over Hackham last Friday night. The Cobras led by 91 points at halftime and kicked a further 11 goals in the second half to win 25.18 (168) to 0.0 (0). Jaime Norup had an absolute day out with 13 goals in a best-on-ground display for Cove. She was well supported by Ella Gill, Alesia LeDuff, Breanna Stoldt and Ashleigh Need. The Hawks were best served by Dakota Dwyer, Chloe Lea, Shayley MacFayden, Nevara Richards and Krista Mitchell.Reynella kept the pressure on for the all-important double chance after defeating Noarlunga by 142 points yesterday at Old Noarlunga. Reynella led by 21 points at quarter time, 62 points at halftime and 92 points at the last change, before winning 22.16 (148) to 1.0 (6). Madison Bennett kicked five goals for the Wine Flies and was named best-on-ground, while Sarah Bourn and Ashlee Wright kicked three majors each. Megan Weetra kicked the only goal for the Shoes. Other good players for Reynella included Caitlin Walter, Macie Piscopo, Zannah Loxton, Bourn and Morgan Blackwell. Best players for Noarlunga included Colette Barnard, Shontaya Burgoyne, Elyshiah Forrest, Alice Worrall and Cherinah Adderton.Christies Beach wrapped up the minor premiership with a 170-point win at Aldinga yesterday. The final scores were Christies Beach 26.14 (170) to Aldinga 0.0 (0). Cadence Bryowsky kicked 12 goals for the Saints giving her 47 majors for the season. Jordan Bousfield and Emily Risitano chimed in with three majors each for ‘Christies’. Best players for Christies Beach were Isabella Zito, Cadence Bryowsky, Mia Dunn, Brooke O’Brien and Neriah Mills. Aldinga’s best were Paige Bartlett, Nikki Duggan, Mackenzie Jones, Jessamy Stanway and Olivia Cumming.Ladder (After Round 15)Christies Beach 28, Port Noarlunga 24, Reynella 22, Flagstaff Hill 16, Cove 16, Noarlunga 8, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 16 Fixtures (Home side named first)Christies Beach v Cove Hackham v AldingaReynella v Port Noarlunga Flagstaff Hill v Noarlunga

Willunga defeated Myponga 43-36 to leapfrog the Mudlarks into fourth spot on the ladder during round 17 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Yankalilla all but confirmed the minor premiership with a 52-30 win against Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor wrapped up the double chance with a convincing 75-34 win at Mount Compass, while Langhorne Creek sit third after a 69-28 win against Goolwa.McLaren Vale had the bye. Ladder after Round 17Yankalilla 27, Victor Harbor 25, Langhorne Creek 21, Willunga 20, Myponga 19, McLaren Vale 12, Strathalbyn 8, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 18 Fixtures (Saturday 26/8/23)Goolwa v Willunga Victor Harbor v Langhorne CreekMyponga v Mount CompassMcLaren Vale v YankalillaStrathalbyn has the bye

Wisanger secured the all-important double chance after defeating Parndana by 68 points during final round action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. The final score was Wisanger 17.16 (118) to Parndana 7.8 (50). Khyal Stead kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Panthers and he was well supported by Luke Bowd, Dusty Cross, Jai Turner and Sam Snowball. Frank May, Trad McMulkin, Zach Trethewey, Bailey Gaskin and Otto Wendt were named best for the Roosters.Western Districts finished the season undefeated after defeating Kingscote by 105 points on Saturday. The Saints led by 61 points at halftime, before kicking another eight goals to one in the second half to win 18.10 (118) to 1.7 (13). Western Districts skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Lloyd Coulson kicked three majors. Tyson Holman kicked the only goal for Kingscote. Joining Hedges in the best players for Western Districts were Tate Barrett, Dylan Lockett, Tim Larcombe and Caleb Whittle. Best players for Kingscote included Zak Siemer, Luke Mackie and Rory Lovering.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 15Western Districts 46, Wisanger 32, Kingscote 30, Dudley United 8, Parndana 4.Round 1 Finals (Saturday 26 August)Kingscote v Dudley United (First Semi Final @ Parndana)

Women - Round 16 @ GoolwaVictor White 1 defeated Aldinga 0Goolwa 0 drew Victor Blue 0Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 16)Yankalilla 32, Goolwa 25, Victor White 23, Victor Blue 8, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 16 @ GoolwaVictor White 2 defeated Victor Grey 1Victor Blue 8 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Goolwa 3 defeated Yankalilla 2Aldinga Black had the byeLadder (After Round 16)Victor White 36, Victor Blue 32, Aldinga Blue 24, Victor Grey 19, Goolwa 17, Yankalilla 11, Aldinga Black 3.

Pulse completed an undefeated minor round after accounting for reigning premier Clarendon 49-29 during the final round of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. These two teams will face off in the Qualifying Final next Saturday, with the winner to go straight through to the decider. In other games, Kangarilla defeated Noarlunga 65-52 in a preview of their Elimination Final next Saturday, Southern Stars completed a solid season with a 51-31 victory over Seaford Storm, while Port Noarlunga and McLaren Flat finished their season with a 30-30 draw. Ladder (after round 15)Pulse 30, Clarendon 24, Kangarilla 22, Noarlunga 14, Southern Stars 14, Port Noarlunga 9, McLaren Flat 5, Seaford Storm 2.Weeks 1 Finals (Saturday 26/8/23)Pulse v Clarendon (Qualifying Final)Kangarilla v Noarlunga (Elimination Final)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill moved back inside the top-four after a comprehensive 151-point win at Aldinga during round 14 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition on Sunday. The Falcons led by 73 points at halftime and kicked another 11 goals in the second half to win 22.19 (151) to 0.0 (0). Emily Brockhurst kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Falcons, while Tanisha Hodgkison kicked three. Brockhurst has now kicked 50 goals for the season, including 29 in the last three games! Joining Brockhurst in the best players for ‘Flaggies’ were Ebony Scanlan, Elizabeth Johnson, Tia Taylor and Chloe Meyers. Best for Aldinga were Mackenzie Jones, Paige Curtin and Nikki Duggan. Port Noarlunga has all but secured the double chance after defeating Cove by 23 points at Port Noarlunga on Sunday. Cove started well, kicking the first two goals of the game, to lead by 11 points at quarter time. ‘Porties’ then kicked five unanswered goals in the remaining three quarters to win 5.7 (37) to 2.2 (14). Port Noarlunga vice-captain Samantha Lynch kicked three goals, while the Cobras’ goals were kicked by Kate Galley and Lauren Pattimore. Amber O’Hanlon was named best for the Cockle Divers and she was well supported by Tahlia McKew, Lynch, Bree Chapman and Shakira Dolman. Best for the Cobras included Lauren Kenny, Ashleigh Need, Jaime Norup, Ella Gill and Jasmine Dietrich.Noarlunga won their second game in a row after a 79-point victory over Aldinga at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes dominated throughout winning 12.9 (81) to 0.2 (2). Sarah Stanbury (3), Shannon Astley (2) and Febi Mansell (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players included Megan Weetra, Stanbury, Shaylee Hobbs, Elyshiah Forrest and Colette Barnard. Aldinga’s best were Tayla Mousley, Nikki Duggan, Olivia Cumming, Mackenzie Jones and Ayla Regione.Christies Beach remained top of the ladder after receiving a forfeit from Reynella.Ladder (After Round 14)Christies Beach 26, Port Noarlunga 24, Reynella 20, Flagstaff Hill 14, Cove 14, Noarlunga 8, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 15 Fixtures (Home side named first)Cove v HackhamPort Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v ReynellaAldinga v Christies Beach 

Morphett Vale confirmed their spot in the 2023 finals series after a comfortable 66-point win against Aldinga during round 16 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Aldinga on Saturday. The Emus won every quarter on the way to a 13.8 (86) to 3.2 (20) victory. Daniel Noble (4), Blake Carter (3), Khori Mills-Richardson (3) and Brian Gill (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Emus, while Cameron Jarrett and Bailey Pilmore were the goalkickers for the Sharks. Best players for Morphett Vale included Gill, Aiden Baker, Harry Clarkson, Connor Lock and Mills-Richardson. Best players for Aldinga were Ryder Kortman, Angus Stangewitz, Sam Bentley, Josiah Sheppard and Pilmore.Port Noarlunga won their fifth game of the season after defeating Christies Beach by 65 points. The win was set up for ‘Porties’ in the second quarter as they kicked five unanswered goals to lead by a handy 35 points at halftime. A further eight goals to four in the second half saw Port Noarlunga win 15.14 (104) to 6.3 (39). Russell Curyer and Oliver Petrohilos kicked three goals each for the Cockle Divers, while their best players included Jonathon Cook, Jayden Close, James Wood, Tom Dix and Curyer. Best players for the Saints were Josh Newnham, Bailey Roe, Bradley Truscott, Liam Chibnall and Jonty Murphy.Noarlunga won their sixth game in a row with a 31-point victory at Happy Valley. The Shoes made an excellent start to the game as they kicked five goals to one in the first term to lead by 22 points. The rest of the game was pretty even as Noarlunga eventually triumphed 12.4 (76) to 6.9 (45). Jamie Grosser kicked three goals for Noarlunga, while Corey Grocock and Harry Davenport kicked two goals each for the Vikings. Best players for the Shoes included Nathan Schulz, Sam Beard, Michael Balas, Jamison Snelling and Jake Birch. Happy Valley was best served by Jayden Little, Hayden Kari, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Harry Vick and Grocock. Reynella had a percentage-boosting 159-point win against Cove on Saturday. The Wine Flies led by 52 points at quarter time, 82 points at halftime, and 120 points at the last change, before winning 29.14 (188) to 4.5 (29). Reynella had plenty of avenues to goal with Marc Borholm slotting nine goals (36 for the season), Callan Semple kicked seven on his way to best-on-ground honours, while Bailey Marshman got in on the act with five goals himself. Michael Galley with two goals was the multiple goalkicker for the Cobras. Other good players for the Wine Flies were Sam Whitbread, Tyler Davies and Jacob McDonald. Best players for the Cobras included Galley, Oliver Moore and Corey Jackson.Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder after Round 16Flagstaff Hill 28, Noarlunga 24, Reynella 22, Morphett Vale 14, Happy Valley 14, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 10, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 17 Fixtures (Saturday 19/8/23)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v ReynellaAldinga v Christies BeachCove v Morphett ValeHappy Valley has the bye

Willunga made it three FP-AG Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s (GSFLW) flags in a row yesterday after they defeated Yankalilla/Encounter Bay by 36 points in the Grand Final at Goolwa. The Demons lost just one game for the season and are the dominant force in the GSFLW. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, in their first season in the competition as a merged entity, did a great job to come from fourth position on the ladder to reach the decider, but ultimately fell short against the powerhouse Demons. Yesterday, the first quarter was tight with scores locked away at 1.0 (6) apiece at the first change. The Demons put on three unanswered goals in the second term to take a handy 18-point lead to halftime, and kicked another two goals in the second half to run out winners 6.8 (44) to 1.2 (8). Jessica Harris kicked two goals for Willunga, while Molly Watters kicked the only goal for the Stingrays. Best players for Willunga included best-on-ground Cleo Guilfoyle, Tessa Kohn, Lauren Clifton, Emma Leask, Kiara Upitis and Katrice Turner. Best players for the Stingrays were Georgia Weatherspoon, Jaimi Griffen, Jemma Ellis, Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards, Chloe Howlett and Tegan Cross. Willunga’s day got off to a great start with their under 17 girls team also winning their third premiership in a row with a 35-point win against Victor Harbor. Willunga led by 14 points at halftime, before kicking three goals to one in the second half to win 6.12 (48) to 2.1 (13). Patience Hansen and Emily Steele kicked two goals each for the Demons, while Lily Baxter and Lauren Cousins kicked the goals for ‘Victor’. Emily Steele was named best on ground for Willunga and she was well supported by Emma Charlton, Bella Rigby, Eden Coleman, Raffael Lombardozzi and Patience Hansen. Best players for the ‘Roos were Jemma Liddell, Chloe Colman, Halle Crowe, Baxter, Lily Harrison and Mya Church. Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Football League Women's (GSFLW).

Women - Round 15 @ Victor HarborVictor White 6 defeated Victor Blue 0Yankalilla 2 defeated Goolwa 0Aldinga had the byeLadder (After Round 15)Yankalilla 30, Goolwa 24, Victor White 18, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 15 @ Victor HarborYankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga Black 3Victor Blue 3 defeated Victor Grey 1Victor White 7 defeated Goolwa 3Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 15)Victor White 33, Victor Blue 29, Aldinga Blue 24, Victor Grey 19, Goolwa 14, Yankalilla 10, Aldinga Black 3.

Mount Compass has all but secured their finals berth for 2023 after defeating Encounter Bay by 15 points during round 16 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Mount Compass on Saturday. In a low-scoring game, ‘Compass’ won 8.6 (54) to 6.3 (39). Joss Davis, Lochie Nash and Ziggy Vitkunas all kicked two goals for the Bulldogs, while their best players were Klaus Simons, Tom Vitkunas, Ziggy Vitkunas, Nash and Jordan Hooper. Best players for the Bays included James Bradford, Tyler Baldock, Tate Walker, Maxi Collins and Lachlan Williams.Reigning premier McLaren Districts got back in the winners circle after a comprehensive 146-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The game was tight at quarter time with the Eagles ahead by just four points. McLaren Districts put the game away with a 10-goal second term to take a match-winning 61-point lead at halftime. A further 17 goals to three in the second half saw the Eagles win 30.15 (195) to 7.7 (49). Codey Ellison was a star up forward with 10 goals for the Eagles, while Matthew Merrett kicked six. Reece Slape kicked three goals for the Magpies. Best players for McLaren Districts included Sam Lawrie, Ellison, Tarak Redigolo, Alex Moyle and Todd McKay. Best for the Magpies included Jye Bottroff, Ryan Carnelly, Daniel Fry, Logan Payne and Slape. Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their top-three spot on the ladder with a 46-point win over Langhorne Creek. Langhorne Creek kicked the only goal of the first term to lead by five points at quarter time, before the Mudlarks fired up in the second term, kicking six unanswered goals, to lead by 36 points at halftime. A further three goals to two in the second half saw Myponga-Sellicks win 9.15 (69) to 3.5 (23). Jake Spinks (3), Harrison Cock (2) and Sam Kennedy (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Mudlarks. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Scott Ogilvie, Tom Carroll, Ben Kennedy, Spinks and Cock. Best for Langhorne Creek included Coby Helyar, Jarrod Kellock, Troy Blackwell, Peter Reichelt and Tom Derham.Strathalbyn won their seventh game of the season with an upset two-point win over Willunga in tough conditions at ‘Strath’. Willunga started the game well to lead by a handy 13 points at halftime, before Strathalbyn kicked three goals to none in the third term to turn for home with a seven-point advantage. Willunga won the last quarter but in the end Strathalbyn prevailed 7.12 (54) to 7.10 (52). Ben Simounds kicked two goals for Strathalbyn, while Danny Juckers kicked four goals for Willunga. Mark Tucker, Thomas Welk, Mitchell Godfrey, Lachlan Butler and Richard O’Grady were named best players for the Roosters. For the Demons, Jack Redden, Juckers, Daniel Bass, Brett Miegel and Scott Brown were named as their best players. Victor Harbor won their sixth game on the trot after defeating Yankalilla by 82 points. ‘Victor’ won every quarter on their way to a 20.8 (128) to 6.10 (46) victory. The ‘Roos had 10 different goalkickers with Michael Ross kicking four majors in a best-on-ground performance. Denver Ker kicked three goals for the Tigers. Other good players for Victor Harbor included Jesse McKinnon, Zac Dowling, Matt Wiese and Jackson Elmes. Best players for ‘Yank’ were Jesse Fitzgerald, Joel Kay, Chris Clark, Luke Bartlett and Angus Weir. Ladder after Round 16McLaren Districts 26, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Victor Harbor 24, Willunga 20, Mount Compass 20, Langhorne Creek 16, Strathalbyn 14, Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 17 Fixtures (Saturday 19 August)Langhorne Creek v Goolwa/Port ElliotEncounter Bay v McLaren DistrictsWillunga v Myponga-SellicksYankalilla v StrathalbynMount Compass v Victor Harbor 

Parndana kept the pressure on for a top-two finish in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) after a 53-40 win against Dudley United at Penneshaw yesterday. In the other game of round 14, Kingscote sewed up the minor premiership with a comprehensive 66-23 victory over Wisanger.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Kingscote 20, Western Districts 16, Parndana 14, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 2.Round 15 Fixtures (19/8/23)Kingscote v Western Districts Parndana v WisangerDudley United has the bye

Kingscote moved into second spot on the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) ladder following their 34-point win at Wisanger during round 14 action yesterday. Kingscote got off to a good start to lead by 22 points at quarter time, before extending the margin to a handy 28 points by halftime. A further seven goals to five in the second half saw Kingscote win 15.4 (94) to 8.12 (60). Paul Green and Tyson Holman kicked three goals each for the Hounds, while Khyal Stead kicked four goals for the Panthers. Holman was named best player for Kingscote and he was well supported by Zak Siemer, Riley Puckridge, Thomas Mitchell and Jack Grimes. Best players for Wisanger were Nick Berry, Liam Sampson, Reece Boulden, Jack Packer and Dusty Cross. Dudley United won their second game of the season after defeating Parndana by 57 points at Penneshaw. The game was tight in the first half with Parndana leading by four points at halftime. Dudley United kicked four goals to one in the third quarter to take a handy 14-point lead at the last change. The Eagles exploded in the last term, kicking eight unanswered goals, to win 16.4 (100) to 5.13 (43). Kyrrell Barton kicked five goals for Dudley United, while James Davis and Jesse Gaskin kicked two goals each for the Roosters. Best players for Dudley United included Sam McLeay, Brody Florance, Jay Rich, Rory Florance and Luca Dixon. Parndana were best served by Ben Gaskin, Frank May, Colton Trethewey, Zach Trethewey and Jaan Kuchel.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Western Districts 42, Kingscote 30, Wisanger 28, Dudley United 8, Parndana 4.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 19 August)Kingscote v Western Districts Parndana v WisangerDudley United has the bye

In one of the games of the season, Christies Beach moved back to the top of the  Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder after defeating Port Noarlunga in a thriller by just four points. Less than a goal separated the sides at the end of each quarter before ‘Christies’ prevailed 6.3 (39) to 5.5 (35). Neriah Mills kicked three goals for Christies Beach, while teammate Chelsea Salvemini kicked two. Port Noarlunga had all individual goalkickers. Best players for the Saints included Tallara Power, Paige Simmons, Salvemini, Mills and Naomi Jones. Best for ‘Porties’ were Jolie Malinowski, Bree Chapman, Lorelai Jeisman, Amber O’Hanlon, Siobhan I’Dell.Flagstaff Hill kept their finals hopes alive with a big 200-point win against Hackham on Sunday. The Falcons led by 48 points at quarter time, 101 points at halftime, and 148 points at the last change, before winning 30.20 (200) to 0.0 (0). ‘Flaggies’ had 11 different goalkickers with Emily Brockhurst kicking a whopping 13 majors, giving her 42 for the season. Rachel Crockart and Jasmine Partridge chimed in with three goals each for the reigning premiers. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Elizabeth Johnson, Brockhurst, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson and Emma Hodgson. Hackham’s best included Tiarna Power, Claire Wheeler and Krista Mitchell.Noarlunga won for the third time in their inaugural season after defeating Aldinga by 79 points. The Shoes led by 41 points at halftime, before kicking a further six goals in the second half to win 12.9 (81) to 0.2 (2). Sarah Stanbury (3), Shannon Astley (2) and Febi Mansell (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players were Megan Weetra, Stanbury, Shaylee Hobbs, Elyshiah Forrest and Colette Barnard. Best players for the Sharks included Tayla Mousley, Nikki Duggan and Olivia Cumming. Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a comfortable 53-point win against Cove on Sunday at Hallett Cove. The Wine Flies put the game to bed in the first half as they took a convincing 50-point lead to the long break. The second half was a real slog with no goals scored as Reynella ran out winners 7.14 (56) to 0.3 (3). Shanique West was the leading goalkicker for the Wine Flies with two majors. Reynella was best served by Zannah Loxton, Jessica Redigolo, Anja Bancevic, Caitlin Walter and Casey Northcott. The Cobras’ best were Ashleigh Need, Skye Willcocks, Lauren Kenny, Aidene Parr and Lissa Willcocks. Ladder (After Round 13)Christies Beach 24, Port Noarlunga 22, Reynella 20, Cove 14, Flagstaff Hill 12, Noarlunga 6, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 14 Fixtures (Sunday 13/8/23)Noarlunga v HackhamReynella v Christies Beach Aldinga v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga v Cove

Women - Round 14 @ YankalillaYankalilla 0 drew Victor White 0Goolwa 1 defeated Aldinga 0Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 14)Yankalilla 27, Goolwa 24, Victor White 15, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 14 @ YankalillaVictor White 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 3Victor Grey4 defeated Yankalilla 0Goolwa 9 defeated Aldinga Black 2Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 14)Victor White 30, Victor Blue 26, Aldinga Blue 22, Victor Grey 19, Goolwa 14, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays are through to the 2023 Grand Final after a 21-point win over McLaren Districts in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s Preliminary Final yesterday. The Stingrays, in their first season in the competition, finished fourth at the end of the minor round and have won two finals to reach the decider against Willunga this coming Sunday. Yesterday, the Stingrays won every quarter on the way to a 5.5 (32) to 1.5 (11) triumph. Kimberly Robinson kicked two goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, while Ebony Woodward kicked the only goal for McLaren Districts. Best players for the Stingrays included Jaimi Griffen, Chloe Howlett, Georgia Weatherspoon, Kaye Sanders and Jemma Ellis. Ally Bailey, Emily Rowe, Kiahni Russell, Katie Whish and Sally Fuller were named best players for the Eagles.‘A’ Grade Women Grand Final (Sunday 13 August)Willunga v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (1.30pm @ Goolwa)Under 17 Girls Grand Final (Sunday 13 August)Willunga v Victor Harbor (11.00am @ Goolwa)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Yankalilla consolidated their top-two spot on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after a tight 61-56 win at Willunga during round 15 action yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor stayed top of the ladder with a comprehensive 85-39 victory at McLaren Vale, Strathalbyn won their fourth game of 2023 with a 55-27 win against Goolwa, while Langhorne Creek moved up to third with a comfortable 45-24 win at home against Mount  Compass.Myponga had the bye. Ladder after Round 15Victor Harbor 23, Yankalilla 23, Langhorne Creek 19, Myponga 17, Willunga 16, McLaren Vale 10, Strathalbyn 8, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 12/8/23)Myponga v Langhorne Creek Goolwa v McLaren Vale Strathalbyn v Willunga Victor Harbor v YankalillaMount Compass has the bye

Cove kept their finals hopes alive with an important 46-point win against Port Noarlunga during round 15 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Hallett Cove yesterday. The Cobras won every quarter on their way to a 18.12 (120) to 10.14 (74) victory. Lincoln Holder and Ryan Need kicked four goals each for Cove, while Ciaran O’Hagan kicked three goals for the Cockle Divers. Best players for the Cobras included Michael Galley, Scott Abbott, Holder, Dean Hancock and Jayden Morton. Best for Port Noarlunga were Billy Cook, Gary Karpany, Darren Walters, Tom Redden and O’Hagan.Flagstaff Hill continued their undefeated season after defeating Morphett Vale by 34 points yesterday. Morphett Vale led by six points at halftime in a low-scoring encounter, before ‘Flaggies’ took over in the second half, kicking six goals to one, to run out winners 8.16 (64) to 4.6 (30). Sam Smith kicked three goals for ‘Flaggies’, as did Blake Carter for the Emus. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Adam Bunworth, Brad Kirk, Leith Mitchell, Huw Channing and Mackenzie Short. Morphett Vale were best served by Dylan Miller, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Scott Carpenter, Aiden Baker and Brian Gill.Reynella wrapped up the double chance with a 19-point win at Happy Valley. The Wine Flies won every quarter on the way to a 11.8 (74) to 8.7 (55) triumph. Teenager Tom Schirmer kicked five goals for Reynella, while Corey Grocock slotted three majors for the Vikings. Jack Ball was named best for Reynella and he was well supported by Eddy Roberts, Jacob McDonald, Tyler Davies and Marc Borholm. Matthew Lillis, Grocock, Joel Beeche, Hayden Kari and Liam O’Connor were named best for Happy Valley.Noarlunga consolidated second position on the ladder with a comprehensive 103-point victory at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The Shoes led by 43 points at three-quarter time, before kicking 9.6 to 0.0 in the final term to win 16.16 (112) to 1.3 (9). The Shoes had 10 different goalkickers with Bailey Hann kicking three. Tom Pilmore kicked the only goal for Aldinga. Nathan Schulz was named best-on-ground for Noarlunga, with Hann, Jaiden Kappler, Beau Donaldson, Jake Anderson and Josh Beard also playing well for the Shoes. Best for the Sharks included Josiah Sheppard, Angus Stangewitz and Bailey Pilmore.Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder after Round 15Flagstaff Hill 28, Noarlunga 22, Reynella 20, Happy Valley 14, Morphett Vale 12, Cove 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 12/8/23)Reynella v CoveAldinga v Morphett ValeHappy Valley v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v Christies BeachFlagstaff Hill has the bye