Women - Week 1 finals @ Victor HarborGoolwa 1 defeated Victor White 0Yankalilla 2 defeated Victor Blue 1Men - Week 1 finals @ Victor HarborGoolwa 4 defeated Yankalilla 2Victor Grey* 1 drew Victor Blue 1 *Victor Grey won shootout 3-2

Flagstaff Hill qualified for the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) Grand Final after a comfortable 38-point win over Reynella in the second semi-final at Morphett Vale today. The Falcons got off to a flier to lead by 33 points at the first break. The rest of the game was pretty even as ‘Flaggies’ won 7.13 (55) to 2.5 (17). Brooke Watson and Rachel Crockart kicked two goals each for Flagstaff Hill, while Sarah Bourn and Shanique West kicked the goals for the Wine Flies. Melanie Koster, Tiana Lush, Emma Hodgson, Elise Winton, Chloe Meyers and India Mosman were named as best players for the Falcons, while Reynella was best served by Chloe Lea, Mia Dunsmore, Zannah Loxton, Tayla Wright, Charlotte Watson and Scarlett Bradford.Port Noarlunga are through to next Sunday’s Preliminary Final after a comprehensive 56-point win against Cove at Flagstaff Hill this afternoon. ‘Porties’ won every quarter on their way to a 12.10 (82) to 4.2 (26) victory. Bree Chapman (3), Jolande Winson (2) and Philippa Worthley (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Cockle Divers, while their best players were Madison Craggs, Kytanna Buckskin, Worthley, Chapman, Rubi Sutton and Charli Faulkner.Preliminary Final (Sunday 8/9/24)Reynella v Port Noarlunga (Flagstaff Hill @ 2.45pm)

Reigning premier McLaren Districts defeated Encounter Bay by 58 points in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Qualifying Final at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The Eagles will face minor premier Victor Harbor on Saturday with the winner getting direct passage into the Grand Final. In windy and difficult conditions yesterday, McLaren Districts put the game to bed with a 7.0 to 0.3 second term to lead by 44 points at halftime. A further six goals to four after the main break saw the Eagles win 15.4 (94) to an inaccurate Bays 4.12 (36). Daniel Marr and Matthew Merrett kicked three goals each for McLaren Districts, while their best players were Brett Ellis, Ashley Goodieson, Lachlan Camm, Marr, Sam Lawrie and Codey Ellison. Best players for the Bays included Callum Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks, James Bradford, Hamish Tonkin, Andrew Fyfe and Tyler McCreanor.Myponga-Sellicks defeated Langhorne Creek by 57 points in the Elimination Final at Victor Harbor today. The Mudlarks will face Encounter Bay next Sunday in the knockout first semi-final. Myponga-Sellicks took a handy 13-point lead to the main break, before kicking nine goals to two in the second half to win 13.16 (94) to 5.7 (37). Jayden Heinze was best-on-ground for the Mudlarks with three goals, while Adam Towk kicked two goals for the Hawks. Joining Heinze in the best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Mitchell Wilkins, Connor Sampson, Harrison Cock, Anthony Kempster and John Butcher. Best for Langhorne Creek included Matt Dominish, Tom Derham, Peter Reichelt, Josh Towk, Adam Towk and Caleb Howell.2nd Semi-FinalVictor Harbor v McLaren Districts (Saturday 7/9/24 - @ Strathalbyn)1st Semi-FinalEncounter Bay v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 8/9/24 - @ Yankalilla)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill defeated Port Noarlunga by 89 points in the Qualifying Final of the Southern Football League (SFL) at Bice Oval yesterday. The Falcons will now take on minor premier Reynella for the right to play in the 2024 decider. Yesterday, Flagstaff Hill had the game well and truly won after a dominant first half as they led by 78 points at the main break. The second half was more even as ‘Flaggies’ won 18.16 (124) to 5.5 (35). The Falcons had 10 different goalkickers with D’Arcy Mitchell and Blake Aldridge kicking three goals each. Oliver Petrohilos kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Aiden Grayson, Caleb McCormick, Bradley Patterson, Reece Milsom, Bradley Kirk and Aldridge. ‘Porties’ was best served by Tom Dix, Petrohilos, Zac Sproule, Nathaniel Paredes and Rhys McKay.Happy Valley are through to the first semi-final after a 19-point win over Christies Beach in the Elimination Final at Aldinga today. The Vikings came from 11 points down at quarter time, to win 9.10 (64) to 7.3 (45). Harry Vick kicked three goals for Happy Valley and Zak Short also kicked three goals for the Saints. Best players for Happy Valley included Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Max Gill, Harry Spacie, Sebastian Oliver, Vick and Ross Mullins. Best for the Saints were Michael Mazey, Josh de Roode, Emmerson White, Thomas Kirwan, Clayton Wise and Short.2nd Semi-FinalReynella v Flagstaff Hill (Saturday 7/9/24 - @ Aldinga)1st Semi-FinalPort Noarlunga v Happy Valley (Sunday 8/9/24 - @ Christies Beach)

Clarendon has won through to the 2024 Grand Final after a 40-33 Preliminary Final win over Southern Stars in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Aldinga yesterday.Clarendon will also appear in the A2 Grand Final where they will take on Croweaters. The game will be played on Saturday at the River Road Community Courts (Court 1 @ 1.45pm).Grand Final (7/9/24 @ 4.00pm)Pulse v Clarendon (River Road Community Courts - Court 1)

Reigning premier Yankalilla has cruised into the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) Grand Final after a comfortable 69-36 victory over Victor Harbor at Goolwa yesterday. The Tigers will be hot favourites in a fortnight to go back-to-back and complete an undefeated season. In the Elimination Final, Willunga had a nail-biting 45-43 win against Langhorne Creek to progress to next week’s Preliminary Final where they’ll face Victor Harbor. Preliminary FinalVictor Harbor v Willunga (Saturday 7/9/24 @ Willunga)

Flagstaff Hill moved through to next Sunday’s second semi-final after defeating Port Noarlunga by 11 points in the qualifying final of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Ironbank today. The Falcons led at every change to win 5.10 (40) to 2.11 (29). Jessica Couch and Amber Cloughessy kicked two goals each for Flagstaff Hill, while their best players were Tiana Lush, Melanie Koster, Emma Hodgson, Chloe Meyers, Elise Winton and Brooke Watson. Port Noarlunga was best served by Zoe Flesfadar, Rubi Sutton, Megan Weetra, Carli Morton, Isabella Seed and Dakotah Buckskin.Cove won their way through to week two of the finals after a comfortable 45-point win against Hackham in the elimination final at Morphett Vale today. The Cobras led throughout to win 6.9 (45) to 0.0 (0). Angelique Dean kicked two goals for Cove, while their best players were Dana O'Brien, Dean, Kate Galley, Jaime Norup, Ashleigh Need and Rebecca O’Shaughnessy. Best for Hackham included Alana Browne, Claire Wheeler, Charlotte Carter, Nevara Richards, Alisha MacFadyen and Kiah Smith.Week 2 finals fixture (Sunday 1/9/24)Reynella v Flagstaff Hill (Second-Semi Final - 2.45pm @ Morphett Vale)Port Noarlunga v Cove (First-Semi Final - 2.45pm @ Flagstaff Hill)

Reigning premier Pulse has won straight through to the 2024 Grand Final after a tight 47-41 Qualifying Final win over Clarendon in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In the Elimination Final, Southern Stars kept their season alive with a 47-42 victory against Kangarilla.Preliminary Final (31/8/24)Clarendon v Southern Stars

Reynella wrapped up the minor premiership after defeating Port Noarlunga by 33 points during round 18 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Port Noarlunga yesterday. Reynella led by 10 points at quarter time and extended their lead out to 35 points at the main break. The second half was even as the Wine Flies won 15.16 (106) to 10.13 (73). Callan Semple kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance for Reynella, while Zac Sproule kicked three goals for Port Noarlunga. Joining Semple in the best players for Reynella included Sam Whitbread, Tyler Davies, Marc Borholm, Daniel Whitaker and Cameron Kirkland. Best players for ‘Porties’ were Brodie Smith, Kyan Smith, Nicholas Steele, Nathaniel Paredes, Nathan Hedger and Tyler Hathaway.Happy Valley warmed up for finals action with a comfortable 40-point win against Noarlunga. The Shoes started well to lead by 20 points at quarter time, but the Vikings took over from then on, kicking 12 goals to three, to win 13.11 (89) to 7.7 (49). Harry Vick, Jett Carlier and Liam O’Connor kicked two goals each for Happy Valley, while Vic Robertson also kicked two goals for Noarlunga. Sebastian Oliver, Lachlan Hamilton, Joel Beeche, Cody Cox, Rhys Stringer and Dylan Strickland were named best players for the Vikings. Best for Noarlunga included Callum Gaspari, Josh Beard, Jake Birch, Sam Beard, Jarrad Liebelt and Jamison Snelling. Flagstaff Hill finished the minor round in style with a comprehensive 158-point win against Cove. The Falcons led by 76 points at halftime, before kicking another 13 goals to one in the second half to win 27.21 (183) to 3.7 (25). The Falcons had 13 different goalkickers with Sam Smith kicking six majors (48 for the season). Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Brad Patterson, Mitch Johnson, Caleb McCormick, Smith, Ryan Mountford and Josh Rosman. Best players for the Cobras were Chris Buersch, Alex Marra, Kyle Stoldt, Scott Milne and James Farrugia.Ironbank Cherry Gardens finished their first season in the SFL with an 18-point win at Aldinga. The Thunderers led by just three points at the last change, before kicking three unanswered goals in the last quarter to win 11.7 (73) to 7.13 (55). Jayden Rea and Dylan Hoyle kicked two goals each for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while Thomas Boreham and Jack Langdon also kicked two goals for the Sharks. Isaac Hoepfl, Conor Lidstone, Chase Wooley, Levi Grigg, Lachlan Knight and Jacob Matheson were names as best players for the winners, while the Sharks were best served by Samuel Bentley, Angus Stangewitz, Boreham, Tom Pilmore, Luke Watson and Brayden Hooper.Morphett Vale won their fifth game of the season with an upset 19-point win over finals-bound Christies Beach yesterday. The Emus trailed by two points at halftime, before kicking 12 goals to eight to win 19.4 (118) to 15.9 (99). Morphett Vale skipper Aiden Baker kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground performance and Dylan Williams kicked four. Austin Hogg (4), Alan Singh (3), Shaun King (2) and Josh de Roode (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Saints. Joining Baker in the best players for the Emus were Dylan Miller, Khori Mills-Richardson, Brian Gill, Michael Smith and Scott Carpenter. Best for Christies Beach included Hogg, Rhys Mundy, Mackenzie Nield, Joel Andruszkiewicz, Michael Mazey and Harrison Butcher.Ladder (after round 18)Reynella 32, Flagstaff Hill 30, Port Noarlunga 28, Happy Valley 22, Christies Beach 18, Noarlunga 16, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 12, Morphett Vale 10, Aldinga 7, Cove 5.Qualifying FinalFlagstaff Hill v Port Noarlunga (Saturday 31/8/24 - @ Bice Oval)Elimination FinalHappy Valley v Christies Beach (Sunday 1/9/24 - @ Aldinga)

Reigning premier Yankalilla completed an undefeated minor round with a 60-44 win at Victor Harbor during round 18 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Langhorne Creek defeated McLaren Vale 52-30 to confirm their spot in the finals, Willunga will also play finals after a 65-46 win over Goolwa, Strathalbyn finished their season well with a 48-24 victory against Mount Compass, while Myponga won their sixth game of the season after a 53-44 home win against Encounter Bay. Ladder after Round 18Yankalilla 36, Victor Harbor 28, Willunga 24, Langhorne Creek 24, Strathalbyn 22, Goolwa 20, Myponga 12, Mount Compass 8, Encounter Bay 4, McLaren Vale 2.Qualifying FinalYankalilla v Victor Harbor (Saturday 31/8/24 - @ Goolwa)Elimination FinalWillunga v Langhorne Creek (Saturday 31/8/24 - @ Goolwa)

Encounter Bay grabbed the double chance after a thrilling five-point win over Myponga-Sellicks during round 18 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Myponga today. The game was tight throughout with Encounter Bay kicking six goals to three in the final quarter to triumph 12.8 (80) to 11.9 (75). Tyson Neale, after injuring his calf, moved forward and kicked five goals for the Bays, while skipper Tyler Baldock kicked three majors. Jake Spinks kicked four goals for the Mudlarks. Callum Tonkin, Neale, Cohen Pettitt, Elijah Horrocks, Baldock and Hamish Tonkin were named best players for Encounter Bay, while for the Mudlarks, Sam Kennedy, Ben Kennedy, John Butcher, Jake Spinks, James Hutchinson and Anthony Kempster were their best. Victor Harbor tuned up for finals action with a big 170-point win over Yankalilla this afternoon. Sam Basham was best-on-ground for the ‘Roos, kicking 16 goals to finish with 101 majors for 2024. ‘Victor’ led throughout to win 31.15 (201) to 5.1 (31). Joining Basham in the best for the ‘Roos were Jesse McKinnon, Bryce Gibbs, Ben Heaslip, Harry Vincent and Zac Dowling. Yankalilla was best served by James Hay, Chris Clark, Liam Gerber, Joel Kay, Brad Fitzgerald and Tyler Athanasos.Willunga finished their season in style with a comprehensive 164-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Demons led by 69 points at halftime, before kicking another 18 goals to two in the second half to win 32.11 (203) to 5.9 (39). The Demons had 13 different goalkickers including Dylan Draper (7), Sean Beath (5) and Ryan Sherry (5). Draper, Sam Tregenza, Braden Altus, Cameron Hutchens, Beath and Cameron McDonald were best for Willunga, while Ken Angus, Logan Payne, James Fry, Fred Nissen, Dene McKinlay and Kai Iwao were named best players for the Magpies.Mt Compass won their seventh game of the season with a comfortable 56-point victory at Strathalbyn. Tom Pinyon kicked nine goals for ‘Compass’ on their way to a 20.7 (127) to 10.11 (71) victory. Ben Simounds kicked four goals for Strathalbyn to give him 63 goals for 2024. Best players for Mt Compass included Brent Creek, Pinyon, Lochie Nash, Klaus Simons, Adam Hunter and Cody Connor. The Roosters were best served by Brock Keding, Marc Elliott, Simounds, Joel Hodgson, Zac Edwards and Jai Sanders.Reigning premier McLaren Districts warmed up for a tilt at a third successive flag with a 119-point win at home against Langhorne Creek. The Eagles had 13 different goalkickers with Cameron Jarrett (8) and Matthew Merrett (6) leading the way. Jackson Dalitz, Caleb Howell and Heath McDougall kicked two goals each for the Hawks. Best players for the Eagles included Merrett, Tom Fenoughty, Sam Lawrie, Luke Mitton, Daniel Marr and Ashley Goodieson.Ladder (after round 18)Victor Harbor 32, McLaren Districts 29, Encounter Bay 28, Myponga-Sellicks 27, Langhorne Creek 18, Willunga 14, Mt Compass 14, Strathalbyn 12, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Qualifying FinalMcLaren Districts v Encounter Bay (Saturday 31/8/24 - @ Langhorne Creek)Elimination FinalMyponga-Sellicks v Langhorne Creek (Sunday 1/9/24 - @ Victor Harbor)

Morphett Vale won their fourth game of the season after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 28 points during round 17 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Ironbank on Saturday. Ironbank Cherry Gardens led by four points at halftime, before Morphett Vale poured on five unanswered goals in the third quarter to take a handy 26-point lead at the last change. An even last quarter saw the Emus win 13.10 (88) to 9.6 (60). Dylan Williams (4) and Blake Carter (3) were the leading goalkickers for Morphett Vale, while Kaea Cleary and Jayden Rea kicked two goals each for the Thunderers. Best players for Morphett Vale included Aiden Baker, Braydan Hartwig, Brian Gill, Daniel Bode, Connor Lock and Troy Sherratt. Ironbank Cherry Gardens was best served by Jake Pokoina, Tyler Quinn, Josh Marshall, Isaac Hoepfl, Levi Grigg and Zane Lewis.Flagstaff Hill kept their minor premiership hopes alive with a comprehensive 162-point win against Aldinga. The Falcons led by 73 points at halftime, before kicking a further 13 unanswered goals in the second half to win 24.21 (165) to 0.3 (3). Michael Shearer kicked six goals in a best-on-ground display for the Falcons, while Sam Smith (5), Nathan Beenham (4), Ethan Johnson (3) and Jordan Etto (2) were the other multiple goalkickers. Joining Shearer in the best players for ‘Flaggies’ were Brad Patterson, Luke Beenham, Aiden Grayson, Mitchell Johnson and Smith. Best for Aldinga were Cooper Rose, Harrison Jarman, Tom Pilmore, Luke Watson, Zach Young and Angus Stangewitz.Happy Valley confirmed their finals spot after defeating Cove by 108 points on Saturday. The Vikings won every quarter on their way to a 21.21 (147) to 5.9 (39) victory. Happy Valley had 11 different goalkickers with Jett Carlier (4), Harry Davenport (3) and Sebastian Oliver (3) leading the way. Ryan Need was a standout for the Cobras with four goals. Liam Hamilton, Harry Spacie, Carlier, Joel Beeche, Dylan Strickland and Billy Wilson were named best for the Vikings. Joining Need in the best players for Cove were Alex Marra, Lucas Hill, Rhys Mutch, Kyle Stoldt and Jayj Butler-Chaseling.Reynella maintained top position with one round to go after a comfortable 82-point win against Noarlunga. The Wine Flies Led by 24 points at halftime, before kicking 10 goals to one in the second half to win 17.15 (117) to 5.5 (35). Callan Semple (5), Marc Borholm (3), Brad Thompson (2) and Dylan Roser (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Reynella, while their best players were Brad Potter, Liam Reid, Cameron Kirkland, Bailey Marshman, Sam Whitbread and Tyler Davies. The Shoes were best served by Brayden Wait, Nathanael Dudley, Callum Gaspari, Thomas Anderson, Sam Goldfinch, Jamison Snelling. Port Noarlunga warmed up for the finals with a come-from-behind 29-point win at Christies Beach. ‘Christies’ started well to lead by 17 points at quarter time. ‘Porties’ hit back in the second quarter to take a five-point lead at halftime and they extended their lead to eight points at the last change. The Cockle Divers closed out the game in the last term, kicking three unanswered goals, to win 12.12 (84) to 8.7 (55). Gary Karpany and Nathaniel Paredes kicked three goals each for ‘Porties’, while Zak Short also kicked three goals for the Saints. Paredes was named best player for Port Noarlunga and he was well supported by Chris Black, Kyan Smith, Joshua Johns, Brodie Smith and Ben Currie. Best players for the Saints included Bradley Truscott, Mackenzie Nield, Ryan Matthews, Emmerson White, Joshua Semmens and Thomas Paparella.Ladder (after round 17)Reynella 30, Flagstaff Hill 28, Port Noarlunga 28, Happy Valley 20, Christies Beach 18, Noarlunga 16, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Morphett Vale 8, Aldinga 7, Cove 5.Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Morphett Vale v Christies BeachAldinga v Ironbank Cherry GardensCove v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v Happy ValleyPort Noarlunga v Reynella

Reigning premiers Pulse completed an undefeated minor round after a convincing 74-16 win over Noarlunga during round 15 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) on Saturday. In other games, Clarendon defeated Southern Stars 48-41, while Kangarilla won their sixth game of the season with a tight 36-34 win over McLaren Flat. Ladder (after round 15)Pulse 30, Clarendon 24, Southern Stars 14, Kangarilla 12, Noarlunga 6, McLaren Flat 4.Week 1 finals fixtures (24/8/24 - 3.30pm @ SUNA)Pulse v Clarendon (Qualifying Final)Southern Stars v Kangarilla (Elimination Final)

Hackham qualified for finals with a 28-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens during round 16 action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Ironbank yesterday. After trailing by five points at quarter time, Hackham kicked five unanswered goals to win 6.8 (44) to 2.4 (16). Dakota Dwyer kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Hawks and she was well supported by Charlotte Carter, Mia Burdon, Tallara Power, Shayley MacFadyen and Alana Browne. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Olivia Walker-Obushak, Audrey Myers, Teagan Del Torre-Darrington, Jessie O’Brien, Estelle McPhee and Katherine Davey.Flagstaff Hill warmed up for finals with a comfortable 53-point win against Cove yesterday. The Falcons won every quarter on their way to a 10.12 (72) to 3.1 (19) victory. Jessica Couch kicked five goals for Flagstaff Hill, giving her 35 for the season to win the SFLW goalkicking. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Tiana Lush, Amber Cloughessy, Melanie Koster, Couch, Chloe Meyers and Kelsey Rodman. Best for the Cobras were Angelique Dean, Naomi Jones, Hayley Donnell, Iona Parr, Ashleigh Need and Dana O'Brien.Reynella finished minor premiers after they received a forfeit win against Noarlunga in the final round and will have week one of the finals off. Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 16)Reynella 24, Port Noarlunga 24, Flagstaff Hill 22, Cove 16, Hackham 8, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Noarlunga 0.Week 1 finals fixtures (Sunday 25/8/24)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff Hill (Qualifying Final - 2.45pm @ Ironbank)Cove v Hackham (Elimination Final - 2.45pm @ Morphett Vale)

Willunga moved back inside the top-four after defeating Mount Compass 60-33 during round 17 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Encounter Bay won their second game of the season with a 53-34 win against McLaren Vale, Yankalilla won their 23rd game in a row with a 63-31 triumph over Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor travelled to Langhorne Creek and came away with a 51-42 win, while Goolwa had a tight 36-32 win against Myponga.Ladder after Round 17Yankalilla 34, Victor Harbor 28, Willunga 22, Langhorne Creek 22, Strathalbyn 20, Goolwa 20, Myponga 10, Mount Compass 8, Encounter Bay 4, McLaren Vale 2.Round 18 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Mount CompassVictor Harbor v YankalillaWillunga v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Langhorne CreekMyponga v Encounter Bay

Encounter Bay kept their top-three hopes alive with an important 15-point win at home over reigning premier McLaren Districts during round 17 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Bays will travel to Myponga this Sayurday with the winner securing the double chance. On Saturday, McLaren Districts got off to a good start to take a 14-point lead to quarter time. The Bays hit back in the second quarter with four answered goals to lead by 15 points at halftime. The second half was an even affair with Encounter Bay winning 11.10 (76) to 9.7 (61). Tyler Baldock and Kieran Garrett kicked three goals each for the Bays, white Cody Ellison also kicked three majors for the Eagles. Best players for Encounter Bay included Hamish Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks, Garrett, Marcus Lippett, Jack Crispin and Tyson Neale. McLaren Districts was best served by Jarrad Bollenhagen, Lachlan Camm, Harrison Evans, Tom Fenoughty, Connor Fitt and Ellison.Victor Harbor secured the minor premiership with a comprehensive 86-point win at Langhorne Creek. ‘Victor’ jumped out the blocks with a stunning 10.3 to 0.2 opening term, before going on to win 20.16 (136) to 6.14 (50). Sam Basham kicked seven goals for the ‘Roos to give him 85 majors for the season, while Mitch Cleggett kicked two goals for the Hawks. Best players for Victor Harbor were Ben Heaslip, Zac Dowling, Jackson Elmes, Dylan Kleinig, Jesse McKinnon and Basham. For Langhorne Creek, their best included Sam Mckenzie, Mitch Cleggett, William Bruce, Caleb Howell and Tom Derham.Myponga-Sellicks stayed in third spot courtesy of an easy 124-point win against Goolwa-Port Elliot at Goolwa. The Mudlarks led by 74 points at halftime, before kicking a further 11 goals to four in the second half to win 22.20 (152) to 4.4 (28). Darren Shillabeer kicked eight goals for the Mudlarks (85 for the season), while Jake Spinks slotted six majors. Tom Fergusson kicked two goals for the Magpies. Ben Kennedy, Anthony Kempster, Shillabeer, Jake Spinks, Jayden Heinze and Kain Spinks were named best for Myponga-Sellicks, while best for the Magpies included Levi Baillie, Brock Donaldson, Ryan Carnelly, Fred Nissen and Ryan Pearce.Strathalbyn won their sixth game for the season following a comfortable 67-point win at Yankalilla on Saturday. The Roosters won every quarter on route to a 18.12 (120) to 8.5 (53) triumph. Strathalbyn spearhead Ben Simounds kicked five goals, while Joel Kay kicked three goals for Yankalilla. Best players for ‘Strath’ included Cooper Machin, Simounds, Richard O'Grady, Ethan Fox, Brock Keding and Marc Elliott. Yankalilla was best served by Kay, Brad Fitzgerald, Mackenzie Ryan, Lachlan Whittlesea and Tyler Athanasos.Willunga also notched their sixth win of the season after travelling to Mt Compass and coming away with a 35-point victory. The Demons won every quarter to post a 12.5 (77) to 5.12 (42) win. Ryan Sherry (3), Sean Beath (2) and Dylan Draper (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Willunga, while their best players included Braden Altus, Sam Tregenza, Tyson Hoffmann, Draper, Beath and Brett Miegel. Best players for the Bulldogs were Tom Vitkunas, Brent Creek, Adam Hunter, Klaus Simons, Tom Pinyon and Jayden Weetman.Ladder (after round 17)Victor Harbor 30, McLaren Districts 27, Myponga-Sellicks 27, Encounter Bay 26, Langhorne Creek 18, Willunga 12, Mt Compass 12, Strathalbyn 12, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Myponga-Sellicks v Encounter BayWillunga v Goolwa/Port ElliotMcLaren Districts v Langhorne Creek Strathalbyn v Mt CompassVictor Harbor v Yankalilla

Women - Round 14 @ Victor HarborGoolwa 5 defeated Victor Blue 0Victor White 1 drew Yankalilla 1Aldinga Black 1 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Ladder (After Round 14)Goolwa 32, Yankalilla 30, Victor White 29, Victor Blue 18, Aldinga Black 12, Aldinga Blue 1.Men - Round 14 @ Victor HarborVictor Grey 1 defeated Goolwa 0Victor Blue 2 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor White 4 defeated Aldinga Black 0Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 14)Victor Blue 32, Victor Grey 26, Goolwa 25, Yankalilla 19, Aldinga Blue 16, Victor White 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-three after an upset 18-point victory over Victor Harbor during round 16 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Victor Harbor on Saturday. ‘Victor’ led by three points at halftime, before the Mudlarks kicked five goals to two in the third quarter to turn for home with a handy 16-point lead. It was an even last quarter as Myponga-Sellicks won 12.12 (84) 9.12 (66). Jake Spinks was the leading goalkicker on the field with four majors for the Mudlarks, while Jackson Elmes kicked three goals for the ‘Roos. Best players for the Mudlarks included Ben Kennedy, Mitch Wilkins, Levi Proude, Jake Spinks, Anthony Kempster and Sam Kennedy. Victor Harbor’s best were Elmes, Ben Heaslip, Harry Vincent, Mitchell Brook, Zac Dowling and Jaymes Hewett.Willunga won their fifth game of 2024 after a come-from-behind 14-point win at Yankalilla. ‘Yank’ led by 27 points at halftime and were looking good to notch their fourth win of the season. Willunga came to life in the second half, kicking 10 goals to three to win 12.8 (80) to 10.6 (66). Tyson Schmid, Harrison Mills, Jaxon Hams and Sean Beath kicked two goals each for Willunga, while Joel Kay kicked four goals for Yankalilla. The Demons’ best were Beath, Job Colwell, Sam Tregenza, Daniel Bass, Hams and Seb Hoeck. Yankalilla was best served by Will Hogben, Kay, Liam Gerber, Mackenzie Ryan, Lachlan Whittlesea and Oliver Carpenter.Reigning premier McLaren Districts tuned up for finals with a convincing 129-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Eagles led by 22 points at quarter time, 62 points at halftime and 97 points at the last change, before winning 24.22 (166) to 6.1 (37). McLaren Districts had 10 different goalkickers with Cameron Jarrett leading the way with five majors. Kai Iwao kicked two goals for the Magpies. Daniel Marr was best-on-ground for McLaren Districts and he was well supported by Harrison Evans, Henry Mathews, Brett Ellis, Sam Lawrie and Connor Fitt. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot included Ryan Carnelly, Dene McKinlay, Ken Angus, Logan Payne, Ryan Pearce and Sam O'Flaherty.Mt Compass won their sixth game of the season after an upset 37-point win against Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The Bulldogs won every quarter on their way to a 13.9 (87) to 7.8 (50) triumph.  Ziggy Vitkunas was a star up forward for the Bulldogs with six goals, while vice-captain Lochie Nash kicked three majors. Caleb Howell and Darcy Clifford kicked two goals for Langhorne Creek. Tom Vitkunas, Brandon McKenzie, Ziggy Vitkunas, Adam Hunter, Nash and Cody Connor were named best players for Mt Compass, while for Langhorne Creek, Tom Derham, Mitch Cleggett, Howell, Daniel Cleggett, Peter Reichelt and Heath McDougall were their best.Encounter Bay kept their top-three hopes alive with a tight 9.9 (63) to 9.7 (61) victory at Strathalbyn on Saturday. Griffin Clark was named best for the Bays and he was ably supported by Kyron Pepper (3 goals), Cory Gamble, Tyson Neale (2 goals), Hamish Tonkin and Tyler Baldock. Ben Simounds was the standout forward for the Roosters with five goals (54 for the season), while their best players were Brock Keding, Tay Crawford-Sandison, Thomas Welk, Simounds, Cooper Machin and Marc Elliott.Ladder (after round 16)Victor Harbor 28, McLaren Districts 27, Myponga-Sellicks 25, Encounter Bay 24, Langhorne Creek 18, Mt Compass 12, Willunga 10, Strathalbyn 10, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 17 fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v StrathalbynEncounter Bay v McLaren DistrictsGoolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-SellicksLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMt Compass v Willunga

Strathalbyn moved inside the top-four after defeating Encounter Bay 56-15 during round 15 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Yankalilla stayed undefeated following their 70-43 win over Willunga, Victor Harbor all but wrapped up the double chance with a 52-43 win against Myponga, Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 45-32 win at Mount Compass, while Goolwa kept their finals hopes alive after defeating McLaren Vale 67-36.  Ladder after Round 16Yankalilla 32, Victor Harbor 26, Langhorne Creek 22, Strathalbyn 20, Willunga 20, Goolwa 18, Myponga 10, Mount Compass 8, McLaren Vale 2, Encounter Bay 2.Round 17 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v MypongaEncounter Bay v McLaren ValeLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMount Compass v WillungaYankalilla v Strathalbyn