Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 1 resultsGoolwa 69 defeated Willunga 60Port Elliot 78 defeated Victor Harbor White 34Victor Harbor Blue 70 defeated Clarendon 55Yankalilla 64 defeated Encounter Bay 51Ladder (after round 1)Port Elliot 12, Yankalilla 12, Goolwa 10, Victor Harbor Blue 9, Clarendon 3, Willunga 2, Encounter Bay 0, Victor Harbor White 0.Round 2 fixtures (23/10/25)Port Elliot v Victor Harbor BlueWillunga v ClarendonVictor Harbor White v YankalillaGoolwa v Encounter Bay

Reigning premier Noarlunga started their premiership defence in style with an 11-run win against Port Elliot in the Grand Final rematch during round one action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The home side batted first with Travis Bronstein and new recruit Connor Lock adding 56 runs for the first wicket before Bronstein went for 47 from 55 balls (6 x 4’s). Lock went on to make 26 (72 balls), before Sean Williams played the pivotal innings for the Shoes with 57 not out from 42 balls. Williams’ innings included 3 x 4’s and 4 x 6’s as Noarlunga posted 5/180 from their 40 overs. Levi Stringer (2/32) and Ben Griffiths (2/32) were the major wicket takers for the Bloods. Port Elliot got themselves into a reasonable position at 2/98 with Jaspa Tonkin top scoring with 52 from 60 balls (5 x 4’s). Ben Griffiths (26) and Hayden Gordge (26) were the best of the rest as the Bloods finished on 9/169. Williams completed a fine all-round double with 4/23 (8), while Bronstein snared 2/33 (8) for the Shoes. Goolwa started their season well with a comfortable six-wicket win against Yankalilla. ‘Yank’ batted first and got into a good position at 1/77, before collapsing to finish on 9/111. Veteran Andy Evans was the chief destroyer for the Magpies with the fine figures of 5/15 from his eight-over spell. Best with the bat for the Tigers were Luke Bartlett (52 from 103 balls) and skipper Aaron Smith (31 from 66). The Goolwa run chase was dominated by captain Matt Overall who scored 71 from 68 balls (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up in the 28th over. Mt Compass had a comprehensive 94-run win in their opening round match against McLaren Districts at Burgess Oval. ‘Compass’ batted first with new recruit Riley Tonkin top scoring with 59 from 55 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6). He was well supported by Ethan Anderson (27) and Jamie Wirth (23) as the Bulls posted 9/161. Crushers veteran Stephen Nairn bowled a superb spell to claim 4/8 from his eight overs, while teenager Hayden Pitcher took 2/26 (8). It was a disappointing run chase from the Crushers as they were dismissed for just 67 in the 21st over, with Daniel Petrucci the only batsman to reach double figures with 24 (41 balls). Mt Compass opening bowler Bailey Baldock bowled an excellent spell of 4/12 (8), while Tonkin completed a fine debut with 4/24 (4). Willunga won their first game since March 2024 with a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Victor Harbor. ‘Victor’ batted first and were dismissed for just 54, with Josh Boyko (21) the only player to reach double figures for the Vipers. Dan Hockham (2/8), Brayden Pansini (2/11) and Fletcher Harding (2/14) were the multiple wicket takers for the Demons. Roger Lanson (22 not out) and Joel Mergler (19) top scored for Willunga as they knocked off the winning runs in just the 17th over.  Encounter Bay had the bye.Ladder (after round 1)Willunga 6, Mt Compass 6, Goolwa 6, Noarlunga 6, Port Elliot 0, Yankalilla 0, McLaren Districts 0, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 2 (18/10/25 - 1 day games)Victor Harbor v Mt Compass Port Elliot v GoolwaEncounter Bay v NoarlungaMcLaren Districts v WillungaYankalilla has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 1 resultsVictor Harbor White 54 defeated McLaren Vale 49Strathalbyn 63 defeated Willunga 47Port Elliot 66 defeated Yankalilla 53Goolwa Black 56 defeated Goolwa White 44Victor Harbor Blue 74 defeated Encounter Bay 47Ladder (after round 1)Victor Harbor Blue 12, Goolwa Black 12, Strathalbyn 10, Port Elliot 10, Victor Harbor White 10, McLaren Vale 2, Yankalilla 2, Willunga 2, Goolwa White 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 2 fixtures (18/10/25)Willunga v Victor Harbor WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v McLaren ValeGoolwa White v Encounter BayPort Elliot v Goolwa BlackStrathalbyn v Yankalilla

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 1 resultsInman Valley Blue 6-8-60 defeated Port Elliot 0-0-24Mount Compass 3-4-42 defeated Victor Harbor 3-4-36Inman Valley Red 3-5-43 defeated Back Valley 3-4-35Myponga-Sellicks had the byeLadder (after round 1)Inman Valley Blue 8, Inman Valley Red 5, Mount Compass 5, Victor Harbor 3, Back Valley 3, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Port Elliot 0. Round 2 fixtures (18/10/25)Victor Harbor v Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v Inman Valley RedInman Valley Blue v Mount CompassBack Valley has the bye

The Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association ‘A’ grade season kicks off tomorrow (11/10) with eight teams chasing the premiership. Wistow has moved up from A2, while Macclesfield has gone down after four seasons in the top flight. Lobethal will be the team to beat again as they strive for five flags on the trot under new skipper Jeremy Hackett. Round 1 (home teams named first)Bremer Callington v Langhorne CreekNairne v LobethalStrathalbyn v HahndorfWistow v Woodside

The Great Southern Cricket Association ‘A’ grade season starts on Saturday (11/10). 10 teams will be competing for premiership glory over 12 rounds. Once again the competition will feature a mix of 2-day (70 overs) and 1-day (40 overs) games.Round 1 (One-day games)Goolwa v Yankalilla (Goolwa)Noarlunga v Port Elliot (Old Noarlunga)Mt Compass v Encounter Bay (Burgess Oval)Myponga-Sellicks v Encounter Bay (Myponga)Willunga v Victor Harbor (Willunga)

The Great Southern Bowling Association (GSBA) season gets underway on Saturday (11/10) with 10 teams competing for the Open Pennant Division 1 premiership. Round 1 (home teams named first)Victor Harbor White v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn v WillungaYankalilla v Port ElliotGoolwa Black v Goolwa WhiteEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor Blue

The Great Southern Tennis Association (GSTA) season gets underway on Saturday (11/10) with seven teams competing for the Senior Division 1 title. Round 1 (home teams named first)Port Elliot v Inman Valley BlueMount Compass v Victor HarborInman Valley Red v Back ValleyMyponga-Sellicks have the bye

Summer Sport gets underway on the Fleurieu Peninsula next weekend, and the Fleurieu App will be the place to go for all the action! We will be covering Great Southern Bowls, Onkaparinga Tennis, Great Southern Tennis, Hills Softball (Strathalbyn Softball Club), Great Southern Cricket, Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket and Hills Cricket. If you have any stories and/or images you’d like published, please contact Anthony Tucker on [email protected].

Netball is done and dusted for another year. There were plenty of highlights across all the competitions on the Fleurieu Peninsula, so here’s a wrap of this year’s premiers. The Fleurieu App looks forward to bringing you all the Netball action from around the region again in 2026. Great Southern Netball AssociationWomen’s A Grade: YankalillaSenior 2: YankalillaSenior 3: Victor HarborSenior 4: MypongaSenior 5: Langhorne CreekSenior 6: Encounter BaySenior 7: GoolwaInter 1: StrathalbynInter 2: WillungaInter 3: WillungaInter 4: Strathalbyn13 & U Div 1: Victor Harbor13 & U Div 2: Encounter Bay13 & U Div 3: Encounter Bay11 & U Div 1: Victor Harbor11 & U Div 2: Willunga11 & U Div 3: Encounter BaySouthern Hills Netball AssociationA1: ClarendonA2: McLaren FlatB1: Seaford StormB2: Clarendon (Black)C1: Meadows (Gold)C2: McLaren FlatInters 1: Southern Stars (Red)Inters 2: McLaren FlatInters 3: Kangarilla13 & Under Div 1: Southern Stars13 & Under Div 2: Southern Stars13 & Under Div 3: Noarlunga11 & Under Div 1: Clarendon11 & Under Div 2: Seaford Storm (Perkanna)11 & Under Div 3: Southern StarsKangaroo Island Netball AssociationA Grade: Western DistrictsB Grade: KingscoteC Grade: ParndanaD Grade: Dudley United17 & Under: Western Districts13 & Under: Parndana11 & Under: Dudley United

The 2025 Football season has come to an end on the Fleurieu Peninsula, so here’s a wrap of this year’s premiers. The Fleurieu App looks forward to bringing you all the action from around the region again in 2026. Great Southern Football LeagueWomen’s A Grade: WillungaGirls Under 17: McLaren DistrictsGirls Under 14: McLaren DistrictsMen’s A Grade: Victor HarborMen’s Reserves: Myponga-SellicksSenior Colts: Myponga-SellicksJunior Colts: Myponga-SellicksSouthern Football LeagueA Grade Women: Flagstaff HillUnder 17 Girls: AldingaUnder 14 Girls: ReynellaA Grade Men: Port NoarlungaB Grade Men: Happy ValleyC Grade Men: AldingaUnder 17.5 Boys: ReynellaUnder 15 Boys: Port NoarlungaUnder 15 Boys (Sunday): ReynellaUnder 13 Boys: Flagstaff HillUnder 13 Boys (Sunday): McLaren DistrictsKangaroo Island Football LeagueA Grade: Western DistrictsReserves: Dudley UnitedUnder 15 Colts: Western DistrictsUnder 12 Juniors: Wisanger

Victor Harbor won their first Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ grade premiership since 1999 after defeating McLaren Districts by 25 points in the grand final at Victor Harbor yesterday. The ‘Roos exorcised the demons from last season’s loss in the decider to take their first flag in 26 years. Yesterday, McLaren Districts started well with the breeze to lead by 13 points at quarter time. ‘Victor hit back in the second term with seven goals to two to take a handy 19-point buffer into halftime. McLaren Districts kicked four goals to two in the third term to reduce the margin to seven points at the last change. The ‘Roos had the wind in the last term, and they used it to their advantage, kicking three unanswered goals to win 14.8 (92) to 10.7 (67). Victor Harbor vice-captain Jackson Elmes kicked three goals in a best-on-ground display, while Harry Vincent, Sam Overall, Jaidan Kappler and Bryce Gibbs kicked two goals each. Josh Vandermeer (3), Codey Ellison (2) and Jackson Daniels (2) were the leading goalkickers for McLaren Districts. Joining Elmes in the best players for Victor Harbor included Zac Dowling, Kane Cooper, Gibbs, Ben Heaslip and Mitchell Brook. McLaren Districts’ best were Luke Mitton, Ellison, Brett Ellis, Lachlan Camm, Vandermeer and Daniels.In the other grades it was all green and gold with Myponga-Sellicks winning the other three grand finals played yesterday. In the junior colts, the Mudlarks defeated McLaren Districts by 24 points, the senior colts saw Myponga-Sellicks defeat Willunga by 22 points, while the ‘Muddies’ provided a huge upset in the reserves decider with a 45-point win over the previously undefeated McLaren Districts. 

Port Noarlunga won their first Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ grade premiership since 1997, after a thrilling two-point win over minor premier Happy Valley at Magain Stadium yesterday. The game was tight throughout with no more than two points separating the teams at the breaks, as Happy Valley turned for home with a one-point lead. The final quarter was a tense affair with both sides kicking two goals before ‘Porties’ triumphed 7.6 (48) to 7.4 (46). Zac Sproule kicked three goals for the Cockle Divers, while Darnell Tucker kicked two goals for the Vikings. Sproule completed an excellent season to be named best for ‘Porties’, and he was well supported by Billy Cook, Nathaniel Paredes, Rhys Mckay, Charley Wiseman and Nick Steele. Best for the Vikings included Nick Kraemer, Harry Spacie, Cooper Rogers, Jack Flett, Joel Beeche and Tucker.In the other grades, Happy Valley won the ‘B’ grade premiership after a 15-point win over Reynella, Reynella had success with a thrilling four-point victory over Flagstaff Hill in the under 17.5 Boys, Port Noarlunga won the under 15 Boys flag with a 22-point victory against Reynella, while Flagstaff Hill had a convincing 55-point victory against Reynella in the under 13 Boys decider.

Clarendon defeated McLaren Flat 47-44 to win a thrilling Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 Grand Final at Karingal Reserve on Saturday. Clarendon overcame a seven-goal defeat in week one of the finals at the hands of McLaren Flat to win the decider. In the other senior grades, McLaren Flat defeated Clarendon (Purple) 49-41 to win A2, Seaford Storm won a thrilling B1 decider 48-46 over Clarendon, Clarendon (Black) won the B2 title after defeating Southern Stars (Red) 43-34, Meadows (Gold) had a 45-35 win against Kangarilla in the C1’s, while in the C2’s, McLaren Flat won 27-22 against Clarendon. The nine junior premierships were shared between six clubs. Clarendon, McLaren Flat, Noarlunga, Seaford Storm and Kangarilla all won one flag, while Southern Stars had a day out taking home four pennants. 

‘A’ Grade Men - Grand Final @ Victor HarborVictor Blue 5 defeated Victor Valley 1‘B’ Grade Men - Grand Final @ Victor HarborGoolwa defeated Victor White 3-0 (Penalty Shootout Win)Women - Grand Final @ Victor HarborVictor White 2 defeated Yankalilla 0Under 17 Mixed - Grand Final @ Victor HarborVictor Blue 4 defeated Victor White 3Under 14 Mixed - Grand Final @ Victor HarborAldinga Blue 2 defeated Victor White 1

Flagstaff Hill won their fifth Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) ‘A’ grade premiership after a 43-point win over reigning premiers Port Noarlunga at Magain Stadium yesterday. The game was tight in the first half with ‘Flaggies’ holding a slender five-point buffer at the long break. It was all Flagstaff Hill after halftime as they kicked seven goals to one to win 10.8 (68) to 3.7 (25). Angela Rose (3) and Rachel Crockart (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Falcons, while Shanika Roberts-Yeend kicked two goals for ‘Porties’. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Emma Hodgson, Ebony Scanlan, Rose, Tiana Lush, Abbie Butler and Melanie Koster. Best for Port Noarlunga were Nicole Campbell, Zoe Flesfadar, Maddy Craggs, Eilish O’Hanlon, Roberts-Yeend and Millie Beens. In the other Sunday grand finals, Aldinga won the under 17 girls premiership after defeating Port Noarlunga by 15 points, Reynella won the under 14 girls over Morphett Vale by 15 points, Aldinga won the ‘C’ grade Men’s flag with a 28-point win against Happy Valley, while Reynella won the under 15 boys grand final by 18 points against Port Noarlunga. 

Western Districts won the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) Grand Final on Saturday after defeating Dudley United 53-37 at Kingscote yesterday. In the other senior grades, Kingscote defeated Western Districts 36-30 in the ‘B’ grade decider, Parndana won a thrilling ‘C’ grade grand final 43-42 over Western Districts, while Dudley United had a 35-21 victory over Wisanger in the ‘D’ grade. In the junior grades, Dudley United defeated Parndana 46-41 in the 11 & under decider, Parndana won the 13 & under flag after defeating Wisanger 46-34, while Western Districts won the 17 & under premiership with a 46-44 victory over Dudley United. 

Western Districts won their second premiership in a row after a convincing 106-point win over Wisanger in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final at Kingscote on Saturday. The Saints have now won 28 games in a row in completing two undefeated premiership seasons. On Saturday, Western Districts led by 30 points at halftime, before kicking a further 13 goals to one to win 21.10 (136) to 4.6 (30). Brad Crabb was named best on ground for Western Districts, winning the John Turner medal, with six goals, while Lleyton Hedges (5), Jordan Whittle (4) and Oscar Morgan (3) were the other multiple goalkickers. Joining Crabb in the best players for Western Districts were Josh Graham, Dylan Lockett, Morgan and Sam Jonas. In the other grades, Dudley United defeated Wisanger by seven points to win the Reserves premiership, Western Districts won the under 15 colts premiership with a 14-point win over Parndana, while Wisanger won the under 12’s flag with a two-point victory over Kingscote. 

Yankalilla won their second premiership in three years after defeating Myponga 67-37 in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League Grand Final at McLaren Vale on Saturday. It was Yankalilla’s 17th consecutive win to close out the season and in the past three years, the Tigers have lost just three games. Full credit must also go to Myponga, who after winning just six games in 2024, made it to this season’s decider. In the other senior grades, Yankalilla also won the Senior 2 premiership, while the other premierships were shared by Victor Harbor, Myponga, Langhorne Creek, Encounter Bay and Goolwa. The junior premierships were shared between four clubs with Willunga (3), Encounter Bay (3), Victor Harbor (2) and Strathalbyn (2) taking the 10 flags on offer.