Noarlunga pulled off one of the upsets of the season after defeating finals-bound Flagstaff Hill by three points during round 17 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Old Noarlunga today. Noarlunga trailed by 13 points at three-quarter time, before kicking 2.5 to 0.1 in the final term to win 7.9 (51) to 7.6 (48). Vic Robertson and Brad Inglis kicked three goals each for the Shoes, while Brad Patterson kicked two majors for the Falcons. Callum Gaspari was named best for the Shoes and he received good support from Nick Mott, Jarrad Liebelt, Aaron Killian, Sam Goldfinch and Bryce Johnstone. Best players for the Falcons included Mitchell Johnson, Ben Rossi, Mason Carney, Ben Jeffries, Casey Davies and Brayden Heyward-Ferors.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their fifth game of the season after a comfortable 60-point win over Morphett Vale. The Thunderers led by just one point at halftime, before kicking 14 goals to five in the second half to win 21.20 (146) to 13.8 (86). Jak Goudman-Glasson was the standout forward on the field with eight goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens (54 for the season), while Josh Morris kicked three goals for the Emus. Kyle Schefe, Levi Grigg, Jake Pokoina, Lachlan Knight, Alec Bryars and Chase Wooley were named best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Meanwhile, best players forMorphett Vale included Daniel Bode, Jaidyn Turner-Tilbrook, Connor Mulloy, Braden Ritter, Connor Lock and Morris. Happy Valley wrapped up the minor premiership after a convincing 111-point win at Aldinga. The Vikings won every quarter on their way to a 19.12 (126) to 2.3 (15) victory. Nick Kraemer (5), Cooper Rogers (3), Luke Edwards (3) and Harry Davenport (3) were the leading goalkickers for Happy Valley, while their best players included Liam Hamilton, Kraemer, Edwards, Darnell Tucker, Liam O’Connor and Jayden Little. The Sharks were best served by Sam Bentley, Jacob McDonald, Mackenzie Darling, Angus Stangewitz, Zach Young and Joel Cartwright.Reigning premiers Reynella warmed up for finals action with a comfortable 57-point win at home against Cove. Bailey Marshman kicked seven goals (87 for the season) for the Wine Flies to fire them to a 20.5 (125) to 10.8 (68) win. James Papworth was named best-on-ground for Reynella and he was well supported by Alex Lawley, Marshman, Dylan Roser, Jake Agnew and William Gregory. Ryan Need and Jayden Hall kicked three goals each for the Cobras, while their best players were Lucas Hill, Michael Galley, Samuel Kendall, Lachlan Hayes and Need. Port Noarlunga are also gearing up for a premiership assault after winning their seventh game in a row, this time by 36 points over Christies Beach. ‘Porties’ led at every change before winning 16.11 (107) to 10.11 (71). Zac Sproule (4) and Nick Steele (3) were the leading goalkickers for Port Noarlunga, while Zak Short kicked three goals for the Saints. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Nathaniel Paredes, Eduard Van den berg, Richard O'Grady, Steele, Rhys McKay and Ryan Kelly. Christies Beach was best served by Aidan Coakley, Nathan Sable, Joshua Semmens, Thomas Kirwan, Joshua de Roode and Shannon Archbold.Ladder (after round 17)Happy Valley 32, Port Noarlunga 30, Flagstaff Hill 28, Reynella 24, Christies Beach 16, Noarlunga 16, Cove 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Aldinga 4, Morphett Vale 0. Round 18 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 23/8/25)Happy Valley v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaCove v Morphett ValeChristies Beach v AldingaIronbank Cherry Gardens v Noarlunga

Men - Round 14 @ YankalillaVictor White 4 defeated Goolwa 1Victor Valley 5 defeated Aldinga Black 0 (Forfeit)Ladder (After Round 14)Victor Blue 30, Victor Valley 30, Victor Grey 30, Victor White 15, Aldinga Blue 14, Yankalilla 11, Goolwa 8, Aldinga Black 6.Women - Round 14 @ YankalillaVictor White 2 defeated Yankalilla 1Aldinga Black 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Victor Blue 0 drew Goolwa 0Ladder (After Round 14)Goolwa 35, Victor White 26, Yankalilla 25, Victor Blue 12, Aldinga Black 7, Aldinga Blue 5.

Reigning premier McLaren Districts won their way through to the Grand Final after a tough 11-point victory over Yankalilla/Encounter Bay in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s preliminary final at Victor Harbor yesterday. McLaren Districts will take on undefeated minor premier Willunga in the decider at Willunga on Sunday (17/8). Abby Woodward kicked two goals for the Eagles, while their best players were Layla Rogers, Ally Bailey, Caitlin Ross, Mia Hamilton, Charlotte Watson and Kiera Harvey. Best players for a gallant Stingrays outfit included Rhiannon Gaythwaite-Cotton, Jaimi Griffen, Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards, Czenya Cavouras, Halle James and Achol Agany.Grand Finals @ Willunga (Sunday 17/8/25)‘A’ GradeWillunga v McLaren Districts (1.30pm)Under 17 GirlsMcLaren Districts v Willunga (12.15pm)Under 14 GirlsMcLaren Districts v Willunga (11.00am)

Cove went to the top of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 11 points during round 15 action at Hallett Cove yesterday. Cove jumped out the blocks to lead by 20 points at quarter time, before the Falcons worked themselves back into the game to lead by a point at the last change. The Cobras steadied to kick three goals to one in the last term to win 9.3 (57) to 7.4 (46). Ella Gill (3) and Rebecca O’Shaughnessy (2) were the major goalkickers for the Cobras, while Jessica Couch (3) and Melanie Koster (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Flagstaff Hill. Best players for the Cobras included Angelique Dean, Gill, Lauren Kenny, Georgia Hayford, Dana O'Brien and Jemima Buss. ‘Flaggies’ best players were Koster, Tiana Lush, Abbie Butler, Brooke May, Ava Knuckey and Kaitlyn Aldridge.Port Noarlunga kept the pressure on for top spot after defeating Reynella by 41 points yesterday. The game was tight in the first half as ‘Porties’ led by nine points at the main break. Port Noarlunga came out firing in the third term, kicking six unanswered goals, to take an unassailable 47-point lead with a quarter to go. Reynella kept on battling, kicking the only goal of the last quarter, before the Cockle Divers won 8.9 (57) to 2.4 (16). Kalahni Howes (4) and Shanika Roberts-Yeend (2) were the leading goalkickers for Port Noarlunga, while their best players were Schanna L'Estrange, Eilish O’Hanlon, Howes, Amber O'Hanlon, Maddy Craggs and Tegan Lane. Best players for the Wine Flies included Miller Thompson, Tabitha Melders, Summer Weir, Isabelle Bruhn, Tayla Wright and Scarlett Bradford.Blackwood won their seventh game of the season after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 13 points. The Woods led at every change before winning 10.10 (70) to 8.9 (57). Best players for the finals-bound Blackwood side were Lily Brook, Olivia Emes, Lila Cormack-Pinder, Caitlin Hill, Jade Quinn and Jaymie Cobby. The Thunderers best players included Olivia Walker-Obushak, Jesse Smith, Charlotte Pointon, Tahlia Ward, Jesse Grigg and Estelle McPhee.Aldinga won their fourth game of the season after a 20-point win at Hackham yesterday. Taryn Vizgaudis kicked four goals for the Sharks as they won 7.11 (53) to 5.3 (33). The Sharks’ best were Daisy Barber, Elkie Cairns, Audrey Worthley, Emmerson Pope, Zoe De Kievit and Vizgaudis. Meanwhile, best for the Hawks included Ashton Gaskell, Shayley MacFadyen, Samantha Smyth, Rikki-Lee Escritt, Kate Moore and Jolande Winson (2 goals). Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder (after round 15)Cove 24, Port Noarlunga 24, Flagstaff Hill 22, Reynella 14, Blackwood 14, Aldinga 9, Hackham 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Christies Beach 1.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)Blackwood v AldingaCove v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v HackhamChristies Beach v Port NoarlungaIronbank Cherry Gardens have the bye

Port Noarlunga wrapped up the double chance after defeating reigning premier Reynella by 37 points during round 16 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Reynella yesterday. Zac Sproule kicked 11 goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Porties’ to fire his side to a 19.8 (122) to 13.7 (85) victory. Meanwhile, Jake Agnew (4) and Bailey Marshman (3) were the leading goalkickers for Reynella. Joining Sproule in the best players for Port Noarlunga were Matthew Coulthard, Todd Mckay, Eduard Van den berg, Nick Steele and Brodie Smith. Best for the Wine Flies included Talon Copley, Liam Reid, Agnew, Marshman, Bradley Potter and Luke Cooper.Happy Valley won their 15th game in a row after a comprehensive 160-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Vikings led by 83 points at halftime, before kicking 14 goals to one in the second half to win 27.21 (183) to 3.5 (23). Nick Kraemer kicked eight goals for the Vikings (64 for the season), while Max Gill and Jordan Thompson kicked five goals each. Best players for Happy Valley included Thompson, Dylan Brown, Gill, Kraemer, Cooper Rogers and Darnell Tucker. Ironbank Cherry Gardens’ best included Tom Smith, Levi Grigg, Kyle Schefe, Chase Wooley, Ben Marsh and Jacob Campbell.Noarlunga kept their finals hopes alive after defeating Aldinga by 105 points yesterday. Brad Inglis kicked seven goals as the Shoes won 19.11 (125) to 3.2 (20). Nick Mott, Jamison Snelling and Luke Ross kicked three goals each for Noarlunga, while their best players were Mott, Snelling, Callum Gaspari, Jake Anderson, Bradley Gates and Brad Inglis. Best for Aldinga included Jacob McDonald, Angus Stangewitz, Samuel Bentley, Logan Edwards, Mitchell Jarrett and Joel Cartwright.Christies Beach consolidated their top-five spot following a 106-point win at home against Morphett Vale. The Saints won every quarter on their way to a 21.15 (141) to 5.5 (35) victory. Michael Mazey (5), Mackenzie Nield (5) and Jonty Murphy (3) were the leading goalkickers for Christies Beach, while their best players were Nield, Nathan Sable, Mazey, Harrison Butcher, Aidan Coakley and Tom Kirwan. Morphett Vale’s best were Oleh Trus, Braydan Hartwig, Daniel Bode, Connor Mulloy, Ben James and Bailey Sowter.Flagstaff Hill also confirmed their spot in the top three after defeating Cove by 31 points. Cove led by a point at quarter time, but ‘Flaggies’ took over from then on to win 13.18 (96) to 10.5 (65). Blake Aldridge kicked four goals for the Falcons, while Jayden Hall slotted five majors for the Cobras. Flagstaff Hill was best served by D’Arcy Mitchell, Nathan Beenham, Daniel Nash, Mitchell Johnson, Brad Kirk and Ben Rossi. Best for the Cobras were Michael Galley, Jackson Riddle, Hall, Zachary Thomas and Lachlan Hayes.Ladder (after round 16)Happy Valley 30, Flagstaff Hill 28, Port Noarlunga 28, Reynella 22, Christies Beach 16, Noarlunga 14, Cove 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 8, Aldinga 4, Morphett Vale 0. Round 17 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 16/8/25)Morphett Vale v Ironbank Cherry GardensAldinga v Happy ValleyNoarlunga v Flagstaff HillReynella v CovePort Noarlunga v Christies Beach

Dudley United kept their top-two hopes alive following their upset 47-34 victory over top side Kingscote during round 13 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Kingscote yesterday. In the other game of round 13, Wisanger won their fourth game of the season after a 53-43 win against Parndana. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 13Kingscote 15, Western Districts 14, Dudley United 12, Wisanger 9, Parndana 2.Round 14 fixtures (Saturday 16 August)Western Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger v KingscoteParndana have the bye

Kingscote and Dudley United played out the second draw of the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season during round 13 action at Soldiers Memorial Park yesterday. The game was tight throughout with Kingscote holding a slender two-point lead at the last change, before the game finished level at full time, Kingscote 10.7 (67) to Dudley United 9.13 (67). Kingscote’s Paul Green kicked four goals, as did Zak Keir of Dudley United. Best players for Kingscote included Jordan Connell, Zak Siemer, Rory Lovering, Luke Mackie and Tom Mitchell. Dudley United’s best were Sam Willson, Sam Howard, Seb Mcvann, Toby Wheaton and Rory Florance.Wisanger consolidated second spot on the ladder with a comfortable 108-point win against Parndana. Timmy Turner kicked nine goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Panthers as they won 21.18 (144) to 5.6 (36). Luke Shurven (4), Sam Clifford (2) and Sam Florance (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for Wisanger. Meanwhile, Jesse Gaskin kicked two majors for the Roosters. Joining Turner in the best players for Wisanger were Ezra Foster, Jai Turner, Brodee Williams and Nick Shurven. Parndana was best served by Trad McMulkin, Bailey Gaskin, Zach Trethewey, Eli Kuchel and James Davis.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder (after round 13)Western Districts 40, Wisanger 26, Dudley United 22, Kingscote 16, Parndana 0.Round 14 fixtures - 16/8/25Wisanger v Kingscote Western Districts v Dudley UnitedParndana have the bye

McLaren Flat moved to the top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder after defeating Meadows 64-31 during round 13 action at Aldinga on Friday night. It was Clarendon’s first loss of the season. In other games, Kangarilla consolidated its spot in the top-four with a comfortable 63-24 win against Seaford Storm, Southern Stars defeated Croweaters 67-29, while Noarlunga had a crucial 53-45 win at Clarendon to stay in fourth spot on the ladder. Ladder (after round 13)McLaren Flat 22, Clarendon 21, Kangarilla 18, Noarlunga 17, Southern Stars 16, Croweaters 8, Meadows 2, Seaford Storm 0.Round 14 fixturesKangarilla v Southern StarsMcLaren Flat v ClarendonNoarlunga v Croweaters Seaford Storm v Meadows

Reigning premiers Myponga-Sellicks confirmed their finals spot after a comprehensive 120-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot during round 16 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Myponga today. The Mudlarks won every quarter on their way to a 24.14 (158) to 5.8 (38) victory. Darren Shillabeer (6) and Jayden Scott (5) were the leading goalkickers for the winners, while Carter Norman (3) and Jayden Davis (2) were the goalkickers for the Magpies. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks included Hayden Sampson, Mitchell Wilkins, Anthony Kempster, Scott Hunt, Jake Spinks and Seth Deacon. The Magpies’ best were Fred Nissen, Riley Davis, Levi Baillie, Jayden Davis, Finn Hayden and Jye Bottroff.Willunga won their 13th game on the trot after travelling to Mt Compass and coming away with a 72-point win. Mt Compass started well to lead by six points at quarter time, before Willunga came out firing in the second quarter, kicking nine goals to one, to lead by 42 points at halftime. A further nine goals to four in the second half saw the Demons win 21.8 (134) to 9.8 (62). Dylan Draper kicked 10 goals in a best-on-ground display for Willunga, while Daniel Bass slotted four majors. Meanwhile, Lochie Nash kicked three goals for the Bulldogs. Joining Draper in the best players for Willunga were Nathan Stark, Sam Renney, Daniel Lee, Bass and Sean Beath. Mt Compass was best served by Klaus Simons, Nash, Tom Vitkunas, Nathan Schulz, Hugh Daniell and Nathan Hicks.McLaren Districts wrapped up the double chance following their 35-point win at home against Yankalilla. The game was tight for the first three quarters as McLaren Districts turned for home with a slender three-point lead. An upset was on the cards, before the Eagles kicked seven goals to two in the final stanza to win 17.17 (119) to 13.6 (84). Codey Ellison was best-on-ground for McLaren Districts with four goals and he was well supported by Brett Ellis, Joel Vandeleur, Matthew Raitt, Kaine Hopkins and Brodie Long. Best players for Yankalilla included Joseph Tyllis, Karlson Kantilla (4 goals), Will Hogben, Mackenzie Ryan, Oliver Carpenter and Travis Bartlett.Victor Harbor kept their minor premiership hopes alive ahead of their top-of-the table clash with Willunga next week after defeating Strathalbyn by 140 points today. Sam Basham (6) and Zac Dowling (4) were the leading goalkickers for Victor Harbor as 13 ‘Roos got on the goalkicking list in their 25.19 (169) to 4.5 (29) victory. Zachary Dowling, Jaidan Kappler, Benjamin Heaslip, Heath Treloar, Sam Overall and Ryan Fletcher were named best for the ‘Roos, while best for the Roosters included James Scott, Ashley Weckert, Zac Edwards, Thomas Welk and Reuben Stutley.Encounter Bay won their 10th game of the season with a 67-point win at Langhorne Creek today. The Bays led by 34 points at halftime, before kicking a further six goals to one in the second half to win 16.13 (109) to 5.12 (42). Tyson Neale (4) and Nick Marshall (3) were the leading goalkickers for Encounter Bay, while Mitch Cleggett kicked two majors for the Hawks. Marcus Lippett, Callum Tonkin, Ambrose Willoughby, Tate Walker, Peter Spurling and Adam Hurrell were named best for the Bays, while Darcy Clifford, Matt Dominish, Jake Yard, Jackson Dalitz, Heath McDougall and Mitch Cleggett were named best for Langhorne Creek. Ladder (after round 16)Willunga 30, Victor Harbor 28, McLaren Districts 26, Encounter Bay 20, Myponga-Sellicks 16, Mt Compass 12, Yankalilla 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Strathalbyn 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2.Round 17 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 16/8/25)Myponga-Sellicks v StrathalbynGoolwa/Port Elliot v McLaren DistrictsWillunga v Victor Harbor Langhorne Creek v YankalillaEncounter Bay v Mt Compass

Strathalbyn and Victor Harbor warmed up for their pending elimination final clash with a thrilling 47-47 draw during round 16 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at Victor Harbor today. In other games, Mt Compass won their second game of the season with a 41-40 victory against Willunga, Yankalilla wrapped up the minor premiership with a comprehensive 79-45 win at McLaren Vale, Goolwa had an upset 47-35 victory against second-placed Myponga, while Langhorne Creek outlasted Encounter Bay to win 54-53.   Ladder after Round 16Yankalilla 30, Myponga 26, Strathalbyn 21, Victor Harbor 21, Langhorne Creek 16, Goolwa 16, McLaren Vale 13, Encounter Bay 8, Mt Compass 5, Willunga 4.Round 17 fixtures - home teams named first (16/8/25)Goolwa v McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek v YankalillaWillunga v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v Mt CompassMyponga v Strathalbyn

Men - Round 13 @ AldingaAldinga Black 3 defeated Victor White 2Victor Valley 10 defeated Goolwa 0Victor Blue 6 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Grey 2 defeated Aldinga Blue 1Ladder (After Round 13)Victor Blue 30, Victor Grey 30, Victor Valley 27, Aldinga Blue 14, Victor White 12, Yankalilla 11, Goolwa 8, Aldinga Black 6.Women - Round 13 @ AldingaVictor White 4 defeated Victor Blue 1Goolwa 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Yankalilla 2 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 13)Goolwa 34, Yankalilla 25, Victor White 23, Victor Blue 11, Aldinga Blue 5, Aldinga Black 4.

Willunga are the first team through to the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s Grand Final after defeating McLaren Districts by 13 points in the second semi-final at Goolwa today. The Demons led at every change before winning 4.11 (35) to 3.4 (22). Tamara Page kicked two goals for Willunga, while Abby Woodward kicked all three goals for McLaren Districts. Best players for the Demons included Bella Rigby, Kristen Rothwell, Kirstin Remfrey, Sarah Wright, Jodie Hunt and Page. Best for the Eagles included Caitlin Ross, Woodward, Zahli Grund, Mia Hamilton, Cadence Bryowsky and Mia Dunn.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won through to next week’s preliminary final after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 21 points in the first semi-final today. The Stingrays led all day to win 4.4 (28) to 1.1 (7). Best players for the Stingrays included Matisse Hunter, Jardel Barker, Halle James, Tyler Rigney Garrett, Jaimi Griffen and Aardhana Renata-Skeen. N.B. At the time of publication, no best players or goalkickers had been supplied by Myponga-Sellicks.Preliminary FinalMcLaren Districts v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 10/8/25 - 1.20pm @ Victor Harbor)

Flagstaff Hill went to the top of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition ladder after a comprehensive 111-point win over Christies Beach during round 14 action at Bice Oval today. The Falcons led by 15 points at quarter time, 60 points at halftime, and 75 points at the final change, before winning 16.16 (112) to 0.1 (1). Jessica Couch kicked seven goals for ‘Flaggies’, while Brooke May and Ebony Scanlan kicked two goals each. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Scanlan, May, Abbie Butler, Tiana Lush, Melanie Koster and Ava Knuckey. Best for the Saints were Chloe Brooks, Bella Wheatley, Madison Marsh, Tara Vivar-Hayes, Maisie Hunt and Georgia Payne.Aldinga won their third game of the season after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 11 points this afternoon. Ironbank Cherry Gardens led by two points at the last change, before Aldinga kicked three goals to one in the last quarter to win 6.7 (43) to 4.8 (32). Cara Fry and Taryn Vizgaudis kicked two goals each for the Sharks, while Jesse Smith also kicked two majors for the Thunderers. Best players for Aldinga included Fry, Zoe De Kievit, Audrey Worthley, Daisy Barber, Vizgaudis and Molly Reynolds. Smith was named best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens with good support from Olivia Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward, Estelle McPhee and Jesse Grigg.Cove consolidated their position in the top-three with a 21-point win against Blackwood on Friday night. The Cobras led at every change before winning 5.4 (34) to 2.1 (13). Eve Disley kicked two goals for Cove, while Amber Cloughessy also kicked two goals for Blackwood. Ashleigh Need was named best for the Cobras and she received good support from Emily Hocking, Lauren Kenny, Charlotte Bandt, Angelique Dean and Alexis Harvey. Best for the Woods included Lara Higgins, Rileigh Abbott, Caitlin Hill, Lily Brook, Jaymie Cobby and Charlotte Rungie.Reynella won their seventh game of 2025 following a comprehensive 124-point win against Hackham on Friday night at Reynella. Neive Morgan with eight goals and Sarah Bourn with six majors were the stars up forward for the Wine Flies as they won 19.17 (131) to 1.1 (7). Chelsea Parsons was the sole goalkicker for the Hawks. Best players for the Wine Flies were Jasmine Bailey, Latysha Jackson, Morgan, Elysia Hammond, Sienna Garner and Summer Weir. Hackham was best served by Olivia Cumming, Shayley MacFadyen, Alisha MacFadyen, Natasha Robertson, Emily Unger and Chelsea Parsons.Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 14)Flagstaff Hill 22, Cove 22, Port Noarlunga 22, Reynella 14, Blackwood 12, Aldinga 7, Hackham 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Christies Beach 1.Round 15 fixtures (home team named first)Hackham v AldingaPort Noarlunga v ReynellaCove v Flagstaff HillIronbank Cherry Gardens v BlackwoodChristies Beach have the bye

Kangarilla moved up to third spot on the ladder after defeating local rival Clarendon 47-46 during round 12 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Kangarilla yesterday. It was Clarendon’s first loss of the season. In other games, McLaren Flat had a comprehensive 66-31 win against Seaford Storm, Croweaters travelled to Meadows and came away with a 54-50 win, while Southern Stars kept the pressure on for a top-four finish after a 51-44 victory over Noarlunga. Ladder (after round 12)Clarendon 21, McLaren Flat 20, Kangarilla 16, Noarlunga 15, Southern Stars 14, Croweaters 8, Meadows 2, Seaford Storm 0.Round 13 fixturesMcLaren Flat v MeadowsSeaford Storm v KangarillaClarendon v NoarlungaCroweaters v Southern Stars

Dudley United kept the pressure on for a top-two finish after a comprehensive 131-point win against Parndana during round 12 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Penneshaw yesterday. The Eagles had 10 different goalkickers as they won 24.18 (162) to 4.7 (31) with Sam Willson leading the way with six goals. Joining Willson in the best players for Dudley United included Tait Florance, Jack Packer, Sam Howard and Matthew Houchin. Best players for Parndana were Zach Trethewey, Isaac Trethewey (2 goals), Trad McMulkin, Eli Kuchel and Ethan Trethewey.Western Districts kept their undefeated streak going with a 38-point win at Kingscote yesterday. The Saints won every quarter on their way to a 12.13 (85) to 7.5 (47) victory. Bradley Crabb (4), Oscar Morgan (3) and Caleb Whittle (2) were the leading goalkickers for Western Districts, while Declan Hardy-Corby kicked two goals for Kingscote. Henry Hammatt was named best for Western Districts with support from Dylan Lockett, Caleb Whittle, Jordan Whittle and Morgan. Kingscote was best served by Frank Colman, Jordan Connell, Riley Puckridge, Lachie Ingerson and Brady Christophers.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder (after round 12)Western Districts 40, Wisanger 22, Dudley United 20, Kingscote 14, Parndana 0.Round 13 fixtures - 9/8/25Kingscote v Dudley UnitedWisanger v ParndanaWestern Districts have the bye

Western Districts consolidated their top-two spot on the ladder after a 40-37 win against top side Kingscote during round 12 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Kingscote yesterday. In the other game of round 12, Dudley United had a comfortable 61-47 victory over Parndana.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Kingscote 15, Western Districts 14, Dudley United 10, Wisanger 7, Parndana 2.Round 13 fixtures (Saturday 9 August)Wisanger v ParndanaKingscote v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts have the bye

Reigning premiers Myponga-Sellicks moved a game clear in the top-five after an important 16-point win at Encounter Bay during round 15 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The Mudlarks trailed by 10 points at the final change, before kicking four unanswered goals in the last quarter to win 12.8 (80) to 9.10 (64). Jayden Scott (4), Mitch Wilkins (3) and Darren Shillabeer (2) were the leading goalkickers for the Mudlarks, while Ben Davis and Tyson Neale kicked two goals each for the Bays. Wilkins was named best for Myponga-Sellicks and he received good support from Hayden Sampson, Scott, Liam Partridge, Scott Hunt and Anthony Kempster. Best for Encounter Bay included Callum Tonkin, James Brown, Jackson Savage, Tyler Baldock, Adam Hurrell and Tate Walker.McLaren Districts wrapped up the double chance after a convincing 83-point win at Strathalbyn. Connor Fitt kicked five goals for the Eagles as they won 19.8 (122) to 6.3 (39). Veteran Brett Ellis was named best-on-ground for McLaren Districts with support from Archie Rutt, Brodie Long, Matthew Raitt, Joel Vandeleur and Thomas Mills. The Roosters’ best were Declan Gladigau, Daniel Pegler, Jake Stafford, Liam Hutchinson (3 goals), Thomas Welk and Zac Edwards.Yankalilla won their fifth game of the season after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 74 points. The win was set up by a powerful first half from the Tigers which saw them lead by 63 points at halftime, before going on to win 20.11 (131) to 8.9 (57). ‘Yank’ had 11 different goalkickers with Joel Kay leading the way with four goals, while Kai Iwao kicked three goals for the Magpies. Yankalilla’s best players were Travis Bartlett, Jack Fitzgerald, Patrick Chay, Oliver Carpenter, Sam Crawford and Michael Thompson. The Magpies were best served by Jye Bottroff, Jett Reid, Finn Hayden, Levi Baillie, Riley Davis and Iwao.Victor Harbor won their second game in a row after defeating Mt Compass by 76 points. The ‘Roos led by 58 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals to six in the second half to win 22.11 (143) to 9.13 (67). ‘Victor’ had 10 different goalkickers including Harry Vincent (4), Sam Basham (3), Jackson Elmes (3) and Ben Heaslip (3). Tom Pinyon kicked three goals for Mt Compass. Heaslip continued his excellent season with another best-on-ground performance for Victor Harbor, and he received good support from Jaid Cooper, Clayton Mesecke, Jaidan Kappler, Sam Overall and Rhys Bartram. Best for the Bulldogs included Nathan Schulz, Klaus Simons, Lochie Nash, Leo Turner, Adam Hunter and Harley Peters. Willunga won their 12th game in a row after a comprehensive 108-point win at home against Langhorne Creek yesterday. Daniel Nobes kicked eight goals for the Demons to fire them to a 23.10 (148) to 5.10 (40) triumph. Dylan Draper (5), Sam Renney (4) and Harry Saunders (3) were the other multiple goalkickers for Willunga. Demons skipper Sam Renney was named best for Willunga with support from Nathan Stark, Liam Nye, Jake Shirvington and Daniel Lee. Langhorne Creek’s best players included Tom Derham, Matt Dominish, Darcy Clifford, William Bruce, Caleb Howell and Jack Hall.Ladder (after round 15)Willunga 28, Victor Harbor 26, McLaren Districts 24, Encounter Bay 18, Myponga-Sellicks 14, Mt Compass 12, Yankalilla 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Strathalbyn 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2.Round 16 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 9/8/25)Myponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port ElliotMcLaren Districts v YankalillaVictor Harbor v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Encounter BayMt Compass v Willunga

Myponga wrapped up the double chance after winning a thriller against Encounter Bay 46-44 during round 15 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at Encounter Bay today. In other games, Yankalilla won their 12th game on the trot with a comfortable 70-39 win against Goolwa, Victor Harbor travelled to Mt Compass and came away with a 57-43 victory, Strathalbyn all but wrapped up a finals spot with a 58-39 win at home against McLaren Vale, while Langhorne Creek moved up to fifth spot on the ladder with a tight 45-43 win at Willunga.  Ladder after Round 15Yankalilla 28, Myponga 26, Strathalbyn 20, Victor Harbor 20, Langhorne Creek 14, Goolwa 14, McLaren Vale 13, Encounter Bay 8, Willunga 4, Mt Compass 3.Round 16 fixtures - home teams named first (9/8/25)Langhorne Creek v Encounter BayMt Compass v WillungaVictor Harbor v StrathalbynMcLaren Vale v YankalillaMyponga v Goolwa

Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their fourth game of the season after defeating Aldinga by 54 points during round 15 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Cherry Gardens this afternoon. The Thunderers led by 14 points at halftime, before they kicked nine goals to three in the second half to win 18.22 (130) to 11.10 (76). Jak Goudman-Glasson kicked five goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while Joel Cartwright kicked three goals for Aldinga. Best players for the victors included Jacob Matheson, Jacob Campbell, Goudman-Glasson, Levi Grigg, James Cross and Kyle Schefe. The Sharks’ best were Zach Young, Mackenzie Darling, Cartwright, Blake Florance, Noah Mulkerin and Harrison Jarman.Happy Valley won their 14th straight match after a comprehensive 123-point victory against Cove. The Vikings won every quarter on their way to a 24.17 (161) to 5.8 (38) victory. Liam O’Connor and Dylan Brown kicked four goals each for Happy Valley, while Ryan Need kicked two majors for the Cobras. Best players for Happy Valley included Lachlan Hamilton, Brown, Joel Beeche, O’Connor, Cooper Rogers and Max Gill. The Cobras best included Michael Galley, Lachlan Hayes, Rourke Turner, Ty Bastian and Lucas Hill.Port Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-three after defeating winless Morphett Vale by 145 points at Port Noarlunga today. The Cockle Divers led by 42 points at quarter time, 74 points at halftime, and 109 points at the last change, before winning 27.20 (182) to 5.7 (37). ‘Porties’ had 12 different goalkickers with Zac Sproule leading the way with six goals, while Scott Ridley kicked four goals for the Emus. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Nick Steele, Nathaniel Paredes, Sproule, Eduard Van den berg, Rhys McKay and Liam O’Connor-Dawkins. The Emus were best served by Braydan Hartwig, Damian Merritt, Ridley, Daniel Bode, Troy Sherratt and Braden Ritter.Reynella kept their top-three hopes alive with a comfortable 64-point win against Noarlunga at OId Noarlunga. The Wine Flies victory was set up by a seven goal to two second term which saw them lead by 39 points at halftime. Reynella kicked a further seven goals to three in the second half to win 16.10 (106) to 6.6 (42). Bailey Marshman kicked five goals (77 for the season) for Reynella, while Brad Inglis and Vic Robertson slotted three majors each for the Shoes. Best players for Reynella included Liam Reid, Talon Copley, Brad Potter, Mitch Scotland, James Papworth and Dylan Roser. Noarlunga’s best were Nick Mott, Callum Gaspari, Sam Goldfinch, Jamison Snelling, Jake Anderson and Vic Robertson.Flagstaff Hill won their second game in a row after defeating Christies Beach by 35 points. Blake Aldridge and Nathan Beenham kicked three goals each for ‘Flaggies’ as they won 11.16 (82) to 7.5 (47). Veteran Brad Kirk was named best for Flagstaff Hill and he received good support from Mitch Johnson, Ben Rossi, Beenham, D’Arcy Mitchell and Caleb McCormick. Best for the Saints included Clayton Wise, Shannon Archbold, Zade Kretschmer, Brock Wall-Murphy, Emmerson White and Michael Mazey (2 goals).Ladder (after round 15)Happy Valley 28, Port Noarlunga 26, Flagstaff Hill 26, Reynella 22, Christies Beach 14, Noarlunga 12, Cove 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 8, Aldinga 4, Morphett Vale 0. Round 16 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 9/8/25)Reynella v Port NoarlungaCove v Flagstaff HillHappy Valley v Ironbank Cherry GardensChristies Beach v Morphett ValeAldinga v Noarlunga