Strathalbyn won their first game of the season after defeating Yankalilla in a thriller by one point during round 10 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Yankalilla yesterday. The game was tight throughout with the Roosters leading by six points at quarter time, four points at halftime and one point at the final change before winning 10.10 (70) to 9.15 (69). Jack Wheaton (3) and Phoenix Keatley (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Strathalbyn, while Joe Tyllis kicked four goals for Yankalilla. Best players for a jubilant ‘Strath’ side included Liam Newton, Daniel Pegler, Jordan Kenny, Thomas Welk, Jacob Wright and Fletcher Duffield. Yankalilla was best served by Tyllis, Jacob Parsons, Michael Thompson, Jesse Fitzgerald, Patrick Chay and Cameron Ker.Langhorne Creek won their third game of the season after defeating Mt Compass by 10 points yesterday. The Hawks led at every change before winning 13.10 (88) to 11.12 (78). Liam Stirling, Jack Hall, Mitch Cleggett, Henry Bruce and Lachlan Bates kicked two goals each for Langhorne Creek, while Tom Pinyon kicked three majors for the Bulldogs. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Henry Bruce, Mitchell Cleggett, Tom Derham, Harry Cates, Lachlan Bates and Tasman Follett, while best for Mt Compass were Klaus Simons, Nathan Schulz, Hugh Daniell, Will Zimmermann, Tom Vitkunas and Lochie Nash. Victor Harbor stayed top of the ladder after a 49-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa yesterday. ‘Victor’ led by 21 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight goals to five in the second half to win 14.15 (99) to 7.8 (50). Sam Basham and Harry Vincent kicked three goals each for the ‘Roos, while Jayden Davis and Ryan Carnelly kicked two goals apiece for the Magpies. Jaidan Kappler was best-on-ground for Victor Harbor and he was well supported by Sam Overall, Zac Dowling, Harry Vincent, Heath Treloar and Matthew Wiese. Best for the Magpies were Carnelly, Davis, Fred Nissen, Kai Iwao, Jye Bottroff and Levi Baillie.Willunga won their seventh game in a row following their 31-point win at Encounter Bay. Scores were level at three-quarter time and a tight finish appeared on the cards. Willunga had other ideas as they kicked six goals to one in the last term to win 13.4 (82) to 7.9 (51). Daniel Nobes kicked five majors for the Demons, while Ben Davis slotted two majors for the Bays. Hugo Hoeck was named best for the Demons with support from Jake Shirvington, Brett Miegel, Tyson Hoffmann, Sam Renney and Nobes. Best for Encounter Bay included Jackson Savage, Callum Tonkin, Ambrose Willoughby, James Brown, Maxi Collins and Andrew Fyfe.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-three with a 21-point win over reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks at McLaren Vale. The Eagles led at every change before winning 15.10 (100) to 12.7 (79). Connor Fitt kicked seven goals for McLaren Districts in best-on-ground performance. Mudlarks playing-coach Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals for his side. Joining Fitt in the best players for the Eagles were Lachlan Camm, Jackson Daniels, Brett Ellis, Daniel Marr and Matthew Raitt. The Mudlarks were best served by Jack Cooper, Mitch Wilkins, Hayden Sampson, Jakob Drury, Anthony Kempster and Shillabeer.Ladder (after round 10)Victor Harbor 18, Willunga 18, McLaren Districts 16, Encounter Bay 14, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mt Compass 8, Langhorne Creek 6, Yankalilla 6, Strathalbyn 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2.Round 11 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 28/6/25)Strathalbyn v Goolwa/Port ElliotMt Compass v McLaren Districts Willunga v Myponga-SellicksVictor Harbor v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v Encounter Bay

Meadows won their first game of the season after defeating Seaford Storm 70-48 during round seven action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Meadows yesterday afternoon. In other games, Noarlunga moved up to second spot after defeating Croweaters 66-36, top side Clarendon defeated McLaren Flat 45-39, while Kangarilla won a tight game against Southern Stars 57-54. Ladder (after round 7)Clarendon 13, Noarlunga 11, McLaren Flat 10, Southern Stars 8, Kangarilla 8, Croweaters 4, Meadows 2, Seaford Storm 0.Round 8 fixtures (28/6/25)Clarendon v Southern StarsKangarilla v MeadowsNoarlunga v McLaren FlatSeaford Storm v Croweaters

Happy Valley won their ninth game on the trot after a come-from-behind 19-point victory over Port Noarlunga during round 10 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Happy Valley yesterday. Port Noarlunga started well to lead by 21 points at quarter time, and after an even second quarter, ‘Porties’ still led by 21 points at the long break. Happy Valley needed to lift, and that’s exactly what they did, as they kicked five goals to two in the ‘premiership quarter’ to reduce the margin to just five points with a quarter to go. The Vikings then dominated the final term, kicking 4.2 to 0.2, to win 13.7 (85) to 9.12 (66). Harry Vick kicked three goals in a best-on-ground display for Happy Valley and he was well supported by Nicholas Kraemer, Harry Davenport, Dylan Strickland, skipper Harry Spacie and Dylan Brown. Gary Karpany, Sammy George and Zac Sproule kicked two goals each for the Cockle Divers, while their best players included Sproule, Billy Cook, Eduard Van den berg, Daniel Flavel and Richard O'Grady.Flagstaff Hill went to the top of the ladder after a huge 209-point victory over Morphett Vale. The Falcons had 14 different goalkickers on their way to a 33.18 (216) to 1.1 (7) victory. Michael Shearer and Nathan Beenham were the two best players on the ground, kicking six goals each, while Mason Carney and Blake Aldridge kicked four goals apiece. Other good players for ‘Flaggies’ included Aidan Carney, Ethan Johnson, Caleb McCormick and Kobe Cavouras. Best players for the Emus were Braden Ritter, Connor Panozzo, Bailey Sowter, Connor Lock, Bradley Lang and Connor Mulloy.Noarlunga won their fourth game of the season after upsetting Christies Beach by 27 points at Bice Oval. The Shoes trailed by eight points at quarter time, before kicking 10 goals to four in the final three quarters to win 12.5 (77) to 7.8 (50). Brad Inglis continued his excellent first season at the Shoes with six goals in a best-on-ground display. Inglis has now kicked 40 goals for the season. Other good players for Noarlunga were Nick Mott, Aaron Killian, Sam Goldfinch, Ben Goldfinch and Jamison Snelling. Nathan Sable, Aidan Coakley, Callum Bennett, Shannon Archbold, Rhys Mundy and Zade Kretschmer were named best for the Saints with Bennett, Harrison Butcher and Zak Short kicking two goals each. Cove sit just percentage outside the top-five after a comprehensive 152-point win over Aldinga at Hallett Cove. The Cobras led by 97 points at halftime, before kicking a further 13 goals to five in the second half to win 30.17 (197) to 7.3 (45). Cove had 12 different goalkickers including Michael Galley (5), Lincoln Holder (4), Ryan Need (4) and Dylan Seirch (4). Lucas Hunter and Billy Bissi kicked three goals each for the Sharks. Best players for Cove included Seirch, Jack Plenty, Galley, Holder and Alexander Percy, while Aldinga was best served by Angus Stangewitz, Brayden Hooper, Ariki Lowe, Zach Young, Hunter and Izaih Wortley.Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-three spot after a comfortable 78-point win over Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Wine Flies set up their big win with a dominant first term that saw them lead by 46 points at quarter time. Ironbank Cherry Gardens were more competitive after the first change, before Reynella eventually ran out winners 22.12 (144) to 9.12 (66). Jake Agnew and Bailey Marshman were the standouts up forward for the Wine Flies with six goals apiece, while Tom Esser, Oscar Morgan and Kyle Schefe kicked two majors each for the Thunderers. Best players for Reynella were Mitchell Scotland, Matthew Stanford, Marshman, Brayden Nicholls, Agnew and Talon Copley. The Thunderers best were Schefe, Jacob Campbell, Chase Wooley, Jacob Matheson, Ben Marsh and James Cross.Ladder (after round 10)Flagstaff Hill 18, Happy Valley 18, Port Noarlunga 16, Reynella 14, Christies Beach 10, Cove 10, Noarlunga 8, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0. Round 11 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 28/6/25)Reynella v Christies Beach Port Noarlunga v Ironbank Cherry GardensMorphett Vale v Happy ValleyAldinga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v Cove

McLaren Vale pulled off the biggest upset of the season after knocking off the previously undefeated Myponga 46-39 during round 10 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at McLaren Vale this afternoon. In other games, Yankalilla went top of the ladder after defeating Strathalbyn 53-41, Willunga won their second game of the season after a 53-50 victory at Encounter Bay, Goolwa also caused an upset with a 49-41 win over reigning premier Victor Harbor, while Langhorne Creek moved inside the top-four with a 44-33 win over Mt Compass. Ladder after Round 10Yankalilla 18, Myponga 18, Victor Harbor 14, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa 10, McLaren Vale 7, Encounter Bay 4, Willunga 4, Mt Compass 3.Round 11 fixtures - home teams named first (28/6/25)Mt Compass v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn v GoolwaVictor Harbor v Langhorne CreekWillunga v MypongaYankalilla v Encounter Bay

Men - Round 6 @ GoolwaVictor Blue 7 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Valley 8 defeated Goolwa 1Victor White 4 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor Grey 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Ladder (After Round 6)Victor Valley 15, Victor Grey 15, Victor Blue 12, Victor White 9, Aldinga Blue 6, Yankalilla 3, Goolwa 3, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 6 @ GoolwaAldinga Black 3 defeated Aldinga Blue 2Yankalilla 2 defeated Victor White 0Goolwa 3 defeated Victor Blue 1Ladder (After Round 6)Goolwa 15, Victor White 15, Yankalilla 9, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga Black 3, Aldinga Blue 1.

Encounter Bay won their sixth game in a row after defeating McLaren Districts by 17 points during round nine action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Encounter Bay on Saturday. The Bays led by three points at halftime, before kicking four goals to one in the third term to take a handy 19-point lead at the last change. Each side kicked a goal in the last quarter as Encounter Bay won 9.1 (55) to 5.8 (38). Ben Davis kicked four goals for Encounter Bay, while Darcy Brown kicked two goals for the Eagles. Best players for Encounter Bay included Andrew Fyfe, Tyler Baldock, Ben Davis, James Brown, Ryan Pearsons and Callum Tonkin. McLaren Districts best players were Jackson Daniels, Codey Ellison, Matthew Raitt, Tom Fenoughty, Izaak Stokes and Daniel Marr.Victor Harbor went back to the top of the ladder after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 25 points in the Grand Final rematch at Myponga. It was a tight first half with ‘Victor’ leading by six points at halftime. The ‘Roos kicked six goals to three in the second half to win 9.5 (59) to 5.4 (34). Michael Ross and Jackson Elmes kicked two goals each for Victor Harbor, while Darren Shillabeer also kicked two goals for the Mudlarks. Best players for the ‘Roos included Zachary Dowling, Reece Kleinig, Benjamin Heaslip, Sam Overall, Rhys Bartram and Kane Cooper. Jake Spinks was named best for the Mudlarks and he was well supported by Scott Ogilvie, Kain Spinks, Liam Partridge, Jakob Drury and Sebastian Jurado.Willunga won their sixth game in a row to consolidate their position in the top-three after a come-from-behind 23-point win over a gallant Strathalbyn on Saturday. The Roosters, looking for their first win of the season, led by nine points at three-quarter time and a big upset looked a distinct possibility. The Demons steadied in the last term, kicking five goals to one, to win 8.4 (52) to 5.7 (37). The Demons’ best players were Liam Nye, Nicholas Scanlan, Tyson Hoffmann, Aaron Douglass, Cameron Hutchens and Sam Renney, while Brad Haskett slotted three majors. Liam Newton, Jordan Kenny, Harry Hopkins, Ethan Fox, Jake Stafford and Declan Grant were named best for the Roosters, with Jack Wheaton kicking three goals. Langhorne Creek won their second game of the season after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 71 points. The Hawks won by 21 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight unanswered goals in the second half to win 18.14 (122) to 6.15 (51). Langhorne Creek stalwart Jarrod Kellock kicked seven goals, while Liam Stirling kicked three majors. Dene McKinlay kicked two goals for the Magpies. Henry Bruce, Lachlan Bates, Kellock, Tom Derham, Matt Dominish and Stirling were named best for Langhorne Creek. Goolwa/Port Elliot was best served by Kai Iwao, McKinlay, Jayden Davis, Ryan Carnelly, Levi Baillie and Noah Ramasawmy.Mt Compass kept their finals hopes alive following their 64-point win over Yankalilla. The Bulldogs won every quarter on their way to a 11.12 (78) to 1.8 (14) victory. Veteran forward Tom Pinyon kicked five goals for ‘Compass’, while their best players included Nathan Schulz, Brandon Mckenzie, Klaus Simons, Pinyon, Lochie Nash and Adam Hunter. Best for the Tigers were Michael Thompson, Bailey Gaskin, Joel Kay, Joel Field, Jesse Fitzgerald and Jack Fitzgerald.Ladder (after round 9)Victor Harbor 16, Willunga 16, McLaren Districts 14, Encounter Bay 14, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mt Compass 8, Yankalilla 6, Langhorne Creek 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Strathalbyn 0.Round 10 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 21/6/25)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Victor HarborMcLaren Districts v Myponga-SellicksEncounter Bay v WillungaYankalilla v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Mt Compass

Wisanger won their first game of the 2025 season after an upset 46-43 win over Western Districts during round six action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round six, Kingscote remained undefeated after a comfortable 49-32 victory against Parndana. Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Kingscote 10, Western Districts 6, Dudley United 4, Parndana 2, Wisanger 2.Round 7 fixtures (Saturday 21 June)Parndana v Dudley United Western Districts v KingscoteWisanger have the bye

Kingscote moved up to third spot on the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) ladder after defeating Parndana by 19 points during round six action at Kingscote yesterday. Kingscote had the game well in hand after a strong first three quarters to take a 38-point lead to the last change. Parndana kept on trying, kicking four goals to one in the final term, before Kingscote won 10.12 (72) to 8.5 (53). Lachie Ingerson kicked two goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Hounds and he was well supported by Heath McDougall (2 goals), Nicholas Farrugia, Luke Mackie and Paul Green. Zach Trethewey (3 goals), Isaac Bowden, Trad McMulkin, Eli Kuchel and James Davis were named best for the Roosters.Reigning premier Western Districts kept their unbeaten record intact following a comfortable 62-point win at Wisanger. The Saints led at every change before winning 13.18 (96) to 5.4 (34). Brad Crabb (4), Billy Brind (3) and Oscar Morgan (3) were the multiple goalkickers for Western Districts, while their best players were Joshua Graham, Morgan, Caleb Whittle, Timothy Larcombe and Jack Grimes. Best players for the Panthers included Ezra Foster, Jai Turner, Jesse Rule, Dylan Pearce and Nicholas Berry.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Western Districts 20, Wisanger 10, Kingscote 10, Dudley United 8, Parndana 0.Round 7 fixtures - 21/6/25Parndana v Dudley United Western Districts v Kingscote*Wisanger have the bye*This game will now be played on Saturday 12 July

Noarlunga and Clarendon played out the first draw of the season as the two finals contenders couldn't be split on 46 goals each during round six action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Aldinga College on Friday night. In other games, McLaren Flat consolidated their top-four spot with a comfortable 51-23 win at Meadows, Kangarilla kept the heat on for a top-four position with a convincing 84-36 win over Seaford Storm, while Southern Stars won their fourth game of 2025 with a 52-28 win against Croweaters. Ladder (after round 6)Clarendon 11, McLaren Flat 10, Noarlunga 9, Southern Stars 8, Kangarilla 6, Croweaters 4, Meadows 0, Seaford Storm 0.Round 7 fixtures (21/6/25)Clarendon v McLaren FlatCroweaters v NoarlungaMeadows v Seaford StormSouthern Stars v Kangarilla

Happy Valley won their eighth game on the trot to go top of the ladder after defeating Reynella by 20 points during round nine action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Reynella last night. The Vikings set up their victory with a strong first half to lead by 28 points at halftime. The second half was an even affair, with Reynella kicking three goals to two, before Happy Valley ran out winners 10.9 (69) to 7.7 (49). Harry Vick (3), Liam O’Connor (2) and Nick Kraemer (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Vikings, while Jack Ball and Bailey Marshman kicked two goals each for the Wine Flies. Best players for Happy Valley included Sam Flett, Cooper Rogers, Kraemer, Jack Flett, Max Gill and Harry Davenport. Reynella was best served by Lachlan McGuinness, Matthew Stanford, Dylan Roser, Bodie Sowter, Liam Reid and Mitchell Scotland.Flagstaff Hill won their fifth game in a row, and in the process inflicted Port Noarlunga’s first loss of the season, after a grinding seven-point win at Port Noarlunga yesterday. ‘Porties’ got off to a fast start to lead by 21 points at quarter time, before the Falcons hit back to lead by five points at the long break. Port Noarlunga kicked the only goal of the third term to lead by four points at the last break. ‘Flaggies’ were kicking to the scoring end in the final quarter as they kicked the only two majors of the term to win 6.4 (40) to 4.9 (33). Blake Aldridge kicked three goals for the Falcons, while Gary Karpany kicked two majors for the Cockle Divers. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Mitchell Johnson, D’Arcy Mitchell, Reece Milsom, Joshua Rosman, Jesse Schefe and Aldridge. Port Noarlunga’s best were Charley Wiseman, Billy Cook, Todd Mckay, Richard O'Grady and Tom Redden.Cove kept the pressure on for a top-five spot after defeating Morphett Vale by 43 points yesterday. The Cobras held a handy 19-point lead at the last change, before finishing strongly in the last quarter, kicking six goals to two, to win 14.14 (98) to 7.13 (55). Cobras skipper Lincoln Holder was best-on-ground with six goals and he was well supported by Dylan Seirch, Zachary Thomas, Rourke Turner and James Farrugia. Oleh Trus and Troy Sherratt kicked two goals each for the Emus, while their best players included Connor Mulloy, Max Sampson, Braden Ritter, Connor Lock, Sherratt and Braydan Hartwig.Noarlunga won their third game of the season after a 34-point victory at home over Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Shoes only led by two points at halftime, before kicking five goals to one in the second half to win 9.13 (67) to 5.3 (33). Brad Inglis kicked five goals for Noarlunga to be named best-on-ground, and he was well supported by Nick Robertson, Nick Mott (200th game), Sam Goldfinch, Ben Goldfinch and Jamison Snelling. Best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included James Cross, Levi Grigg, Chase Wooley, Ben Marsh, Jacob Campbell and Jacob Matheson.Christies Beach consolidated their spot in the top-five after a convincing 89-point win at Aldinga. The Saints won every quarter on their way to a 17.11 (113) to 3.6 (24) victory. Zak Short and Ethan Taylor kicked four goals for the Saints, while their best players were Callum Bennett, Brock Wall-Murphy, Rhys Mundy, Liam Chibnall, Aidan Coakley and Jackson Devereux. Best players for the Sharks included Angus Stangewitz, Izaih Wortley, Logan Edwards, Brayden Hooper, Bradley Cook and Joel Cartwright.Ladder (after round 9)Happy Valley 16, Flagstaff Hill 16, Port Noarlunga 16, Reynella 12, Christies Beach 10, Cove 8, Noarlunga 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0. Round 10 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 21/6/25)Christies Beach v NoarlungaReynella v Ironbank Cherry GardensHappy Valley v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v Morphett ValeCove v Aldinga

Myponga reached the halfway point of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season undefeated, and in top spot on the ladder, after a tight 31-28 victory over reigning premier Victor Harbor during round nine action at Myponga yesterday. In other games, Yankalilla consolidated their spot in the top-two with a comfortable 68-23 win at Mt Compass, McLaren Vale defeated Encounter Bay 65-54 to notch their second victory of the season, Strathalbyn stayed in fourth spot on the ladder after their 51-28 win at Willunga, while Langhorne Creek kept the pressure on for a top-four spot after a 58-46 win at home over Goolwa. Ladder after Round 9Myponga 18, Yankalilla 16, Victor Harbor 14, Strathalbyn 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Goolwa 8, McLaren Vale 5, Encounter Bay 4, Mt Compass 3, Willunga 2.Round 10 fixtures - home teams named first (21/6/25)Goolwa v Victor HarborLanghorne Creek v Mt Compass Yankalilla v StrathalbynEncounter Bay v WillungaMcLaren Vale v Myponga

The Southern Football League (SFL) and Great Southern Football League (GSFL) locked horns yesterday at a wet and windy Strathalbyn Oval, with five games of interleague football. The SFL won the day with three wins to the GSFL’s two victories. Senior MenSFL 15.20 (110) defeated GSFL 6.9 (45)Senior WomenGSFL 5.5 (35) defeated SFL 2.2 (14)Under 17 GirlsGSFL 3.1 (19) defeated SFL 1.5 (11)Under 17.5 BoysSFL 7.6 (48) defeated SFL 6.8 (44)Under 15 BoysSFL 6.6 (42) defeated GSFL 2.1 (13)

Men - Round 5 @ Victor HarborVictor White 2 defeated Yankalilla 1Victor Valley 3 defeated Victor Grey 1Aldinga Blue 6 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor Blue 10 defeated Goolwa 1Ladder (After Round 5)Victor Valley 12, Victor Grey 12, Victor Blue 9, Victor White 6, Aldinga Blue 6, Yankalilla 3, Goolwa 3, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 5 @ Victor HarborVictor White 1 defeated Victor Blue 0Goolwa 10 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Yankalilla 9 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 5)Goolwa 12, Victor White 12, Yankalilla 9, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga Blue 1, Aldinga Black 0.

Cove consolidated their spot in the top-four after defeating Reynella by 29 points during round seven action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Reynella last Friday night. Cove led by 11 points at halftime, before kicking three goals to none in the third term to take an unassailable 29-point lead at the final change. A goal-less last term saw the Cobras win 6.3 (39) to 1.4 (10). Emily Hocking, Emily Risitano and Lauren Kenny all kicked two goals for Cove, while Neive Morgan kicked the only goal for the Wine Flies. Best players for Cove included Angelique Dean, Jaymie Savaidis, Dana O'Brien, Jemima Buss, Jaime Norup and Amelia Woodcock. Reynella’s best players were Caitlin Williams, Summer Weir, Miller Thompson, Tayla Wright, Imogen Tonks and Isabelle Bruhn.Reigning premiers Port Noarlunga won their sixth game of the season after defeating Christies Beach by 73 points. ‘Porties’ led by 34 points at halftime, before kicking a further five goals to none in the second half to win 12.17 (89) to 2.4 (16). Abbie Healey (3), Tyla Pyman (2) and Schanna L’Estrange (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Cockle Divers, while Chloe Brooks and Tara Vivar-Hayes were the goalkickers for the Saints. Eilish O’Hanlon, Maddy Craggs, Amber O'Hanlon, L'Estrange, Zoe Flesfadar and Aisha White-Winter were named best players for Port Noarlunga, while Christies Beach was best served by Vivar-Hayes, Brooks, Hayley Haire, Georgia Payne, Madison Marsh and Bella Wheatley.Blackwood sit just outside the top-four after defeating Aldinga by 47 points at Aldinga. The Woods led at every change to win 7.14 (56) to 1.3 (9). Olivia Emes kicked four goals for Blackwood, while Kimberly Thomson kicked the only goal for the Sharks. Best players for Blackwood included Charlotte Collins, Lily Brook, Emes, Simi Dhaliwal, Caitlin Hill and Madeleine Drew. Skye Wilson, Ayla Regione, Zoe De Kievit, Holly Wilde, Charlotte Goerecke and Taryn Vizgaudis were named best for Aldinga. Flagstaff Hill received a forfeit win from Hackham.Ironbank Cherry Gardens had the bye.Ladder (after round 7)Flagstaff Hill 12, Port Noarlunga 12, Cove 10, Reynella 6, Blackwood 6, Aldinga 4, Hackham 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Christies Beach 0.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Blackwood v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach v AldingaIronbank Cherry Gardens v HackhamCove have the bye

Victor Harbor won their second game of the season after an upset 16-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot during round 9 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Victor Harbor today. ‘Victor’ led at every change before winning 4.2 (26) to 1.4 (10). Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner was named best on ground for the ‘Roos and she was well supported by Jaimee Millard, Olivia Nobbs, Demi Morse, Lauren Cousins and Halle Crowe. Best players for the Magpies included Ellie Fry, Renee Moon, Lucy Earl, Indi Miller, Annabel Cameron and Madison Bayley.Willunga have reached the bye weekend undefeated and in top spot on the ladder following their 59-point win over Yankalilla/Encounter Bay at Willunga today. The Demons were led by vice-captain Tamara Page (2 goals), Kirstin Remfrey, Jodie Hunt, Caitlin Radbone, Jessica Kirk (2 goals) and Cleo Guilfoyle. Bella Rigby and Ruby Thomas also kicked two goals for the Demons as they won 8.12 (60) to 0.1 (1). Kate Sanders, Czenya Cavouras, Mahli Littlely, Matisse Hunter, Eve Jansen and Tanya Littlely were named best for the Stingrays. Reigning premier McLaren Districts consolidated their top-two spot with a comfortable 58-point win against Myponga-Sellicks on Friday night. The Eagles won 9.6 (60) to 0.2 (2) with Abby Woodward kicking two goals. Best players for McLaren Districts included Charlotte Watson, Zahli Grund, Makenzie Bryowsky, Caitlin Ross, Woodward and Cadence Bryowsky. The Mudlarks were best served by Eden Coleman, Carla Humphrys, Sarah Stanbury, Brianah Kennewell, Grace Deacon and Jacinta Wilson.Ladder after Round 9Willunga 18, McLaren Districts 14, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Myponga-Sellicks 4, Victor Harbor 4.Round 10 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Willunga (Friday 13/6/25 @ Goolwa - 7.00pm)McLaren Districts v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 15/6/25 @ McLaren Vale - 11.15am)Myponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor (Sunday 15/6/25 @ Strathalbyn - 11.15am)

Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their second game of the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 88 points during round eight action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Thunderers set up the win after a dominant first half saw them lead by 62 points at the long break. A further 12 goals to eight in the second half saw the home side run out winners 23.20 (158) to 10.10 (70). The Thunderers had 12 different goalkickers with Jak Goudman-Glasson slotting six majors, while Jordan Dinning kicked three goals for the Emus. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Jacob Matheson, Goudman-Glasson, Jake Pokoina, Ben Marsh, Alec Bryars and Isaac Hoepfl. Morphett Vale’s best were Dinning, Connor Mulloy, Vincent Tassone, Connor Panozzo, Max Sampson and Connor Lock.Reynella won their sixth game of 2025 following their 34-point victory over Cove at Hallett Cove yesterday. The game was tied up at quarter time, before Reynella kicked seven goals to three in the second quarter to lead by 24 points at halftime. Eventually the Wine Flies went on to win 16.18 (114) to 12.8 (80). Jake Agnew was best on ground for Reynella with seven goals and he was well supported by Talon Copley, Tyler Davies, Lachlan McGuinness, Jack Ball and Matthew Stanford. Best for the Cobras included Rourke Turner, Jack Plenty, Jayden Hall (4 goals), James Farrugia and Brody Pearce.Flagstaff Hill won their fourth game in a row following their convincing 104-point win against Noarlunga. The Falcons won every quarter on their way to a 20.10 (130) to 3.8 (26) victory. ‘Flaggies’ had 11 different goalkickers with Nathan Beenham kicking five and Blake Aldridge four majors. Vic Robertson kicked two goals for the Shoes. Brad Kirk, Aiden Grayson, Benjamin Rossi, Beenham, Ben Jeffries and Michael Shearer were named best players for the Falcons, while the Shoes were best served by Sam Goldfinch, Nick Robertson, Jake Anderson, Callum Gaspari and Sam Carlyle.Port Noarlunga remained undefeated following their convincing 126-point victory over Christies Beach at Bice Oval. In a high-scoring first half, the Cockle Divers led by a handy 27 points at the main break. ‘Porties’ exploded after halftime, kicking 15 unanswered goals, to win 26.17 (173) to 7.5 (47). Port Noarlunga had 11 different goalkickers with Gary Karpany kicking seven majors. Harrison Butcher kicked three goals for Christies Beach. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Brodie Smith, Karpany, Nathaniel Paredes, Daniel Flavel, Ryan Kelly and Oliver Goss. The Saints’ best were Butcher, Joshua Semmens, Liam Chibnall, Nathan Sable, Rhys Mundy and Aidan Coakley.Happy Valley won their seventh game on the trot after a huge 190-point win against Aldinga at Happy Valley yesterday. It was a tight first term as the Vikings led by just four points at the first break. From that moment on however, it was all Happy Valley as they kicked 28 goals to zero to win 31.25 (211) to 3.3 (21). Happy Valley had an amazing 14 goalkickers with Nick Kraemer (7), Liam O’Connor (5), Tom Barrett (3), Max Gill (3) and Cooper Rogers (3) leading the way. The Vikings best players were Dylan Brown, Gill, Kraemer, O’Connor, Darnell Tucker and Rogers. Best for Aldinga included Blake Florance, Angus Stangewitz, Izaih Wortley, Zach Young and Brayden Hooper.Ladder (after round 8)Port Noarlunga 16, Happy Valley 14, Flagstaff Hill 14, Reynella 12, Christies Beach 8, Cove 6, Noarlunga 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0. Round 9 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 14/6/25)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff Hill Morphett Vale v CoveAldinga v Christies BeachNoarlunga v Ironbank Cherry GardensReynella v Happy Valley

McLaren Flat moved to second spot on the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder after a comprehensive 66-29 win against Seaford Storm during round five action at Karingal Reserve yesterday. In other games, Croweaters won their second game of the season with a 61-38 win over Meadows, Noarlunga won their fourth game in a row with a 47-40 win at home against Southern Stars, while Clarendon remained undefeated after a 62-47 triumph over local rival Kangarilla. Ladder (after round 5)Clarendon 10, McLaren Flat 8, Noarlunga 8, Southern Stars 6, Kangarilla 4, Croweaters 4, Meadows 0, Seaford Storm 0.Round 6 fixtures (14/6/25)Round 6 fixtures TBC.

Willunga won their fifth game in a row after defeating ladder-leader Victor Harbor by three points during round eight action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Victor Harbor yesterday. It’s the third game Willunga have won by three points or less this season. ‘Victor’ appeared like they would remain unbeaten as they held a handy 16-point lead at the last change. However, Willunga had other ideas as they kicked 3.4 to 0.3 in the final term to win 9.11 (65) to 8.14 (62). Dylan Draper kicked three goals for the Demons, while Daniel Stock kicked four goals for the ‘Roos. Best players for Willunga included Jake Shirvington, Tyson Schmid, Nathan Stark, Sam Renney, Brett Miegel and Cameron McDonald, while Victor Harbor was best served by Ben Heaslip, Kane Cooper, Matthew Wiese, Stock, Sam Overall and Lachlan Hartshorne.McLaren Districts went top of the ladder after a crushing 240-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Eagles led by 122 points at halftime, before kicking 18 unanswered goals in the second half to win 38.20 (248) to 1.2 (8). McLaren Districts had 14 different goalkickers with Josh Vandermeer having a day out with 12 goals (41 for the season), while Cameron Jarrett slotted eight majors. Kai Iwao was the sole goalkicker for the Magpies. Luke Mitton was named best for McLaren Districts and he was ably supported by Vandermeer, Codey Ellison, Darcy Brown, Ashley Goodieson and Kaine Hopkins. Best for Goolwa/Port Elliot included Carter Norman, Jye Bottroff, Tom Fergusson, Fred Nissen, Taama Iwao and Samuel O'Flaherty.Encounter Bay won their fifth game in a row after a comfortable 41-point win at Mt Compass yesterday. The Bays’ win was set up by a dominant first quarter that saw them lead by 33 points at quarter time. The game was relatively even after that as Encounter Bay triumphed 13.9 (87) to 7.4 (46). Ryan Pearsons kicked five goals for the Bays and he was joined in the best players by Peter Spurling, Cory Gamble, Marcus Lippett, Andrew Fyfe and Callum Tonkin. Best players for the Bulldogs included Nathan Schulz, Harley Peters, Tomas Vitkunas, Brandon Mckenzie, Klaus Simons and Rilee Endersby (2 goals).Reigning premiers Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-five after a 42-point win at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Mudlarks won every quarter on their way to an 18.7 (115) to 11.7 (73) victory. Hayden Sampson (6), Darren Shillabeer (4) and Mitch Wilkins (3) were the main goalkickers for Myponga-Sellicks, while Roosters skipper Jacob Wright kicked three goals. Hayden Sampson, Wilkins, Jake Spinks, Jaxon Sampson, Jakob Drury and Sebastian Jurado were named best players for the visitors, while ‘Strath’ was best served by Fletcher Duffield, Declan Gladigau, Declan Grant, Wright, Jordan Kenny and Jake Stafford.Yankalilla won their third game of the season after a comfortable 49-point win over Langhorne Creek. The Tigers led by five points at halftime, before kicking nine goals to three in the second half to win 19.16 (130) to 12.9 (81). Thaddeus Puautjimi kicked six goals for Yankalilla, while Jarrod Kellock kicked four majors for Langhorne Creek. Yankalilla’s best players were Bailey Gaskin, Karlson Kantilla, Puautjimi, Ayden Duke, Jacob Parsons and Joel Field. Best for the Hawks included Matt Dominish, Henry Bruce, Harry Cates, Jedd Rothe and Daniel Cleggett.Ladder (after round 8)McLaren Districts 14, Victor Harbor 14, Willunga 14, Encounter Bay 12, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mt Compass 6, Yankalilla 6, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Strathalbyn 0.Round 9 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 14/6/25)Langhorne Creek v Goolwa/Port ElliotWillunga v StrathalbynEncounter Bay v McLaren DistrictsMt Compass v YankalillaMyponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor

Encounter Bay won their second game of the season after a 10-goal victory at Mt Compass during round eight action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) this afternoon. The Bays win was set up by a powerful first quarter that saw them lead 18-8, before going on to win 60-50. In other games, Myponga remain undefeated after a 47-40 win at Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor had a convincing 69-38 win over Willunga, Yankalilla had a tight 46-42 win over Langhorne Creek, while Goolwa had a comfortable 52-35 victory at McLaren Vale.Ladder after Round 8Myponga 16, Yankalilla 14, Victor Harbor 14, Strathalbyn 8, Langhorne Creek 8, Goolwa 8, Encounter Bay 4, McLaren Vale 3, Mt Compass 3, Willunga 2.Round 9 fixtures - home teams named first (14/6/25)Langhorne Creek v GoolwaMt Compass v YankalillaWillunga v StrathalbynEncounter Bay v McLaren ValeMyponga v Victor Harbor