Victor Harbor showed off their premiership credentials with an excellent 52-point win against reigning premier McLaren Districts during round 15 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at McLaren Vale yesterday. It was the fifth consecutive win for ‘Victor’, and puts them in a great position to secure the all-important double chance with finals just four weeks away. Yesterday, the ‘Roos started well to lead by 23 points at quarter time, and after an even second term, their lead was still 23 points at halftime. The third term would prove crucial as Victor Harbor kicked five unanswered goals to take a commanding 52-point lead at the last change, before they went on to win 16.14 (110) to 8.10 (58). Jackson Elmes (4), Daniel Stock (4) and Michael Ross (3) were the multiple goalkickers for 'Victor', while Codey Ellison kicked three majors for the Eagles. Best players for the ‘Roos included Zac Dowling, Jesse McKinnon, Elmes, Rhys Mutch and Ryan Fletcher. The Eagles were best served by Tom Fenoughty, Jackson Daniels, Elijah Ware, Justin Bollenhagen and Stuart Green. Langhorne Creek kept their finals hopes alive with an important seven-point win against Mount Compass at Langhorne Creek. ‘Compass’ started the game well, kicking the first three goals of the match to lead by 19 points at quarter time. The home side hit back in the second quarter, kicking three goals themselves to lead by a solitary point at halftime. The Hawks kicked four goals to three in the second half to win 7.11 (53) to 6.10 (46). Darcy Clifford, Malakai Kartinyeri and Jackson Dalitz all kicked two goals for Langhorne Creek, while Tom Pinyon slotted three majors. Troy Blackwell continued his good season to be named best for the Hawks and he was well supported by Coby Helyar, Jarrod Kellock, Jack Keynes and Clifford. Best for Mount Compass were Tom Vitkunas, Klaus Simons, Ziggy Vitkunas, Nathan Hicks and Leo Turner. Myponga-Sellicks won their 11th game of the season after a come-from-behind 11-point win at Encounter Bay. At three-quarter time, one of the upsets of the season was on the cards as the Bays led by 16 points. The Mudlarks got the ‘wake-up call’ just in time as they kicked four unanswered goals in the final term to triumph 9.8 (62) to 6.15 (51). Jayden Scott kicked three majors for the Mudlarks, while Ben Davis kicked two for Encounter Bay. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks included Harrison Cock, Connor Sampson, Jake Spinks, Ben Kennedy and Tom Carroll. Fraser Tonkin, Tyler Baldock, Callum Tonkin, Alex Horrocks and Maxi Collins were named best for Encounter Bay. Willunga had a percentage-boosting 161-point win against Yankalilla to keep their double chance hopes alive. The Demons led by 94 points at halftime, before kicking a further 11 goals to one in the second half to win 26.15 (171) to 1.4 (10). Willunga had an impressive 11 goalkickers including Jed Redden (7), Danny Juckers (6) and Daniel Lee (4) leading the way. Jack Fitzgerald kicked the only goal for the Tigers. Best players for Willunga included Juckers, Cam Hutchens, Harrison Mills, Jed Redden and Sam Renney. Yankalilla’s best included Jesse Fitzgerald, Chris Clark and Angus Weir.Ben Simounds kicked a season-high 13 goals for the Roosters as Strathalbyn comprehensively accounted for Goolwa/Port Elliot to the tune of 193 points at Goolwa. Simounds has dined out on the Magpies in 2023 with a whopping 23 goals in their two encounters in 2023. Yesterday, ‘Strath’ kicked a whopping 33.18 (216) to 3.5 (23). Riley Clamp (5) and Marc Elliott (4) also hit the scoreboard for the Roosters while other good players for the Roosters included Thomas Welk, Cooper Machin and Jacob Wright. The Magpies were best served by Jordan Turner, Jye Bottroff and Daniel Fry. Ladder after Round 15McLaren Districts 24, Myponga-Sellicks 22, Victor Harbor 22, Willunga 20, Mount Compass 18, Langhorne Creek 16, Strathalbyn 12, Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 12 August)Mount Compass v Encounter Bay Myponga-Sellicks v Langhorne CreekGoolwa/Port Elliot v McLaren DistrictsStrathalbyn v Willunga Victor Harbor v Yankalilla

Christies Beach moved a step closer to wrapping up the all-important double chance after defeating Reynella by 15 points during round 12 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition yesterday. The first half was tight with Reynella holding a slender four-point lead at halftime. ‘Christies’ came out firing in the third quarter, kicking three goals to none, before running out winners 5.4 (34) to 3.1 (19). Chelsea Salvemini kicked three goals for the Saints, while the Wine Flies’ three goals were kicked by Caitlin Walter, Angelica Ranieri and Madison Bennett. Best players for Christies Beach were Angelique Dean, Salvemini, Evelyn Goldsmith, Brooke O’Brien and Tallara Power. Reynella's best were Indiana Barbour, Jessica Redigolo, Ranieri, Sarah Bourn and Sophie Bradford.Cove consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 59-point win against Noarlunga. Cove led by 18 points at the last change before kicking six goals to none in the last term to win 12.8 (80) to 3.3 (21). Makayla Brown (4), Ella Gill (2) and Emma Willoughby (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Cobras, while Karlee Moffatt kicked all three goals for the Shoes. Best players for Cove included Lauren Kenny, Jaymie Savaidis, Gill, Kate Galley and Breanna Stoldt. Moffatt was named best for the Shoes and she was well supported by Shontaya Burgoyne, Megan Weetra, Rikki-Lee Escritt and Hannah Long-Scafidi. Port Noarlunga moved to the top of the ladder with a convincing 175-point defeat of Hackham. ‘Porties’ led by 73 points at halftime before kicking a further 16 goals to one in the second half to win 26.25 (181) to 1.0 (6). Philippa Worthley kicked 10 goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Cockle Divers, while Amber O’Hanlon kicked five. Charmaine Mulloy was the sole goalkicker for the Hawks. Joining Worthley in the best players for Port Noarlunga were Shakira Dolman, Lorelai Jeisman, Madison Harris and Amber O’Hanlon. Hackham was best served by Alisha MacFayden, Maddison Hay, Yvette Desmond, Shayley MacFayden and Casey Elliott. Reigning premiers Flagstaff Hill kept their finals hopes alive with a big 151-point win against Aldinga. The Falcons led by 70 points at halftime, and added a further 12 goals in the second half to run out winners 22.19 (151) to 0.0 (0). Emily Brockhurst and Amber Cloughessy were standouts for the Falcons with eight goals apiece, while Piper Crosby kicked three majors. Other good players for ‘Flaggies’ included Elizabeth Johnson, Chloe Meyers and Brooke Watson. Best for the Sharks were Ayla Regione, Paige Bartlett, Paige Curtin, Nikki Duggan and Holly Marsh. Ladder (After Round 12)Port Noarlunga 22, Christies Beach 22, Reynella 18, Cove 14, Flagstaff Hill 10, Noarlunga 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 13 Fixtures (Sunday 6/8/23)Noarlunga v AldingaHackham v Flagstaff HillCove v ReynellaChristies Beach v Port Noarlunga

Reigning premiers Willunga are through to another grand final after a comprehensive 72-point win over McLaren Districts at Encounter Bay in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition yesterday. The Demons led by 16 points at quarter time, 20 points at halftime, and 36 points at the last change, before winning 9.18 (72) to 0.0 (0). Sarah Wright kicked three goals for Willunga, while Lauren Clifton kicked two. Best players for the Demons included Clifton, Ada Anninos, Abby Woodward, Kirstin Remfrey and Wright. McLaren Districts were best served by Sam Pratt, Ally Bailey, Katrina Munzberg, Kiera Harvey and Emily Rowe.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay are through to the preliminary final after a thrilling six-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot in the knockout semi-final yesterday. The Stingrays, in their first season in the competition, came from two points down at halftime to win 4.2 (26) to 2.8 (20). Jaimi Griffen continued her excellent season for the Stingrays with a best-on-ground performance. She was well supported by Georgia Weatherspoon, Chloe Howlett, Elena Earl and Kate Sanders. Best players for the Magpies included Indi Miller, Kalani Bates, Renee Moon, Tessa Grant and Tamra Sanders. Preliminary Final (Sunday 6 August)McLaren Districts v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (1.30pm @ Willunga)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Ladder-leader Kingscote survived a scare from Parndana to win their eighth game of the season in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. The final score saw Kingscote triumph 49-45. In the other game of round 12, Western Districts consolidated their spot in the top-two with a comfortable 56-25 against Dudley United at Penneshaw.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Kingscote 16, Western Districts 14, Parndana 12, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 2.Round 13 Fixtures (5/8/23)Western Districts v WisangerKingscote v Dudley UnitedParndana has the bye

Myponga-Sellicks won their 10th game of the season after defeating reigning premier McLaren Districts by 47 points at Myponga during round 14 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The Mudlarks led by 28 points at halftime, before kicking five goals to two in the second half, to win 11.8 (74) to 4.3 (27). Sam Kennedy kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for Myponga-Sellicks, while Matthew Merrett kicked two goals for the Eagles. Joining Kennedy in the best players for the Mudlarks were Thomas Carroll, Anthony Kempster, Luke Whitford and Jake Spinks. Best players for McLaren Districts included Tom Fenoughty, Stuart Green, Jackson Daniels, Billy Chahla and Todd McKay.Langhorne Creek kept their slim finals hopes alive after a crucial 21-point win against Willunga at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The first quarter was tight as Willunga took a two-point lead to the first break. Langhorne Creek took control of the contest with four goals to one in the second term to take a handy 20-point lead at halftime. Both sides kicked three goals in the second half as Langhorne Creek came out on top 10.12 (72) to 7.9 (51). Darcy Clifford starred up forward for the Hawks with five goals, while Daniel Lee kicked two majors for the Demons. Jarrod Kellock was named best for Langhorne Creek and he was well supported by Clifford, Tom Derham, Coby Helyar and Josh Towk. Best players for Willunga included Sam Renney, Harrison Mills, Brad Haskett, Danny Juckers and Scott Brown. Victor Harbor all but confirmed their spot in the finals with a huge 156-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. ‘Victor’ led by 21 points at quarter time, 56 points at halftime, and 105 points at the last change before winning 27.19 (181) to 4.1 (25). The ‘Roos had nine different goalkickers with Daniel Stock leading the way with eight majors, while Sam Basham slotted six goals and Sam Overall four. Best players for ‘Victor’ were Jesse McKinnon, Overall, Zac Dowling, Stock and Kane Cooper. The Magpies were best served by Ryan Carnelly, Kosta Dekoning, Jesse Bates, Jye Bottroff and Rory Hausser.Encounter Bay won their fifth game of the season after defeating a gallant Yankalilla by 22 points. The first half was tight with ‘Yank’ in front by two points at halftime. The Bays took over in the second half, kicking nine goals to five, to run out winners 15.7 (97) to 11.9 (75). Mason Middleton starred up forward for Encounter Bay with seven goals, while Denver Ker kicked four goals for the Tigers. Bays skipper Tyson Neale was best-on-ground and he was well supported by Middleton, Pat Taggart, Tyler Baldock and Callum Tonkin. Best for Yankalilla were Angus Weir, James Hargreaves, Liam Gerber, Joe Tyllis and Adam Hunt.Mount Compass have moved a step closer to finals action after a thrilling four-point win at home against Strathalbyn. Mount Compass got off to a great start as they pulled out to a 35-point lead by quarter time. The next two terms were pretty even with the Bulldogs still ahead by a handy 30 points at the final change. The Roosters came roaring home in the final term, kicking five goals to one, but ultimately came up short as ‘Compass’ held on to win 9.15 (69) to 9.11 (65). Tom Pinyon, Klaus Simons and Rilee Endersby all kicked two goals for Mount Compass, while Marc Elliott kicked three goals for the Roosters and was named best player for his team. Other good players for ‘Strath’ were Cooper Machin, Lachlan Butler, Mark Tucker and Richard O’Grady. Best players for Mount Compass included Simons, Matthew King, Ziggy Vitkunas, Tom Vitkunas and Endersby. Ladder after Round 14McLaren Districts 24, Myponga-Sellicks 20, Victor Harbor 20, Mount Compass 18, Willunga 18, Langhorne Creek 14, Encounter Bay 10, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 5 August)Langhorne Creek v Mount CompassEncounter Bay v Myponga-Sellicks Goolwa/Port Elliot v StrathalbynMcLaren Districts v Victor HarborWillunga v Yankalilla

Langhorne Creek moved inside the top-four on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after a thrilling 42-39 win against Willunga during round 14 action yesterday. In other games, Strathalbyn travelled to Mount Compass and came away with a 49-36 victory, Myponga had a comfortable 64-28 win against McLaren Vale, while Victor Harbor moved to the top of the ladder with a comprehensive 89-23 win over Goolwa. Yankalilla had the bye. Ladder after Round 14Victor Harbor 21, Yankalilla 21, Myponga 17, Langhorne Creek 17, Willunga 16, McLaren Vale 10, Strathalbyn 6, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 5/8/23)Langhorne Creek v Mount Compass Goolwa v StrathalbynMcLaren Vale v Victor HarborWillunga v YankalillaMyponga has the bye

Kingscote kept the pressure on for a top-two spot following their comprehensive 101-point win at Parndana during round 12 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Kingscote led by 35 points at halftime, before kicking a further 12 goals to two in the second half to win 20.9 (129) to 4.4 (28). The Hounds had 10 different goalkickers including Zak Edwards (4), Frank Colman (3) and Tyson Holman (3). Best players for Kingscote included Holman, Edwards, Zak Siemer, Corey Kelly and Blake Florance. Best for the Roosters were Trad McMulkin, Zach Trethewey, Will Stanton, Bailey Mashford and Ben Gaskin.Western Districts remained undefeated in 2023 after defeating Dudley United by 53 points at Penneshaw yesterday. The final scores were Western Districts 16.11 (107) to Dudley United 8.6 (54). Lleyton Hedges starred up forward for the Saints with eight goals, while Zak Keir kicked three goals for the Eagles. Best players for the Saints included Tate Barrett, Hedges, Josh Graham, Dylan Lockett and Henry Riggs. Dudley United were best served by Sam McLeay, Keir, Rory Florance, Jay Rich and Trae Lovering.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Western Districts 38, Wisanger 28, Kingscote 22, Dudley United 4, Parndana 4.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 5 August)Western Districts v WisangerKingscote v Dudley UnitedParndana has the bye

Kangarilla booked their finals spot after defeating Port Noarlunga 49-39 during round 12 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Clarendon won their 10th game of the season with a 49-24 victory against McLaren Flat, Pulse remained undefeated following a comfortable 65-33 triumph over Southern Stars, while Noarlunga kept their finals hopes alive with a convincing 70-33 win against Seaford Storm.Ladder (after round 12)Pulse 24, Clarendon 20, Kangarilla 16, Southern Stars 12, Noarlunga 10, Port Noarlunga 8, McLaren Flat 4, Seaford Storm 2.Round 13 FixturesMcLaren Flat v Pulse (Friday 4/8/23)Clarendon v Southern Stars (Friday 4/8/23)Seaford Storm v Kangarilla (Saturday 5/8/23)Port Noarlunga v Noarlunga (Saturday 5/8/23)

Happy Valley has all but secured its spot in September’s finals series following their 45-point victory against Cove during round 14 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. The first quarter was even with scores level at 3.2 (20) apiece at the first break. From then on it was all the Vikings, as they kicked 11 goals to four on the way to winning 14.11 (95) to 7.8 (50). Corey Grocock kicked four goals for Happy Valley, while Lincoln Holder and Jayden Morton kicked two goals each for the Cobras. Best players for the Vikings included Tain Smelt, Grocock, Joel Beeche, Matthew Lillis and Jayden Little. The Cobras were best served by Cameron Wilton, Dean Hancock, Ben Morrison, Cooper Greening and Morton. Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot after defeating winless Christies Beach by 67 points at Bice Oval yesterday. The Wine Flies won every quarter on their way to a 16.17 (113) to 7.4 (46) victory. Reynella had 10 different goalkickers with Marc Borholm leading the way with three majors. James Pratt kicked two goals for ‘Christies’. Liam Reid, Daniel Harris, Daniel Whitaker, Tyler Davies and Jack Ball were named best players for Reynella. The Saints best players included Shaun King, Josh Newnham, Joshua Semmens, Jonty Murphy and Ryan Parry. Flagstaff Hill kept their perfect record intact with a comfortable 88-point win at home against Aldinga. The Falcons were never threatened on their way to a 19.11 (125) to 5.7 (37) victory. ‘Flaggies’ had eight different goalkickers with Sam Jacobs leading the way with five goals (43 for the season). He was well supported by Blake Aldridge, Sam Smith and Ryan Mountford who kicked three goals each. Josh Rosman continued his recent good form to be named best for the Falcons, and he got good support from Brad Kirk, Nick Bailey, Smith and Mountford. Best for the Sharks included Sam Bentley, Mitch Jarrett and Tyler Stewart-England.Morphett Vale won their third game on the trot after defeating Port Noarlunga by 34 points yesterday. The game was tight in the first half with Morphett Vale leading by four points at the long break. The Emus dominated the second half, kicking nine goals to four, to win 15.9 (99) to 10.5 (65). Blake Carter was the leading goalkicker on the ground with five goals for the Emus. Tom Dix, Jonah Dolman, Joshua Johns and Steven O’Brien all kicked two goals for the Cockle Divers. Best players for Morphett Vale were Braydan Hartwig, Carter, Khori Mills-Richardson, Michael Smith and Aiden Baker. James Ledgard, Sam Abbott, Dix, Billy Cook and O’Brien were named best for Port Noarlunga. Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Flagstaff Hill 26, Noarlunga 20, Reynella 18, Happy Valley 14, Morphett Vale 12, Port Noarlunga 8, Cove 8, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 5/8/23)Flagstaff Hill v Morphett ValeHappy Valley v Reynella Noarlunga v AldingaCove v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach has the bye

Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 13 points at Reynella during round 11 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition yesterday. The game was tight and low scoring for the first three quarters as last year’s grand finalists slugged it out, with ‘Flaggies’ taking a slender five-point lead at three quarter time. Reynella got their game going in the last quarter, kicking three unanswered goals, to win 4.2 (26) to 2.1 (13). Emily Brockhurst was the only multiple goalkicker on the ground with two goals for the Falcons. Best players for the Wine Flies were Madison Bennett, Anja Bancevic, Caitlin Walter, Sarah Bourn and Shanique West. Flagstaff Hill’s best included Brockhurst, Emma Hodgson, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson and Amelia Morriss.Christies Beach maintained their spot at the top of the ladder after a comfortable 134-point win against Hackham. The Saints led by 22 points at quarter time, 71 points at halftime, and 110 points at the last change, before winning 20.14 (134) to 0.0 (0). Cadence Bryowsky was a star up forward for ‘Christies’ with seven goals, while Savannah Rayner kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for the Saints included Neriah Mills, Brooke O’Brien, Isabella Zito and Tallara Power. Best players for the Hawks included Maddison Hay, Tiarna Power, Shayley MacFayden, Nevara Richards and Keryn Tyler.Cove Cobras consolidated their position in the top-four with a 90-point victory over Aldinga. The Cobras led by 56 points at halftime, before kicking another five goals in the second half to win 14.6 (90) to 0.0 (0). Ella Gill was on fire up forward with a big bag of 10 goals and Rachel Littlefield chipped in with three majors for Cove. Best players for the Cobras were Lauren Kenny, Gill, Jaymie Savaidis, Kate Galley and Emma Willoughby. Aldinga were best served by Nikki Duggan, Paige Curtin, Ayla Regione, Brianna McIver and Paige Bartlett. Port Noarlunga won their 10th game of the season after defeating Noarlunga by 87 points. ‘Porties’ led by 47 points at halftime, before kicking another six goals in the second half to win 13.10 (88) to 0.1 (1). Shakira Dolman, Madison Harris, Teegan Mesecke, Jessika O’Hanlon, Nikki Parker and Philippa Worthley all kicked two goals each for Port Noarlunga. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Jolie Malinowski, Brittany Pratt, Dolman, Parker and Harris. Best for the Shoes included Megan Weetra, Colette Barnard, Elyshiah Forrest, Justine Loots and Karlee Moffatt.Ladder (After Round 11)Christies Beach 20, Port Noarlunga 20, Reynella 18, Cove 12, Flagstaff Hill 8, Noarlunga 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 12 Fixtures (Sunday 30/7/23)Noarlunga v CovePort Noarlunga v HackhamChristies Beach v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v Aldinga

Women - Round 12 @ Victor HarborVictor White 1 drew Goolwa 1Victor Blue 2 defeated Aldinga 1Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 12)Yankalilla 23, Goolwa 20, Victor White 14, Victor Blue 6, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 12 @ Victor HarborAldinga Blue 3 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Blue 2 defeated Goolwa 0Victor White 5 defeated Victor Grey 0Aldinga Black had the byeLadder (After Round 12)Victor White 27, Victor Blue 23, Aldinga Blue 22, Victor Grey 13, Goolwa 8, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Willunga and McLaren Districts did battle in a classic encounter as the minor round wrapped up in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition. The two teams will clash again in the Qualifying Final next Sunday for a spot in the 2023 decider. On Friday night, Willunga came from 16 points down at halftime to triumph 4.7 (31) to 4.5 (29). It was the reigning premiers 10th consecutive win, with their only loss coming at the hands of McLaren Districts back in round four. Best players for the Demons were Ruby Thomas, Lauren Clifton, Tessa Kohn, Katrice Turner and Ada Anninos. McLaren Districts were best served by Sam Pratt, Ally Bailey, Gwen Humphreys, Katrina Munzberg and Emily Rowe, while Kiahni Russell kicked two goals for the Eagles.Goolwa/Port Elliot warmed up for finals action with a comfortable 36-point win against Myponga-Sellicks. The Magpies won every quarter on their way to a 6.6 (42) to 1.0 (6) triumph. Indi Miller kicked two goals for Goolwa/Port Elliot, while Meesha Parsons kicked the only goal for the Mudlarks. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot, who finished third on the ladder, included Tayla Hoad, Bridget Lindsay, Miller, Kalani Bates and Ellie Fry. The Mudlarks’ best were Nari Wright, Courtney Gum, Imogen Harney, Charlie Shaw-McMillan and Kailey Webb.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay finished the minor round in style today with a 75-point win against Victor Harbor at Yankalilla. The merged team, in their first season, will face off against Goolwa/Port Elliot in the Elimination Final next week. The Stingrays led by 37 points at halftime, before kicking another six goals in the second half to win 11.9 (75) to 0.0 (0). Dakota Oniszk kicked five goals for the Stingrays, white Erin Smith and Annabella Walden kicked two goals each. Best players for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay included Kimberley Rowe, Georgia Weatherspoon, Oniszk, Jemma Ellis and Jaimi Griffen. Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner was named best for the ‘Roos and she was well supported by Jasmine Bailey, Lucy Rubie, Tegan Yeomans and Lily Baxter.Ladder after Round 14Willunga 26, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa/Port Elliot 18, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 14, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Week 1 Finals FixturesElimination FinalGoolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 30/7/23 - 12.15pm @ Encounter Bay)Qualifying FinalWillunga v McLaren Districts (Sunday 30/7/23 - 1.30pm @ Encounter Bay)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reigning premier Western Districts remain undefeated following their comprehensive 104-point win against Parndana during round 11 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Gosse yesterday. The Saints led all day before running out winners 18.10 (118) to 1.8 (14). Lleyton Hedges kicked five goals for the Saints (38 for the season), while Josh Graham kicked three. Ben Xifaras kicked the only goal for Parndana. Caleb Whittle, Nathan Stock, Tim Larcombe, Wade Tucker and Brad Crabb were named best players for Western Districts. Best for the Roosters included Trad McMulkin, Zach Trethewey and Frank May.Wisanger all but wrapped up the double chance with a comfortable 78-point win against Dudley United. The game was tight at quarter time with Wisanger leading by just seven points. The Panthers kicked into gear after the first break, kicking 14 goals to four, before winning 16.18 (114) to 6.0 (36). Frank Packer was the most dominant forward on the ground with five goals for Wisanger, while Timmy Turner, Luke Stewart and Khyal Stead all kicked two majors. Best players for Wisanger were Dusty Cross, Stewart, Jason Fryar, Packer and Luke Shurven.N.B. At the time of publication, no best players or goalkickers had been supplied by Dudley United.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Western Districts 34, Wisanger 28, Kingscote 18, Dudley United 4, Parndana 4.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 29 July)Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v KingscoteWisanger has the bye

Noarlunga kept their finals hopes alive after defeating McLaren Flat 55-36 during round 11 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Pulse remain undefeated after a 55-30 win at Port Noarlunga, Clarendon edged closer to securing the all important double chance with a comfortable 59-28 victory over Seaford Storm, while Kangarilla won their seventh game of the season with a 55-34 win against Southern Stars.Ladder (after round 11)Pulse 22, Clarendon 18, Kangarilla 14, Southern Stars 12, Noarlunga 8, Port Noarlunga 8, McLaren Flat 4, Seaford Storm 2.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 29/7/23)Clarendon v McLaren FlatKangarilla v Port NoarlungaNoarlunga v Seaford StormPulse v Southern Stars

Morphett Vale moved inside the top five of the Southern Football League (SFL) following their 23-point win at home against Christies Beach during round 13 action yesterday. The Emus led at every change to win 10.15 (75) to 8.4 (52). Kim Kantilla, in his first game for the club, was the leading goalkicker on the ground with three goals for Morphett Vale. Andrew Crate, Rhys Mundy and Kane Blake kicked two goals each for the Saints. Best players for the Emus included Braydan Hartwig, Aiden Baker, Khori Mills-Richardson, Robert Schindler-Taylor and Connor Mulloy. Christies Beach was best served by Mundy, Brad Truscott, Josh Semmens, Joel Andruszkiewicz and Josh de Roode. Flagstaff Hill continued their unbeaten season with a comfortable 45-point win at Happy Valley. The Falcons led by 34 points at halftime, before kicking four goals to one in the second half to win 8.12 (60) to 1.9 (15). Sam Smith, Sam Jacobs and Aiden Grayson all kicked two goals for Flagstaff Hill, while Liam O’Connor kicked the only goal for the Vikings. Sam Smith was named best for ‘Flaggies’ and he got good support from Ben Burbridge, Grayson, Ryan Mountford and Nick Bailey. Happy Valley’s best were Harry Vick, Josh Dwyer-Sterzl, Harry Davenport, Jayden Little and Nick Frisby-Smith.Noarlunga has all but wrapped up the all-important double chance with a tough 10-point win against local rival Port Noarlunga. The game was tight throughout with ‘Porties’ leading by five points at the last change. Noarlunga finished stronger, kicking 2.5 to 0.2, to triumph 8.8 (56) to 7.4 (46). Jamie Grosser kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Shoes, while Vic Robertson kicked three. Sam Roberts and Gary Karpany kicked two goals each for the Cockle Divers. Joining Grosser in the best players for the Shoes were Nathan Schulz, Jake Anderson, Jamison Snelling and Vic Robertson. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Karpany, James Ledgard, Tom Dix, Billy Cook and Joshua Johns. Cove won their fourth game of the season with a low-scoring 13-point win against Aldinga yesterday. The game was tight throughout with Aldinga leading by nine points at the last change. Cove finished strongly, kicking three unanswered goals in the last quarter, to win 5.12 (42) to 4.5 (29). Ryan Need was the only multiple goalkicker for the afternoon with two majors for the Cobras. Best players for Cove included Corey Jackson, Kyle Stoldt, Aaron Wordsworth, Jackson Riddle and Oliver Moore. Best for the Sharks were Sam Bentley, Josiah Sheppard, Luke Watson, Tyler Stewart-England and Bailey Pilmore. Reynella had the bye.Ladder after Round 13Flagstaff Hill 24, Noarlunga 20, Reynella 16, Happy Valley 12, Morphett Vale 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Cove 8, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 29/7/23)Port Noarlunga v Morphett ValeChristies Beach v Reynella Happy Valley v CoveFlagstaff Hill v AldingaNoarlunga has the bye

Parndana crept closer to a top-two spot on the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder following their 51-35 win against Western Districts at Gosse yesterday. In the other game of round 11, Dudley United won their second game of the season with a 45-29 triumph at Wisanger. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Kingscote 14, Western Districts 12, Parndana 12, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 2.Round 12 Fixtures (29/7/23)Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v KingscoteWisanger has the bye

Victor Harbor moved inside the top-three on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder following their 22-point win against Myponga-Sellicks this afternoon. After leading by just six points at halftime, the ‘Roos piled on five goals to one in the third quarter to take a handy 34-point lead at the last break. The Mudlarks won the last quarter, but it was all in vain as ‘Victor’ won 11.7 (73) to 8.3 (51). Jaid Cooper (4), Michael Ross (3) and Sam Basham (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the ‘Roos. Jake Spinks (3) and Jayden Scott (2) were the leading goalkickers for the Mudlarks. Best players for Victor Harbor included Jackson Elmes, Sam Overall, Jesse McKinnon, Zac Dowling and Matthew Wiese. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Brad Clarke, Ben Kennedy, Harrison Cock, Ryan Kelly and Connor Sampson.Mount Compass moved a step closer to securing their spot in the finals with an excellent 74-point win at Willunga. The Bulldogs won every quarter as they were victorious 15.9 (99) to 3.7 (25). Tom Pinyon continued his excellent season with five goals for ‘Compass’ and he was well supported by Nathan Hicks with four majors. Klaus Simons was named best player for Mount Compass and he was joined by Hicks, Jayden Weetman, Tom Vitkunas and Pinyon. Willunga’s best were Gareth Remfrey, Daniel Bass, Jack Redden, Nick Scanlan and Harrison Mills.Encounter Bay won their fourth game of the season with a comprehensive 153-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Bays led by two points at quarter time, 37 points at halftime and 62 points at the last change, before kicking an amazing 14 unanswered goals in the last quarter to win 25.17 (167) to 2.2 (14). Mason Middleton kicked nine goals in a best-on-ground performance for Encounter Bay, while skipper Tyson Neale kicked four goals. Finn Hayden and Ty Rigney were the goalscorers for the Magpies. Joining Middleton in the best players for the Bays were Neale, Fraser Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks and Cohen Pettitt. The Magpies’ best included Daniel Fry, Jye Bottroff and Ryan Carnelly.McLaren Districts moved a step closer to the minor premiership after defeating Strathalbyn by 58 points today. The reigning premier led at every change before winning 15.14 (104) to 7.4 (46). The Eagles had nine different goalkickers with Matthew Merrett (4) and Kiefver Zohar (3) leading the way. Ben Simounds kicked four goals for the Roosters. Best players for McLaren Districts included Billy Chahla, Sam Lawrie, Codey Ellison, Tom Fenoughty and Darcy Brown. Best players for ‘Strath’ were Jacob Wright, Simounds, Cooper Machin, Adam Clark and Daniel Pegler.  Langhorne Creek won their sixth game of the season with a 23-point win against Yankalilla. The Hawks led by six points at quarter time, 19 points at halftime, and 17 points at the last change before winning 12.17 (89) to 10.6 (66). Langhorne Creek had eight different goalkickers with Darcy Clifford (3), Jack Hall (2) and Coby Helyar (2) leading the way. Angus Weir and Travis Bartlett kicked two goals each for the Tigers. Tom Derham continued his excellent season to be named best for Langhorne Creek and he was well supported by Jedd Rothe, Peter Reichelt, Clifford and Jarrod Kellock. Best players for Yankalilla included James Hargreaves, Weir, Joe Tyllis, Adam Hunt and Chris Clark.Ladder after Round 13McLaren Districts 24, Myponga-Sellicks 18, Victor Harbor 18, Willunga 18, Mount Compass 16, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 10, Encounter Bay 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 29 July)Yankalilla v Encounter Bay Victor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot Myponga-Sellicks v McLaren DistrictsMount Compass v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Willunga

Ladder-leader Yankalilla and Langhorne Creek played out a thrilling 32-32 draw during round 13 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) this afternoon at Yankalilla. The draw leaves Langhorne Creek just outside the top-four on percentage, while Yankalilla are still top of the ladder. In other games, McLaren Vale travelled to Strathalbyn and came away with a 45-41 victory, Willunga had a comprehensive 71-31 victory over Mount Compass, while Victor Harbor defeated Myponga 56-48 at home. Goolwa had the bye. Ladder after Round 13Yankalilla 21, Victor Harbor 19, Willunga 16, Myponga 15, Langhorne Creek 15, McLaren Vale 10, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 29/7/23)Victor Harbor v GoolwaMyponga v McLaren ValeMount Compass v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v WillungaYankalilla has the bye

McLaren Districts wrapped up the all-important double chance in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 30 points at McLaren Vale on Sunday. The Eagles won every quarter before taking victory 6.5 (41) to 1.5 (11). Sally Fuller was the standout forward on the ground with four goals for McLaren Districts, while Kalani Bates was the sole goalkicker for the Magpies. Best players for McLaren Districts included Alycia Hepburn, Fuller, Emily Rowe, Ally Bailey and Katie Whish. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Annabelle Mooney, Renee Moon, Indi Miller, Ellie Fry and Tamra Sanders. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay warmed up for the finals with a tight nine-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga last Friday night. The Stingrays got off to a fast start with the first three goals of the game to take an 18-point lead to the first break. The Mudlarks kicked the only two goals in the final three quarters but the Stingrays ran out winners 3.5 (23) to 2.2 (14). Dakota Oniszk kicked two goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Stingrays, while Molly Agnew and Felicity Whiley kicked the Mudlarks goals. Joining Oniszk in the best players for Myponga-Sellicks included Kimberley Rowe, Jaimi Griffen, Tegan Cross, Kimberly Robinson and Elena Earl. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Grace Deacon, Agnew, Carla Humphrys, Charlotte Collins and Nari Wright. Reigning premier Willunga were at their brilliant best as they notched a comprehensive 111-point victory over Victor Harbor at Willunga on Sunday. The Demons led by 60 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals in the second half to win 17.15 (117) to 1.0 (6). The Demons had eight different goalkickers with Sarah Wright and Abby Woodward leading the way with four goals each. Lily Baxter kicked the only goal for the ‘Roos. Best players for Willunga included Ada Anninos, Wright, Jodie Hunt, Lauren Clifton and Woodward. ‘Victor’ was best served by Rebecca Baga, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Jasmine Bailey, Aloura Kirk and Maya Overall. Ladder after Round 13Willunga 24, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa/Port Elliot 16, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 12, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Round 14 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 21/7/23 - 7.45pm @ Goolwa)Willunga v McLaren Districts (Friday 21/7/23 - 7.45pm @ Willunga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 23/7/23 - 12.45pm @ Yankalilla)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).