Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill moved back inside the top-four after a comprehensive 151-point win at Aldinga during round 14 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition on Sunday. The Falcons led by 73 points at halftime and kicked another 11 goals in the second half to win 22.19 (151) to 0.0 (0). Emily Brockhurst kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Falcons, while Tanisha Hodgkison kicked three. Brockhurst has now kicked 50 goals for the season, including 29 in the last three games! Joining Brockhurst in the best players for ‘Flaggies’ were Ebony Scanlan, Elizabeth Johnson, Tia Taylor and Chloe Meyers. Best for Aldinga were Mackenzie Jones, Paige Curtin and Nikki Duggan. Port Noarlunga has all but secured the double chance after defeating Cove by 23 points at Port Noarlunga on Sunday. Cove started well, kicking the first two goals of the game, to lead by 11 points at quarter time. ‘Porties’ then kicked five unanswered goals in the remaining three quarters to win 5.7 (37) to 2.2 (14). Port Noarlunga vice-captain Samantha Lynch kicked three goals, while the Cobras’ goals were kicked by Kate Galley and Lauren Pattimore. Amber O’Hanlon was named best for the Cockle Divers and she was well supported by Tahlia McKew, Lynch, Bree Chapman and Shakira Dolman. Best for the Cobras included Lauren Kenny, Ashleigh Need, Jaime Norup, Ella Gill and Jasmine Dietrich.Noarlunga won their second game in a row after a 79-point victory over Aldinga at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes dominated throughout winning 12.9 (81) to 0.2 (2). Sarah Stanbury (3), Shannon Astley (2) and Febi Mansell (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players included Megan Weetra, Stanbury, Shaylee Hobbs, Elyshiah Forrest and Colette Barnard. Aldinga’s best were Tayla Mousley, Nikki Duggan, Olivia Cumming, Mackenzie Jones and Ayla Regione.Christies Beach remained top of the ladder after receiving a forfeit from Reynella.Ladder (After Round 14)Christies Beach 26, Port Noarlunga 24, Reynella 20, Flagstaff Hill 14, Cove 14, Noarlunga 8, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 15 Fixtures (Home side named first)Cove v HackhamPort Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v ReynellaAldinga v Christies Beach 

Morphett Vale confirmed their spot in the 2023 finals series after a comfortable 66-point win against Aldinga during round 16 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Aldinga on Saturday. The Emus won every quarter on the way to a 13.8 (86) to 3.2 (20) victory. Daniel Noble (4), Blake Carter (3), Khori Mills-Richardson (3) and Brian Gill (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Emus, while Cameron Jarrett and Bailey Pilmore were the goalkickers for the Sharks. Best players for Morphett Vale included Gill, Aiden Baker, Harry Clarkson, Connor Lock and Mills-Richardson. Best players for Aldinga were Ryder Kortman, Angus Stangewitz, Sam Bentley, Josiah Sheppard and Pilmore.Port Noarlunga won their fifth game of the season after defeating Christies Beach by 65 points. The win was set up for ‘Porties’ in the second quarter as they kicked five unanswered goals to lead by a handy 35 points at halftime. A further eight goals to four in the second half saw Port Noarlunga win 15.14 (104) to 6.3 (39). Russell Curyer and Oliver Petrohilos kicked three goals each for the Cockle Divers, while their best players included Jonathon Cook, Jayden Close, James Wood, Tom Dix and Curyer. Best players for the Saints were Josh Newnham, Bailey Roe, Bradley Truscott, Liam Chibnall and Jonty Murphy.Noarlunga won their sixth game in a row with a 31-point victory at Happy Valley. The Shoes made an excellent start to the game as they kicked five goals to one in the first term to lead by 22 points. The rest of the game was pretty even as Noarlunga eventually triumphed 12.4 (76) to 6.9 (45). Jamie Grosser kicked three goals for Noarlunga, while Corey Grocock and Harry Davenport kicked two goals each for the Vikings. Best players for the Shoes included Nathan Schulz, Sam Beard, Michael Balas, Jamison Snelling and Jake Birch. Happy Valley was best served by Jayden Little, Hayden Kari, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Harry Vick and Grocock. Reynella had a percentage-boosting 159-point win against Cove on Saturday. The Wine Flies led by 52 points at quarter time, 82 points at halftime, and 120 points at the last change, before winning 29.14 (188) to 4.5 (29). Reynella had plenty of avenues to goal with Marc Borholm slotting nine goals (36 for the season), Callan Semple kicked seven on his way to best-on-ground honours, while Bailey Marshman got in on the act with five goals himself. Michael Galley with two goals was the multiple goalkicker for the Cobras. Other good players for the Wine Flies were Sam Whitbread, Tyler Davies and Jacob McDonald. Best players for the Cobras included Galley, Oliver Moore and Corey Jackson.Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder after Round 16Flagstaff Hill 28, Noarlunga 24, Reynella 22, Morphett Vale 14, Happy Valley 14, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 10, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 17 Fixtures (Saturday 19/8/23)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v ReynellaAldinga v Christies BeachCove v Morphett ValeHappy Valley has the bye

Willunga made it three FP-AG Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s (GSFLW) flags in a row yesterday after they defeated Yankalilla/Encounter Bay by 36 points in the Grand Final at Goolwa. The Demons lost just one game for the season and are the dominant force in the GSFLW. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, in their first season in the competition as a merged entity, did a great job to come from fourth position on the ladder to reach the decider, but ultimately fell short against the powerhouse Demons. Yesterday, the first quarter was tight with scores locked away at 1.0 (6) apiece at the first change. The Demons put on three unanswered goals in the second term to take a handy 18-point lead to halftime, and kicked another two goals in the second half to run out winners 6.8 (44) to 1.2 (8). Jessica Harris kicked two goals for Willunga, while Molly Watters kicked the only goal for the Stingrays. Best players for Willunga included best-on-ground Cleo Guilfoyle, Tessa Kohn, Lauren Clifton, Emma Leask, Kiara Upitis and Katrice Turner. Best players for the Stingrays were Georgia Weatherspoon, Jaimi Griffen, Jemma Ellis, Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards, Chloe Howlett and Tegan Cross. Willunga’s day got off to a great start with their under 17 girls team also winning their third premiership in a row with a 35-point win against Victor Harbor. Willunga led by 14 points at halftime, before kicking three goals to one in the second half to win 6.12 (48) to 2.1 (13). Patience Hansen and Emily Steele kicked two goals each for the Demons, while Lily Baxter and Lauren Cousins kicked the goals for ‘Victor’. Emily Steele was named best on ground for Willunga and she was well supported by Emma Charlton, Bella Rigby, Eden Coleman, Raffael Lombardozzi and Patience Hansen. Best players for the ‘Roos were Jemma Liddell, Chloe Colman, Halle Crowe, Baxter, Lily Harrison and Mya Church. Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Football League Women's (GSFLW).

Women - Round 15 @ Victor HarborVictor White 6 defeated Victor Blue 0Yankalilla 2 defeated Goolwa 0Aldinga had the byeLadder (After Round 15)Yankalilla 30, Goolwa 24, Victor White 18, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 15 @ Victor HarborYankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga Black 3Victor Blue 3 defeated Victor Grey 1Victor White 7 defeated Goolwa 3Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 15)Victor White 33, Victor Blue 29, Aldinga Blue 24, Victor Grey 19, Goolwa 14, Yankalilla 10, Aldinga Black 3.

Mount Compass has all but secured their finals berth for 2023 after defeating Encounter Bay by 15 points during round 16 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Mount Compass on Saturday. In a low-scoring game, ‘Compass’ won 8.6 (54) to 6.3 (39). Joss Davis, Lochie Nash and Ziggy Vitkunas all kicked two goals for the Bulldogs, while their best players were Klaus Simons, Tom Vitkunas, Ziggy Vitkunas, Nash and Jordan Hooper. Best players for the Bays included James Bradford, Tyler Baldock, Tate Walker, Maxi Collins and Lachlan Williams.Reigning premier McLaren Districts got back in the winners circle after a comprehensive 146-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The game was tight at quarter time with the Eagles ahead by just four points. McLaren Districts put the game away with a 10-goal second term to take a match-winning 61-point lead at halftime. A further 17 goals to three in the second half saw the Eagles win 30.15 (195) to 7.7 (49). Codey Ellison was a star up forward with 10 goals for the Eagles, while Matthew Merrett kicked six. Reece Slape kicked three goals for the Magpies. Best players for McLaren Districts included Sam Lawrie, Ellison, Tarak Redigolo, Alex Moyle and Todd McKay. Best for the Magpies included Jye Bottroff, Ryan Carnelly, Daniel Fry, Logan Payne and Slape. Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their top-three spot on the ladder with a 46-point win over Langhorne Creek. Langhorne Creek kicked the only goal of the first term to lead by five points at quarter time, before the Mudlarks fired up in the second term, kicking six unanswered goals, to lead by 36 points at halftime. A further three goals to two in the second half saw Myponga-Sellicks win 9.15 (69) to 3.5 (23). Jake Spinks (3), Harrison Cock (2) and Sam Kennedy (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Mudlarks. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Scott Ogilvie, Tom Carroll, Ben Kennedy, Spinks and Cock. Best for Langhorne Creek included Coby Helyar, Jarrod Kellock, Troy Blackwell, Peter Reichelt and Tom Derham.Strathalbyn won their seventh game of the season with an upset two-point win over Willunga in tough conditions at ‘Strath’. Willunga started the game well to lead by a handy 13 points at halftime, before Strathalbyn kicked three goals to none in the third term to turn for home with a seven-point advantage. Willunga won the last quarter but in the end Strathalbyn prevailed 7.12 (54) to 7.10 (52). Ben Simounds kicked two goals for Strathalbyn, while Danny Juckers kicked four goals for Willunga. Mark Tucker, Thomas Welk, Mitchell Godfrey, Lachlan Butler and Richard O’Grady were named best players for the Roosters. For the Demons, Jack Redden, Juckers, Daniel Bass, Brett Miegel and Scott Brown were named as their best players. Victor Harbor won their sixth game on the trot after defeating Yankalilla by 82 points. ‘Victor’ won every quarter on their way to a 20.8 (128) to 6.10 (46) victory. The ‘Roos had 10 different goalkickers with Michael Ross kicking four majors in a best-on-ground performance. Denver Ker kicked three goals for the Tigers. Other good players for Victor Harbor included Jesse McKinnon, Zac Dowling, Matt Wiese and Jackson Elmes. Best players for ‘Yank’ were Jesse Fitzgerald, Joel Kay, Chris Clark, Luke Bartlett and Angus Weir. Ladder after Round 16McLaren Districts 26, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Victor Harbor 24, Willunga 20, Mount Compass 20, Langhorne Creek 16, Strathalbyn 14, Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 17 Fixtures (Saturday 19 August)Langhorne Creek v Goolwa/Port ElliotEncounter Bay v McLaren DistrictsWillunga v Myponga-SellicksYankalilla v StrathalbynMount Compass v Victor Harbor 

Parndana kept the pressure on for a top-two finish in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) after a 53-40 win against Dudley United at Penneshaw yesterday. In the other game of round 14, Kingscote sewed up the minor premiership with a comprehensive 66-23 victory over Wisanger.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Kingscote 20, Western Districts 16, Parndana 14, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 2.Round 15 Fixtures (19/8/23)Kingscote v Western Districts Parndana v WisangerDudley United has the bye

Kingscote moved into second spot on the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) ladder following their 34-point win at Wisanger during round 14 action yesterday. Kingscote got off to a good start to lead by 22 points at quarter time, before extending the margin to a handy 28 points by halftime. A further seven goals to five in the second half saw Kingscote win 15.4 (94) to 8.12 (60). Paul Green and Tyson Holman kicked three goals each for the Hounds, while Khyal Stead kicked four goals for the Panthers. Holman was named best player for Kingscote and he was well supported by Zak Siemer, Riley Puckridge, Thomas Mitchell and Jack Grimes. Best players for Wisanger were Nick Berry, Liam Sampson, Reece Boulden, Jack Packer and Dusty Cross. Dudley United won their second game of the season after defeating Parndana by 57 points at Penneshaw. The game was tight in the first half with Parndana leading by four points at halftime. Dudley United kicked four goals to one in the third quarter to take a handy 14-point lead at the last change. The Eagles exploded in the last term, kicking eight unanswered goals, to win 16.4 (100) to 5.13 (43). Kyrrell Barton kicked five goals for Dudley United, while James Davis and Jesse Gaskin kicked two goals each for the Roosters. Best players for Dudley United included Sam McLeay, Brody Florance, Jay Rich, Rory Florance and Luca Dixon. Parndana were best served by Ben Gaskin, Frank May, Colton Trethewey, Zach Trethewey and Jaan Kuchel.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Western Districts 42, Kingscote 30, Wisanger 28, Dudley United 8, Parndana 4.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 19 August)Kingscote v Western Districts Parndana v WisangerDudley United has the bye

In one of the games of the season, Christies Beach moved back to the top of the  Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder after defeating Port Noarlunga in a thriller by just four points. Less than a goal separated the sides at the end of each quarter before ‘Christies’ prevailed 6.3 (39) to 5.5 (35). Neriah Mills kicked three goals for Christies Beach, while teammate Chelsea Salvemini kicked two. Port Noarlunga had all individual goalkickers. Best players for the Saints included Tallara Power, Paige Simmons, Salvemini, Mills and Naomi Jones. Best for ‘Porties’ were Jolie Malinowski, Bree Chapman, Lorelai Jeisman, Amber O’Hanlon, Siobhan I’Dell.Flagstaff Hill kept their finals hopes alive with a big 200-point win against Hackham on Sunday. The Falcons led by 48 points at quarter time, 101 points at halftime, and 148 points at the last change, before winning 30.20 (200) to 0.0 (0). ‘Flaggies’ had 11 different goalkickers with Emily Brockhurst kicking a whopping 13 majors, giving her 42 for the season. Rachel Crockart and Jasmine Partridge chimed in with three goals each for the reigning premiers. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Elizabeth Johnson, Brockhurst, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson and Emma Hodgson. Hackham’s best included Tiarna Power, Claire Wheeler and Krista Mitchell.Noarlunga won for the third time in their inaugural season after defeating Aldinga by 79 points. The Shoes led by 41 points at halftime, before kicking a further six goals in the second half to win 12.9 (81) to 0.2 (2). Sarah Stanbury (3), Shannon Astley (2) and Febi Mansell (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players were Megan Weetra, Stanbury, Shaylee Hobbs, Elyshiah Forrest and Colette Barnard. Best players for the Sharks included Tayla Mousley, Nikki Duggan and Olivia Cumming. Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a comfortable 53-point win against Cove on Sunday at Hallett Cove. The Wine Flies put the game to bed in the first half as they took a convincing 50-point lead to the long break. The second half was a real slog with no goals scored as Reynella ran out winners 7.14 (56) to 0.3 (3). Shanique West was the leading goalkicker for the Wine Flies with two majors. Reynella was best served by Zannah Loxton, Jessica Redigolo, Anja Bancevic, Caitlin Walter and Casey Northcott. The Cobras’ best were Ashleigh Need, Skye Willcocks, Lauren Kenny, Aidene Parr and Lissa Willcocks. Ladder (After Round 13)Christies Beach 24, Port Noarlunga 22, Reynella 20, Cove 14, Flagstaff Hill 12, Noarlunga 6, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 14 Fixtures (Sunday 13/8/23)Noarlunga v HackhamReynella v Christies Beach Aldinga v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga v Cove

Women - Round 14 @ YankalillaYankalilla 0 drew Victor White 0Goolwa 1 defeated Aldinga 0Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 14)Yankalilla 27, Goolwa 24, Victor White 15, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 14 @ YankalillaVictor White 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 3Victor Grey4 defeated Yankalilla 0Goolwa 9 defeated Aldinga Black 2Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 14)Victor White 30, Victor Blue 26, Aldinga Blue 22, Victor Grey 19, Goolwa 14, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays are through to the 2023 Grand Final after a 21-point win over McLaren Districts in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s Preliminary Final yesterday. The Stingrays, in their first season in the competition, finished fourth at the end of the minor round and have won two finals to reach the decider against Willunga this coming Sunday. Yesterday, the Stingrays won every quarter on the way to a 5.5 (32) to 1.5 (11) triumph. Kimberly Robinson kicked two goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, while Ebony Woodward kicked the only goal for McLaren Districts. Best players for the Stingrays included Jaimi Griffen, Chloe Howlett, Georgia Weatherspoon, Kaye Sanders and Jemma Ellis. Ally Bailey, Emily Rowe, Kiahni Russell, Katie Whish and Sally Fuller were named best players for the Eagles.‘A’ Grade Women Grand Final (Sunday 13 August)Willunga v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (1.30pm @ Goolwa)Under 17 Girls Grand Final (Sunday 13 August)Willunga v Victor Harbor (11.00am @ Goolwa)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Yankalilla consolidated their top-two spot on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after a tight 61-56 win at Willunga during round 15 action yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor stayed top of the ladder with a comprehensive 85-39 victory at McLaren Vale, Strathalbyn won their fourth game of 2023 with a 55-27 win against Goolwa, while Langhorne Creek moved up to third with a comfortable 45-24 win at home against Mount  Compass.Myponga had the bye. Ladder after Round 15Victor Harbor 23, Yankalilla 23, Langhorne Creek 19, Myponga 17, Willunga 16, McLaren Vale 10, Strathalbyn 8, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 12/8/23)Myponga v Langhorne Creek Goolwa v McLaren Vale Strathalbyn v Willunga Victor Harbor v YankalillaMount Compass has the bye

Cove kept their finals hopes alive with an important 46-point win against Port Noarlunga during round 15 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Hallett Cove yesterday. The Cobras won every quarter on their way to a 18.12 (120) to 10.14 (74) victory. Lincoln Holder and Ryan Need kicked four goals each for Cove, while Ciaran O’Hagan kicked three goals for the Cockle Divers. Best players for the Cobras included Michael Galley, Scott Abbott, Holder, Dean Hancock and Jayden Morton. Best for Port Noarlunga were Billy Cook, Gary Karpany, Darren Walters, Tom Redden and O’Hagan.Flagstaff Hill continued their undefeated season after defeating Morphett Vale by 34 points yesterday. Morphett Vale led by six points at halftime in a low-scoring encounter, before ‘Flaggies’ took over in the second half, kicking six goals to one, to run out winners 8.16 (64) to 4.6 (30). Sam Smith kicked three goals for ‘Flaggies’, as did Blake Carter for the Emus. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Adam Bunworth, Brad Kirk, Leith Mitchell, Huw Channing and Mackenzie Short. Morphett Vale were best served by Dylan Miller, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Scott Carpenter, Aiden Baker and Brian Gill.Reynella wrapped up the double chance with a 19-point win at Happy Valley. The Wine Flies won every quarter on the way to a 11.8 (74) to 8.7 (55) triumph. Teenager Tom Schirmer kicked five goals for Reynella, while Corey Grocock slotted three majors for the Vikings. Jack Ball was named best for Reynella and he was well supported by Eddy Roberts, Jacob McDonald, Tyler Davies and Marc Borholm. Matthew Lillis, Grocock, Joel Beeche, Hayden Kari and Liam O’Connor were named best for Happy Valley.Noarlunga consolidated second position on the ladder with a comprehensive 103-point victory at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The Shoes led by 43 points at three-quarter time, before kicking 9.6 to 0.0 in the final term to win 16.16 (112) to 1.3 (9). The Shoes had 10 different goalkickers with Bailey Hann kicking three. Tom Pilmore kicked the only goal for Aldinga. Nathan Schulz was named best-on-ground for Noarlunga, with Hann, Jaiden Kappler, Beau Donaldson, Jake Anderson and Josh Beard also playing well for the Shoes. Best for the Sharks included Josiah Sheppard, Angus Stangewitz and Bailey Pilmore.Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder after Round 15Flagstaff Hill 28, Noarlunga 22, Reynella 20, Happy Valley 14, Morphett Vale 12, Cove 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 12/8/23)Reynella v CoveAldinga v Morphett ValeHappy Valley v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v Christies BeachFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Noarlunga moved inside the top-four after defeating Port Noarlunga 54-26 during round 13 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Kangarilla won their ninth game of the season with a 66-37 victory over Seaford Storm, Clarendon accounted for Southern Stars 61-28, while Pulse continued their undefeated season with a 56-24 win against McLaren Flat.Ladder (after round 13)Pulse 26, Clarendon 22, Kangarilla 18, Noarlunga 12, Southern Stars 12, Port Noarlunga 8, McLaren Flat 4, Seaford Storm 2.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 12/8/23)Port Noarlunga v ClarendonKangarilla v McLaren FlatSouthern Stars v NoarlungaSeaford Storm v Pulse

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