Yankalilla moved a step closer to the minor premiership in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) after defeating Mount Compass 61-34 during round 12 action yesterday. In other games, Langhorne Creek won a thriller over McLaren Vale 44-42, Myponga defeated Goolwa 60-30, while Victor Harbor had a comfortable 54-20 win at Strathalbyn.Willunga had the bye. Ladder after Round 12Yankalilla 20, Victor Harbor 17, Myponga 15, Willunga 14, Langhorne Creek 14, McLaren Vale 8, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 22/7/23)Yankalilla v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v McLaren ValeWillunga v Mount CompassVictor Harbor v MypongaGoolwa has the bye

Happy Valley moved another step closer to securing their spot in the finals after defeating Port Noarlunga by six points during round 12 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. Port Noarlunga opened up a handy 20-point lead at halftime and still led by 18 points at the last change. The Vikings didn’t lie down, kicking five goals to one in the final term, to record a great comeback win 10.14 (74) to 10.8 (68). Corey Grocock and Nathan May kicked two goals each for Happy Valley, while Oliver Petrohilos slotted five majors for Port Noarlunga. Best players for the Vikings included Harry Vick, May, Hayden Kari, Tain Smelt and Jack Flett. Best for ‘Porties’ were Phil Brown, Anthony Dempsey, Billy Cook, Chris Black and Tom Redden.Flagstaff Hill remain undefeated after a comprehensive 104-point win against Christies Beach. The Falcons led at every change before running out winners 18.24 (132) to 4.4 (28). ‘Flaggies’ had 10 different goalkickers with Sam Jacobs kicking five majors (36 for the season). Best players for the Falcons included Josh Rosman, Jacobs, Ben Burbridge, Nick Bailey and Cameron Blake. Josh de Roode, Matt Hodge, Shaun King, Nathan Sable and James Conlon were named best for ‘Christies’.Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-three following a comfortable 49-point win at Cove yesterday. The Shoes won every quarter on their way to a 18.12 (120) to 11.5 (71) triumph. Noarlunga had nine different goalkickers with Vic Robertson leading the way with five majors. Lincoln Holder kicked four goals for the Cobras. Best players for Noarlunga included Nathan Schulz, Jaidan Kappler, Jake Anderson, Sam Beard, Vic Robertson and Nick Robertson. Cove was best served by Michael Galley, Kyle Stoldt, Holder, Jackson Riddle and Lucas Hill.After two losses in a row, reigning premier Reynella got back in the winners circle with a comfortable 43-point victory over Aldinga. The Wine Flies were relatively untroubled as they won 12.14 (86) to 7.1 (43). Callan Semple was the leading goalkicker on the ground with four goals for Reynella, while Tom Pilmore and Ishmael Palmer kicked two goals each for the Sharks. Best players for Reynella included Dylan Roser, Sam Whitbread, Liam Reid, Mitch Scotland and Nick McLean. Angus Stangewitz, Isaac Churchill, Bailey Pilmore, Brayden Hooper and Luke Watson were named best for Aldinga. Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Flagstaff Hill 22, Noarlunga 18, Reynella 16, Happy Valley 12, Port Noarlunga 8, Morphett Vale 8, Aldinga 6, Cove 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 22/7/23)Morphett Vale v Christies Beach Happy Valley v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v Port NoarlungaAldinga v CoveReynella has the bye

The SA Country Football Championships were held in the Barossa Valley on the weekend with players from six zones throughout the state competing to be crowned the best in country footy. The Southern zone was represented by players from the Southern Football League (SFL) and the Great Southern Football League (GSFL), with both the women’s and men’s teams finishing third overall after defeating South-East in the third v fourth playoff games. Kiahni Russell (McLaren Districts), Skye Kartinyeri Sumner (Victor Harbor), Jaimi Griffen (Yankalilla/Encounter Bay), Emma Fitzpatrick (Willunga), Katrice Turner (Willunga) and Georgia Weatherspoon (Yankalilla/Encounter Bay) from Southern Women were recognised with selection in the team of the carnival side. Five players from the Southern Men’s team also made the team of the carnival lineup. They were Callum Tonkin (Encounter Bay), Sam Renney (Willunga), Riley Clamp (Strathalbyn), Troy Blackwell (Langhorne Creek) and Shannon Jones (Langhorne Creek). Central won a thrilling women’s final by three points over Eastern, while the Eastern Men turned the tables on Central as they defeated them by 53 points in the final.

Women - Round 10 @ GoolwaGoolwa 3 defeated Aldinga 0Yankalilla 1 defeated Victor White 0Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 10)Yankalilla 22, Goolwa 19, Victor White 10, Aldinga 4, Victor Blue 3.Men - Round 10 @ GoolwaVictor Blue 6 defeated Victor White 1Aldinga Blue 1 defeated Goolwa 0Victor Grey 4 defeated Aldinga Black 2Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 10)Victor White 21, Victor Blue 17, Aldinga Blue 16, Victor Grey 13, Goolwa 8, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Reigning premier Western Districts played out a thrilling draw against Kingscote during round nine action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Gosse on Saturday. The final scores were 9.7 (61) apiece. Jordan Connell (3) and skipper Paul Green (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Kingscote. Western Districts skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked three goals, while Josh Graham kicked two goals. Best players for Kingscote were Lachlan Summers, Frank Colman, Zak Siemer, Tyson Holman and Joshua Ingall. Best for the Saints were Nathan Stock, Tate Barrett, Bradley Crabb, Wade Tucker and Dylan Lockett.Wisanger moved up to second spot on the ladder following their comfortable 40-point win at home against Parndana. The Panthers led at every change before winning 11.9 (75) to 5.5 (35). Sam Clifford (4) and Nick Shurven (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Wisanger, while Parndana had five individual goalkickers. Best players for Wisanger included Dusty Cross, Jason Fryar, Nick Shurven, Liam Sampson and Jordan Ackland. The Roosters were best served by Bailey Gaskin, Zach Trethewey, Frank May, Bailey Mashford and Will Stanton.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 9Western Districts 30, Wisanger 20, Kingscote 18, Parndana 4, Dudley United 0.Round 10 FixturesKingscote v WisangerParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Willunga won their eighth game in a row in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 62 points at Strathalbyn on Sunday. Willunga played a strong first half to lead by 37 points at the long break. A further four goals to one in the second half saw the Demons run out winners 12.9 (81) to 3.1 (19). Jessica Harris, Lauren Clifton, Tamara Page, Sarah Wright and Ellen Tyminski all kicked two goals for Willunga, as did Kailey Webb for the Mudlarks. Best players for the Demons included Clifton, Katrice Turner, Kirstin Remfrey, Tessa Kohn and Tyminski. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Carla Humphrys, Webb, Charlotte Collins, Elsie Upton and Molly Agnew.McLaren Districts won their eighth game of the season with a 73-point win last Friday night against Victor Harbor. The Eagles were very accurate as they kicked 12.3 (75) to 0.2 (2). Layla Rogers (3), Sally Fuller (2), Kiahni Russell (2) and Alycia Hepburn (2) were the multiple goalkickers for McLaren Districts. The Eagles' best players included Rogers, Sam Pratt, Emily Rowe, Katrina Munzberg and Hepburn. Best players for ‘Victor’ were Aloura Kirk, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Demi Morse, Halle Crowe and Lily Harrison.Goolwa/Port Elliot kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a tough 18-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay at Strathalbyn on Sunday. The final scores were Goolwa/Port Elliot 4.2 (26) to Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 1.2 (8). Indiana Quaremba kicked two goals for the Magpies, while Annabella Walden kicked the only goal for the Stingrays. Best players for the Magpies included Indi Miller, Kalani Bates, Renee Moon, Laura Jones and Taya Forbes. The Stingrays were best served by Jaimi Griffen, Walden, Jemma Ellis, Kimberly Robinson and Tegan Cross.Ladder after Round 12Willunga 22, McLaren Districts 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 16, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Round 13 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Friday 14/7/23 - 7.45pm @ Myponga)Willunga v Victor Harbor (Sunday 16/7/23 - 11.45am @ McLaren Vale)McLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 16/7/23 - 3.15pm @ McLaren Vale)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Western Districts handed Kingscote their first loss of the season with a 53-40 victory at Gosse on Saturday. The win puts the Saints equal top with Kingscote on the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder. In the other game of round nine, Parndana travelled to Wisanger and came away with a 46-38 victory. Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 9Kingscote 12, Western Districts 12, Parndana 8, Wisanger 2, Dudley United 2.Round 10 Fixtures (15/7/23)Kingscote v WisangerParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill kept their finals hopes alive after defeating Cove by 14 points last Friday night during round nine action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition. The Falcons led at every change before winning 4.5 (29) to 1.9 (15). Emily Brockhurst kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Flaggies’ and she was well supported by Bella Nicholls-Newman, Chloe Meyers, Alana Baker, Indianna Roberts and Rachel Crockart. Best players for the Cobras included Ashleigh Need, Georgia Hayford, Makayla Brown, Tamara Zerna and Kiarna Jackson.Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a huge 199-point win against Hackham yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 59 points at quarter time, 97 points at halftime, and 140 points at the last change, before winning 29.25 (199) to 0.0 (0). Reynella had 10 different goalkickers with Georgia Scholes the standout with nine goals. Ashlee Wright (4), Casey Northcott (3), Shanique West (3) and Caitlin Walter (3) provided goalkicking support for Scholes. Best players for the Wine Flies included Caitlin Williams, Walter, Zannah Loxton, Scholes, Wright and Jessica Redigolo. Best for the Hawks were Ellie-Louise Ellingham, Krista Mitchell, Nevara Richards, Samantha Smyth and Alisha MacFayden. Christies Beach remained on top of the ladder after defeating Noarlunga by 115 points at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The Saints led by 52 points at halftime, before kicking a further 10 goals in the second half to win 18.10 (118) to 0.3 (3). Chelsea Salvemini led the way for ‘Christies’ with five goals and she was well supported by Cadence Bryowsky and Isabella Zito who kicked three goals each. Christies Beach was best served by Melanie Koster, Salvemini, Zito, Tallara Power and Angelique Dean. Best players for the Shoes included skipper Steph Alderman, Elyshiah Forrest, Shontaya Burgoyne, Megan Weetra and Skye Wilson. Port Noarlunga won their eight game of the season with a 95-point win against Aldinga. The Cockle Divers led by 46 points at halftime, before kicking a further seven goals in the second half to win 13.17 (95) to 0.0 (0). Philippa Worthley (5), Charmaine Lynch (3) and Madison Harris (2) were the multiple goalkickers for ‘Porties’. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Jolie Malinowski, Eilish O’Hanlon, Bree Chapman, Charmaine Lynch and Amelia Michailescu. For the Sharks, Paige Curtin, Ayla Regione, Jessica Harris, Olivia Savage and Jessamy Stanway.Ladder (After Round 9)Christies Beach 16, Port Noarlunga 16, Reynella 14, Cove 8, Flagstaff Hill 8, Noarlunga 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 10 Fixtures (Sunday 16/7/23)Hackham v Port NoarlungaCove v Noarlunga Christies Beach v Flagstaff HillReynella v Aldinga

Women - Round 9 @ YankalillaYankalilla 2 defeated Goolwa 0Victor White 2 defeated Victor BlueAldinga had the byeLadder (After Round 9)Yankalilla 19, Goolwa 16, Victor White 10, Aldinga 4, Victor Blue 3.Men - Round 9 @ YankalillaVictor White 18 defeated Aldinga Black 1Yankalilla 4 drew Victor Blue 4Victor Grey 0 drew Goolwa 0Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 9)Victor White 21, Victor Blue 14, Aldinga Blue 13, Victor Grey 10, Goolwa 8, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Langhorne Creek kept the pressure on for a finals spot in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) competition after defeating Strathalbyn 45-32 during round 11 action on Saturday. In other games, Mount Compass won their second game of the season following a 55-33 win at Goolwa, Willunga hosted McLaren Vale and notched a 53-39 win, while Yankalilla remained top of the ladder following their thrilling 39-38 victory over Myponga. Victor Harbor had the bye. Ladder after Round 11Yankalilla 18, Victor Harbor 15, Willunga 14, Myponga 13, Langhorne Creek 12, McLaren Vale 8, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 15/7/23)McLaren Vale v Langhorne CreekGoolwa v MypongaStrathalbyn v Victor HarborMount Compass v YankalillaWillunga has the bye

Happy Valley consolidated their position in the top-five with a 20-point win against Aldinga during round 11 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Happy Valley yesterday. The first half was tight with Happy Valley taking a six-point lead to the long break. The second half was a low-scoring affair, with the Vikings kicking five goals to three, to run out winners 11.10 (76) to 8.8 (56). Josh Dwyer-Sterzl kicked three goals for Happy Valley, while Bailey Pilmore slotted four majors for Aldinga. Best players for the triumphant Vikings included Joel Beeche, Harry Vick, Tate Coleman, Ross Mullins and Jayden Little. Aldinga were best served by Tom Pilmore, Jack Langdon, Angus Stangewitz, Bailey Pilmore and Brady O’Hanlon. Premiership favourite Flagstaff Hill continued on their merry way with a 10th consecutive victory, this time by 66 points at home against Cove. The first quarter was tight with the Falcons leading by just one point at quarter time. ‘Flaggies’ burst out of the blocks in the second term, kicking seven unanswered goals, to take a healthy 43-point lead to halftime. A further seven goals to four in the second half saw the Falcons win 16.8 (104) to 5.8 (38). Flagstaff Hill had eight different goalkickers including Blake Aldridge and Josh Rosman who kicked three goals each. Scott Grieve kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Sam Smith, Brad Kirk, David Kearsley, Huw Channing and Cameron Blake. The Cobras best included Hayden Kernahan, Harrison Riddle, Corey Jackson, Damian Roach and Grieve.Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-three with a convincing 78-point win against Christies Beach. The Shoes led by 25 points at quarter time, 33 points at halftime, and 75 points at the last change, before eventually winning 21.16 (142) to 10.4 (64). Vic Robertson kicked seven goals for Noarlunga, while Rhys Mundy, Zak Short and Andrew Crate each kicked two goals for the Saints. Nathan Schulz, Jake Anderson, Vic Robertson, Josh Beard and Jamison Snelling were named best players for Noarlunga. ‘Christies’ was best served by Nathan Sable, Josh de Roode, Mundy, Ryan Matthews and Marley Lane. Morphett Vale pulled off one of the upsets of the season with a come-from-behind 14-point win against reigning premier Reynella this afternoon. Reynella led by four points at three-quarter time, before the Emus finished strongly, kicking four goals to one in the final term to win 12.10 (82) to 9.14 (68). It leaves Morphett Vale just percentage out of the top-five. Dylan Williams kicked three goals for Morphett Vale, as did Marc Borholm for the Wine Flies. Morphett Vale’s best players were Robert Schindler-Taylor, Aiden Baker, Khori Mills-Richardson, Michael Smith and Connor Gilby. Best players for Reynella were Dylan Roser, Liam Reid, Mitchell Scotland, Tyler Davies and Daniel Whitaker. Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Flagstaff Hill 20, Noarlunga 16, Reynella 14, Happy Valley 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Morphett Vale 8, Aldinga 6, Cove 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 15/7/23)Happy Valley v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach v Flagstaff HillCove v NoarlungaReynella v AldingaMorphett Vale has the bye

Seaford Storm won their first game of 2023 after defeating McLaren Flat 53-43 during round nine action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Pulse remain undefeated after a 54-37 win over Noarlunga, Clarendon edged local rival Kangarilla 53-51, while Southern Stars further consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 47-26 win at Port Noarlunga.Ladder (after round 9)Pulse 18, Clarendon 14, Kangarilla 12, Southern Stars 10, Noarlunga 6, Port Noarlunga 6, McLaren Flat 4, Seaford Storm 2.Round 10 FixturesSouthern Stars v McLaren FlatSeaford Storm v Port NoarlungaPulse v KangarillaClarendon v Noarlunga

McLaren Districts’ amazing run of 30 consecutive wins came to an end at the hands of local rival Willunga during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The Demons led all day as they won 13.16 (94) to 5.12 (42). Former AFL player Jack Redden was named best for Willunga and he was well supported by Sam Renney, Daniel Lee (4 goals), Danny Juckers and Braden Altus. Best players for McLaren Districts included Jamie Smith, Tom Fenoughty, Brett Ellis (3 goals), Tarak Redigolo and Elijah Ware.Goolwa/Port Elliot provided one of the upsets of the season after they defeated finals contender Mount Compass by 48 points at Goolwa. The Magpies won every quarter on their way to a 15.10 (100) to 8.4 (52) victory. The Magpies had nine different goalkickers with James Fry leading the way with three majors. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Ryan Carnelly, Daniel Fry, Jacob Hughes, Kosta Dekoning and Jye Bottroff. Ziggy Vitkunas kicked four goals and was named best player for ‘Compass’, while other good players were Jayden Weetman, Dylan Waye, William Zimmermann and Brandon McKenzie. Langhorne Creek kept their finals hopes alive with an eight-point win against arch-rival Strathalbyn. The game was tight throughout as the Hawks came out on top 11.4 (70) to 9.8 (62). Mitch Cleggett, Coby Helyar and Jack Keynes kicked two goals each for Langhorne Creek, while Riley Clamp also kicked two goals for the Roosters. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Tom Derham, Keynes, Troy Blackwell, Matt Dominish and Darcy Clifford. Strathalbyn’s best players were Jacob Wright, Mark Tucker, Marc Elliott, Matt Mundy and Richard O’Grady.Victor Harbor won their seventh game of the season with a 12-point victory against Encounter Bay. The Bays started well to lead by 10 points at quarter time, before ‘Victor’ hit back to take a handy 20-point lead at halftime. Encounter Bay took the honours in the second half, but the ‘Roos prevailed 13.9 (87) to 11.9 (75). Best players for Victor Harbor included Michael Ross, Jackson Elmes (3 goals), Reece Kleinig, Mitchell Brook and Tom Neville. The Bays were best served by Elijah Horrocks, Pat Taggart, Tyler Baldock, Cohen Pettitt and Jayden Christophers.Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their position in the top-three with a comprehensive 123-point win over Yankalilla at Myponga yesterday. The Mudlarks led by 39 points at quarter time, 68 points at halftime, and 75 points at the last change, before winning 19.19 (133) to 1.4 (10). Jayden Scott kicked six goals for the Mudlarks (36 for the season), while Sam Kennedy and Dylan Lang kicked three goals each. Denver Ker kicked the only goal for the Tigers. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Sam Kennedy, Harrison Cock, Lang, Anthony Kempster and Levi Proude. Yankalilla’s best players included Tyler Athanasos, Liam Gerber, Jesse Fitzgerald, James Hargreaves and Luke Bartlett.Ladder after Round 11McLaren Districts 20, Myponga-Sellicks 16, Willunga 16, Victor Harbor 14, Mount Compass 12, Strathalbyn 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Encounter Bay 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 15 July)McLaren Districts v Langhorne CreekGoolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-SellicksStrathalbyn v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v WillungaMount Compass v Yankalilla

Goolwa/Port Elliot kept the pressure on for a top-two spot in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition after defeating Victor Harbor by 36 points at a wet and windy Encounter Bay on Sunday. The Magpies prevailed 5.8 (38) to 0.2 (2). Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Renee Moon, Ellie Fry, Kerrie-ann Moon, Tessa Grant and Tayla Hoad.NB: At the time of publication, no best players had been supplied for Victor Harbor.McLaren Districts won their seventh game of the season following a 72-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at McLaren Vale last Friday night. Scores were level at 1.3 (9) apiece at quarter time, but from then on it was all McLaren Districts. The Eagles kicked 11 goals to zero in the final three quarters to win 12.11 (83) to 1.5 (11). Tiffany Copley (4), Kiahni Russell (3) and Layla Rogers (2) were the leading goalkickers for the Eagles, while Emily Steele kicked the Mudlarks only goal. Best players for the victorious Eagles were Copley, Katrina Munzberg, Rogers, Kiera Harvey and Gwen Humphreys. Best players for the Mudlarks were Nari Wright, Charlie Shaw-McMillan, Steele, Molly Agnew and Kailey Webb. Reigning Willunga sealed the minor premiership with a comfortable 56-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays at Encounter Bay on Sunday. The game was all but over after the first quarter where the Demons led by 33 points. Willunga kicked three second-half goals to win 8.9 (57) to 0.1 (1). Jessica Harris and Abby Woodward kicked two goals each for Willunga, while their best players included Tessa Kohn, Jodie Hunt, Ada Anninos, Lauren Clifton and Abby Woodward. Best players for the Stingrays were Chloe Howlett, Jemima Althorp, Jaimi Griffen, Tegan Cross and Kimberley Rowe. Ladder after Round 11Willunga 20, McLaren Districts 14, Goolwa/Port Elliot 14, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Round 12 FixturesVictor Harbor v McLaren Districts (Friday 30/6/23 - 7.45pm @ Victor Harbor)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 2/7/23 - 11.45am @ Strathalbyn)Myponga-Sellicks v Willunga (Sunday 2/7/23 - 3.15pm @ Strathalbyn)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Noarlunga won their second game of the 2023 Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition following a 34-point win at Hackham yesterday during round 8 action. The Shoes led by nine points at halftime, before kicking four goals to one in the second half to win 5.11 (41) to 1.1 (7). Sarah Noble kicked two goals for the Shoes, while Charmaine Mulloy was the Hawks’ goalkicker. Best players for Noarlunga included Elyshiah Forrest, Cherinah Adderton, Megan Weetra, Noble and Skye Wilson. Hackham was best served by Nevara Richards, Dakota Dwyer, Katelyn Wilson, Alisha MacFayden and Maddison Hay.Christies Beach stayed top of the ladder following their convincing 132-point win over Aldinga. The Saints led by 34 points at quarter time, 69 points at halftime and 85 points at the last change, before winning 19.18 (132) to 0.0 (0). ‘Christies’ had eight different goalkickers including Cadence Bryowsky who slotted five majors. She was well supported by Chelsea Salvemini, Makenzie Bryowsky and Brooke O’Brien who all kicked three goals. Best players for the ladder-leading Saints were Isabella Zito, O’Brien, Salvemini, Brina Thompson-Fitzgerald and Makenzie Bryowsky. Aldinga’s best players were Ayla Regione, Paige Curtin, Mackenzie Jones, Olivia Cumming and Brook Fallon.Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot after comfortably accounting for reigning premier Flagstaff Hill to the tune of 70 points at Reynella yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 38 points at halftime, before kicking a further five goals in the second half to win 11.4 (70) to 0.1 (1). Georgia Scholes (3) and Shanique West (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Wine Flies. Caitlin Walter, Emily Franklin, Indiana Barbour, Morgan Blackwell and Caitlin Williams were amongst the best players for Reynella. For Flagstaff Hill, Brooke Watson, Ebony Scanlan, Chloe Meyers, Emma Hodgson and Amber Cloughessy were their best.Port Noarlunga won their seventh game of 2023 with a 22-point win against Cove Cobras at Hallett Cove yesterday. ‘Porties’ led at every change to record a 7.1 (43) to 3.3 (21) victory. Phillipa Worthley was the only multiple goalkicker on the ground with three majors. Dana O’Brien, Georgia Hayford and Jaime Norup were the goalkickers for the Cobras. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Eilish O’Hanlon, Jolie Malinowski, Brittany Pratt, Bree Chapman and Siobhan I’Dell. Best players for Cove were Lauren Kenny, O’Brien, Breanna Stoldt, Cally Swalue and Rachel Littlefield. Ladder (After Round 8)Christies Beach 14, Port Noarlunga 14, Reynella 12, Cove 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Noarlunga 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 9 FixturesFlagstaff Hill v Cove (Friday 30/6 @ 7.30pm)Hackham v Reynella (Sunday 2/7 @ 12.15pm)Noarlunga v Christies Beach (Sunday 2/7 @ 1.55pm)Port Noarlunga v Aldinga (Sunday 2/7 @ 3.10pm)

Yankalilla won their first game of 2023 with a 14-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Yankalilla during round 10 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Tigers led at every change before winning 6.10 (46) to 4.8 (32). Jack Fitzgerald kicked three goals for the Tigers, while their best players were James Hargreaves, Liam Gerber, Joel Kay, Luke Bartlett and Tyler Athanasos. NB: No goalkickers or best players were available for Goolwa/Port Elliot at the time of publication.Willunga moved inside the top-three after defeating fellow finals aspirant Victor Harbor by 36 points on Saturday. The Demons led at every change to win 10.6 (66) to 3.12 (30). Daniel Lee kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for Willunga, while Danny Juckers kicked three. Jackson Elmes kicked two goals for ‘Victor’. Joining Lee in the best players for Willunga were Jack Redden, Hugo Hoeck, Job Colwell and Sam Tregenza. Victor Harbor were best served by skipper Jesse McKinnon, Kane Cooper, Dylan Kleinig, Zac Dowling and Mitch Brook.Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their position in the top-three after a come-from-behind 16-point win at Strathalbyn. ‘Strath’ held a handy 15-point lead at three-quarter time, before the Mudlarks kicked six goals to one in the last term to win 11.13 (79) to 9.7 (61). Daniel Trevena, Jake Spinks, Jayden Scott, Harry Cock and Jaxon Sampson all kicked two goals for Myponga-Sellicks, while Ben Simounds was a standout for the Roosters with six majors. Best players for the Mudlarks included Luke Whitford, Sampson, Ryan Kelly, Cock and Tom Carroll. Strathalbyn’s best players were Jacob Wright, Simounds, Daniel Pegler, Mark Tucker and Marc Elliott.Reigning premier McLaren Districts made it 30 wins on the trot with a hard-fought 20-point win against Mount Compass at McLaren Vale. An upset appeared on the cards as ‘Compass’ led by three points at halftime, but the Eagles responded well to the challenge, kicking seven goals to four in the second half, to win 12.15 (87) to 10.7 (67). Joel Chahla kicked three goals for McLaren Districts, as did Ziggy Vitkunas and Tom Pinyon for Mount Compass. Tarak Redigolo was adjudged as best player for the Eagles and he was well supported by Codey Ellison, Matthew Merrett, Billy Chahla and Sam Lawrie. The Bulldogs’ best included Ziggy Vitkunas, Will Zimmermann, Jordan Hooper, Pinyon and Klaus Simons. Encounter Bay won their third game of the season following a 27-point win against Langhorne Creek. The Bays led at every change before running out winners 14.6 (90) to 10.3 (63). Dan Jelinek kicked four goals for Encounter Bay, while Mitch Cleggett kicked three majors for the Hawks. Callum Tonkin, Jack Crispin, Cohen Pettitt, Pat Taggart and Jelinek were named as best players for the Bays. Best for Langhorne Creek included Caleb Howell, Matt Dominish, Tom Derham, Peter Reichelt and Shannon Jones. Ladder after Round 10McLaren Districts 20, Myponga-Sellicks 14, Willunga 14, Victor Harbor 12, Mount Compass 12, Strathalbyn 10, Langhorne Creek 8, Encounter Bay 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Yankalilla 2.Round 11 FixturesWillunga v McLaren DistrictsGoolwa/Port Elliot v Mount CompassLanghorne Creek v StrathalbynMyponga-Sellicks v YankalillaVictor Harbor v Encounter Bay 

Reigning premier Western Districts remained undefeated after defeating Parndana by 70 points during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday in Parndana. The Saints triumphed 12.12 (84) to 2.2 (14). Western Districts’ skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked six goals, while Jordan Whittle kicked two majors. James Davis and Colton Trethewey kicked the Roosters two goals. Parndana’s best players were Ben Gaskin, Jack Sexton, Colton Trethewey, Eli Kuchel and Frank May.Wisanger kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a 43-point win against Dudley United at Penneshaw. The final scores were Wisanger 12.11 (83) to Dudley United 5.10 (40). Sam Clifford and Jackson Lockett kicked three goals apiece for Wisanger. Best players for the Panthers included Dusty Cross, Jason Fryar, Jai Turner, Nick Berry and Jordan Ackland. Dudley United were best served by Clayton Willson, Sam McLeay, Kyrrell Barton, Nathan Dickson and Brody Florance.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Western Districts 28, Kingscote 16, Wisanger 16, Parndana 4, Dudley United 0.Round 9 FixturesWestern Districts v KingscoteWisanger v ParndanaDudley United has the bye

McLaren Vale kept the pressure on for a finals spot in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) competition after defeating Mount Compass 58-28 during round 10 action yesterday. In other games, Myponga travelled to Strathalbyn and came away with a 57-35 victory, Yankalilla won their seventh game on the trot with a convincing 76-14 win over Goolwa, while in the match-of-the-round, Victor Harbor had a tough 52-47 win against Willunga.Langhorne Creek had the bye. Ladder after Round 10Yankalilla 16, Victor Harbor 15, Myponga 13, Willunga 12, Langhorne Creek 10, McLaren Vale 8, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0.Round 11 Fixtures (Saturday 1/7/23)Willunga v McLaren Vale Goolwa v Mount CompassLanghorne Creek v Strathalbyn Myponga v YankalillaVictor Harbor has the bye

Wisanger won their first game of the season after defeating Dudley United 43-27 during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Penneshaw today. In the other game of round 8, Western Districts travelled to Parndana and came away with a comfortable 55-37 victory. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Kingscote 12, Western Districts 10, Parndana 6, Wisanger 2, Dudley United 2.Round 9 FixturesWestern Districts v KingscoteWisanger v ParndanaDudley United has the bye