Mount Compass consolidated their spot in the top-five with an excellent 35-point win against fellow finals aspirant Myponga-Sellicks during round nine action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. Mount Compass played an excellent first half to lead by 28 points at the long break. The second half was a real slog with both teams kicking one goal each, as the Bulldogs won 7.10 (52) to 2.5 (17). Tom Pinyon kicked four goals for Mount Compass, giving him 34 majors for the season so far. John Butcher and Connor Sampson were the goalkickers for the Mudlarks. Best players for ‘Compass’ included Tom Vitkunas, Nathan Hicks, Will Zimmermann, Klaus Simons and Pinyon. Best for Myponga-Sellicks included Scott Ogilvie, Dylan Lang, Anthony Kempster, Ryan Kelly and Kain Spinks.Victor Harbor moved inside the top-three with a comfortable 49-point victory at Langhorne Creek. The home side started well to lead by nine points at quarter time, before a seven-goal second term saw ‘Victor’ take a handy 27-point lead to halftime. A further nine goals to five in the second half saw Victor Harbor win 19.10 (124) to 11.9 (75). The ‘Roos had nine different goalkickers with Sam Overall kicking five goals in a best-on-ground display. Caleb Howell and Malakai Kartinyeri kicked three goals each for the Hawks. Joining Overall in the best players for Victor Harbor were Jesse McKinnon, Michael Ross, Jackson Elmes and Kane Cooper. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Jack Keynes, Mitch Cleggett, Tom Derham, Matt Dominish and Howell. Strathalbyn kept the pressure on for a top-five spot with a 48-point win at Encounter Bay. The first half was close with ‘Strath’ taking a slender three-point lead at halftime. The Roosters took control in the second half, kicking nine goals to two, to win 15.5 (95) to 7.5 (47). Riley Clamp and Ben Simounds kicked four goals each for Strathalbyn and Tyson Neale kicked three goals for Encounter Bay. Best players for Strathalbyn included Thomas Welk, Jacob Wright, Lachlan Butler, Brock Keding and Mark Tucker. Callum Tonkin, Cohen Pettitt, Mason Middleton, Jack Crispin and Connor Hills were amongst the best players for the Bays.McLaren Districts won their 29th consecutive match after a comfortable 63-point win at Yankalilla. The Eagles were inaccurate in front of goal, but won every quarter on the way to a 12.22 (94) to 4.7 (31) triumph. Tarak Redigolo was adjudged best-on-ground for McLaren Districts and skipper Brett Ellis kicked four goals in another excellent performance. Other good players for the Eagles were Billy Chahla, Max Gill, Jamie Smith and Sam Lawrie. Best players for Yankalilla included James Hargreaves, Angus Weir, Lachlan Whittlesea, Ayden Duke and Luke Bartlett.Willunga won their sixth game in a row with a comprehensive 73-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Demons won every quarter to win 12.21 (93) to 3.2 (20). Brad Haskett (4), Daniel Lee (3) and Jaxon Hams (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Willunga. Luke Oliver, Brett Heintze and Jacob Hughes were the goalkickers for the Magpies. Best players for the Demons were Lee, Cam Hutchens, Haskett, Marcus Burdett and Braden Altus. The Magpies were best served by Fred Nissen, Jesse Bates, Jye Bottroff, Heintze and Logan Payne.Ladder after Round 9McLaren Districts 18, Myponga-Sellicks 12, Victor Harbor 12, Willunga 12, Mount Compass 12, Strathalbyn 10, Langhorne Creek 8, Encounter Bay 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 10 FixturesYankalilla v Goolwa/Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Langhorne Creek McLaren Districts v Mount CompassStrathalbyn v Myponga-Sellicks Willunga v Victor Harbor

Flagstaff Hill reached the halfway mark of the season on top of the ladder and undefeated after beating Noarlunga by 10 points during round nine action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The Falcons started well, kicking six first-quarter goals, to lead by 22 points at the first change. Noarlunga won the last three quarters, kicking six goals to three, but ‘Flaggies’ prevailed 9.10 (64) to 8.6 (54). Sam Jacobs and Nathan Beenham kicked three goals each for Flagstaff Hill, while Callum Gaspari was a standout for the Shoes with five goals. Best players for the Falcons were Adam Bunworth, Brad Kirk, Kobe Cavouras, Ryan Mountford and David Kearsley. Noarlunga’s best were Gaspari, Josh Beard, Nathan Schulz, Bailey Hann and Nick Robertson.Morphett Vale won their second game in a row with a 14-point win at Happy Valley. The game was close throughout with Morphett Vale holding a slender four-point lead at the last change. The Emus were kicking to the ‘scoring end’ in the last quarter and they finished strongly, kicking three goals to one, to win 10.6 (66) to 7.10 (52). Scott Bedford (4) and Blake Carter (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Morphett Vale, while Jack Flett and Corey Grocock kicked two goals each for the Vikings. Brian Gill, Scott Bedford, Jack Dal Santo, Braydan Hartwig and Michael Smith were amongst the best players for Morphett Vale. Happy Valley was best served by Joel Beeche, Harry Vick, Liam Hamilton, Nick Frisby-Smith and Matthew Lillis.Reynella consolidated their spot in the top-three following a 36-point win against Port Noarlunga. The Wine Flies won every quarter to take victory 9.15 (69) to 5.3 (33). Callan Semple kicked five goals for Reynella, while teammate Bailey Marshman kicked three majors. Nathaniel Paredes kicked four goals for Port Noarlunga. Reynella ruckman Marc Borholm was named best-on-ground and he was well supported by Sam Whitbread, Semple, Talon Copley and Liam Reid. Best for ‘Porties’ included Paredes, Aaron Peterson, Billy Cook, Chris Black and Josh Johns.Cove won their third game of the season with a 17-point win against Christies Beach at Hallett Cove. The Cobras led by 17 points at quarter time, and extended their lead out to a handy 26-points by halftime. Christies Beach came back into the game with a four goal to zero third term to trail by just four points at the last change. Cove steadied in the last term, kicking three goals to one, to win 10.11 (71) to 8.6 (54). Kaine Harris (3) and Riley Jones (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Cove, while James Conlon and Harrison Butcher kicked two goals each for the Saints. Jones was named best for Cove and he was well supported by Lincoln Holder, Simon Hulme, Hayden Kernahan and Jackson Riddle, The Saints were best served by Shaun King, Ryan Parry, Joel Andruszkiewicz, Jonty Murphy and Austin Hogg. Aldinga had the bye.Ladder after Round 9Flagstaff Hill 16, Reynella 14, Noarlunga 12, Port Noarlunga 8, Happy Valley 6, Morphett Vale 6, Cove 6, Aldinga 4, Christies Beach 0.Round 10 Fixtures (Saturday 24/6/23)Aldinga v Port Noarlunga Morphett Vale v NoarlungaReynella v Flagstaff HillHappy Valley v Christies BeachCove has the bye

Southern Stars kept the pressure on the top-four with a 45-41 win against Noarlunga during round seven action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Noarlunga on Saturday. In other games, Pulse stayed undefeated with a big 68-18 win over Seaford Storm, Clarendon defeated Port Noarlunga 38-25, while Kangarilla travelled to McLaren Flat and came away with a 50-30 win.Ladder (after round 7)Pulse 14, Clarendon 12, Kangarilla 10, Noarlunga 6, Southern Stars 6, McLaren Flat 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Seaford Storm 0.Round 8 Fixtures (Saturday 24/6/23)Noarlunga v KangarillaMcLaren Flat v Port NoarlungaClarendon v Pulse Southern Stars v Seaford Storm

McLaren Districts moved up to second spot on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder after defeating Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays by 35 points at Encounter Bay last Friday night. The Eagles led at every change before running out winners 8.7 (55) to 3.2 (20). Caitlin Ross (3) and Layla Rogers (2) were the multiple goalkickers for McLaren Districts, while Annabella Walden kicked two goals for the Stingrays. Best players for McLaren Districts were Katie Whish, Ross, Jessica Hutton, Katrina Munzberg and Rogers. The Stingrays were best served by Chloe Howlett, Jemma Ellis, Walden, Jaimi Griffen and Dakota Oniszk.Reigning premier Willunga moved another step closer to the minor premiership following their 26-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Demons led by just two points at halftime, before kicking five goals to one in the second half to win 9.5 (59) to 5.3 (33). Emily Steele, Jodie Hunt and Ada Anninos kicked two goals each for the Demons, while Kalani Bates kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for Willunga included Anninos, Lauren Clifton, Kiara Upitis, Katrice Turner and Caitlin Radbone. Goolwa/Port Elliot’s best were Bates, Laura Jones, Tessa Grant, Indi Miller and Renee Moon.Myponga-Sellicks made it two wins on the trot with a tight 10-point victory against Victor Harbor. ‘Victor’ started well to lead by 14 points at quarter time, before the Mudlarks kicked three goals to none in the second term to take a seven-point lead at halftime. The second half was a real arm wrestle with the Mudlarks kicking the only goals to win 4.9 (33) to 2.11 (23). Molly Agnew, Imogen Harney, Tara Ludlow, Nari Wright and Charlie Shaw-McMillan were amongst the best players for Myponga-Sellicks. Best for Victor Harbor included Lily Harrison, Lily Jinks, Lucie Rubie, Nicole Mark and Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner.Ladder after Round 10Willunga 18, McLaren Districts 12, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Round 11 FixturesMcLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 23/6/23 - 7.45pm @ McLaren Vale)Victor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 25/6/23 - 11.45am @ Encounter Bay)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Willunga (Sunday 25/6/23 - 3.15pm @ Encounter Bay) Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Women - Round 7 @ Victor HarborVictor White 5 defeated Aldinga 0Yankalilla 6 defeated Victor Blue 0Goolwa had the byeLadder (After Round 7)Yankalilla 18, Goolwa 12, Victor White 7, Victor Blue 3, Aldinga 1.Men - Round 7 @ Victor HarborVictor White 3 defeated Victor Grey 1Victor Blue 4 defeated Goolwa 0Aldinga Black 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 5Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 7)Victor White 15, Victor Blue 13, Aldinga Blue 10, Victor Grey 9, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa 4, Aldinga Black 3.

Christies Beach are on top of the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder following their 16-point win against Cove on Saturday evening. ‘Christies’ led by five points at halftime, before kicking three goals to one in the second half to win 6.1 (37) to 3.3 (21). Brooke O’Brien (3) and Cadence Bryowsky (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Saints, while Alesia LeDuff kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for Christies Beach included Melanie Koster, Tallara Power, Chelsea Salvemini, O’Brien and Cadence Bryowsky. Best for Cove were LeDuff, Tamara Harrison, Jaymie Savaidis, Mikala Graham and Lauren Kenny.Flagstaff Hill kept in touch with the top-four after a comfortable 104-point victory against Noarlunga yesterday. The Falcons led by 27 points at quarter time, 53 points at halftime, and 73 points at three quarter time, before winning 16.9 (105) to 0.1 (1). Amber Cloughessy kicked seven goals for the Falcons, while Emily Brockhurst kicked four majors. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Emma Hodgson, Chloe Meyers, Cloughessy, Jasmin Partridge and Rachel Crockart. Best for the Shoes were Megan Weetra, Elyshia Forrest, Steph Alderman, Febi Mansell and Rikki-Lee Escritt. Aldinga celebrated their first win of 2023 with a low-scoring eight-point win against Hackham. The game was tight throughout with the Sharks winning 2.8 (20) to 2.0 (12). Paige Curtin and Cara Fry were the goalkickers for Aldinga, while Claire Wheeler kicked two goals for the Hawks. Olivia Savage, Olivia Cumming, Curtin, Ayla Regione and Nikki Duggan were named best players for Aldinga. For Hackham, Imogen Dwyer, Kristy Thomson, Dakota Dwyer, Nevara Richards and Tiarna Power were named their best players.Port Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-two with a tight two-point win against Reynella at Port Noarlunga yesterday. In a low-scoring affair, ‘Porties’ won 2.0 (12) to 1.4 (10). Jessica Couch and Charli Faulkner were the goalkickers for Port Noarlunga, while Sarah Bourn kicked Reynella’s only goal. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Bree Chapman, Eilish O’Hanlon, Philippa Worthley, Shakira Dolman and Mackenzie O’Dea. Reynella were best served by Anja Bancevic, Indiana Barbour, Morgan Blackwell and Caitlin Williams. Ladder (After Round 7)Christies Beach 12, Port Noarlunga 12, Reynella 10, Cove 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Noarlunga 2, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 8 Fixtures (home teams named first)Cove v Port NoarlungaAldinga v Christies BeachHackham v NoarlungaReynella v Flagstaff Hill

Kingscote remained undefeated and on top of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder following their 50-40 win against Parndana at Kingscote yesterday. In the other game of round 7, Western Districts had a comfortable 54-25 win against Dudley United.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Kingscote 12, Western Districts 8, Parndana 6, Dudley United 2, Wisanger 0.Round 8 FixturesDudley United v WisangerParndana v Western DistrictsKingscote has the bye

Kingscote moved up to second spot on the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) ladder after defeating Parndana by 79 points during round seven action in Kingscote yesterday. Kingscote led at every change before winning 21.8 (134) to 8.7 (55). Kingscote skipper Paul Green kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground display for his side. Declan Hardy-Corby was named second best for the Hounds with five goals. Other good players for the home side included Lachlan Summers, Roland Ah Chee and Jordan Connell. James Davis, Justin Carey and Korelle Wintinna kicked two goals each for the Roosters, while their best players included Bailey Gaskin, Ben Gaskin, Wintinna, Zach Trethewey and Trad McMulkin.Unfortunately due to the cancellation of ferry services, Dudley United had to forfeit their match against reigning premier Western Districts.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Western Districts 24, Kingscote 16, Wisanger 12, Parndana 4, Dudley United 0.Round 8 FixturesDudley United v WisangerParndana v Western DistrictsKingscote has the bye

Myponga moved inside the top-four of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after defeating Mount Compass 47-33 during round nine action yesterday. In other games, Yankalilla stayed top of the ladder after beating McLaren Vale 56-37, Victor Harbor won their sixth game of the season with a 50-38 win at Langhorne Creek, while Willunga defeated Goolwa 46-25.Strathalbyn had the bye. Ladder after Round 9Yankalilla 14, Victor Harbor 13, Willunga 12, Myponga 11, Langhorne Creek 10, McLaren Vale 6, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0.Round 10 Fixtures (Saturday 24/6/23)Yankalilla v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Mount CompassStrathalbyn v MypongaWillunga v Victor HarborLanghorne Creek has the bye

The June long weekend brings a halt to regular competition in the Southern Football League (SFL) and Great Southern Football League (GSFL), but it signals time for interleague representative football. The Great Southern Football League hosted the 2023 edition with five games played at Strathalbyn Oval yesterday, with the Southern Football League taking the bragging rights with three wins from the five encounters. Under 15 BoysSouthern Football League 4.8 (32)Great Southern Football League 2.3 (15)Under 17.5 BoysSouthern Football League 7.10 (52)Great Southern Football League 4.11 (35)Senior MenGreat Southern Football League 13.14 (92)Southern Football League 10.15 (75)Under 17 GirlsSouthern Football League 7.5 (47)Great Southern Football League 3.0 (18)Senior WomenGreat Southern Football League 7.6 (48)Southern Football League   0.3 (3)

Myponga-Sellicks are celebrating their first win in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by seven points on Sunday at Goolwa. The Mudlarks led by 10 points at the last change, before holding on to win 3.6 (24) to 2.5 (17). Courtney Gum, Charlotte Collins and Tasiah Wright were the goalkickers for Myponga-Sellicks. Rachel Wood and Rosie Shaw kicked the Magpies’ goals. Grace Deacon, Carla Humphrys, Tara Ludlow, Collins and Sophie Magor were named as best players for the Mudlarks. Best for the Magpies included Renee Moon, Megan Hoad, Annabelle Mooney, Kerrie-Ann Moon and Indiana Quaremba.Willunga stayed top of the ladder with a tough 16-point win against McLaren Districts last Friday night. The Demons led at every change before winning 6.8 (44) to 4.4 (28). Abby Woodward kicked two goals in a best-on-ground display for Willunga, while Sally Fuller also kicked two goals for McLaren Districts. Other good players for the Demons included Kirstin Remfrey, Jodie Hunt, Tessa Kohn and Kiara Upitis. Best players for the Eagles were Caitlin Ross, Emily Rowe, Ally Bailey, Layla Rogers and Kelli Nijhuis.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay consolidated their spot in the top-four after a comfortable 40-point win against Victor Harbor at Goolwa on Sunday. The Stingrays got off to a fast start to lead by 22 points at quarter time and were never headed as they won 5.11 (41) to 0.1 (1). Jaimi Griffen continued her excellent recent form for the Stingrays with another best-on-ground display, and she was well supported by Kate Sanders, Tegan Cross, Georgia Weatherspoon and Kimberley Rowe. Elena Earl hit the scoreboard with two goals for the victors. Best players for the ‘Roos were Aloura Kirk, Alison Grivell, Courtney Marks, Jemma Liddell and Halle Crowe.Ladder after Round 9Willunga 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, McLaren Districts 10, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 2.Round 10 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor (Friday 16/6/23 - 7.45pm @ Myponga)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Friday 16/6/23 - 7.45pm @ Willunga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v McLaren Districts (Friday 16/6/23 - 7.45pm @ Encounter Bay)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Port Noarlunga consolidated their position in the top-four with a hard-fought five-point victory against reigning premier Flagstaff Hill during round six action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ held a slender one-point lead at halftime in a tough and low scoring affair. ‘Porties’ kicked the only two goals of the third term to take a handy 12-point lead at the last change. The Falcons kicked the only goal of the last quarter but ultimately fell short as the Cockle Divers won 4.9 (33) to 4.4 (28). Samantha Lynch kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga, while Elizabeth Johnson also kicked two goals for Flagstaff Hill. Best players for ‘Porties’ included Elisha Scriven, Charmaine Lynch, Samantha Lynch, Philippa Worthley and Jessica Couch. Flagstaff Hill was best served by Johnson, Amber Cloughessy, Rachel Crockart, Emily Brockhurst and Brooke Watson.Reynella maintained top spot on the ladder with a 174-point win against Noarlunga at Reynella on Sunday. The Wine Flies kicked 13 goals in each half to win 26.18 (174) to 0.0 (0). Reynella had 13 different goalkickers with Shanique West (5), Tyler Davies (4) and Sarah Bourn (3) leading the way. Best players for the Wine Flies included West, Zannah Loxton, Anja Bancevic, Caitlin Williams and Morgan Blackwell. Best players for the Shoes were Elyshiah Forrest, Steph Alderman, Skye Wilson, Karlee Moffatt and Febi Mansell. Cove Cobras won their fourth game of the season to maintain their spot in the top-four after defeating Hackham by 171 points yesterday. The Cobras led by 43 points at quarter time, 76 points at halftime, and 119 points at three quarter time, before winning 25.21 (171) to 0.0 (0). The Cobras had 11 different goalkickers with Jaime Norup kicking seven majors in a best-on-ground display. Rachel Littlefield supported Norup with five goals of her own. Joining Norup and Littlefield in the best players for Cove were Georgia Hayford, Kate Galley, Jasmine Dietrich and Tamara Harrison. Best players for the Hawks included Claire Wheeler, Kristy Thomson, Nevara Richards, Olivia Leverton-Burzacott and Maddison Hay.Christies Beach won their fifth game of the season to stay in second spot after defeating Aldinga by 126 points at Bice Oval. The final scores were Christies Beach 18.18 (126) to Aldinga 0.0 (0). Brooke O’Brien kicked five goals for the Saints, while teammate Cadence Bryowsky slotted four majors. Best players for ‘Christies’ were Brina Thompson-Fitzgerald, Isabella Zito, Angelique Dean, O’Brien and Natalie Huckstepp. The Sharks were best served by Rhylee McCall, Jessica Sandercock, Paige Curtin, Olivia Savage and Tayla Mousley.Ladder (After Round 6)Reynella 10, Christies Beach 10, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 8, Flagstaff Hill 4, Noarlunga 2, Hackham 2, Aldinga 0.Round 7 Fixtures (home teams named first)Cove v Christies Beach (4.45pm Saturday 18/6)Noarlunga v Flagstaff Hill (12.15pm Sunday 19/6)Aldinga v Hackham (1.35pm Sunday 19/6)Port Noarlunga v Reynella (3.10pm Sunday 19/6)

Yankalilla are top of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after winning their fifth game on the trot with a 52-36 victory over Strathalbyn during round eight action yesterday. In other games, Langhorne Creek travelled to Goolwa and came away with a 39-25 triumph, Willunga had a tight 52-48 victory at Myponga, while Victor Harbor had a convincing 75-26 win against Mount Compass.McLaren Vale had the bye. Ladder after Round 8Yankalilla 12, Victor Harbor 11, Willunga 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Myponga 9, McLaren Vale 6, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0.Round 9 Fixtures (Saturday 17/6/23)Willunga v GoolwaLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMount Compass v MypongaYankalilla v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn has the bye

Victor Harbor moved inside the top-three with a 34-point victory against Mount Compass during round eight action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. Scores were level at quarter time, before ‘Victor’ kicked five goals to one in the second quarter to take a handy 25-point lead at halftime. The ‘Roos kicked eight goals to seven in the second half to win 17.7 (109) to 12.3 (75). Victor Harbor skipper Jesse McKinnon was best-on-ground and he was well supported by Heath Treloar, Jackson Elmes, Dylan Kleinig and Tom Neville. Michael Ross kicked four goals for the ‘Roos, while Rhys Mutch and Sam Overall kicked three goals each. Adam Hunter, Lochie Nash, Tomas Vitkunas, Matthew King and William Zimmermann were named best players for Mount Compass. Tom Pinyon continued his good season with five goals for the Bulldogs.Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-three with a 26-point win against 2022 runners-up Willunga at Myponga yesterday. It was a third straight win for the Mudlarks as they triumphed 11.13 (79) to 7.11 (53). The Mudlarks’ Harrison Cock continued his excellent season with a best-on-ground display, with other good players for the winners being Sam Kennedy, Ben Kennedy, Jake Spinks and Luke Whitford. Jayden Scott was Myponga-Sellicks’ leading goalkicker with three majors, giving him 28 goals for the season. Best players for the Demons included Brett Miegel, Sam Renney, Nick Scanlan, Brad Haskett and Sam Tregenza. Daniel Lee was the only multiple goalkicker for Willunga with three goals. Strathalbyn won their fourth game of 2023 with a 40-point win against bottom side Yankalilla. The game was still in the balance at three quarter time as the Roosters led by 19 points. ‘Strath’ finished strongly, kicking five goals in the last term, to win 16.14 (110) to 11.4 (70). Ben Simounds was a star up forward for the Roosters with seven goals, giving him 27 for the season. Strathalbyn skipper Marc Elliott and Mitchell Godfrey kicked three goals each, as did James Hargreaves for the Tigers. Veteran Mark Tucker was named best for the Roosters and he was well supported by Simounds, Cooper Machin, Jacob Wright and Jack Gilbert. Best players for Yankalilla included Hargreaves, Mitchell Schwerdt, Angus Weir, Jacob Parsons and Hugo Johnston. Langhorne Creek also won their fourth game of the season after a tight tussle with Goolwa/Port Elliot saw the Hawks come out on top 10.17 (77) to 9.13 (67). Goolwa/Port Elliot got off to an excellent start as they led by 22 points at quarter time. Langhorne Creek hit back in the next two quarters to take a slender two-point lead at the final change. The Hawks proved too strong in the end, kicking four goals to two in the last quarter, to win by 10 points. Caleb Howell kicked three majors for the Hawks, while Justin Watson also kicked three goals for the Magpies. Tom Derham, Jarrod Kellock, Howell, Mitchell Cleggett and Jack Hall were named best for the Hawks, while Brett Heintze, Daniel Fry, Jacob Hughes, Jordan Turner and Lucas Hughes were best for the Magpies.McLaren Districts won their 28th straight game with a comfortable 40-point win at home against Encounter Bay. The win was set up by a dominant first quarter that saw the Eagles kick 5.7 (37) to no score to lead by 37 points at the first change. The rest of the game was pretty even as the reigning premier won 12.10 (82) to 5.12 (42). McLaren Districts skipper Brett Ellis was best on ground, while other good players for the Eagles were Todd McKay, Alex Moyle, Daniel Marr and Jamie Smith. Matthew Merrett was the leading goalkicker on the field with three goals for the Eagles. Best players for the Bays included Tyler Baldock, Jack Crispin, Mason Middleton, Callum Tonkin and Ambrose Willoughby. Ladder after Round 8McLaren Districts 16, Myponga-Sellicks 12, Victor Harbor 10, Mount Compass 10, Willunga 10, Langhorne Creek 8, Strathalbyn 8, Encounter Bay 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 9 FixturesEncounter Bay v StrathalbynWillunga v Goolwa/Port ElliotLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMount Compass v Myponga-Sellicks Yankalilla v McLaren Districts

Morphett Vale won their second game of 2023 with a thrilling three-point win against Cove during round eight action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday at Morphett Vale. The game was tight throughout with Morphett Vale leading by just one point at the last change. Each side kicked three goals in the last quarter as the Emus held on to win 10.4 (64) to 9.7 (61). Dylan Williams starred up forward for the home side with five goals, while Lincoln Holder kicked three goals for the Cobras. Best players for Morphett Vale included Robert Schindler-Taylor, Williams, Jack Dal Santo, Julian Mardigan and Connor Gilby. For the Cobras, Riley Jones, Holder, Michael Galley, Lucas Hill and Ben Morrison were named their sides best players. Aldinga won their second game in a row after defeating Christies Beach by 18 points at Bice Oval yesterday. Aldinga led by four points at three-quarter time, before kicking the only two goals of the last quarter to win 8.11 (59) to 5.11 (41). Ishmael Palmer kicked three goals for the Sharks, while Joshua de Roode kicked two goals for the Saints. Ryder Kortman, Angus Stangewitz, Palmer, Bailey Pilmore and Sam Bentley were named best players for Aldinga. Best players for ‘Christies’ included Austin Hogg, Ryan Matthews, de Roode, Shaun King and Nathan Sable.Flagstaff Hill remained undefeated after defeating Port Noarlunga by 62 points yesterday. The Falcons won every quarter on their way to a 22.10 (142) to 12.8 (80) triumph. Sam Jacobs kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Flaggies’, while Sam Smith, Ryan Mountford and Aiden Grayson kicked three goals each. Nathaniel Paredes (4) and Oliver Petrohilos (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Port Noarlunga. Joining Jacobs in the best players for the Falcons were Reece Milsom, Grayson, Cameron Blake and Adam Bunworth. Best players for ‘Porties’ included Paredes, Darren Walters, Declan Henty-Smith, Jayden Close and Gerard Dutton.Reigning premier Reynella showed they’ll be a force to be reckoned with again in 2023 with a 43-point win against the previously undefeated Noarlunga. The Wine Flies led by nine points at quarter time, 25 points at halftime, and 56 points at the last change before winning 15.7 (97) to 7.12 (54). Ruckman-Forward Marc Borholm kicked five goals for the Wine Flies and Brad Potter kicked three majors. Bailey Hann and Jaidan Kappler kicked two goals each for the Shoes. Best players for Reynella included Liam Reid, Marc Borholm, Tyler Davies, Sam Whitbread and Jack Ball. The Shoes were best served by Hann, Zachary Williams, Jake Anderson, Terry Kathopoulis and Josh Beard.Happy Valley had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Flagstaff Hill 14, Reynella 12, Noarlunga 12, Port Noarlunga 8, Happy Valley 6, Morphett Vale 4, Aldinga 4, Cove 4, Christies Beach 0.Round 9 Fixtures (Saturday 17/6/23)Port Noarlunga v ReynellaNoarlunga v Flagstaff HillHappy Valley v Morphett ValeCove v Christies BeachAldinga has the bye

Noarlunga won their third match in a row to move inside the top-four after a 41-34 victory over McLaren Flat during round six action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Aldinga on Friday night. In other games, Kangarilla defeated Seaford Storm 58-43, Clarendon had a comfortable 53-27 win over Southern Stars, while Pulse remained undefeated following their 63-36 win against McLaren Flat.Ladder (after round 6)Pulse 12, Clarendon 10, Kangarilla 8, Noarlunga 6, Southern Stars 4, McLaren Flat 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Seaford Storm 0.Round 7 Fixtures (Saturday 17/6/23)Clarendon v Port NoarlungaPulse v Seaford StormNoarlunga v Southern StarsMcLaren Flat v Kangarilla

Goolwa/Port Elliot are up to second spot on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder following their six-point win against McLaren Districts during round eight action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Yankalilla yesterday. The Magpies got off to a great start with three goals in the opening term to lead by 16 points at the first break. The next two quarters were even but Goolwa/Port Elliot still led by 18 points with a quarter to go. The Eagles wouldn’t go away and kicked the only two goals of the final term as the Magpies held on to win 4.1 (25) to 2.7 (19). Indiana Quaremba kicked two goals for Goolwa/Port Elliot, while Sally Fuller also kicked two goals for McLaren Districts. Renee Moon, Cassie Burrows, Tamra Sanders, Indi Miller and Tessa Grant were named best players for the Magpies. For the Eagles, Layla Rogers, Caitlin Ross, Katrina Munzberg, Ally Bailey and Emily Rowe were named their best players. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their fourth game of the season after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by just six points at Yankalilla. In a low-scoring affair, the Stingrays prevailed 2.6 (18) to 2.0 (12). Erin Smith kicked two goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, while Chelsea Farr and Carli Morton kicked the Mudlarks’ goals. Best players for the Stingrays included Jaimi Griffen, Annabella Walden, Elena Earl, Jemma Ellis and Georgia Weatherspoon. Former AFLW player Courtney Gum, in her first game for Myponga-Sellicks, was named their best player and she was well supported by Grace Deacon, Nari Wright, Chelsea Farr and Carli Morton.Willunga remained top of the ladder with a 47-point win at Victor Harbor on Friday night. The final scores were Willunga 7.5 (47) to Victor Harbor 0.0 (0). Skipper Tamara Page kicked three goals for the Demons, while Emily Steele kicked two majors. Best players for the reigning premier were Emma Fitzpatrick, Kirstin Remfrey, Ella Wilson, Jodie Hunt, Page and Ruby Thomas. Ladder after Round 8Willunga 14, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, McLaren Districts 10, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 8, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 9 FixturesMcLaren Districts v Willunga (Friday 2/6/23 - 7.45pm @ McLaren Vale)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 4/6/23 - 11.45am @ Goolwa)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 4/6/23 - 3.15pm @ Goolwa)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Women - Round 5 @ GoolwaVictor Blue 5 defeated Aldinga 2Goolwa 2 defeated Victor White 1Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 5)Yankalilla 12, Goolwa 9, Victor White 4, Victor Blue 3, Aldinga 1.Men - Round 5 @ YankalillaVictor Blue 5 defeated Yankalilla 0Aldinga Blue 3 defeated Victor Grey 2Victor White 5 defeated Goolwa 1Aldinga Black had the byeLadder (After Round 5)Victor White 12, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga Blue 7, Victor Grey 6, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa 4, Aldinga Black 0.

Fresh off their first win last week, Noarlunga hosted reigning premier Flagstaff Hill at Old Noarlunga on Saturday during round five action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition. The Falcons, who also won their first match last week, got off to a fast start to lead by 36 points at quarter time. A further 13 goals to one in the last three quarters, saw Flagstaff Hill win 20.13 (133) to 2.3 (15). Amber Cloughessy kicked eight goals for ‘Flaggies’ and she was well supported by Emily Brockhurst who snared seven majors. Steph Alderman, after three goals last week, and Elyshiah Forrest were the goalkickers for the Shoes. Best players for the Falcons were Elizabeth Johnson, Cloughessy, Emily Brockhurst, Rachel Crockart and Amelia Morriss. For the Shoes, Colette Barnard, Megan Weetra and Forrest were amongst their best players. Christies Beach won their fourth game of the season with a tight 13-point win against Port Noarlunga in a top-three clash at Bice Oval today. The Saints led at every change before winning 5.4 (34) to 3.3 (21). Chelsea Salvemini was the only multiple goalkicker on the field with two goals for ‘Christies’. Isabella Zito was named best player for the Saints and she was well supported by Angelique Dean, Brina Thompson-Fitzgerald, Salvemini and Mia Dunn. Best players for ‘Porties’ included Elisha Scriven, Kaitlyn Millhouse, Shakira Dolman, Bree Chapman and Jessica Couch.Reynella moved to the top of the ladder following their 51-point win against Cove Cobras at Hallett Cove. The Wine Flies led by 15 points at quarter time, 31 points at halftime, and 45 points at the last change, before winning 6.17 (53) to 0.2 (2). Georgia Scholes kicked two goals for Reynella, while their best players were Indiana Barbour, Anja Bancevic, Morgan Blackwell, Zannah Loxton and Ella Besley. Best players for the Cobras included Cally Swalue, Dana O’Brien and Tamara Harrison.Hackham won their first game of the season with a comfortable 63-point win against Aldinga. Hackham led by 19 points at halftime and kicked a further six goals in the second half to win 9.10 (64) to 0.1 (1). Claire Wheeler (3) and Tayla Christopher (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Hawks. Katelyn Wilson, Ellie-Louise Ellingham, Kristy Thomson, Wheeler and Maddison Hay were named as best players for Hackham. Best players for the Sharks included Olivia Savage, Paige Curtin and Rhylee McCall. Ladder (After Round 5)Reynella 8, Port Noarlunga 8, Christies Beach 8, Cove 6, Flagstaff Hill 4, Noarlunga 2, Hackham 2, Aldinga 0.Round 6 Fixtures (home teams named first)Flagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaReynella v NoarlungaHackham v CoveChristies Beach v Aldinga