Aldinga won their first game of 2023 with a thrilling four-point win at Morphett Vale during round seven action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. Morphett Vale started well to lead by 15 points at halftime, and they were looking good for their second win of the season. The Sharks had other ideas as they kicked four goals in the third term to reduce the margin to a solitary point at the last change. The last quarter was a real arm wrestle with Aldinga kicking the only goal to win 8.9 (57) to 7.11 (53). Sam Bentley was named best for Aldinga and he was well supported by Mitchell Jarrett, Brady O’Hanlon, Jack Langdon and Matthew Beinke. The Emus’ best were Blake Carter, Jack Dal Santo, Max Sampson, Harry Clarkson and Scott Carpenter.Noarlunga continued their unbeaten start to 2023 with a 21-point home win against Happy Valley. The Shoes led at every change as they triumphed 13.8 (86) to 9.11 (65). Luke Ross was the leading goalkicker on the ground for the Shoes with five majors, while Vic Robertson slotted three goals. Jack Flett also kicked three goals for Happy Valley. Nathan Schulz, Bailey Hann, Ross, Jake Anderson and Jamison Snelling were named best players for the Shoes. For the Vikings, Harry Vick, Tate Coleman, Flett, Tain Smelt and Jayden Little were their best players.Reigning premier Reynella consolidated their spot in the top-three with a comfortable 41-point win against Cove. The Cobras started well to take an eight-point lead at quarter time. The Wine Flies hit back in the second stanza as they kicked four goals to zero to lead by 20 points at the long break. The third quarter saw both sides attack with six goals each as Reynella turned for home with a 21-point advantage. The Wine Flies finished strong, kicking five goals to two in the last quarter, to win 18.18 (126) to 13.7 (85). Callan Semple (4), Marc Borholm (3), Daniel Harris (3) and Sam Whitbread (3) were the multiple goalkickers for Reynella, while Scott Grieve and Ryan Need each kicked three goals for the Cobras. Semple, Whitbread, Borholm, Joel Stone and Tyler Davies were the best players for Reynella. Corey Jackson, Lincoln Holder, Michael Galley, Riley Jones and Need were best for Cove.Port Noarlunga won their fourth game for the season after defeating Christies Beach by 25 points at Bice Oval. ‘Christies’ led by 17 points at quarter time and were still in front by seven points at halftime. ‘Porties’ responded well with eight goals to three in the second half to win 13.11 (89) to 10.4 (64). Oliver Petrohilos was the leading goalkicker on the field with five goals for the Cockle Divers, while James Conlon and Rhys Mundy kicked three goals each for the Saints. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Liam Lusty, Nathaniel Paredes, Riley Lavery, Aaron Peterson and Declan Henty-Smith. The Saints’ best included Josh de Roode, Mundy, Matt Hodge, Conlon and Nathan Sable. Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Flagstaff Hill 12, Noarlunga 12, Reynella 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Happy Valley 6, Cove 4, Morphett Vale 2, Aldinga 2, Christies Beach 0.Round 8 FixturesFlagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaReynella v Noarlunga Morphett Vale v CoveChristies Beach v AldingaHappy Valley has the bye

Myponga-Sellicks won their fifth game of the season with a 66-point victory at Langhorne Creek during round seven action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. Myponga-Sellicks led by just four points at quarter time, before kicking six goals to two in the second quarter to take a handy 28-point lead to halftime. It was more of the same in the second half as the Mudlarks kicked a further nine goals to three to win 16.8 (104) to 5.8 (38). Jayden Scott was a star for Myponga-Sellicks with seven goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Darcy Clifford kicked two goals for the Hawks. Joining Scott in the best players for the Mudlarks were Ryan Kelly, Harrison Cock, Nathan Hedger and Scott Ogilvie. The Hawks were best served by Jedd Rothe, Clifford, Tom Derham, James Dawson and Shannon Jones.Mount Compass consolidated their spot in the top-five with a thrilling five-point win against Encounter Bay yesterday. The game was tight throughout before ‘Compass’ prevailed 8.6 (54) to 7.7 (49). Tom Pinyon kicked four goals for the Bulldogs, while their best players were Ziggy Vitkunas, Aidan Brencens, Will Zimmermann, Tom Vitkunas and Lochie Nash. Tyson Neale kicked three goals for the Bays and their best players were Tyler Baldock, Elijah Horrocks, Neale, Callum Tonkin and Connor Hills. McLaren Districts continued their unbeaten start to the season with a grinding 24-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at McLaren Vale. It appeared a major upset was on the cards at three quarter time, as the Magpies held a slender two-point lead over the reigning premier. The Eagles steadied, kicking five goals to one in the last term, to win 9.14 (68) to 6.8 (44). Matthew Merrett (3) and Daniel Marr (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Eagles, while their best players included Brett Ellis, Joel Vandeleur, Merrett, Jamie Smith and Codey Ellison. Best players for the Magpies included Tom Barry, Brett Heintze, Fred Nissen, Jacob Hughes and Lucas Hughes.Willunga won their fifth game of 2023 with a 23-point victory against Strathalbyn. The first half was a tight affair with the Demons leading by six points at the long break. Willunga pulled away in the second half, kicking eight goals to four, to win 15.10 (100) to 10.17 (77). Ryan Sherry kicked six goals (22 for the season) for Willunga and skipper Sam Renney slotted four majors. Richard O’Grady kicked three goals for the Roosters. Harrison Mills, Renney, Sherry, Daniel Bass and Job Colwell were named best for Willunga, while ‘Strath’ were best served by Daniel Pegler, O’Grady, Marc Elliott, Brock Keding and Adam Clark.Victor Harbor made their way into the top-five with a convincing 78-point win against Yankalilla. The ‘Roos led by 20 points at halftime, before kicking 11 goals to two in the second half to win 18.12 (120) to 6.6 (42). ‘Victor’ had nine different goalkickers with Michael Ross (4), Sam Overall (3) and Daniel Stock (3) the leading goalkickers. Denver Ker kicked two goals for the Tigers. Overall was adjudged best player for Victor Harbor and he was well supported by Jesse McKinnon, Reece Kleinig, Mitchell Brook and Zac Dowling. Best for Yankalilla included Luke Bartlett, Joel Kay and Sam Crawford. Ladder after Round 7McLaren Districts 14, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mount Compass 10, Willunga 10, Victor Harbor 8, Langhorne Creek 6, Strathalbyn 6, Encounter Bay 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 8 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Langhorne CreekMcLaren Districts v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v WillungaStrathalbyn v YankalillaVictor Harbor v Mount Compass

Western Districts remained undefeated and top-of-the-ladder, after defeating Kingscote by 47 points during round five action in Kingscote yesterday. The game was tight in the first half with Kingscote holding a slender four-point lead at halftime. The second half was one-way traffic, as the reigning premier Saints piled on eight goals to zero to win 13.9 (87) to 5.10 (40). Western Districts skipper Lleyton Hedges led the way up forward with five goals, and he was well supported by Josh Graham and Lloyd Coulson who kicked three goals each. Best players for the Saints included Graham, Damon Weatherspoon, Tate Barrett, Nathan Stock and Wade Tucker. For Kingscote, Lachlan Summers, Zak Edwards, Declan Hardy-Corby, Roland Ah Chee and Jack Grimes were named their sides best players. Wisanger remained in second spot on the KIFL ladder with a big 126-point win at Parndana. The final scores were Wisanger 24.22 (166) to Parndana 6.4 (40). The Panthers had 12 different goalkickers including Luke Stewart (4) and Khyal Stead (4). Brad Boulton kicked two goals for the Roosters. Best players for Wisanger included Dusty Cross, Brok Viney-Obst, Stewart, Liam Sampson and Jai Turner. Parndana were best served by Trad McMulkin, Boulton and Bailey Mashford.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Western Districts 16, Wisanger 12, Kingscote 8, Parndana 4, Dudley United 0.Round 6 FixturesWisanger v Western DistrictsDudley United v Kingscote Parndana has the bye

Kingscote moved to the top of the Kangaroo Island Netball League (KINA) ladder following their 64-51 win against Western Districts at Kingscote on Saturday. In the other game of round 5, Parndana defeated Wisanger 54-36.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Kingscote 8, Parndana 6, Western Districts 4, Dudley United 2, Wisanger 0.Round 6 FixturesWisanger v Western DistrictsDudley United v KingscoteParndana has the bye

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays won their third game of the season with a thrilling one-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot during round seven action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL). In a low-scoring affair, the Stingrays won 2.8 (20) to 3.1 (19). Erin Smith and Dakota Oniszk kicked one goal each for the Stingrays, while Cassie Burrows, Caitlin Curyer, and Indiana Quaremba were the goalkickers for the Magpies. Best players for the triumphant Stingrays included Kimberley Rowe, Jaimi Griffen, Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards, Jemma Ellis, and Georgia Weatherspoon. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Renee Moon, Tessa Grant, Megan Hoad, Amber McKinlay, and Indi Miller. McLaren Districts kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a 63-point victory at Victor Harbor on Friday night. The Eagles led by 22 points at quarter time, 47 points at halftime and 54 points at the last change, before winning 10.9 (69) to 1.0 (6). Kiahni Russell (3), Emily Rowe (2), Caitlin Ross (2), and Alycia Hepburn (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Eagles, while Lily Jinks was the sole goalkicker for ‘Victor’. Best players for McLaren Districts were Ross, Ally Bailey, Rowe, Kiera Harvey, and Alyssa Hann. ‘Victor’ was well served by Tegan Yeomans, Aloura Kirk, Jasmine Bailey, Lily Harrison, and Natasha Fairhurst.Willunga stayed top of the ladder after a comfortable 93-point win against Myponga-Sellicks. The Demons led by 35 points at quarter time, 52 points at halftime and 72 points at the last change, before winning 13.15 (93) to 0.0 (0). Emma Fitzpatrick kicked five goals for Willunga and she was well supported by Jessica Harris who kicked three goals. Best players for the reigning premier included Kirstin Remfrey, Ada Anninos, Tamara Page, Abby Woodward and Fitzpatrick. Best for the Mudlarks were Nari Wright, Tara Ludlow, Carla Humphrys, Raffael Lombardozzi, and Imogen Harney. Ladder after Round 7Willunga 12, Goolwa/Port Elliot 10, McLaren Districts 10, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 6, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 8 FixturesVictor Harbor v Willunga (Friday 26/5/23 - 7.45pm @ Victor Harbor)Goolwa/Port Elliot v McLaren Districts (Sunday 28/5/23 - 11.45am @ Yankalilla)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 28/5/23 - 3.15pm @ Yankalilla)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Victor Harbor went to the top of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder following their 76-39 win against McLaren Vale during round six action yesterday. In other games, Strathalbyn had their second victory of 2023 with a 60-32 win over Goolwa, Yankalilla consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 53-44 win against Willunga, while Langhorne Creek travelled to Mount Compass and came away with a 50-36 triumph. Mypponga had the bye. Ladder after Round 6Victor Harbor 9, Myponga 9, Yankalilla 8, Willunga 6, Langhorne Creek 6, McLaren Vale 4, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0.Round 7 FixturesLanghorne Creek v MypongaMcLaren Vale v GoolwaWillunga v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor HarborMount Compass has the bye

Langhorne Creek moved into the top-five after a tight eight-point win against fellow finals aspirant Mount Compass during round six action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Mount Compass yesterday. The game was tight throughout, with Mount Compass leading by just two points at the last change. The Hawks finished well, kicking three goals to one in the final term, to win 9.8 (62) to 7.12 (54). Mitch Cleggett (3), Jack Keynes (2), and Jarrod Kellock (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Hawks, while Tom Pinyon kicked three goals for the Bulldogs, and Jordan Hooper slotted two majors. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Curtis Perrey, Peter Reichelt, Kellock, Shannon Jones, and Scott Tonkin. Mount Compass was best served by Pinyon, Adam Hunter, Ziggy Vitkunas, Tomas Vitkunas, and Shane Heatley. Myponga-Sellicks maintained their spot in the top-three with a thrilling three-point win at home against Encounter Bay. The Mudlarks held a handy 13-point lead at halftime, before the Bays hit back in the third term to lead by four points at the last change. Myponga-Sellicks steadied to kick two goals to one in the last quarter and win 6.7 (43) to 6.4 (40). Jayden Scott kicked three goals for the Mudlarks, while Tyson Neale was a standout for Encounter Bay with five goals. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Nathan Hedges, Scott Ogilvie, Scott, Harrison Cock, and Cooper Gilbert. Best for the Bays were Mason Middleton, Neale, Cohen Pettitt, Callum Tonkin, and Connor Hills. Strathalbyn won their third game of the season with a big 99-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Roosters led by 18 points at halftime, before kicking 15 goals to three in the second half to win 21.17 (143) to 6.8 (44). Key forward Ben Simounds kicked 10 goals for Strathalbyn in a best-on-ground performance. Brett Heintze kicked two goals for the Magpies. Other good players for the Roosters included Cooper Machin, Jake Stafford, Jacob Wright, and Lachlan Fox. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Jye Bottroff, Lucas Hughes, Tom Barry, Heintze, and Justin Watson. McLaren Districts made it 26 wins on the trot with a hard-fought 13-point win at Victor Harbor. The Eagles led at every change before winning 8.9 (57) to 6.8 (44). Todd McKay kicked two goals for McLaren Districts, as did Sam Basham for ‘Victor’. Joel Vandeleur was named best for the Eagles and he was well supported by Tarak Redigolo, Jamie Smith, Tom Fenoughty, and Stuart Green. The ‘Roos were best served by Rhys Mutch, Brayden Miller, Dylan Kleinig, Mitch Brook, and Sam Overall. Willunga won their fourth game of the season with a comfortable 43-point win at Yankalilla. The Demons led by 18 points at the last change, before kicking five goals to one in the last quarter to win 14.10 (94) to 8.3 (51). Sam Renney (4), Ryan Sherry (3), and Jaxon Hams (3) were the leading goalkickers for Willunga, while James Hargreaves kicked three goals for Yankalilla. Brad Haskett, Danny Juckers, Cam Hutchens, Lachlan Scott, and Renney were best for Willunga. Best for the Tigers included Hargreaves, Mitch Schwerdt, Joel Kay, Denver Ker, and Luke Bartlett.  Ladder after Round 6McLaren Districts 12, Myponga-Sellicks 8, Mount Compass 8, Willunga 8, Langhorne Creek 6, Victor Harbor 6, Strathalbyn 6, Encounter Bay 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 7 FixturesEncounter Bay v Mount Compass Langhorne Creek v Myponga-SellicksMcLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port ElliotWillunga v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor Harbor

Noarlunga won their first match of the season with a 56-43 win over McLaren Flat during round four action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Clarendon consolidated second spot on the ladder with a convincing 56-27 win against Seaford Storm, Pulse remained undefeated after a 63-21 win against Port Noarlunga, while Kangarilla won their second game of the season with a 44-39 victory over Southern Stars.Ladder (after round 4)Pulse 8, Clarendon 6, McLaren Flat 4, Southern Stars 4, Kangarilla 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Noarlunga 2, Seaford Storm 0.Round 5 Fixtures (Saturday 27/5/23)Seaford Storm v NoarlungaMcLaren Flat v ClarendonSouthern Stars v PulsePort Noarlunga v Kangarilla

Port Noarlunga moved up to fourth spot on the ladder following their 36-point win against Cove during round six action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. The Cockle Divers played a good first half to lead by 30 points at the long break. The second half was even, with each side kicking four goals, as Port Noarlunga won 12.11 (83) to Cove 7.5 (47). Clint Calyun kicked three goals for ‘Porties’, while Jonah Dolman, Aaron Petersen, and Nick Steele all kicked two goals. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Liam O’Connor-Dawkins, Rhys McKay, Hamish Goss, Jesse-Jay Vaughan, and Tyler Hathaway. The Cobras’ best were Aaron Wordsworth, Jack Riddle, Ben Morrison, William Moore, and Michael Galley.Reigning premier Reynella are up to third spot on the ladder after defeating Happy Valley by 30 points. The Wine Flies won every quarter as they clinched victory 13.11 (89) to 8.11 (59). Marc Borholm kicked three goals for Reynella, while Tyler Davies and Callan Semple kicked two goals each. Corey Grocock and Liam Hamilton also kicked two goals each for the Vikings. Best players for Reynella were Sam Whitbread, Borholm, Brad Thompson, Dylan Roser, and Lachlan McGuinness. Josh Dwyer-Sterzl, Tate Coleman, Joe Skinner, Harry Vick, and Tain Smelt were best for Happy Valley.Noarlunga remained undefeated following a comfortable 58-point win at Aldinga. The first quarter was tight with scores level at the first break, before the Shoes kicked six goals to one in the second term to lead by 32 points at the long break. A further five goals to one in the second half saw Noarlunga win 13.10 (88) to 4.6 (30). Jamie Grosser kicked four goals for the Shoes, while Jamison Snelling, Tom Anderson, and Terry Kathopoulis kicked two majors each. Bailey Hann, Jake Anderson, Snelling, Jarrad Liebelt, and Josh Beard were named as best players for Noarlunga, while for Aldinga, Mitch Jarrett, Harrison Jarman, Bailey Pilmore, Tyler Stewart-England, and Ishmael Palmer were named their best players. Flagstaff Hill survived a scare to remain undefeated and top of the ladder, after defeating Morphett Vale by five points yesterday. The Emus started well to lead by 16 points at quarter time, before ‘Flaggies’ hit back to take a 17-point advantage at halftime. The Emus kicked five goals to one in the third term to lead by five points at the last change. The Falcons were kicking to the scoring end in the final term, and they kicked three goals to two to win 9.17 (71) to 10.6 (66). Sam Jacobs kicked four goals for ‘Flaggies’, while Scott Bedford and Blake Carter kicked three goals each for the Emus. Best players for the Falcons were Sam Burbridge, Jacobs, Adam Bunworth, Aiden Grayson, and Ethan Johnson. Aiden Baker, Bodie Sowter, Brian Gill, Bedford, and Braydan Hartwig were named best for Morphett Vale. Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Flagstaff Hill 12, Noarlunga 10, Reynella 8, Port Noarlunga 6, Happy Valley 6, Cove 4, Morphett Vale 2, Aldinga 0, Christies Beach 0.Round 7 FixturesCove v ReynellaMorphett Vale v AldingaNoarlunga v Happy ValleyChristies Beach v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Cove Cobras remain undefeated after a thrilling four-point win against reigning premier Flagstaff Hill during round three action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition on Friday night.  The game was tight throughout, with ‘Flaggies’ leading by just two points at the last change. The Cobras kicked the only goal of the last quarter to win 4.3 (27) to 3.5 (23). Makayla Brown kicked three goals for the Cobras, while their best players included Jaime Norup, Ella Gill, Lauren Kenny, Dana O’Brien, and Kate Galley. Best players for the Falcons were Brooke Watson, Elouisa Thomas, Amber Cloughessy, Amelia Morriss, and Chloe Meyers. The other three games for the round were very one-sided affairs. Christies Beach beat Noarlunga by 160 points with Cadence Bryowsky kicking six goals for the Saints, while Melanie Koster was named best-on-ground. Reynella kicked 32.21 (213) and kept Hackham scoreless in their match at Reynella. The Wine Flies had 11 different goalkickers with Tyler Davies and Georgia Scholes slotting six majors each. Port Noarlunga continued their dominant start to the season with a 188-point victory at Aldinga. ‘Porties’ had 13 different goalkickers with Jessika O’Hanlon kicking six goals in a best-on-ground performance. Ladder (After Round 3)Christies Beach 6, Cove 6, Port Noarlunga 6, Reynella 6, Flagstaff Hill 0, Noarlunga 0, Aldinga 0, Hackham 0.Round 4 Fixtures (home teams named first)Flagstaff Hill v HackhamReynella v Christies BeachAldinga v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v Cove

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

Kingscote won their second game on the trot with a 48-30 victory at Wisanger during round two action in the Kangaroo Island Netball League (KINA) on Saturday. In the other game of round 3, Parndana travelled to Dudley United and came away with a 58-37 win.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Parndana 4, Kingscote 4, Western Districts 2, Dudley United 2, Wisanger 0.Round 4 FixturesDudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v KingscoteWisanger has the bye

Willunga moved into the top-five after a come-from-behind six-point win against Langhorne Creek during round five action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Willunga yesterday. Langhorne Creek led by 10 points at three-quarter time, before the Demons rattled home with six goals to three in the final term, to win 11.17 (83) to 11.11 (77). Daniel Bass kicked four goals for Willunga, and he was well supported by Danny Juckers who kicked three majors. Mitch Cleggett kicked three goals for the Hawks. Best players for Willunga included Juckers, Bass, Cam Hutchens, Sam Renney, and Jed Redden. For Langhorne Creek, Jarrod Kellock, Tom Derham, Shannon Jones, Malakai Kartinyeri, and Matt Dominish were named their best players. McLaren Districts remain undefeated after a tight six-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at McLaren Vale. The Mudlarks looked a chance of handing the Eagles their first loss since 2021 as they led by eight points at the last change, but the reigning premier had other ideas as they kicked the only two goals of the last quarter to win 8.11 (59) to 8.5 (53). Codey Ellison was the leading goalkicker on the field with three goals for the Eagles, while Ben Kennedy, Sam Kennedy, and Jayden Scott all kicked two goals for the Mudlarks. The Eagles’ best players were Joel Vandeleur, Kaine Hopkins, Billy Chahla, Todd McKay, and Jamie Smith. Best players for the Mudlarks included Sam Kennedy, Scott Ogilvie, Ryan Kelly, Harrison Cock, and Dylan Lang.Encounter Bay won their second game of the year with a 49-point win at home against Yankalilla. The Bays won every quarter on their way to a 13.12 (90) to 6.5 (41) victory. Encounter Bay skipper Tyson Neale played a ‘blinder’ as he kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for the winners were Tyler Baldock, Fraser Tonkin, Ambrose Willoughby, and Elijah Horrocks. Jack Fitzgerald kicked two goals for ‘Yank’, while their best players were James Hargreaves, Angus Weir, Joel Kay, Brad Coulson, and Joe Tyllis.Victor Harbor won their third game of the season after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 45 points in a high-scoring game at Goolwa. The Magpies started well to lead by 24 points at quarter time, after kicking seven goals straight in the first stanza. The ‘Roos got their game going in the second term, kicking seven goals to two, to take a slender six-point lead at halftime. ‘Victor’ pulled away in the second half, kicking nine goals to four, to win 18.19 (127) to 13.4 (82). Michael Ross kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance for Victor Harbor, and he was well supported by Zac Dowling, Sam Overall, Matthew Wiese, and Jesse McKinnon. Dale Cuthbert kicked four goals for the Magpies and Finn Hayden kicked three. Best players for the Magpies included Brett Heintze, Ryan Carnelly, Reece Slape, Jacob Hughes, and Luke Stanton. Mount Compass continued their good start to the season with a 47-point win at Strathalbyn. It was a four-quarter display from the Bulldogs as they won every term on the way to a 17.13 (115) to 10.8 (68) triumph. Mount Compass had nine goalkickers including Tom Pinyon (4) and Ziggy Vitkunas (3). Jacob Wright kicked three goals for the Roosters. Brandon McKenzie was named best for the Bulldogs and he was well supported by Adam Hunter, Pinyon, Klaus Simons, and Matthew King. Best for Strathalbyn included Ben Simounds, Daniel Pegler, Richard O’Grady, Joel Hodgson, and Thomas Welk.Ladder after Round 5McLaren Districts 10, Mount Compass 8, Myponga-Sellicks 6, Victor Harbor 6, Willunga 6, Langhorne Creek 4, Encounter Bay 4, Strathalbyn 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 6 FixturesMount Compass v Langhorne CreekMyponga-Sellicks v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v Goolwa/Port ElliotVictor Harbor v McLaren DistrictsYankalilla v Willunga

Cove won their second game in a row following a tight six-point win against Happy Valley during round five action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. In a high-scoring affair, Cove prevailed 14.11 (95) to 13.11 (89). Scott Grieve kicked four goals for the Cobras, while Ryan Need kicked three. Alistair Fleming and Jack Flett kicked four goals each for Happy Valley. James Farrugia, Grieve, Damian Roach, Aaron Wordsworth, and Need were named best for Cove. Best for the Vikings included Dwayne Ruddock, Matthew Lillis, Fleming, Joel Beeche, and Flett.Flagstaff Hill continued their unbeaten start to 2023 with a comfortable 65-point win at Aldinga. The Falcons led by 23 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight goals to two in the second half to win 14.12 (96) to 4.7 (31). Flagstaff Hill had nine different goalkickers including Blake Aldridge (3), Aiden Grayson (2), Sam Smith (2), and Brayden Heyward-Ferors (2). Tom Pilmore kicked two goals for the Sharks. Best players for the Falcons were Heyward-Ferors, Kobe Cavouras, Brad Kirk, Reece Milsom, and Grayson. Best players for Aldinga included Bailey Pilmore, Luke Watson, and Matthew Beinke.Reigning premier Reynella moved up to third spot on the ladder with a comprehensive 76-point win against Christies Beach. The Wine Flies led by 39 points at the last change, before kicking nine goals to three in the last quarter to win 15.16 (106) to 4.6 (30). Bailey Marshman was the leading goalkicker on the ground with four goals for Reynella, while James Conlon kicked two goals for the Saints. Marc Borholm was best on ground for Reynella and he was well supported by Sam Whitbread, Marshman, Tyler Davies, and Jason Farrier. Rhys Mundy, Nathan Stock, and Tom Truscott were amongst the best players for Christies Beach.Port Noarlunga won their second game of the season following a 40-point win at Morphett Vale. The game was tight in the first half as the Cockle Divers took a three-point lead to halftime. It was all Port Noarlunga in the second half as they kicked eight goals to three to win 13.15 (93) to 6.17 (53). Oliver Petrohilos kicked four goals for ‘Porties’, while Khori Mills-Richardson kicked three goals for the Emus. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Tom Redden, Nathaniel Paredes, Jayden Close, Gerard Dutton, and Gary Karpany. Best for Morphett Vale include Aiden Baker, Mills-Richardson, Connor Lock, Harry Clarkson, and Liam Corrie.Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Flagstaff Hill 10, Noarlunga 8, Reynella 6, Happy Valley 6, Port Noarlunga 4, Cove 4, Morphett Vale 2, Aldinga 0, Christies Beach 0.Round 6 FixturesMorphett Vale v Flagstaff HillReynella v Happy ValleyAldinga v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v CoveChristies Beach has the bye

Parndana won their first game of the 2023 Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season after a 17-point win against Dudley United at Penneshaw during round three action yesterday. James Davis (3), Sam Bowden (2), and Korelle Wintinna (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Parndana, while Nathan Dickson and Trae Lovering kicked three goals each for Dudley United. Best players for Parndana included Bailey Gaskin, Frank May, Zach Trethewey, Will Stanton, and Jaan Kuchel. Sam McLeay, Chris Denholm, Lovering, Rory Florance, and Brody Florance were named best for Dudley United.Wisanger consolidated their position in the top-two with a tight eight-point win against Kingscote yesterday. The Panthers led at every change before winning 7.12 (54) to 6.10 (46). Sam Clifford and Luke Shurven kicked two goals each for Wisanger, while Anthony Anderson kicked three goals for Kingscote. Jason Fryar was named best for Wisanger and he was well supported by Luke Stewart, Brodee Williams, Jordan Ackland, and Dusty Cross. Best for Kingscote included Rory Lovering, Jack Grimes, Lachlan Summers, Corey Kelly, and Zak Edwards.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Western Districts 8, Wisanger 8, Kingscote 4, Parndana 4, Dudley United 0.Round 4 FixturesDudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v Kingscote Wisanger has the bye

Morphett Vale won their first game of the season after defeating Christies Beach by a solitary point during round four action in the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. In a low-scoring affair, Morphett Vale prevailed 5.10 (40) to 5.9 (39). Blake Carter kicked three goals for the Emus, while Harrison Butcher also kicked three goals for the Saints. Best players for Morphett Vale included Robert Schindler-Taylor, Connor Lock, Michael Smith, Liam Corrie, and Daniel Bode. Christies Beach was served best by Josh de Roode, Butcher, Kyle Daris, Josh Semmens, and James Conlon. Cove also won their first game of the season with a tight eight-point win against Aldinga at Hallett Cove. Aldinga started brightly to take a handy 19-point lead at the first break, before the Cobras got into the game in the second term to cut the margin to just five points at halftime. Aldinga still held sway at the last change with the margin still a narrow five points, before the Cobras finished strongly, kicking three goals to one in the last quarter, to win 7.11 (53) to 6.9 (45). Brady O’Hanlon from Aldinga was the only multiple goalkicker on the ground with two majors. Best players for Cove included Aaron Wordsworth, Riley Jones, Michael Galley, Corey Jackson, and Jayj Butler-Chaseling. Aldinga’s best were Tyler Stewart-England, Angus Stangewitz, Jack Langdon, Luke Watson, and Ryder Kortman. Flagstaff Hill maintained their unbeaten start to 2023 with a comfortable 62-point win against Happy Valley. The Falcons held sway in the first three quarters, but the margin was only 23 points at the last change, and the Vikings were still in with a 'shout' for victory. ‘Flaggies’ had other ideas as they piled on the pressure to kick eight goals to two in the final term, and win 15.13 (103) to 6.5 (41). Key recruit Sam Jacobs kicked three goals (16 for the season), as did 150-gamer Michael Shearer and Sam Smith. The Falcons were well served by David Kearsley, Reece Milsom, Josh Rosman, Ryan Mountford, and Leith Mitchell. The Vikings’ best were Josh Dwyer-Sterzl, Dwayne Ruddock, Joel Beeche, Nick Frisby-Smith, and Jack Flett.Noarlunga also remained undefeated after a come-from-behind 29-point win against local rival Port Noarlunga. ‘Porties’ led narrowly at every change, including by four points at three quarter time, until the Shoes came rattling home with six goals to one in the final stanza to win 15.9 (99) to 10.10 (70). Tom Anderson (3), Vic Robertson (2), and Jamie Grosser (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while Gerard Dutton and Ashley Baxter each kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga. The Shoes’ best were Luke Ross, Sam Beard, Nick Robertson, Hayden Case-Peach, and Bailey Hann. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Tom Redden, Jayden Close, Chris Black, Nathaniel Paredes, and Patrick Smith. Reynella had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Flagstaff Hill 8, Noarlunga 8, Happy Valley 6, Reynella 4, Port Noarlunga 2, Morphett Vale 2, Cove 2, Aldinga 0, Christies Beach 0.Round 5 FixturesMorphett Vale v Port NoarlungaReynella v Christies BeachCove v Happy ValleyAldinga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga has the bye

Myponga and Victor Harbor played out a thrilling 46-46 draw at Myponga during round four action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. The draw sees Myponga still on top of the ladder after the first month of the season. In other games, Yankalilla travelled to Langhorne Creek and came away with a comprehensive 59-34 victory, McLaren Vale won their second game of the season with a 55-42 win against Strathalbyn, while Willunga defeated Mount Compass 69-39.Goolwa had the bye. Ladder after Round 4Myponga 7, Yankalilla 6, Victor Harbor 5, Willunga 4, McLaren Vale 4, Langhorne Creek 4, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0, Strathalbyn 0.Round 5 FixturesGoolwa v Victor HarborMcLaren Vale v MypongaStrathalbyn v Mount CompassWillunga v Langhorne CreekYankalilla has the bye

Mount Compass consolidated their spot in the top-three with a thrilling six-point win against Willunga during round four action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Mount Compass on Saturday. Willunga started well to lead by 22 points at halftime. ‘Compass’ kicked three goals to two in the third term, but the margin was still a handy 19 points at the last change in favour of the Demons. With the home crowd behind them, the Bulldogs rattled home, kicking four goals to none, to prevail 11.10 (76) to 10.10 (70). Ziggy Vitkunas kicked three goals for Mount Compass, while Jed Redden and Ryan Sherry also kicked three goals for Willunga. Best players for Mount Compass included Adam Hunter, Ziggy Vitkunas, Tom Pinyon, Lochie Nash, and Brent Creek. Willunga were best served by Danny Juckers, Jed Redden, Sherry, Daniel Bass, and Alex Bowley.   Encounter Bay won their first game for 2023 with a comfortable 67-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa on Saturday. The Bays led at every change before winning 16.8 (104) to 5.7 (37). Bradley Kreuger and Mason Middleton kicked four goals each for the Bays. Middleton was named best on ground for Encounter Bay and he was well supported by Connor Hills, Krueger, Tyler Baldock, and James Brown. Daniel Fry, James Fry, Ryan Carnelly, Josh Slape, and Jacob Hughes were named best for the Magpies.Langhorne Creek moved inside the top-five with a big 137-point win at Yankalilla. The Hawks led by 18 points at quarter time, 62 points at halftime, and 76 points at the last change, before kicking 10 unanswered goals in the final quarter to win 25.12 (162) to 3.7 (25). The Hawks had plenty of goal scoring options with vice-captain Caleb Howell kicking six goals, Mitchell Cleggett snared five majors, while best-on-ground Malakai Kartinyeri slotted four goals. Joining Kartinyeri in the best players for Langhorne Creek were Jarrod Kellock, Howell, Tom Derham, and Shannon Jones. Best players for the Tigers included James Hargreaves, Chris Clark, and Jesse Fitzgerald. Reigning premier McLaren Districts won their 24th consecutive game after defeating Strathalbyn by 49 points at McLaren Vale. It was a big day at the Eagles Nest with the club celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their 2003 ‘A’ grade premiership. On Saturday, McLaren Districts won every quarter on their way to a 19.12 (126) to 11.11 (77) win. The Eagles had nine different goalkickers with Joel Chahla (5), Lachlan Camm (4), and Leon Groves (3) leading the way. Ben Simounds kicked four goals for the Roosters and Fletcher Duffield and Jake Stafford kicked two majors. Best players for the Eagles were Codey Ellison, Billy Chahla, Sam Lawrie, Joel Chahla, and Max Gill. Best for the Roosters were Stafford, Marc Elliott, Cooper Machin, Mitchell Godfrey, and Austin McFarlane. Myponga-Sellicks won their third game of the season with a 28-point win against Victor Harbor under lights at Myponga on Saturday night. The Mudlarks led by 18 points at halftime, before kicking six goals to four in the second half to win 11.10 (76) to 6.12 (48). Ben Kennedy and Jayden Scott kicked three goals each for Myponga-Sellicks, while Harry Vincent kicked two goals for the ‘Roos. Sam Kennedy, Scott Ogilvie, Dylan Lang, Harrison Cock, and Justin Whitford were named best for the Mudlarks. Best for ‘Victor’ included Mitchell Brook, Jackson Elmes, Brayden Miller, Jesse McKinnon, and Tom Neville. Ladder after Round 4McLaren Districts 8, Myponga-Sellicks 6, Mount Compass 6, Langhorne Creek 4, Victor Harbor 4, Willunga 4, Strathalbyn 4, Encounter Bay 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 5 FixturesEncounter Bay v YankalillaGoolwa/Port Elliot v Victor HarborMcLaren Districts v Myponga-SellicksStrathalbyn v Mount CompassWillunga v Langhorne Creek

McLaren Flat won their first game of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season with a 45-36 win against Seaford Storm during round two action at McLaren Flat. In other games, Southern Stars remained unbeaten after a 45-33 victory over Port Noarlunga, Clarendon won a thriller against local rival Kangarilla 55-54, while Pulse had a comprehensive 59-27 win against Noarlunga.Ladder (after round 2)Pulse 4, Southern Stars 4, McLaren Flat 2, Kangarilla 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Clarendon 2, Seaford Storm 0, Noarlunga 0.Round 3 Fixtures (Saturday 13/5/23)Noarlunga v ClarendonPort Noarlunga v Seaford StormMcLaren Flat v Southern StarsKangarilla v Pulse