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

Aldinga won their third game in a row following an upset 31-point win against Port Noarlunga during round ten action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Aldinga this afternoon. The Sharks got off to a good start to take a 21-point lead at quarter time. The margin was reduced to 14 points at halftime as Port Noarlunga kept the home side goalless in the second term. The Sharks steadied, kicking seven goals to four in the second half, to win 11.8 (74) to 6.7 (43). Tom Pilmore was the leading goalkicker on the field with three majors for Aldinga, while Gerard Dutton and Sam Roberts kicked two goals each for ‘Porties’. Aldinga’s best players included Luke Watson, Zach Young, Jack Langdon, Sam Bentley and Josiah Sheppard. Port Noarlunga was best served by Dutton, James Ledgard, Tom Dix, Michael Tedmanson and Jonah Dolman.Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-three with a grinding 11-point win at Morphett Vale. The Shoes started well to lead by 24 points at quarter time as they kicked the only four goals of the term. It was tough going for the remainder of the game with just six goals kicked between the sides, before Noarlunga prevailed 6.6 (42) to 4.7 (31). Troy Johnson kicked two goals for the Shoes, while Dylan Williams also kicked two goals for the Emus. Best for Noarlunga included Nathan Schulz, Jaidan Kappler, Jake Anderson, Johnson and Vic Robertson. Braydan Hartwig, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Dylan Miller, Scott Carpenter and Michael Smith were amongst the best for Morphett Vale.Flagstaff Hill won their ninth game on the trot after a comprehensive 81-point win against reigning premier Reynella. The Falcons put the game to bed early as they kicked seven goals to none in the first term to lead by 46 points at quarter time. A further nine goals to three after the first break saw ‘Flaggies’ win 16.10 (106) to 3.7 (25). Sam Burbridge kicked four goals for the Falcons, while Nathan Beenham and Sam Smith kicked three goals each. Callan Semple kicked two majors for the Wine Flies. Best players for the top-of-the-ladder Falcons were Kobe Cavouras, Sam Jacobs, Nick Bailey, Aidan Grayson and Josh Rosman. Reynella were best served by Talon Copley, Daniel Whittaker and Brad Thompson.Happy Valley moved up to fourth spot on the SFL ladder after defeating Christies Beach by 42 points today. Christies Beach started well to lead by six points at quarter time, but after the break it was all the Vikings, as they kicked 11 goals to three to win 13.10 (88) to 6.10 (46). Liam Hamilton booted five goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Vikings and he was well supported by Hayden Kari, Joel Beeche, Jayden Little and Alistair Fleming. James Conlon and Shaun King kicked two goals each for ‘Christies’, while their best players were King, Matt Hodge, Tom Paparella, Nathan Sable and Josh de Roode.Cove had the bye.Ladder after Round 10Flagstaff Hill 18, Reynella 14, Noarlunga 14, Happy Valley 8, Port Noarlunga 8, Morphett Vale 6, Aldinga 6, Cove 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 11 Fixtures (Saturday 1/7/23)Flagstaff Hill v CoveNoarlunga v Christies BeachHappy Valley v AldingaMorphett Vale v Reynella (Sunday 2/7/23)Port Noarlunga has the bye

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