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

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