Goolwa/Port Elliot consolidated second spot on the ladder with a comfortable 62-point win against Victor Harbor at Goolwa during round six action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Friday night. The Magpies led by 25 points at quarter time, 39 points at halftime, and 52 points at the last change, before winning 10.4 (64) to 0.2 (2). Rosie Shaw kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for Goolwa/Port Elliot, while Indiana Quaremba kicked three majors. Joining Shaw in the best players for the Magpies were Amber McKinlay, Tamra Sanders, Bridget Lindsay, and Rachel Wood.McLaren Districts kept pace with the top-two with a 77-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Strathalbyn on Friday night. The Eagles led by 25 points at quarter time, before both sides kicked two goals in the second term as the margin stayed at 25 points at the long break. McLaren Districts got their game going in the second half, kicking eight goals to none, to win 14.6 (90) to 2.1 (13). Best players for the Eagles included Indiana Vass, Charlie Shaw-McMillan, Elsie Upton, Kaya Angus, and Catherine Viney. Molly Agnew and Tara Ludlow were the goalkickers for the Mudlarks. Willunga maintained top position on the ladder following their 47-point win over Yankalilla/Encounter Bay. The reigning premier led at every change to win 8.14 (62) to 2.3 (15). Emily Steele and Abby Woodward kicked three goals each for the Demons, while their best players were Lauren Clifton, Jodie Hunt, Tamara Page, Kristin Remfrey, and Steele. Best players for the Stingrays included Tegan Cross, Georgia Weatherspoon, Jemma Ellis, Chloe Howlett, and Kimberley Rowe. Ladder after Round 6Willunga 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 10, McLaren Districts 8, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 7 FixturesVictor Harbor v McLaren Districts (Friday 19/5/23 - 7.45pm @ Victor Harbor)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 21/5/23 - 11.45am @ Myponga)Myponga-Sellicks v Willunga (Sunday 21/5/23 - 3.15pm @ Myponga)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reigning premier Willunga ended the unbeaten run of Goolwa/Port Elliot with a tough 12-point win at Willunga during round five action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. Goolwa/Port Elliot started well to lead by two points at quarter time, before Willunga hit back to take a handy 14-point lead at the long break. The Magpies reduced the margin to seven points at the last change, before Willunga settled to win 7.1 (43) to 4.7 (31). Jessica Harris kicked three goals for Willunga, while Rosie Shaw snagged two majors for the Magpies. Best players for Willunga included Cleo Guilfoyle, Jodie Hunt, Katrice Turner, Abby Woodward, and Kiara Upitis. Tamra Sanders, Kalani Bates, Kerrie-Ann Moon, Bridget Lindsay, and Indi Miller were named best for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Victor Harbor won their second game of the season with a comfortable 76-point win against Myponga-Sellicks. The ‘Roos led by 65 points at halftime, before winning 12.10 (82) to 1.0 (6). Demi Morse kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Victor’, while Tegan Yeomans and Natasha Fairhurst kicked two goals each. Elsie Upton kicked the only goal for the Mudlarks, and in the process, registered the first goal ever for the newly-formed team. Joining Morse in the best players for Victor Harbor were Lucy Robie, Halle Crowe, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, and Yeomans. Best for Myponga-Sellicks included Tara Ludlow, Carla Humphrys, Kyrah Hope, Kailey Webb, and Indiana Vass.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays won their second game of their debut season with an upset seven-point victory over McLaren Districts. The game was tight throughout with no more than 12 points separating the two teams all day, before the Stingrays kicked two goals to one in the last quarter to win 5.3 (33) to 4.2 (26). Chloe Howlett kicked three goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, as did Kiahni Russell for the Eagles. The Stingrays’ best players were Jemma Ellis, Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards, Amelia Bilney, Georgia Weatherspoon, and Jaimi Griffen. Emily Rowe, Kiera Harvey, Sally Fuller, Donna Boal, and Katrina Munzberg were named as best players for McLaren Districts.Ladder after Round 5Willunga 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, McLaren Districts 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 6 FixturesWillunga v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Friday 5/5/23 - 7.45pm @ Willunga)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Victor Harbor (Friday 5/5/23 - 7.45pm @ Goolwa)Myponga-Sellicks v McLaren Districts (Friday 28/4/23 - 7.45pm @ Strathalbyn)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reigning premier Parndana got their Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) premiership defence off to a good start with a comfortable 53-34 victory at Western Districts on Saturday. In the other game of round 1, Dudley United travelled to Wisanger and came away with a low-scoring 23-18 win.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Parndana 2, Dudley United 2, Wisanger 0, Western Districts 0, Kingscote 0.Round 2 FixturesWestern Districts v WisangerKingscote v Dudley United Parndana has the bye

Women - Round 1 @ GoolwaGoolwa 7 defeated Victor Blue 0Yankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga 1Victor White had the byeLadder (After Round 1)Goolwa 3, Yankalilla 3, Victor White 0, Victor Blue 0, Aldinga 0.Men - Round 1 @ GoolwaYankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga Black 1Goolwa 4 defeated Victor Grey 2Victor White 4 defeated Aldinga Blue 3Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 1)Yankalilla 3, Victor White 3, Goolwa 1, Victor Blue 0, Aldinga Blue 0, Victor Grey 0, Aldinga Black 0.

The Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition got underway today with several big wins in round one. The closest match was between reigning premier Flagstaff Hill and Christies Beach, with ‘Christies’ winning by 23 points. The win was set up by an excellent first term where they kicked three goals to none. The rest of the game was tight with Christies Beach running out winners 4.5 (29) to 1.0 (6). Cadence Bryowsky kicked two goals for Christies Beach, while Emma Hoppo was the sole goalkicker for Flagstaff Hill. Port Noarlunga started their season with a bang, courtesy of a whopping 202-point victory against Hackham. The Cockle Divers led by 60 points at quarter time, 92 points at halftime, and 145 points at the last change, before winning 30.22 (202) to 0.0 (0). Port Noarlunga had 13 different goalkickers with Jolande Wilson (6), Jessika O’Hanlon (5), and Nikki Parker (5) leading the way. Cove Cobras defeated newcomers Noarlunga by 97 points to open their 2023 season at Old Noarlunga today. The win was set up by a six goal to zero first term which saw the Cobras lead by 40 points at the first change. A further eight goals in the last three quarters saw Cove win 14.13 (97) to 0.0 (0). Makayla Brown kicked four goals for the Cobras. Cally Swalue (3), Jemima Buss (2), and Alesia Le Duff (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for Cove.Reynella also had a big win as they defeated Aldinga by 191 points at Aldinga. The Wine Flies had eight different goalkickers as they won 28.23 (191) to 0.0 (0). Georgia Scholes was a star up forward for Reynella with seven goals, and she was well supported by Sarah Bourn (4), Hayley Nicolle (4), Shanique West (3), and Caitlin Williams (3). Ladder (After Round 1)Port Noarlunga 2, Reynella 2, Cove 2, Christies Beach 2, Flagstaff Hill 0, Noarlunga 0, Aldinga 0, Hackham 0.Round 2 Fixtures (home teams named first)Christies Beach v HackhamFlagstaff Hill v ReynellaPort Noarlunga v NoarlungaCove v Aldinga

Flagstaff Hill are looking ominous after a huge 177-point win against Christies Beach during round three action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. It’s the second win in a row by more than 150 points for the Falcons. Flagstaff Hill led by 86 points at halftime, before kicking a further 16 goals in the second half to win 29.20 (194) to 2.5 (17). The Falcons had 13 different goalkickers including Sam Jacobs (6), Sam Smith (5), Aiden Grayson (3), Brad Patterson (3), and Josh Rosman (3). Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Reece Milsom, Patterson, Rosman, Cameron Blake, and Mackenzie Short. Christies Beach was best served by Rhys Mundy, Tom Truscott, Joel Andruszkiewicz, Brad Truscott, and Brock Montgomery.Noarlunga continued their undefeated start to the season with a 13-point win against Cove yesterday. The Shoes led by 24 points at the last change, but to the Cobras credit, they held Noarlunga goalless in the last quarter. The final scores were Noarlunga 11.8 (74) to Cove 9.7 (61). Tom Anderson kicked three goals for the Shoes, while Ryan Need and Lincoln Holder also kicked three goals for Cove. Bailey Hann, Hayden Case-Peach, Josh Beard, Luke Ross, and Jake Anderson were best for Noarlunga. Cove’s best players included Jackson Riddle, Need, Holder, Simon Hulme, and Riley Jones.Reigning premier Reynella won their second game of the season with a 33-point win at Aldinga. The Wine Flies led throughout to win a low-scoring affair 7.15 (57) to 3.6 (24). Daniel Harris was the leading goalkicker for the game with three goals for Reynella, while Talon Copley kicked two. Luke Watson, Cameron Jarrett, and Isaac Churchill were the goalkickers for Aldinga. Liam Reid, Copley, Lachlan McGuinness, Marc Borholm, and Tyler Davies were named best players for the Wine Flies. Best for Aldinga were Angus Stangewitz, Watson, Mitch Jarrett, Josiah Sheppard, and Ryder Kortman.Happy  Valley made it a perfect three-from-three with a 30-point win at Port Noarlunga yesterday. Scores were level at quarter time, before the Vikings kicked eight goals to four for the rest of the game to win 12.16 (88) to 8.10 (58). Corey Grocock kicked three goals for Happy Valley, while Nathaniel Paredes also kicked three goals for the Cockle Divers. Josh Dwyer-Sterzl was named best player for Happy Valley and he was well supported by Harry Vick, Tate Coleman, Liam Hamilton, and Joel Beeche. Billy Cook, Paredes, Oliver Petrohilos, Patrick Smith, and James Ledgard were best for Port Noarlunga.Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Flagstaff Hill 6, Noarlunga 6, Happy Valley 6, Reynella 4, Port Noarlunga 2, Morphett Vale 0, Aldinga 0, Cove 0, Christies Beach 0.Round 4 FixturesChristies Beach v Morphett ValeFlagstaff Hill v Happy ValleyPort Noarlunga v NoarlungaCove v AldingaReynella has the bye

Langhorne Creek won their second game in a row with a thrilling 44-43 win against 2022 minor premier McLaren Vale during round three action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Myponga remained undefeated after a comfortable 60-25 victory against Goolwa, Victor Harbor defeated Strathalbyn 67-40, while Yankalilla had a 67-32 win against Mount Compass.Willunga had the bye. Ladder after Round 3Myponga 6, Victor Harbor 4, Yankalilla 4, Langhorne Creek 4, McLaren Vale 2, Willunga 2, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0, Strathalbyn 0.Round 4 FixturesLanghorne Creek v YankalillaMcLaren Vale v StrathalbynMount Compass v WillungaMyponga v Victor HarborGoolwa has the bye

Reigning premier Western Districts got their Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season off to the perfect start with a comprehensive 108-point win over Parndana yesterday. The Saints led by 60 points at halftime, before kicking a further 12 goals to four in the second half to win 22.14 (146) to 5.8 (38). Lleyton Hedges kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground display for Western Districts, while Lloyd Coulson kicked five majors. Korelle Wintinna kicked two goals for the Roosters. Joining Hedges in the best players for the Saints were Tate Barrett, Nathan Stock, Caleb Whittle, and Dylan Lockett. Parndana’s best included Zach Trethewey, Trad McMulkin, and Bailey Gaskin.Wisanger started their 2023 campaign with a big 120-point win against Dudley United. The Panthers led by 26 points at quarter time, 68 points at halftime, and 82 points at the last change, before winning 25.10 (160) to 6.4 (40). Khyal Stead was a star up forward for Wisanger with nine goals, and Nick Shurven kicked four. Ethan Stoeckel kicked two goals for Dudley United. Best players for the Panthers were Sam Clifford, Liam Sampson, Brok Viney-Obst, Luke Shurven, and Stead. On a tough day for the Eagles, their best were Rory Florance, Sam McLeay, and Trae Lovering.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Wisanger 4, Western Districts 4, Parndana 0, Dudley United 0, Kingscote 0.Round 2 FixturesWestern Districts v WisangerKingscote v Dudley United Parndana has the bye

Pulse started their 2023 Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season well with a 44-26 win against Clarendon during round one action. The win to Pulse reversed last season’s result when Clarendon defeated Pulse to win the 2022 Grand Final. In other games, newly promoted Port Noarlunga had a thrilling 30-29 victory against McLaren Flat, Kangarilla also had a one-goal victory. 44-43, against Noarlunga, while Southern Stars beat Seaford Storm 52-47.Ladder (after round 1)Pulse 2, Southern Stars 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Kangarilla 2, Noarlunga 0, McLaren Flat 0, Seaford Storm 0, Clarendon 0.Round 2 FixturesKangarilla v Clarendon (Friday 5/5 @ 7.00pm)Noarlunga v Pulse (Friday 5/5 @ 8.30pm)McLaren Flat v Seaford Storm (Saturday 6/5 @ 3.30pm)Southern Stars v Port Noarlunga (Saturday 6/5 @ 3.30pm)

Reigning premier McLaren Districts are the only remaining undefeated side after a tight nine-point win at Langhorne Creek during round three action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) this afternoon. The game was close throughout with McLaren Districts holding a slender one-point lead at the final change. In a high-scoring last quarter, where 11 goals were kicked, the Eagles triumphed 14.14 (98) to 13.11 (89). McLaren Districts had 10 different goalkickers with Darcy Brown, Billy Chahla, Daniel Marr, and Codey Ellison all kicking two majors. Jarrod Kellock (4), Darcy Clifford (3), and Matt Tonkin (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Hawks. Best players for the Eagles included Sam Lawrie, Brett Ellis, Marr, Stuart Green, and Luke Goodieson. Shannon Jones, Clifford, Troy Blackwell, Kellock, and Jedd Rothe were named best for Langhorne Creek. Victor Harbor showed they will be a force in 2023 with a comprehensive 83-point win against Strathalbyn. The ‘Roos got off to a fast start, kicking eight goals to zero in the first quarter, to lead by 48 points at quarter time. ‘Strath’ hit back in the second term with four goals to two, but they still trailed by 37 points at the long break. ‘Victor’ fired up in the third term to put the game beyond doubt with a 10-goal quarter, before winning 24.11 (155) to 10.12 (72). The ‘Roos had 10 different goalkickers with Sam Overall leading the way with five majors. He was well supported by Sam Basham and Michael Ross who kicked four goals each. Riley Clamp and Ben Simounds slotted three majors each for the Roosters. Best players for Victor Harbor were Jesse McKinnon, Ross, Overall, Heath Treloar, and Jaid Cooper. Best players for Strathalbyn included Marc Elliott, Brock Keding, Adam Clark, Lachlan Butler, and Mitch Godfrey. Myponga-Sellicks moved up to second spot on the GSFL ladder following their comfortable 65-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Myponga. The Mudlarks led at every change before winning 15.12 (102) to 5.7 (37). Jayden Scott kicked five goals for Myponga-Sellicks, while Ben Kennedy kicked four. Lucas Hughes kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for the Mudlarks included Ryan Kelly, Harrison Cock, Hugh Daniell, Sam Kennedy, and Scott. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Fred Nissen, James Fry, Brett Heintze, Ryan Carnelly, and Daniel Fry.2022 runners-up Willunga won their second game of the season with a 36-point win at home against Encounter Bay. The win was set up by a good first half from the Demons which saw them lead by 34 points at halftime. It was an even contest in the second half, with each side kicking three goals, before Willunga prevailed 10.16 (76) to 5.10 (40). Daniel Lee, Danny Juckers, Lachlan Scott, Sam Tregenza, and Tom Messenger were named best players for the Demons, while Connor Hills, Mason Middleton, Cohen Pettitt, Jack Crispin, and Callum Tonkin were best for the Bays. Braden Altus, Sam Renney, Ryan Sherry, and Lee kicked two goals each for the Demons, while Crispin kicked two goals for Encounter Bay. Mount Compass also won their second game of the season with a 74-point victory at Yankalilla. The Bulldogs were irrepressible in the first three quarters as they led by 76 points at the final change. ‘Yank’ won the final quarter but ultimately Mount Compass claimed a 16.5 (101) to 3.9 (27) victory. Tom Pinyon continued his good season for the Bulldogs with six goals (13 for the season), while Zak Hill and Jordan Hooper kicked three goals each. Gaetan Gerber was the only multiple goalkicker for the Tigers with two goals. Best players for ‘Compass’ were Shane Heatley, Adam Hunter, Cody Connor, Pinyon, and Lochie Nash. Yankalilla’s best players included Joe Tyllis, James Hargreaves, Sam Crawford, Angus Weir, and Adam Hunt.Ladder after Round 3McLaren Districts 6, Myponga-Sellicks 4, Mount Compass 4, Victor Harbor 4, Willunga 4, Strathalbyn 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Encounter Bay 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 4 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Encounter BayYankalilla v Langhorne CreekMcLaren Districts v StrathalbynMount Compass v WillungaMyponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor (Night match @ 6.00pm)

Victor Harbor won their first game of the season with a 58-point win at Encounter Bay during round two action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. ‘Victor’ led at every change before winning 17.9 (111) to 8.5 (53). The ‘Roos had nine different goalkickers with Sam Basham and Michael Ross kicking three each. Kyron Pepper also kicked three goals for Encounter Bay. Best players for Victor Harbor were Michael Ross, Jackson Elmes, Ryan Fletcher, Rhys Mutch, and Sam Overall. The Bays were best served by Connor Hills, Callum Tonkin, Jack Crispin, Marcus Lippett, and Fraser Tonkin. Mount Compass also won their first game of 2023 following a 40-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The game was tight in the first half with ‘Compass’ leading by 14 points at halftime. The third term would prove decisive as the Bulldogs kicked six goals to two, before winning 16.8 (104) to 9.10 (64). Tom Pinyon kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for Mount Compass, while Jordan Boots kicked five. Jacob Hughes and Brett Heintze kicked three goals each for the Magpies. Joining Pinyon in the best players for Mount Compass were Matthew King, Boots, Ziggy Vitkunas, and Nathan Hicks. The Magpies’ best included Jye Bottroff, Jordan Turner, Josh Slape, James Fry and Heintze.McLaren Districts won their 22nd consecutive game with a tough 18-point win against Willunga in the Grand Final rematch at McLaren Vale. The Eagles got off to a fast start to lead by 22 points at the first change. Willunga hit back in the second term, kicking four goals to zero, to lead by two points at halftime. McLaren Districts steadied in the second half, kicking seven goals to four, to win 11.13 (79) to 9.7 (61). Ashley Goodieson, Brett Ellis, Daniel Marr, Sam Lawrie, and William Gomer were named in the best players for the Eagles. Best for Willunga included Danny Juckers, Tom Messenger, Lachlan Scott, Alex Bowley, and Tom Redden. Kiefver Zohar kicked three goals for McLaren Districts, while Daniel Lee also kicked three goals for Willunga. Myponga-Sellicks are on the board in 2023 following a comprehensive 67-point win at Yankalilla. The Mudlarks won every quarter to run out 19.9 (123) to 8.8 (56) winners. Myponga-Sellicks had 10 different goalkickers with Ben Kennedy (5) and Jake Spinks (4) leading the way. Angus Weir kicked two goals for Yankalilla. Best players for the Mudlarks included Harrison Cock, Jake Spinks, Kennedy, Justin Whitford, and Daniel Trevena. Sam Crawford, Mitchell Schwerdt, Denver Ker, Chris Clark, and Joe Tyllis were named best players for Yankalilla.In the ANZAC Day clash yesterday, Strathalbyn defeated local rival Langhorne Creek to move to the top of the GSFL ladder. The first quarter was tight as the Roosters held a slender two-point lead at the first break. Strathalbyn turned up the heat in the second term, kicking four goals to one, to take a handy 17-point lead to halftime. A further 10 goals to five in the second half saw ‘Strath’ win 16.9 (105) to 8.9 (57). Riley Clamp was a standout up forward for Strathalbyn with seven goals in a best-on-ground display. Other good players for the Roosters included Marc Elliott, Jacob Wright, Daniel Pegler, Cooper Machin, and Mitchell Godfrey. Caleb Howell kicked three goals for Langhorne Creek and the Hawks’ best players were Scott Tonkin, Matt Dominish, Howell, Mitchell Cleggett, and Jedd Rothe.Ladder after Round 2Strathalbyn 4, McLaren Districts 4, Myponga-Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 2, Mount Compass 2, Willunga 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Encounter Bay 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 3 FixturesLanghorne Creek v McLaren DistrictsMyponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port ElliotVictor Harbor v StrathalbynWillunga v Encounter BayYankalilla v Mount Compass

Myponga are on top of the ladder after a thrilling 44-43 victory against Yankalilla during round two action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Mount Compass also had a one-goal win against Goolwa 49-48, while Willunga travelled to McLaren Vale and came away with a comfortable 55-41 victory. In the ANZAC Day game at Strathalbyn today, Langhorne Creek were too strong for the Roosters as they won 51-27.Victor Harbor had the bye. Ladder after Round 2Myponga 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Victor Harbor 2, Yankalilla 2, McLaren Vale 2, Willunga 2, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0, Strathalbyn 0.Round 3 FixturesLanghorne Creek v McLaren ValeMyponga v GoolwaVictor Harbor v Strathalbyn Yankalilla v Mount CompassWillunga has the bye

McLaren Districts caused a major upset after defeating reigning premier Willunga by 11 points at McLaren Vale during round four action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Eagles got off to a fast start as they kicked the first three goals of the match to lead by 16 points at quarter time. Willunga hit back with two goals in the second quarter to cut the margin to just three points at halftime. Neither side kicked a goal in the third term as McLaren Districts turned for home with a slender two-point lead. The Eagles steadied, kicking two goals in the last quarter, as they won 5.1 (31) to 2.8 (20). Kiahni Russell kicked three goals for McLaren Districts, while Jessica Harris and Ada Anninos were the goalkickers for Willunga. Best players for the Eagles were Emma Gryczewski, Layla Rogers, Russell, Jessica Hutton, and Ally Bailey. Best for Willunga included Eden Coleman, Shannen Hiern, Harris, Emma Leask, and Cleo Guilfoyle.Goolwa/Port Elliot are now the only undefeated team in the competition following their 129-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga last Friday night. The Magpies led by 39 points at quarter time, 71 points at halftime, and 98 points at the last change, before winning 19.15 (129) to 0.0 (0). Goolwa/Port Elliot had eight different goalkickers with Renee Moon leading the way with six goals. Moon was well supported by Rosie Shaw who kicked four goals, while Rachel Wood, Tayla Hoad, and Kerrie-Ann Moon kicked two majors each. Best players for the Magpies were Laura Jones, Rosie Shaw, Tessa Grant, Indi Miller, and Renee Moon. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Felicity Whiley, Sophie Magor, Imogen Harney, Caroline Scott, and Kyrah Hope. Victor Harbor won their first game of the season with a tight six-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays at Encounter Bay last Friday night. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay played a good first half as they took a seven-point lead to the long break. ‘Victor’ hit back in the second half, kicking two goals to none, to win 4.4 (28) to 3.4 (22). Helen Maidment kicked two goals for the Stingrays, while their best players included Georgia Weatherspoon, Erin Smith, Zoe Lush, Kate Sanders, and Kimberly Robinson. N.B. At the time of publication, no goalkickers or best players had been published for Victor Harbor.Ladder after Round 4Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Willunga 6, McLaren Districts 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 5 FixturesVictor Harbor v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 28/4/23 - 7.45pm @ Victor Harbor)McLaren Districts v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 30/4/23 - 11.45am @ Willunga)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 30/4/23 - 3.15pm @ Willunga)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reigning premier Reynella won their first game of the season following a 27-point win in the Grand Final rematch against Morphett Vale during round two action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. The Wine Flies started well, taking a handy 34-point lead to halftime. Morphett Vale battled hard in the second half, kicking five goals to four, but ultimately Reynella triumphed 10.11 (71) to 6.8 (44). Daniel Harris (4) and Marc Borholm (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Reynella, while Dylan Williams kicked two goals for the Emus. Best players for Reynella included Tyler Davies, Borholm, Lachlan McGuinness, Talon Copley, and Bailey Marshman. Brian Gill, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Michael Smith, Harry Clarkson, and Toby Irlam were the best players for Morphett Vale. Noarlunga won their second game for 2023 with a comfortable 68-point win at Christies Beach. The game was tight for the first three quarters as the Shoes led by 18 points at the last change. Noarlunga exploded in the last quarter, kicking 8.4 to 0.2, to win 15.17 (107) to 6.3 (39). Best players for the Shoes were Sam Beard, Jake Anderson, Josh Beard, Nick Mott, and Bailey Hann. Mott kicked six goals for Noarlunga with Troy Johnson, Jaiden Kappler, and Luke Ross kicking two goals each. Nathan Stock kicked two goals for the Saints, while their best players included Thomas Truscott, Josh de Roode, Josh Semmens, Bradley Truscott, and Dwayne Morrison.Flagstaff Hill moved to the top of the ladder with a huge 159-point win over Cove at Hallett Cove. The Falcons got off to an excellent start to lead by 44 points at the first change. The second term was tight as ’Flaggies’ took a 49-point lead to halftime. The second half was one-way traffic as the Falcons kicked 19 goals to one to win 31.10 (196) to 5.7 (37). Former AFL ruckman Sam Jacobs kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground display for the Falcons, while Aiden Grayson and Sam Smith kicked five goals each. Corey Nesbitt and Jayden Morton kicked two goals each for the Cobras. Joining Jacobs in the best players for Flagstaff Hill were Michael Shearer, Grayson, Reece Milsom, Smith, and Nick Bailey. Best for the Cobras included Aaron Wordsworth, Brody Pearce, and Lucas Hill.Happy Valley remain undefeated after a thrilling come-from-behind four-point win at Aldinga yesterday. Aldinga held a handy 19-point lead at the last change, before Happy Valley finished with five goals to one in the last term to win 15.9 (99) to 15.5 (95). Alistair Fleming, Corey Grocock, and Liam O’Connor all kicked three goals for the Vikings, while Cameron Jarrett and Tom Pilmore also kicked three goals for the Sharks. Best players for Happy Valley were Tain Smelt, Jordan Thompson, Cody Cox, Shane Stagg, and Ross Mullins. Best for Aldinga included Bailey Pilmore, Sam Bentley, Angus Stangewitz, Cooper Rose, and Jack Langdon.Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Flagstaff Hill 4, Noarlunga 4, Happy Valley 4, Port Noarlunga 2, Reynella 2, Aldinga 0, Morphett Vale 0, Christies Beach 0, Cove 0.Round 3 FixturesPort Noarlunga v Happy ValleyFlagstaff Hill v Christies BeachNoarlunga v CoveAldinga v ReynellaMorphett Vale has the bye

Reigning premier McLaren Districts got their premiership defence off to the perfect start with a tough 19-point win at Mount Compass on Saturday, during round one action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL). The Eagles skipped out to a commanding 29-point lead at halftime, and it looked like a big win was on the cards. To Mount Compass’ credit, they outscored the reigning premiers in the second half, kicking five goals to three, but it wasn’t enough as the visitors triumphed 10.9 (69) to 7.8 (50). Lachlan Camm, Max Gill, and Kiefver Zohar all kicked two goals for McLaren Districts. Ziggy Vitkunas was the Bulldogs leading goal kicker with three goals. Best players for the reigning premier were Sam Lawrie, Kaine Hopkins, Ashley Goodieson, Gill, and Todd McKay. Ziggy Vitkunas was named best for Mount Compass and he was well supported by Nathan Hicks, Adam Hunter, Tom Pinyon, and Jordan Hooper.Langhorne Creek started the 2023 season well with a 37-point win over Encounter Bay on Saturday. The game was tight in the first half, with the Hawks leading by a solitary point at halftime. The ‘Creeks’ flexed their muscles in the second half, as they kicked 11 goals to five, to win 17.7 (109) to 11.6 (72). Mitch Cleggett and Caleb Howell kicked four goals each for the Hawks, while Tyson Neale slotted three majors for the Bays. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Darcy Clifford, Tom Derham, Howell, Jarrod Kellock, and Malakai Kartinyeri. Best for Encounter Bay were Tyler Baldock, Marcus Lippett, Tom Pearsons, Hamish Tonkin, and Fraser Tonkin. Goolwa/Port Elliot defeated Yankalilla by 14 points in their opening round clash at Goolwa. Yankalilla led by three points at halftime, before the Magpies kicked five goals to two in the second half to win 7.10 (52) to 4.14 (38). Finn Hayden and Tom Fergusson were the only multiple goal kickers with two goals each for Goolwa/Port Elliot. Ryan Carnelly, James Fry, Jacob Hughes, Brett Heintze, and Jye Bottroff were best for the Magpies. For Yankalilla, Joel Kay, Luke Bartlett, Scott Biddle, Brad Fitzgerald, and Sam Crawford were named as their best players.Strathalbyn had a tough 10-point win against Myponga-Sellicks to open the 2023 season at Myponga. The Roosters led at every change to win 9.9 (63) to 7.11 (53). Riley Clamp and Lachlan Fox kicked two goals each for ‘Strath’, while Jayden Scott led the way for the Mudlarks with three goals. Best players for Strathalbyn included Adam Clark, Brock Keding, Jake Stafford, Richard O’Grady, and Cooper Machin. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Harrison Cock, Jake Spinks, Scott, Kain Spinks, and Ben Kennedy. 2022 runner-up Willunga defeated Victor Harbor by 35 points under lights at Victor on Saturday night. The home side burst out of the blocks in the first term to lead by 21 points at quarter time, but from then on it was all Willunga. The Demons kicked 12 goals to four over the last three quarters to win 13.13 (91) to 8.8 (56). Ryan Sherry was the dominant forward on the ground with six goals for the Demons, while Sean Beath kicked three. Sam Basham (3) and Harry Vincent (2) were the multiple goal kickers for the ‘Roos. Best players for Willunga were Brett Miegel, Daniel Lee, Sherry, Danny Juckers, and Tom Messenger. Jesse McKinnon, Michael Ross, Ryan Fletcher, Rhys Bartram, and Zac Dowling were best for Victor Harbor. Ladder after Round 1Willunga 2, Langhorne Creek 2, McLaren Districts 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Strathalbyn 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Yankalilla 0, Mount Compass 0, Encounter Bay 0, Victor Harbor 0. Round 2 FixturesEncounter Bay v Victor HarborMcLaren Districts v WillungaMount Compass v Goolwa/Port ElliotYankalilla v Myponga-SellicksStrathalbyn v Langhorne Creek (Tuesday 25/4 @ 6.30pm)

Goolwa/Port Elliot remain undefeated following their 30-point win over McLaren Districts at Victor Harbor during round three action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Sunday. McLaren Districts led by a point at quarter time, but the Magpies kicked seven goals to three for the rest of the game to win 8.8 (56) to 4.2 (26). Indiana Quaremba (3), Megan Hoad (2), and Indi Miller (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Goolwa/Port Elliot. Best players for the Magpies were Miller, Quaremba, Tessa Grant, Bridget Lindsay, and Rosie Shaw. Best for McLaren Districts included Emily Rowe, Donna Boal, Layla Rogers, India Roberts, and Kelli Nijhuis.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays won their first game with a big 112-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Yankalilla. The Stingrays led by 47 points at quarter time, 66 points at half time, and 93 points at the last change, before winning 16.16 (112) to 0.0 (0). Imogen Loftes kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Stingrays, while Dakota Oniszk kicked three majors. Joining Loftes in the best players for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay were Georgia Weatherspoon, Jemma Ellis, Cassandra Glover, and Kimberly Robinson. Myponga-Sellicks’ best included Charlie Shaw-McMillan, Kailey Webb, and Carla Humphrys.Reigning premier Willunga moved to the top of the ladder with a 56-point win against Victor Harbor on Sunday at Victor. The Demons led by 25 points at halftime, before kicking a further six goals to one in the second half to win 10.11 (71) to 2.3 (15). Jessica Harris and Emily Steele kicked three goals each for Willunga, while Meg Bentley and Stacie Findlow kicked the goals for Victor Harbor. Katrice Turner, Shannen Hiern, Harris, Kiara Upitis, and Tania Guilfoyle were named best for Willunga, while Aloura Kirk, Jasmine Bailey, Rebecca Baga, Findlow, and Bentley were best for Victor Harbor. Ladder after Round 3Willunga 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, McLaren Districts 4, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Victor Harbor 0, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 4 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Friday 21/4/23 - 7.45pm @ Myponga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Friday 21/4/23 - 7.45pm @ Encounter Bay)McLaren Districts v Willunga (Saturday 22/4/23 - 5.00pm @ McLaren Vale)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Victor Harbor turned the tables on reigning premier Willunga with a 60-41 win in their Grand Final rematch, to open the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season on Saturday. In other games, Myponga defeated Strathalbyn 43-22, McLaren Vale travelled to Mount Compass and came away with a comfortable 57-30 victory, while Yankalilla had a good 51-30 win at Goolwa. Langhorne Creek had the bye. Ladder after Round 1Myponga 2, McLaren Vale 2, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 2, Willunga 0, Goolwa 0, Mount Compass 0, Strathalbyn 0, Langhorne Creek 0.Round 2 FixturesMcLaren Vale v WillungaMount Compass v GoolwaYankalilla v MypongaStrathalbyn v Langhorne Creek (Tuesday 25/4 @ 12.30pm)Victor Harbor has the bye

Flagstaff Hill got their season off to the perfect start with a 22-point win against reigning premier Reynella at Flagstaff Hill on Saturday, as the Southern Football League (SFL) season got underway. The Falcons got off to a good start as they took a 19-point lead at half time. Each side kicked four goals in the second half, before ‘Flaggies’ won 11.15 (81) to 9.5 (59). Sam Smith (3) and Cameron Blake (2) were the multiple goal kickers for the Falcons, while Marc Borholm kicked four goals for Reynella. Best players for the Falcons were Ryan Mountford, Blake Aldridge, Tim Meinecke, Michael Shearer, and Kobe Cavouras. Reynella were best served by Borholm, Sam Whitbread, Talon Copley, Jason Farrier, and Daniel Whitaker.Noarlunga won a tight round one game against 2022 runner-up Morphett Vale at Old Noarlunga by seven points. In a low-scoring affair, the Shoes prevailed 8.8 (56) to 6.13 (49). Michael Balas kicked two goals for Noarlunga, while Blake Carter (3) and Dylan Williams (2) were the multiple goal kickers for the Emus. Bailey Hann, Sam Beard, Jackson Lock, Jaidan Kappler, and Balas were the best players for the Shoes, while for Morphett Vale, Bodie Sowter, Leroy Marsh, Harry Clarkson, Michael Smith, and Khori Mills-Richardson were their best players. The ‘Andrew Jarman era’ at Port Noarlunga started with the Cockle Divers recording a comfortable 40-point win against Aldinga on Saturday night at ‘Porties’. Port Noarlunga led by 21 points at half time, before kicking a further six goals to three in the second half to win 10.7 (67) to 4.3 (27). Willaston recruit Oliver Petrohilos was a star up forward with five goals for Port Noarlunga. Anthony Dempsey, Tom Dix, Tom Redden, Petrohilos, and James Ledgard were named in the best players for Port Noarlunga. Best players for Aldinga included Sam Bentley, Scott O’Dea, and Tom Pilmore.Happy Valley got their 2023 season off to a good start with a 28-point win at Christies Beach on Saturday. The game was tight for the first three quarters with Happy Valley leading by 13 points at the last change, before kicking six goals to three in the final term to win 14.10 (94) to 9.12 (66). Josh Dwyer-Sterzl and Corey Grocock each kicked four goals for the Vikings, while Josh de Roode and Nathan Stock both kicked two majors for the Saints. Best players for the Vikings included Matthew Lillis, Grocock, Shane Stagg, Dwayne Ruddock, and Matthew Coulthard. Christies Beach was best served by Bradley Truscott, Jordan Hunnable-Ford, Rhys Mundy, de Roode, and Kyle Daris. Cove had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Port Noarlunga 2, Happy Valley 2, Flagstaff Hill 2, Noarlunga 2, Morphett Vale 0, Reynella 0, Christies Beach 0, Aldinga 0, Cove 0.Round 2 FixturesCove v Flagstaff HillReynella v Morphett ValeChristies Beach v NoarlungaAldinga v Happy ValleyPort Noarlunga has the bye

The Southern Football League (SFL) season is back tomorrow (Saturday 15 April), with the Reynella Wineflies looking for back-to-back ‘A’ grade premierships after winning their first flag since 2015 in 2022. Once again the SFL will feature 9 clubs playing an 18-round season. Each club plays 16 games with two byes. The top-five finals series will commence on Saturday 2 September with the Grand Final to be played on Saturday 23 September.Round 1 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v Morphett Vale (2.30pm)Flagstaff Hill v Reynella (2.30pm)Christies Beach v Happy Valley (2.30pm)Port Noarlunga v Aldinga (7.00pm)Cove has the bye