Kingscote won their 13th Kangaroo Island Football League ‘A’ grade premiership after an upset 12-point win over reigning premier Western Districts at Wisanger yesterday. It was Kingscote’s first ‘A’ grade flag since 2018. The game was tight in the first half with Western Districts holding an eight-point lead at the main break. Kingscote came to life in the ‘premiership quarter’, kicking five goals to two, to take a handy 15-point lead into the final term. The last quarter was pretty even with Kingscote holding on to win 11.13 (79) to 10.7 (67). Paul Green, Hamish Hartlett, Cain Florance, Peter Rolfe and Riley Puckridge all kicked two goals for Kingscote, while Western Districts skipper Lleyton Hedges slotted four majors for his side. Florance was best-on-ground for the Hounds and he was well supported by Rolfe, Zak Siemer, Rory Lovering and Roland Ah Chee.In the other grades, Kingscote also defeated Western Districts with an 11.12 (78) to 7.8 (50) victory in the ‘B’ grade, while Dudley United won the Under 15 Colts by seven points against Western Districts.

Western Districts won the Kangaroo Island Netball Association ‘A’ grade premiership following a nail-biting 55-54 win over minor premier Kingscote in the Grand Final at Wisanger yesterday. It was the fifth time the two sides had played each other in 2023 with honours even at two wins each plus a drawn match in round 15. It was an amazing last two finals for the Saints after they defeated Parndana by one goal in the preliminary final to make it through to the decider. In the other senior grades, Kingscote won the ‘B’ grade and ‘D’ grade, while Western Districts won the ‘C’ grade. In the juniors, Parndana won the under 11’s and under 13’s, while Western Districts made it three premierships on the day with a 30-20 victory in the under 15’s against Wisanger.

Reynella won the Southern Football League Women’s ‘A’ grade premiership after defeating reigning premier Flagstaff Hill by 32 points in the Grand Final at Flinders University Oval this afternoon. The Wine Flies were never headed as they recorded a comfortable 6.7 (43) to 1.5 (11) victory. The game was set up in the first half as Reynella took a 29-point lead to halftime. The warm afternoon conditions took their toll in the second half as both teams could only add one goal each. Georgia Scholes kicked three goals for Reynella, while Emily Franklin kicked two majors. Emma Hoppo was the sole goalkicker for ‘Flaggies’. Madison Bennett was best for Reynella with good support coming from Anja Bancevic, Morgan Blackwell, Caitlin Walter, Sophie Bradford and Shanique West. Best for Flagstaff Hill included Elizabeth Johnson, Emily Brockhurst, Kelsey Rodman, Alana Baker and Elouisa Thomas.In the other Sunday competition grand finals, Reynella added to their premiership haul with wins in the under 14 girls, under 15 boys and ‘C’ grade men, while Christies Beach won the under 17 girls premiership with a 14-point win against Happy Valley.

Willunga are through to the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Grand Final after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 15 points in the preliminary final at Mount Compass yesterday.  The Demons will face-off against local rival McLaren Districts in a rematch of the 2022 Grand Final. Yesterday, Willunga started well to lead by 15 points at quarter time, before the Mudlarks dominated the second term, kicking five goals to two, to lead by four points at the main break. The Demons steadied in the second half with seven goals to four to win 11.10 (76) to 9.7 (61). Daniel Lee kicked three goals for Willunga, while Jake Spinks also kicked three goals for Myponga-Sellicks. Best players for Willunga included Brad Haskett, Sam Renney, Nick Scanlan, Lachlan Scott and Jack Redden. The Mudlarks were best served by Ben Kennedy, Brad Clarke, Sam Kennedy, Levi Proude and Anthony Kempster. Grand Finals (Saturday 23 September @ Willunga)McLaren Districts v Willunga (‘A’ Grade)Willunga v McLaren Districts (Reserves)Encounter Bay v Myponga-Sellicks (Senior Colts)McLaren Districts v Willunga (Junior Colts)

Yankalilla has won their first Great Southern Netball Association League title in 18 years following their 50-42 victory against perennial powerhouse Victor Harbor at McLaren Vale yesterday. The Tigers had a brilliant season, losing just one game on their way to the minor premiership, and then won the qualifying final a fortnight ago by just one goal against Victor Harbor. The premierships were shared in the other senior grades (Senior 2 - Senior 6) with Victor Harbor, Mount Compass, Langhorne Creek, Willunga and McLaren Vale triumphant. The junior premierships were shared between Strathalbyn (3), Willunga (3), Langhorne Creek (2), Yankalilla (1) and McLaren Vale (1). 

Noarlunga are through to their third Southern Football League (SFL) Grand Final in five years after a 28-point win against Reynella in the preliminary final at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The win sets up another clash with the undefeated Flagstaff Hill in the Grand Final. Yesterday’s win was set up by an excellent second quarter where Noarlunga kicked five goals to one to lead by 36 points at halftime. The Shoes looked like they were going to run away with the game in the third term, before Reynella hit back with late goals to cut the margin to 29 points at three quarter time. Early goals to Reynella in the final stanza caused some concern for the home fans, but the Shoes steadied to win 14.8 (92) to 9.10 (64). Matt Eagles (5), Luke Ross (3) and Sam Beard (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while Marc Borholm kicked four goals for the Wine Flies. Best players for Noarlunga included Jake Anderson, Josh Beard, Eagles, Jarrad Liebelt and Sam Beard. The Wine Flies were best served by Borholm, Joel Stone, Sam Whitbread, Tyler Davies and Jason Farrier.Grand Finals (Saturday 23 September @ South Adelaide Football Club)Flagstaff Hill v Noarlunga (‘A’ Grade)Flagstaff Hill v Happy Valley (‘B’ Grade)Christies Beach v Flagstaff Hill (Under 17.5’s)Port Noarlunga v Reynella (Under 15’s)Reynella v Flagstaff Hill (Under 13’s)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill defeated Christies Beach by one point in a thrilling preliminary final in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Morphett Vale today. Flagstaff Hill led by 19 points at halftime and they looked set for a good win, but ‘Christies’ had other ideas as they reduced the margin to just five points at the last break. The Saints hit the front in the last quarter, but ‘Flaggies’ kicked the final goal of the game to win 7.3 (45) to 7.2 (44). Emily Brockhurst was a star for the Falcons with four goals to be named her team's best player. She was well supported by Brooke Watson, Alana Baker, Kelsey Rodman, Chloe Meyers and Elizabeth Johnson. Chelsea Salvemini, Cadence Bryowsky and Neriah Mills all kicked two goals for Christies Beach, while their best players were Melanie Koster, Paige Simmons, Brina Thompson-Fitzgerald, Salvemini, Kiah Smith and Tallara Power. Grand Final (Sunday 17/9/23 @ 2.55pm)Reynella v Flagstaff Hill (Flinders University Oval - South Adelaide Football Club)

Reigning premier McLaren Districts are through to the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Grand Final after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 20 points in the second semi-final yesterday at Encounter Bay. McLaren Districts led by 16 points at quarter time, before Myponga-Sellicks hit back in the second stanza to take a slender eight-point lead at halftime. The Eagles kicked two goals to one in the third term as scores were tied up at 52 points each at the last change. The Mudlarks were kicking to the scoring end, where 11 of the 15 goals had been kicked, and were confident of finishing strongly and being the first team into the Grand Final. The reigning premiers had other ideas as they bucked the scoring trend, kicking four goals to one in the final term, to win 11.13 (79) to 9.5 (59). Best players for the Eagles included Tom Fenoughty (in his 200th game), Max Gill, Sam Lawrie, Joel Vandeleur and Tarak Redigolo. Best for Myponga-Sellicks were Ben Kennedy, Sam Kennedy (3 goals), Elliot Chalmers, Levi Proude and Dylan Lang.Willunga’s edge-of-the-seat finals campaign will last at least another week after the Demons defeated Victor Harbor by four points in the first semi-final at Goolwa today. Victor Harbor led by eight points at the last change, before Willunga kicked four goals to two in the final term to win 14.13 (97) to 14.9 (93). Job Colwell kicked five goals for Willunga, while Danny Juckers slotted four majors. Sam Basham kicked three goals for ‘Victor’. Best players for the Demons included Sam Renney, Jack Redden, Daniel Bass, Juckers and Nick Scanlan. Best for Victor Harbor were Dylan Kleinig, Matthew Wiese, Jesse McKinnon, Mitchell Brook and Zac Dowling. Willunga will now take on Myponga-Sellicks in the preliminary final at Mount Compass on Saturday for the right to challenge McLaren Districts in the Grand Final. Preliminary Final Myponga-Sellicks v Willunga (2.30pm @ Mount Compass)

Flagstaff Hill are through to their seventh Southern Football League (SFL) Grand Final in eight years after a tough 12-point win against Noarlunga in the second semi-final at Bice Oval yesterday. The Falcons led by six points at quarter time, 13 points at halftime, and 18 points at the last change, before winning 11.6 (72) to 9.6 (60). Sam Jacobs kicked three goals for ‘Flaggies’, while Matt Eagles and Callum Gaspari kicked two goals each for Noarlunga. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Brad Kirk, Nathan Beenham, Mackenzie Short, Adam Bunworth and Jacobs. Best players for the Shoes were Josh Beard, Jake Anderson, Eagles, Jake Birch and Nathan Schulz. Reigning premier Reynella will face-off with Noarlunga in Saturday’s preliminary final after a convincing 61-point win against Morphett Vale at Port Noarlunga today. The first half was low scoring, with just seven goals kicked between the two sides, as Reynella led by 21 points at the long break. The Wine Flies extended their lead out to 22 points at the last change, before kicking seven goals to one in the last quarter to win 15.11 (101) to 6.4 (40). Reynella had 10 different goalkickers with Callan Semple leading the way with three goals, while Blake Carter kicked two goals for Morphett Vale. Best players for the Wine Flies included Marc Borholm, Sam Whitbread, Tyler Davies, Bailey Marshman and Talon Copley. Best for the Emus were Michael Smith, Harry Clarkson, Bodie Sowter, Julian Mardigan and Jake Dorshorst.Preliminary Final Noarlunga v Reynella (2.30pm @ Noarlunga)

Western Districts are through to the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) Grand Final after defeating Parndana 51-50 in a thriller in the preliminary final at Penneshaw yesterday. Western Districts will face-off with minor premier Kingscote in the decider at Wisanger (3.00pm) this Saturday. Grand Finals (Saturday 16 September @ Wisanger)Kingscote v Western Districts (‘A’ Grade)Wisanger v Kingscote (‘B’ Grade)Western Districts v Kingscote (‘C’ Grade)Wisanger v Kingscote (‘D’ Grade)Western Districts v Wisanger (15 & Under)Parndana v Dudley United (13 & Under)Parndana v Western Districts (11 & Under)

Kingscote are through to the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final after defeating Wisanger by 80 points at Penneshaw yesterday. Kingscote will face reigning premier Western Districts in the decider at Wisanger on Saturday. The game was over at halftime as Kingscote held a commanding 62-point lead at the long break. A further seven goals to five in the second half saw the Hounds triumph 22.12 (144) to 10.4 (64). Cain Florance (5), Hamish Hartlett (4) and Anthony Anderson (4) were the leading goalkickers for Kingscote, while Khyal Stead and Reece Boulden kicked three goals each for the Panthers. Anderson was named best-on-ground for Kingscote and he was well supported by Cain Florance, Peter Rolfe, Jack Grimes and Jordan Connell. Grand Finals (Saturday 16 September @ Wisanger)Western Districts v Kingscote (‘A’ Grade)Kingscote v Western Districts (‘B’ Grade)Western Districts v Dudley United (Under 15’s)

Pulse has completed an undefeated 2023 campaign after defeating Clarendon 53-37 in the A1 Grand Final in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) today at Port Noarlunga. It was a sweet victory for Pulse after losing the decider to Clarendon in 2022. Clarendon got their hands on some silverware as they won the A2 premiership after a 51-44 win over Pulse.

Victor Harbor are through to the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) Grand Final following their 46-38 win against Willunga today. ‘Victor’ will now take on Yankalilla in the decider at McLaren Vale next Saturday afternoon.  Grand Final (Saturday 16/9/23 @ McLaren Vale)Yankalilla v Victor Harbor (3.15pm - Court 1)

Noarlunga are through to the second semi-final of the Southern Football League (SFL) after an excellent 20-point win against reigning premier Reynella in the qualifying final at Port Noarlunga on Saturday. The Shoes started on fire to lead by 24 points at quarter time after kicking 4.6 to 1.0 in the first term. The game was pretty even after that with Noarlunga running out winners 11.11 (77) to 8.9 (57). Nick Mott, in just his seventh game of the season, was best-on-ground and he was well supported by Jake Anderson, Jaidan Kappler (4 goals), Josh Beard, Bailey Hann and Nick Robertson. Best players for Reynella included Tyler Davies, Jason Farrier, Daniel Whitaker, Marc Borholm, Lachlan McGuinness and Jack Ball. Morphett Vale won their seventh final in the past three seasons after outlasting Happy Valley by 11 points in the elimination final at Aldinga on Sunday. Happy Valley led by three points at the last change, before the Emus kicked three goals to one in the last quarter to win 9.10 (64) to 7.11 (53). Blake Carter was a star up forward for the Emus with five goals, while Liam Hamilton and Harry Davenport kicked two goals each for the Vikings. Best players for Morphett Vale included Brian Gill, Dylan Miller, Carter, Connor Gilby and Daniel Noble. Happy Valley were best served by Dwayne Ruddock, Caleb Hooper, Harry Vick, Scott Rademacher and Davenport. Week 2 Finals FixturesFlagstaff Hill v Noarlunga (Second Semi-Final @ Bice Oval - Saturday 9/9/23)Reynella v Morphett Vale (First Semi-Final @ Port Noarlunga - Sunday 10/9/23)

Willunga has knocked Mount Compass out of the finals race after a thrilling one-point win in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) elimination final at Myponga yesterday. Scores were tied at the end of ‘regular’ time, so extra time was needed, with Willunga coming out on top 11.14 (80) to 12.7 (79). The game was tight throughout with scores level at halftime, while Mount Compass held a one-point lead at the last change. Daniel Lee kicked three goals for the Demons, while Mount Compass star forward Tom Pinyon slotted six majors. Daniel Bass was named best player for Willunga and he was well supported by Jack Redden, Sam Renney, Nick Scanlan and Jake Shirvington. Pinyon was named best for ‘Compass’ with support from Ziggy Vitkunas, Jordan Hooper, Shane Heatley and Rilee Endersby.Myponga-Sellicks defeated Victor Harbor by three points to advance to the second semi-final where they’ll face reigning premier McLaren Districts on Saturday. The Mudlarks are looking for their first ‘A’ grade flag since 1984 and are now just one win away from the decider. On Saturday at McLaren Vale, Myponga-Sellicks trailed by six points at quarter time, before an excellent second term saw them take a handy 17-point lead at halftime. ‘Victor’ kicked six goals to four in the second half, but the Mudlarks hung on to win 11.10 (76) to 11.7 (73). Jake Spinks was dangerous up forward for Myponga-Sellicks with four goals, while Sam Basham also kicked four goals for the ‘Roos. Levi Proude, Anthony Kempster, Daniel Trevena, Ben Kennedy and Elliott Chalmers were named as best players for the Mudlarks, while best players for Victor Harbor included Dylan Kleinig, Zac Dowling, Rhys Mutch, Jackson Elmes and Matthew Wiese.Week 2 Finals FixturesMcLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks (Second Semi-Final @ Encounter Bay - Saturday 9/9/23)Victor Harbor v Willunga (First Semi-Final @ Goolwa - Sunday 10/9/23)

Reynella are through to the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s Grand Final after an excellent 34-point win against minor premier Christies Beach at Flagstaff Hill yesterday. Reynella led by just 10 points at halftime, before kicking 3.7 to 1.1 in the last quarter to win 5.15 (45) to 1.5 (11). Emily Franklin and Madison Bennett kicked two goals each for the Wine Flies, while Neriah Milis kicked the only goal for Christies Beach. Best players for the Wine Flies included Caitlin Walter, Jessica Redigolo, Franklin, Bennett and Anja Bancevic. Best for the Saints were Melanie Koster, Brina Thompson-Fitzgerald, Kiah Smith, Tallara Power and Naomi Jones.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill continued their good recent form as they ended Port Noarlunga’s season with a comfortable 45-point win in the elimination final at Morphett Vale yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ won every quarter on their way to a 10.9 (69) to 3.6 (24) triumph. Tiana Lush, Elizabeth Johnson and Piper Crosby kicked two goals each for the Falcons, while Lorelai Jeisman also kicked two goals for ‘Porties’. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Crosby, Johnson, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson and Lush. Port Noarlunga was best served by Ella Harris, Nikki Parker, Zoe Flesfadar, MadisonHarris and Bree Chapman. Preliminary Final (Sunday 10/9/23)Christies Beach v Flagstaff Hill (2.45pm @ Morphett Vale)

Yankalilla are through to the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) Grand Final following a thrilling 43-42 win against Victor Harbor. In the elimination final, Willunga ended Myponga’s season with a 45-33 victory. The win for Willunga sets up a home preliminary final against Victor Harbor on Saturday afternoon.Preliminary Final (Saturday 9/9/23 @ Willunga)Victor Harbor v Willunga (3.00pm - Court 1)

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Clarendon are through to the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 Grand Final after defeating local rival Kangarilla 51-37 in the preliminary final yesterday at Aldinga. Clarendon’s win sets up a Grand Final rematch from last season with Pulse. The A2 decider will also be a clash between Clarendon and Pulse, after Pulse won the preliminary final 49-41 over Noarlunga. A1 Grand FinalPulse v ClarendonA2 Grand FinalClarendon v Pulse