Women - Week 1 Finals @ GoolwaGoolwa 3 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor White 1 defeated Victor Blue 0Men - Week 1 Finals @ GoolwaVictor White 2 defeated Victor Blue1Victor Grey 2 defeated Aldinga Blue 1

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

Reigning premier Western Districts are through to the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final after defeating Wisanger by 37 points at Kingscote yesterday. The Saints led by 14 points at halftime, before kicking six goals to two in the second half to win 12.6 (78) to 5.11 (41). Saints skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked six goals, while Lloyd Coulson kicked two majors. Best players for Western Districts were Brad Crabb, Wade Tucker, Hedges, Joshua Graham and Nathan Stock. Wisanger was best served by Dusty Cross, Jai Turner, Brok Viney-Obst, Reece Boulden and Liam Sampson.  Wisanger will now face Kingscote in Saturday’s preliminary final for the right to challenge Western Districts in the Grand Final at Wisanger on the 16th of September. . Preliminary Final (Saturday 9 September)Wisanger v Kingscote (2.15pm @ Penneshaw)

Reigning premier McLaren Districts wrapped up the minor premiership after a convincing 107-point win against Yankalilla during round 18 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Eagles led by 40 points at halftime, before kicking 10 unanswered goals in the second half to win 18.13 (121) to 2.2 (14). The Eagles had 10 different goalkickers including Lachlan Camm and Jamie Smith who kicked three goals each. Tim Dellatorre and Mitchell Schwerdt kicked the two goals each for the Tigers. Best players for McLaren Districts included Sam Lawrie, Todd McKay, Max Gill, Tarak Redigolo and Brett Ellis. Yankalilla were best served by Angus Weir, Jack Fitzgerald and Chris Clark. Encounter Bay finished their season on a high after defeating Strathalbyn by 36 points in a high-scoring contest. The Bays trailed by 15 points at halftime, but kicked 15 goals to seven in the second half to win 21.12 (138) to 15.12 (102). The Bays had 10 different goalkickers including Kyron Pepper (5) and skipper Tyson Neale (4). Ben Simounds kicked six goals for the Roosters to take out the GSFL goalkicking with 71 majors for the season. Best players for Encounter Bay included Callum Tonkin, Pepper, Fraser Tonkin, Tyler Baldock and Ben Davis. Best for ‘Strath’ were Lachlan Butler, Simounds, Marc Elliott, Will Stafford and Fletcher Duffield. Willunga will go into Sunday’s elimination final against Mount Compass full of confidence after a huge 203-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot in the final round. The Demons led by 34 points at quarter time, 99 points at halftime, and 157 points at the last change, before winning 36.21 (237) to 5.4 (34). Danny Juckers kicked 11 goals for the Demons in a best-on-ground display, while Jed Redden kicked eight majors. James Fry kicked two goals for the Magpies. Joining Juckers in the best players for Willunga were Sam Renney, Jack Redden, Cam Hutchens and Jed Redden. Best for the Magpies were Jesse Bates, Rory Hausser and Billy Payne. Victor Harbor tuned up for finals action with a comfortable 51-point win at home against Langhorne Creek. Accurate kicking from Langhorne Creek kept them in the contest in the first half as they led 9.0 (54) to 7.9 (51) at the main break. ‘Victor’ came out firing in the third term, kicking 11 goals to one, to take a commanding 59-point lead at the last change, before winning 21.14 (140) to 14.5 (89). Daniel Stock kicked seven goals for the ‘Roos and Sam Basham kicked four. Darcy Clifford also kicked four goals for the Hawks. Best players for Victor Harbor were skipper Jesse McKinnon, Matthew Wiese, Zac Dowling, Stock and Sam Overall. Jarrod Kellock, James Dawson, Troy Blackwell, Clifford and Coby Helyar were named best for Langhorne Creek. Myponga-Sellicks won their 14th game of 2023 following their 14-point victory against fellow finals participant Mount Compass on Saturday. The Mudlarks led at every change before running out winners 9.11 (65) to 8.3 (51). Harrison Cock and Sam Kennedy kicked two goals each for the Mudlarks, while Tom Pinyon kicked three goals for Mount Compass. Best players for the Mudlarks included Ben Kennedy, Levi Proude, Bradley Clarke, Cock and Sam Kennedy. Best for the Bulldogs were Rilee Endersby, Adam Hunter, Tom Vitkunas, Pinyon and Klaus Simons.Ladder after Round 18McLaren Districts 30, Myponga-Sellicks 28, Victor Harbor 26, Willunga 22, Mount Compass 22, Langhorne Creek 18, Strathalbyn 16, Encounter Bay 12, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Week 1 Finals FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor (Qualifying Final @ McLaren Vale - Saturday 2/9/23)Willunga v Mount Compass (Elimination Final @ Myponga - Sunday 3/9/23)

Parndana are through to the preliminary final after defeating Dudley United 41-32 in the first semi-final of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Parndana yesterday. The Roosters will next face the loser of the second semi-final clash between Kingscote and Western Districts. Second Semi-Final (Saturday 2 September)Kingscote v Western Districts (3.00pm @ Kingscote)

Flagstaff Hill completed an undefeated minor round campaign after defeating Noarlunga by 70 points during round 18 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ dominated the minor round, with their average winning margin a whopping 74 points. It was another ominous performance from the Falcons as they won every quarter on their way to a 15.11 (101) to 4.7 (31) triumph. The Falcons had 11 different goalkickers with Sam Jacobs leading the way with three goals (53 for the season). Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Aiden Grayson, Brendan Hillier, Brad Kirk, Josh Rosman and Nathan Beenham. Best players for Noarlunga were Nathan Schulz, Josh Beard, Jake Anderson, Nick Robertson and Bailey Hann.Christies Beach left it to the last game of the season to register their first win of 2023 after defeating Cove by nine points at Bice Oval. It was the Saints’ first win since the 6th of August, 2022. At halftime it appeared Cove would register their sixth victory of 2023 as they led by 14 points, but Christies Beach came out firing in the third term, kicking five unanswered goals, to lead by 19 points at the last change. The Cobras won the last quarter, but it was to no avail as the Saints ran out winners 11.9 (75) to 9.12 (66). Josh Newnham kicked four goals for ‘Christies’, while Lincoln Holder kicked two goals for the Cobras. Christies Beach was best served by Matt Hodge, Newnham, Harrison Butcher, Brad Truscott and Nathan Sable. Best players for Cove included Corey Jackson, Scott Abbott, Jackson Riddle, Kyle Stoldt and Aaron Wordsworth. Reigning premier Reynella warmed up for the finals with a convincing 118-point win against Port Noarlunga yesterday. The Wine Flies led at every change before winning 20.14 (134) to 2.4 (16). Marc Borholm dominated up forward for Reynella with nine goals (45 for the season), while Billy Cook kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga. Best players for Reynella were Tyler Davies, Talon Copley, Dylan Roser, Jack Ball and Tom Schirmer. Best for ‘Porties’ included Jonathan Cook, Gary Karpany and Tom Dix.Happy Valley won their eighth game of the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 48 points yesterday. The two sides will clash again next Sunday in the elimination final at Aldinga. Yesterday, Happy Valley started the game well to lead by 31 points at halftime, before kicking a further five goals to three in the second half to win 14.13 (97) to 7.7 (49). Corey Grocock kicked four goals for the Vikings, while Blake Carter and Khori Mills-Richardson kicked two goals each for the Emus. Happy Valley’s best were Jayden Little, Grocock, Josh Dwyer-Sterzl, Harry Vick and Joel Beeche. Best for Morphett Vale included Daniel Bode, Julian Mardigan, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Connor Lock and Mills-Richardson.Aldinga had the bye.Ladder after Round 18Flagstaff Hill 32, Noarlunga 26, Reynella 24, Happy Valley 16, Morphett Vale 16, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 10, Aldinga 8, Christies Beach 2.Week 1 Finals FixturesNoarlunga v Reynella (Qualifying Final @ Port Noarlunga - Saturday 2/9/23)Happy Valley v Morphett Vale (Elimination Final @ Aldinga - Sunday 3/9/23)

Myponga grabbed the last available finals spot after defeating Mount Compass 68-27 during round 18 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Yankalilla wrapped up the minor premiership with a 71-32 win at McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor knocked Langhorne Creek out of the finals race with a 54-45 win at home, while Willunga tuned up for finals with a comfortable 66-40 win at Goolwa.Strathalbyn had the bye. Ladder after Round 18Yankalilla 29, Victor Harbor 27, Willunga 22, Myponga 21, Langhorne Creek 21, McLaren Vale 12, Strathalbyn 8, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 1 Finals (Saturday 2/9/23 @ Victor Harbor)Yankalilla v Victor Harbor (Qualifying Final)Willunga v Myponga (Elimination Final)

Kingscote are through to the preliminary final after easily accounting for Dudley United in the first semi-final of the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Parndana today. Kingscote led by 26 points at quarter time, 34 points at halftime, and 57 points at the last change, before winning 16.12 (108) to 3.3 (21). Kingscote had 10 different goalkickers with Anthony Anderson and Cain Florance kicking three goals each. Tyler Willson, Clayton Willson and Rylan Egel were the goalkickers for Dudley United. Best players for Kingscote included Zak Edwards, Florance, Thomas Mitchell, Josh Ingall and Zak Siemer. Kingscote will now face the loser of next week’s second semi-final clash between Western Districts and Wisanger. Second Semi-Final (Saturday 2 September)Western Districts v Wisanger (2.15pm @ Kingscote)

Pulse are through to the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 Grand Final after defeating reigning premier Clarendon 47-33 in the qualifying final today. In the elimination final, Kangarilla proved too strong for Noarlunga with a 53-45 victory. The win moves Kangarilla through to the preliminary final, where they’ll meet local rival Clarendon for the right to play Pulse in the decider. Preliminary Final (Saturday 2/9/23)Clarendon v Kangarilla

Mount Compass secured their finals berth for 2023 after defeating fellow finals aspirant Victor Harbor by 24 points at Mount Compass during round 17 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The win for the Bulldogs was set up by a dominant first quarter that saw the home side kick 4.4 to 0.0 to take a 28-point lead to quarter time. The rest of the game was even with ‘Compass’ eventually winning 9.8 (62) to 5.8 (38). Klaus Simons, Ziggy Vitkunas and Tom Vitkunas were named best for the Bulldogs, while Tom Pinyon (in his 200th game), Nathan Hicks, Lochie Nash and Ziggy Vitkunas all kicked two goals. Best for ‘Victor’ were Jesse McKinnon, Dylan Kleinig, Mitch Brook, Zac Dowling and Heath Treloar.Langhorne Creek kept their slim finals hopes alive with a crushing 199-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Hawks led by 46 points at quarter time, 92 points at halftime and 158 points at the final change, before winning 32.26 (218) to 3.1 (19). Langhorne Creek had nine different goalkickers with Darcy Clifford (6), Coby Helyar (6), Jarrod Kellock (5) and Jackson Dalitz (4) all getting in on the act. Reece Slape kicked two goals for the Magpies. Clifford, Kellock, Helyar, Lachlan Bates and Troy Blackwell were named best for the dominant Hawks. On a tough day for the Magpies, Ryan Carnelly, Jye Bottroff and Daniel Fry were amongst their best players. McLaren Districts survived a huge scare as they came from behind to defeat Encounter Bay by one point on Saturday. The win wraps up the minor premiership for the Eagles. The Bays got off to a good start to lead by 19 points at quarter time and they were still ahead by 13 points at the last change. With the game slipping away, the reigning premiers swung into action, kicking four goals to one in the final quarter, to win 7.8 (50) to 6.13 (49). Jake Stummer-Harvey was the only multiple goalkicker on the ground with two goals for McLaren Districts. Best players for the Eagles included Tom Fenoughty, Brett Ellis, Sam Lawrie, Tarak Redigolo and Justin Bollenhagen. Encounter Bay was best served by Tyler Baldock, Tyson Neale, Callum Tonkin, Fraser Tonkin and Mason Middleton.Strathalbyn won their eighth game of the season with a 31-point win at Yankalilla. The first quarter was high-scoring with the teams level at 5.1 (31) at the first change. The Roosters won the last three quarters, kicking eight goals to four, to run out winners 13.11 (89) to 9.4 (58). Ben Simounds kicked four goals for the Roosters, giving him 65 majors for the season, while Marc Elliott kicked three goals. Aaron Smith, Denver Ker and Travis Bartlett all kicked two goals for the Tigers. Richard O’Grady was named best for Strathalbyn and he was well supported by Cooper Machin, Elliott, Lachlan Butler and Lachlan Fox. Best for ‘Yank’ included Jack Fitzgerald, Joel Kay, Angus Weir, Joe Tyllis and Chris Clark.Myponga-Sellicks wrapped up the all-important double chance with a strong 26-point win at Willunga. The Mudlarks led by eight points at halftime after kicking an inaccurate 4.13 (37) to Willunga 4.5 (29). A further nine goals to six in the second half saw Myponga-Sellicks triumph 13.17 (95) to 10.9 (69). The Mudlarks had nine different goalkickers with Jake Spinks, Levi Proude, Cooper Gilbert and Thomas Carroll all kicking two majors. Sam Renney and Job Colwell kicked three goals apiece for the Demons. Best players for the visitors included Carroll, Ryan Kelly, Ben Kennedy, Kain Spinks and Proude. Daniel Bass was best for Willunga and he was well supported by Renney, Brad Haskett, Harrison Mills and Jed Redden.Ladder after Round 17McLaren Districts 28, Myponga-Sellicks 26, Victor Harbor 24, Mount Compass 22, Willunga 20, Langhorne Creek 18, Strathalbyn 16, Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 18 Fixtures (Saturday 26 August)Strathalbyn v Encounter BayGoolwa/Port Elliot v WillungaVictor Harbor v Langhorne CreekMyponga-Sellicks v Mount CompassMcLaren Districts v Yankalilla

Noarlunga won their 13th game of the season with a 40-point win over reigning premier Reynella during round 17 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The game was tight at halftime with Reynella holding sway by four points. The Shoes took over in the second half, kicking eight goals to one, to win 11.8 (74) to 5.4 (34). Nick Mott (3), Callum Gaspari (2) and Terry Kathopoulis (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players included Zac Williams, Jarrad Liebelt, Jake Anderson, Jamison Snelling and Sammual Miller. Best for Reynella were Dylan Roser, Jack Ball, Alex Lawley, Daniel Whitaker and Tyler Davies.Flagstaff Hill continued their undefeated season with a comprehensive 126-point win against Port Noarlunga on Saturday. The game was as good as over at quarter time as ‘Flaggies’ held a 47-point lead. A further 14 goals to two from then on saw the Falcons win 21.20 (146) to 2.8 (20). Flagstaff Hill had plenty of avenues to goal with Sam Jacobs leading the way with seven goals (50 for the season). Sam Smith (5) and Ryan Mountford (4) were the other multiple goalkickers for the Falcons. Patrick Smith and Oliver Petrohilos were the goalkickers for ‘Porties’. Mitchell Johnson, Ben Burbridge, Jacobs, Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Smith and Josh Rosman were named best for the Falcons. Best for the Cockle Divers included Gary Karpany, Chris Black and Joshua Johns.Aldinga finished their season in style with a tight four-point win over Christies Beach at Aldinga. The Sharks led at every change before winning 7.4 (46) to 5.12 (42). Brinley Lawrence and Travis Stone kicked two goals each for the Sharks, while James Pratt also kicked two goals for the Saints. Best players for the Sharks included Bailey Pilmore, Josiah Sheppard, Tom Pilmore, Jack Langdon and Brayden Hooper. Matt Hodge, James Conlon, Liam Chibnall, Austin Hogg and Brad Truscott were named best for Christies Beach.In a high scoring thriller, Morphett Vale prevailed by five points over  a gutsy Cove Cobras outfit at Hallett Cove on Saturday. Scores were tight all day with the Emus holding a slender one-point margin at the final change. ‘Morphies’ kicked five goals to four in the final stanza to prevail 16.12 (108) to 16.7 (103). Blake Carter was a standout up forward for the Emus with a ‘bag’ of 10 goals, while Michael Galley and Ryan Need each kicked three goals for the Cobras. Robert Schindler-Taylor, Carter, Harry Clarkson, Scott Carpenter and Braydan Hartwig were named best for the Emus. Best for Cove included Lincoln Holder, Galley, Kyle Stoldt, Need and Oliver Moore. Happy Valley had the bye.Ladder after Round 17Flagstaff Hill 30, Noarlunga 26, Reynella 22, Morphett Vale 16, Happy Valley 14, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 10, Aldinga 8, Christies Beach 0.Round 18 Fixtures (Saturday 26/8/23)Reynella v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v NoarlungaMorphett Vale v Happy ValleyChristies Beach v CoveAldinga has the bye

Kingscote and Western Districts couldn’t be separated as both teams prepared for a premiership assault in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA). The two teams will do battle in a fortnight for the right to play in the Grand Final, and on Saturday they played out a 50-50 draw in the final minor round game of 2023. In the other game of round 15, Parndana finished the minor round in style with a 56-30 victory over Wisanger.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 15Kingscote 21, Western Districts 17, Parndana 16, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 2.Round 1 Finals (Saturday 26 August)Parndana v Dudley United (First Semi Final @ Parndana)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill made a statement to the competition with a hard-fought seven-point win over second placed Port Noarlunga during round 15 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition on Saturday. The Falcons trailed by a point at the last change before kicking the only goal of the final term to win 3.4 (22) to 2.3 (15). Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Jasmin Partridge, Elizabeth Johnson, Emily Brockhurst, Brooke Watson and Amelia Morriss. Best for ‘Porties’ were Kalahni Howes, Bree Chapman, Jolie Malinowski, Shakira Dolman and Charli Faulkner.Cove kept their finals hopes alive with a comprehensive 168-point win over Hackham last Friday night. The Cobras led by 91 points at halftime and kicked a further 11 goals in the second half to win 25.18 (168) to 0.0 (0). Jaime Norup had an absolute day out with 13 goals in a best-on-ground display for Cove. She was well supported by Ella Gill, Alesia LeDuff, Breanna Stoldt and Ashleigh Need. The Hawks were best served by Dakota Dwyer, Chloe Lea, Shayley MacFayden, Nevara Richards and Krista Mitchell.Reynella kept the pressure on for the all-important double chance after defeating Noarlunga by 142 points yesterday at Old Noarlunga. Reynella led by 21 points at quarter time, 62 points at halftime and 92 points at the last change, before winning 22.16 (148) to 1.0 (6). Madison Bennett kicked five goals for the Wine Flies and was named best-on-ground, while Sarah Bourn and Ashlee Wright kicked three majors each. Megan Weetra kicked the only goal for the Shoes. Other good players for Reynella included Caitlin Walter, Macie Piscopo, Zannah Loxton, Bourn and Morgan Blackwell. Best players for Noarlunga included Colette Barnard, Shontaya Burgoyne, Elyshiah Forrest, Alice Worrall and Cherinah Adderton.Christies Beach wrapped up the minor premiership with a 170-point win at Aldinga yesterday. The final scores were Christies Beach 26.14 (170) to Aldinga 0.0 (0). Cadence Bryowsky kicked 12 goals for the Saints giving her 47 majors for the season. Jordan Bousfield and Emily Risitano chimed in with three majors each for ‘Christies’. Best players for Christies Beach were Isabella Zito, Cadence Bryowsky, Mia Dunn, Brooke O’Brien and Neriah Mills. Aldinga’s best were Paige Bartlett, Nikki Duggan, Mackenzie Jones, Jessamy Stanway and Olivia Cumming.Ladder (After Round 15)Christies Beach 28, Port Noarlunga 24, Reynella 22, Flagstaff Hill 16, Cove 16, Noarlunga 8, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 16 Fixtures (Home side named first)Christies Beach v Cove Hackham v AldingaReynella v Port Noarlunga Flagstaff Hill v Noarlunga

Willunga defeated Myponga 43-36 to leapfrog the Mudlarks into fourth spot on the ladder during round 17 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Yankalilla all but confirmed the minor premiership with a 52-30 win against Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor wrapped up the double chance with a convincing 75-34 win at Mount Compass, while Langhorne Creek sit third after a 69-28 win against Goolwa.McLaren Vale had the bye. Ladder after Round 17Yankalilla 27, Victor Harbor 25, Langhorne Creek 21, Willunga 20, Myponga 19, McLaren Vale 12, Strathalbyn 8, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 18 Fixtures (Saturday 26/8/23)Goolwa v Willunga Victor Harbor v Langhorne CreekMyponga v Mount CompassMcLaren Vale v YankalillaStrathalbyn has the bye

Wisanger secured the all-important double chance after defeating Parndana by 68 points during final round action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. The final score was Wisanger 17.16 (118) to Parndana 7.8 (50). Khyal Stead kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Panthers and he was well supported by Luke Bowd, Dusty Cross, Jai Turner and Sam Snowball. Frank May, Trad McMulkin, Zach Trethewey, Bailey Gaskin and Otto Wendt were named best for the Roosters.Western Districts finished the season undefeated after defeating Kingscote by 105 points on Saturday. The Saints led by 61 points at halftime, before kicking another eight goals to one in the second half to win 18.10 (118) to 1.7 (13). Western Districts skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Lloyd Coulson kicked three majors. Tyson Holman kicked the only goal for Kingscote. Joining Hedges in the best players for Western Districts were Tate Barrett, Dylan Lockett, Tim Larcombe and Caleb Whittle. Best players for Kingscote included Zak Siemer, Luke Mackie and Rory Lovering.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 15Western Districts 46, Wisanger 32, Kingscote 30, Dudley United 8, Parndana 4.Round 1 Finals (Saturday 26 August)Kingscote v Dudley United (First Semi Final @ Parndana)

Women - Round 16 @ GoolwaVictor White 1 defeated Aldinga 0Goolwa 0 drew Victor Blue 0Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 16)Yankalilla 32, Goolwa 25, Victor White 23, Victor Blue 8, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 16 @ GoolwaVictor White 2 defeated Victor Grey 1Victor Blue 8 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Goolwa 3 defeated Yankalilla 2Aldinga Black had the byeLadder (After Round 16)Victor White 36, Victor Blue 32, Aldinga Blue 24, Victor Grey 19, Goolwa 17, Yankalilla 11, Aldinga Black 3.

Pulse completed an undefeated minor round after accounting for reigning premier Clarendon 49-29 during the final round of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. These two teams will face off in the Qualifying Final next Saturday, with the winner to go straight through to the decider. In other games, Kangarilla defeated Noarlunga 65-52 in a preview of their Elimination Final next Saturday, Southern Stars completed a solid season with a 51-31 victory over Seaford Storm, while Port Noarlunga and McLaren Flat finished their season with a 30-30 draw. Ladder (after round 15)Pulse 30, Clarendon 24, Kangarilla 22, Noarlunga 14, Southern Stars 14, Port Noarlunga 9, McLaren Flat 5, Seaford Storm 2.Weeks 1 Finals (Saturday 26/8/23)Pulse v Clarendon (Qualifying Final)Kangarilla v Noarlunga (Elimination Final)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill moved back inside the top-four after a comprehensive 151-point win at Aldinga during round 14 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition on Sunday. The Falcons led by 73 points at halftime and kicked another 11 goals in the second half to win 22.19 (151) to 0.0 (0). Emily Brockhurst kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Falcons, while Tanisha Hodgkison kicked three. Brockhurst has now kicked 50 goals for the season, including 29 in the last three games! Joining Brockhurst in the best players for ‘Flaggies’ were Ebony Scanlan, Elizabeth Johnson, Tia Taylor and Chloe Meyers. Best for Aldinga were Mackenzie Jones, Paige Curtin and Nikki Duggan. Port Noarlunga has all but secured the double chance after defeating Cove by 23 points at Port Noarlunga on Sunday. Cove started well, kicking the first two goals of the game, to lead by 11 points at quarter time. ‘Porties’ then kicked five unanswered goals in the remaining three quarters to win 5.7 (37) to 2.2 (14). Port Noarlunga vice-captain Samantha Lynch kicked three goals, while the Cobras’ goals were kicked by Kate Galley and Lauren Pattimore. Amber O’Hanlon was named best for the Cockle Divers and she was well supported by Tahlia McKew, Lynch, Bree Chapman and Shakira Dolman. Best for the Cobras included Lauren Kenny, Ashleigh Need, Jaime Norup, Ella Gill and Jasmine Dietrich.Noarlunga won their second game in a row after a 79-point victory over Aldinga at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes dominated throughout winning 12.9 (81) to 0.2 (2). Sarah Stanbury (3), Shannon Astley (2) and Febi Mansell (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players included Megan Weetra, Stanbury, Shaylee Hobbs, Elyshiah Forrest and Colette Barnard. Aldinga’s best were Tayla Mousley, Nikki Duggan, Olivia Cumming, Mackenzie Jones and Ayla Regione.Christies Beach remained top of the ladder after receiving a forfeit from Reynella.Ladder (After Round 14)Christies Beach 26, Port Noarlunga 24, Reynella 20, Flagstaff Hill 14, Cove 14, Noarlunga 8, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 15 Fixtures (Home side named first)Cove v HackhamPort Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v ReynellaAldinga v Christies Beach 

Morphett Vale confirmed their spot in the 2023 finals series after a comfortable 66-point win against Aldinga during round 16 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Aldinga on Saturday. The Emus won every quarter on the way to a 13.8 (86) to 3.2 (20) victory. Daniel Noble (4), Blake Carter (3), Khori Mills-Richardson (3) and Brian Gill (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Emus, while Cameron Jarrett and Bailey Pilmore were the goalkickers for the Sharks. Best players for Morphett Vale included Gill, Aiden Baker, Harry Clarkson, Connor Lock and Mills-Richardson. Best players for Aldinga were Ryder Kortman, Angus Stangewitz, Sam Bentley, Josiah Sheppard and Pilmore.Port Noarlunga won their fifth game of the season after defeating Christies Beach by 65 points. The win was set up for ‘Porties’ in the second quarter as they kicked five unanswered goals to lead by a handy 35 points at halftime. A further eight goals to four in the second half saw Port Noarlunga win 15.14 (104) to 6.3 (39). Russell Curyer and Oliver Petrohilos kicked three goals each for the Cockle Divers, while their best players included Jonathon Cook, Jayden Close, James Wood, Tom Dix and Curyer. Best players for the Saints were Josh Newnham, Bailey Roe, Bradley Truscott, Liam Chibnall and Jonty Murphy.Noarlunga won their sixth game in a row with a 31-point victory at Happy Valley. The Shoes made an excellent start to the game as they kicked five goals to one in the first term to lead by 22 points. The rest of the game was pretty even as Noarlunga eventually triumphed 12.4 (76) to 6.9 (45). Jamie Grosser kicked three goals for Noarlunga, while Corey Grocock and Harry Davenport kicked two goals each for the Vikings. Best players for the Shoes included Nathan Schulz, Sam Beard, Michael Balas, Jamison Snelling and Jake Birch. Happy Valley was best served by Jayden Little, Hayden Kari, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Harry Vick and Grocock. Reynella had a percentage-boosting 159-point win against Cove on Saturday. The Wine Flies led by 52 points at quarter time, 82 points at halftime, and 120 points at the last change, before winning 29.14 (188) to 4.5 (29). Reynella had plenty of avenues to goal with Marc Borholm slotting nine goals (36 for the season), Callan Semple kicked seven on his way to best-on-ground honours, while Bailey Marshman got in on the act with five goals himself. Michael Galley with two goals was the multiple goalkicker for the Cobras. Other good players for the Wine Flies were Sam Whitbread, Tyler Davies and Jacob McDonald. Best players for the Cobras included Galley, Oliver Moore and Corey Jackson.Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder after Round 16Flagstaff Hill 28, Noarlunga 24, Reynella 22, Morphett Vale 14, Happy Valley 14, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 10, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 17 Fixtures (Saturday 19/8/23)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v ReynellaAldinga v Christies BeachCove v Morphett ValeHappy Valley has the bye