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

The Great Southern Football League (GSFL) season gets underway tomorrow (Saturday 15 April), with the newly named McLaren Districts looking for back-to-back ‘A’ grade premierships after an undefeated 2022 season. Once again the GSFL will feature 10 clubs playing an 18-round season. 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)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla (2.30pm)Langhorne Creek v Encounter Bay (2.30pm)Mount Compass v McLaren Districts (2.30pm)Myponga-Sellicks v Strathalbyn (2.30pm)Victor Harbor v Willunga (6.00pm)

Goolwa/Port Elliot won their fourth ‘KI Cup’ in a row following their eight-point win over Yankalilla/Encounter Bay at Penneshaw Oval during round two action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The game was tight throughout with scores level at quarter time, before the Magpies took a slender one-point lead into halftime. Goolwa/Port Elliot kicked three goals to two after the long break to win 6.6 (42) to 5.4 (34). Rosie Shaw kicked two goals for the Magpies, while Erin Smith kicked two goals for the Stingrays. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot included Renee Moon, Rosie Shaw, Amber McKinlay, Tessa Grant, and Caitlin Curyer. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay were best served by Georgia Weatherspoon, Chloe Howlett, Tegan Cross, Anabella Walden, and Kate Sanders.McLaren Districts maintained top spot on the ladder with a 79-point win against Victor Harbor at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Eagles led by 35 points at halftime, before kicking six goals to none in the second half to win 12.14 (86) to 1.1 (7). Kiahni Russell (4), Sally Fuller (2), and Kelli Nijhuis (2) were the multiple goal kickers for McLaren Districts, while Meg Bentley was the sole goal kicker for Victor Harbor. Nijhuis, Fuller, Russell, Layla Rogers, Jordan Bartolic and Gwen Humphreys were named best players for McLaren Districts, while Tegan Yeomans, Jasmine Bailey, and Aloura Kirk were among the best players for the ‘Roos.Reigning premier Willunga won their second game of 2023 with a comfortable 105-point victory over Myponga-Sellicks. The Demons led by 31 points at quarter time, 56 points at halftime, and 78 points at the last change, before winning 15.15 (105) to 0.0 (0). Best players for Willunga included Kaiya Ivett, Ada Anninos, Cleo Guilfoyle, Raffael Lombardozzi, and Ruby Thomas. The Mudlarks were best served by Imogen Harney, Charlie Shaw-McMillan, Caroline Scott, Tara Hutchinson, and Molly Agnew.Ladder after Round 2McLaren Districts 4, Willunga 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 0, Victor Harbor 0, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 3 FixturesYankalilla/Encounter Bay v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 14/4/23 - 7.45pm @ Yankalilla)McLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 16/4/23 - 11.45am @ Victor Harbor)Victor Harbor v Willunga (Sunday 16/4/23 - 3.15pm @ Victor Harbor)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

In their first Grand Final in twelve years and without a couple of their most experienced players Strathalbyn came into the game believing that after fighting through their last two finals games they deserved to be there. They batted first and started well with Kim Cutting getting a three bagger to left field and then being brought home off a perfectly placed sacrifice bunt to Chloe Zakelj for the first out followed by a catch to the pitcher and a K2 to end the innings with one run. Hahndorf had their first turn at bat and had safe hits to Tahlia Larosa and Rylee Zobel with Megan Williams hitting a three bagger which all helped to bring in five runs. Strath were working hard in the field with catcher Cutting making an out to Buttsy Milne at first, a K2 to pitcher Kelly Roe and Britt Jackson fielding and throwing to first for the third out.Strath’s second turn at bat was three up three down with Hahndorf making an out at first, a catch at third and another K2 to Larosa and catcher Georgia King. The second innings for Hahndorf had a lot of safe hits and great base running and included two basers to Williams and Zoe Marrich which all helped to get a string of hits and runners moving around to bring in thirteen runs with Strath never giving up in the field with Roe making an out at first and Jackson making two outs at first into the safe glove of Milne to end the innings.Strath came in to the third dig needing to make runs to keep the game going and while they had some hits and another safe hit to the outfield by Cutting they could not get anyone else on to base or bring Cutting home with Hahndorf making another two outs at first and a K2 to end the innings and with the score difference too large time and game were called with Hahndorf coming out Premiers with an 18 to 1 win. Congratulations to Hahndorf but also to our Strathalbyn team as we have waited a long time to make a Grand Final and now building on our team with bringing younger players through we have more Grand Finals to look forward to.

Reigning premier Willunga got their 2023 campaign off to a winning start with a 59-point victory against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay in round one action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Willunga last Friday night. The Demons got off to a great start to take a commanding 57-point lead at halftime, before winning 10.11 (71) to 2.0 (12). Jessica Harris kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Ada Anninos, Clare Holmes, and Emma Fitzpatrick kicked two majors each. Cassandra Glover and Kimberley Rowe were the goal kickers for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay. Joining Harris in the best players for Willunga were Cleo Guilfoyle, Emma Leask, Kirtin Remfrey, and Fitzpatrick. Best players for the Stingrays included Chloe Howlett, Glover, Kate Sanders, Rowe, and Tegan Cross.Goolwa/Port Elliot also started 2023 well with a 74-point victory at Goolwa against Victor Harbor last Sunday. The Magpies led by 12 points at quarter time, 33 points at halftime, and 59 points at the last change, before winning 12.11 (83) to 1.3 (9). Rachel Wood kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Tamra Sanders and Rosie Shaw kicked two goals each. Meg Bentley was the sole goal kicker for Victor Harbor. Joining Wood in the best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Renee Moon, Rosie Shaw, Tessa Grant, Cassie Burrows, and Laura Jones. Best for Victor Harbor included Jasmine Bailey, Sophie Liddell, and Tegan Yeomans.McLaren Districts defeated new team Myponga-Sellicks by 95 points at Myponga last Friday to get their 2023 season underway. McLaren Districts led by 56 points at half time, before winning 13.18 (96) to 0.1 (1). The Eagles had nine different goal kickers including Sally Fuller (3), Kiahni Russell (2), and Ruby Flanagan-Sjoberg (2). Best players for McLaren Districts were Layla Rogers, Jordan Bartolic, Kelli Nijhuis, Esther Rayner, and Kiera Harvey. Some of the best players for the Mudlarks included Imogen Harney, Mandy Gay, and Tara Jayne Ludlow. Ladder after Round 1McLaren Districts 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Willunga 2, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 0, Victor Harbor 0, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 2 Fixtures (Saturday 1 April/Sunday 2 April)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Saturday - 12.45pm @ Penneshaw)Victor Harbor v McLaren Districts (Sunday - 11.45am @ Strathalbyn)Myponga-Sellicks v Strathalbyn (Sunday - 3.15pm @ Strathalbyn)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

In the Prelim final Strathalbyn were up to bat first and Bears had them three up three down with all three outs at first base. Bears got Rita Meijer on to base and brought her home with some safe hits but Strath held them to just one run with two outs at first and a catch taken at third by Britt Jackson.The second batting dig for Strath produced a couple of safe hits but Bears were able to pick off the lead runners with an out at third, an out at second and an out at first holding them scoreless. Three up three down for Bears in their second turn at bat with another catch to Jackson, an out at first and a K2 to pitcher/catcher Tessa Norris to Kim Cutting.Strath came in for their third dig and started with a triple to Ashlee Peterson followed by a single to the outfield by Cutting which brought Peterson home and then Cutting made it home herself with Bears making two outs at first and an out at second to end the innings. Jane Wreghitt was the only batter to make it home for Bears in the third with Strath’s centre fielder Emily Eglitis taking a catch, an out made at second by Chloe Zakelj and a K2 ending the innings.Three up three down again for Strath in their fourth turn at bat with Bears making two outs at first and a back handed snatch in the air catch by second baser Olivia Rigby sending them from the diamond. Strath held Bears scoreless in the fourth with a K2 and two outs at first leaving a runner stranded on base.Strath were again held scoreless in the fifth with Bears left fielder Bronwyn Pendleton taking a catch, an out at second and an out at first finished the innings. Bears added one run to Meijer who hit a two baser before Strath could make all three outs at first.The sixth dig for Strath was also three up three down with a catch taken at right field by Wreghitt, a catch at third by Kate Adamson and another out at first. Bears added another run to Alix Hitchcock who had a safe hit to the outfield before Strath made two outs at first and then a catch taken at first by Kathryn Milne ended the innings with loaded bases.The seventh innings for Strath produced a two baser to Rebekah Mayes who was brought home by Cutting who in turn was brought home by a safe hit to Jackson adding two runs before two outs at first and an out at home ended the innings. With scores now even Strath had to hold the Bears scoreless to take the game into a tie breaker and they did with two outs at first and another catch taken by Eglitis.In the tie breaker eighth innings Strath started with Norris on base but she was unable to advance with two quick outs before Mayes had another safe hit to the outfield to bring her home, Mayes and Peterson brought home by a double to Cutting who was then also brought home by a double to Milne before Hitchcock took a catch at first for the third out. Strath now had a good lead and had to defend it and did with Bears only managing one run to the runner starting on base with two outs at first and a catch taken by Zakelj to end the innings and the game to take Strathalbyn to their first Grand Final in 12 seasons after coming out on top 8 runs to 5.

Lobethal defeated Langhorne Creek by 75 runs in the ‘A’ grade Grand Final at Langhorne Creek yesterday to claim back-to-back premierships in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA). Langhorne Creek went into the decider with an unblemished record for season 2022/23, including a comprehensive victory against Lobethal a fortnight ago in the qualifying final. Yesterday, Lobethal skipper Mitch Weeks won the toss and decided to bat first with Weeks and Sam Martin (16) adding 65 runs for the second wicket before a collapse of 8/69 saw ‘Lobey’ languishing at 9/143. A 10th-wicket stand of 23 between Matt Jenkin (20) and Dave Huxter (6 not out) lifted the reigning premier to a competitive total of 166 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Undoubtedly the star of the innings was Weeks who top scored with a match-winning 80 from 77 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6). To underline Weeks’ dominance, he was the fifth batsman dismissed when the score was 5/114, meaning he had scored an amazing 70% of the runs to that stage of the innings! The ‘Creeks’ used seven bowlers with Matt Tonkin the unlikely destroyer with 3/10 (5). Brodie O’Dea (2/23), Troy Blackwell (2/30), and Daniel Cleggett (2/31) were the other multiple wicket takers for Langhorne Creek.Lobethal took some good momentum into the field after their last wicket partnership, and struck two big blows early, removing O’Dea (2) and Dan Kropp (4) to leave the home side in trouble at 2/7. Ben Warren joined James Dawson to add 22 runs for the third wicket before that man Weeks struck a huge blow as he dismissed the dangerous Warren for 14. Dawson continued on to top score with 38 from 93 balls, but no other ‘Creeks’ batsman could reach double figures, as they were dismissed for just 91 in the 33rd over. The ‘Lobey’ bowlers were brilliant as they conceded just three extras and bowled six maidens. Jenkin backed up his batting with 3/12 (2.4), while man-of-the-match Weeks (2/19), Sam Martin (2/20), Matt Martin (1/6), and Sam Graeber (1/19) were the other wicket takers.It’s been a big 12 months in the ‘Valley of Praise’ with Lobethal winning two ‘A’ grade Cricket premierships, while the Lobethal Football Club broke a long drought to win the Hills Football League premiership in September last year.

Stirling defeated Mount Lofty by four wickets in the ‘A’ grade Grand Final at Heathfield today to claim back-to-back premierships in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) for the first time in 44 years. For the second year in a row, Stirling batsman Harrison Webb hit the winning runs in the decider to send the Eagles’ players and supporters into wild celebrations. Earlier, minor premier Mount Lofty posted a competitive total of 5/174 from their 45 overs with opening batsman Josh Healey top scoring with 65 from 98 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). He was well supported by Ryan Pistola (31 not out), Adam Carthew (22) and Connor Milde (20). Stirling used six bowlers, with Ned Hopgood the standout taking 3/30 from seven overs. Jack Pick (1/22) and Pete Fryer (1/26) were the other wicket takers for Stirling. The Stirling run chase got off to a fast start with Jack Read (24 from 17) and Daniel Gonzalez (14 from 19) adding 40 runs inside six overs for the first wicket, before both batsmen were dismissed with the score at 2/40. Skipper Pick was joined by Jacob Kemp in what would prove a crucial partnership as this pair added 79 runs for the third wicket before Kemp went for 38 (74 balls). This brought the experienced Fryer to the crease, but he was soon on his way back to the sheds as Connor Milde (2/32) claimed his second wicket of the over with Fryer going without scoring. Mount Lofty were back in the game and when Pick went for 40 (95 balls), it was game on with 34 runs still needed for victory. Enter Webb who hit the ball cleanly, scoring 29 not out (33 balls) with four decisive boundaries. Adam Carthew (2/33) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Redcaps.It was a great season for Stirling with their ‘B’ grade also winning the premiership, and one suspects the celebrations will be long and loud at Stirling Oval.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Grand FinalMcLaren Vale 84 defeated Port Elliot 43

Reigning premier Lobethal defeated Nairne by 50 runs in the preliminary final on Saturday to progress to the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) Grand Final, where they’ll clash with undefeated minor premier Langhorne Creek. On Saturday, Lobethal batted first with Ben Matthews (55) and Sam Graeber (33) putting on 81 runs for the fourth wicket to underpin the Tigers’ innings of 168. Brodie Clarke was the standout bowler for Nairne with figures of 4/22 (9), and he was ably supported by Nick Williams (2/23), Matthew Hein (2/28) and Mitchell Hein (2/40). The Nairne run chase looked in reasonable shape as they reached 2/71 with Luke Timmins leading the way with a top scoring 41. The dismissal of Timmins led to a collapse of 8/47 with the Razorbacks dismissed in the 39th over for 118. Zac Llewellyn (21) was the only other Nairne batsman to pass 20 runs. Lobethal used eight bowlers with Lachlan Elsworthy (3/16), Matt Martin (2/17) and Mitch Weeks (2/20) leading the way. In the other senior grades, Mount Barker won the ‘A2’ competition following a convincing 10-wicket win against Woodside, Lobethal won the ‘B’ grade grand final by four wickets against Langhorne Creek, the ‘C’ grade flag was won by Ashbourne after they accounted for Woodside Blue by seven wickets, while the ‘D’ grade title was taken out by Macclesfield after they defeated Bremer/Callington by eight runs. In the junior grades, Hahndorf had a convincing 10-wicket victory over Nairne in the under 16’s, while Lobethal won the under 14’s after defeating Woodside by seven wickets.‘A’ Grade Grand Final (25/3/23)Langhorne Creek v Lobethal (12.30pm @ Langhorne Creek)