Hackham won their first game of the season after defeating Blackwood by 26 points during round four action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Blackwood yesterday. Tallara Power kicked four goals to fire the Hawks to a 6.4 (40) to 1.8 (14) victory. Other good players for the Hawks were Claire Wheeler (2 goals), Laney Moore, Alana Browne, Katelyn Wilson and Shannon Gaskell. Best players for Blackwood included Jade Quinn, Charlotte Rungie, Soraya Huppatz, Vanessa Kitto, Lila Cormack-Pinder and Ella Parris.Cove consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comprehensive 150-point win against Christies Beach at Bice Oval yesterday. The Cobras led by 42 points at quarter time, 75 points at halftime, and 125 points at the last change before winning 23.12 (150) to 0.0 (0). Emily Risitano kicked six goals for the Cobras and she was well supported by Ella Gill (5 goals), Jaime Norup (4) and Cally Swalue (4). Best players for the Cobras included Genevieve Mumme, Lauren Kenny, Emily Hocking, Alexis Harvey, Dana O'Brien and Gill. Best for the Saints were Tara Vivar-Hayes, Georgia Payne, Madison Marsh, Shania-Rayne Walker-Murphy, Hayley Haire and Shaylee Hobbs.Jessica Couch continued her fine season for Flagstaff Hill as she kicked nine goals for the Falcons in their 140-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens yesterday. Couch now has 30 goals this season from just four games. ‘Flaggies’ led by 66 points at halftime, before kicking a further 11 unanswered goals in the second half to win 21.14 (140) to 0.0 (0). Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Tiana Lush, Ebony Scanlan, Abbie Butler, Couch, Brooke May and Rachel Crockart, while the Thunderers were best served by Tahlia Ward, Teagan Del Torre-Darrington, Emma Byatt, Jessie O’Brien and Audrey Myers. Port Noarlunga received a forfeit win against Aldinga. Reynella had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Flagstaff Hill 8, Port Noarlunga 8, Cove 6, Reynella 4, Blackwood 2, Hackham 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Christies Beach 0, Aldinga 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Hackham v ReynellaCove v BlackwoodIronbank Cherry Gardens v AldingaFlagstaff Hill v Christies BeachPort Noarlunga has the bye

Christies Beach moved inside the top-five after defeating Cove by 34 points during round 5 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Hallett Cove yesterday. The Saints won every quarter on their way to an 18.12 (120) to 13.8 (86) victory. Christies Beach skipper Michael Mazey kicked nine goals in a best-on-ground performance and he was well supported by Sean McIvor who kicked four goals. Ryan Need (4) and Brody Pearce (3) were the major goalkickers for the Cobras. Other good players for ‘Christies’ included Thomas Kirwan, Joshua Semmens, McIvor, Austin Hogg and Harrison Butcher. Best for Cove were Noah Kliems-Carlaw, Brody Pearce, Ty Bastian, Need and Scott Abbott.Happy Valley won their fourth game on the trot after defeating Noarlunga by 93 points at OId Noarlunga yesterday. The Vikings led by 43 points at halftime, before kicking a further 12 goals to four after the long break to win 21.7 (133) to 6.4 (40). Happy Valley had 13 different goalkickers with Nick Kraemer leading the way with four majors, while Brad Inglis kicked three goals for the Shoes. Happy Valley’s best players were Lachlan Hamilton, Kraemer, Dylan Brown, Cooper Rogers, Joel Beeche and Nicholas Frisby-Smith. Noarlunga was best served by Nick Robertson, Callum Gaspari, Brad Inglis, Luke Ross and Sam Carlyle.Flagstaff Hill got back on the winners list after a convincing 88-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Nathan Beenham kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground performance as the Falcons won 26.13 (169) to 11.15 (81). Other good players for ‘Flaggies’ included Aiden Grayson, Jaxon Bennett, Reece Milsom, Michael Shearer and Mitchell Johnson. Jak Goudman-Glasson kicked four goals for the Thunderers, while their best players were Alec Bryars, James Cross, Jacob Campbell, Levi Grigg, Jacob Matheson and Isaac Hoepfl. Port Noarlunga remained undefeated and top of the ladder after a huge 177-point win against Aldinga yesterday. The Cockle Divers won every quarter on their way to the 28.18 (186) to 1.3 (9) triumph. ‘Porties’ had an amazing 15 different goalkickers with Oliver Petrohilos and Gary Karpany kicking five goals apiece. Brad Cook kicked the only goal for Aldinga. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Oliver Goss, Clinton Calyun, Karpany, Nathaniel Paredes, Darcy Warman and Kyan Smith. Best players for the Sharks included Angus Stangewitz, Izaih Wortley, Blake Florance, Mitchell Jarrett, Zachary Bazzacco and Tom Pilmore.Reynella had a percentage-boosting 176-point win today over Morphett Vale to move up to second spot on the ladder. Bailey Marshman had an absolute day out for the Wine Flies as he slotted 14 goals in a best-on-ground performance. Marshman now has 30 goals after five games this season as Reynella won 29.20 (194) to 3.0 (18). Other good players for Reynella included Talon Copley, Liam Reid, Mitchell Scotland, William Gregory and Alex Lawley. Best for the Emus were Connor Panozzo, Jack Dal Santo, Connor Lock, Vincent Tassone, Stephen Donal (3 goals) and Lucas Sutton.Ladder (after round 5)Port Noarlunga 10, Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 8, Happy Valley 8, Christies Beach 6, Cove 6, Noarlunga 2, Aldinga 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 0, Morphett Vale 0. Round 6 fixtures - home teams named firstReynella v NoarlungaHappy Valley v CoveMorphett Vale v Port NoarlungaAldinga v Ironbank Cherry GardensChristies Beach v Flagstaff Hill

Parndana won their first game of the season after defeating Wisanger 46-39 during round three action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round three, Kingscote remained undefeated following their 44-35 win at home against Dudley United. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Kingscote 6, Western Districts 2, Dudley United 2, Parndana 2, Wisanger 0.Round 4 fixtures (Saturday 17 May)Western Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger v KingscoteParndana have the bye

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their second game of the season to move inside the top-four, after an upset 41-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot during round 6 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Goolwa on Friday night. Matisse Hunter kicked three goals for the Stingrays to lead them to a 6.11 (47) to 0.6 (6) victory. Other good players for the winners included Jemma Ellis, Halle James, Czenya Cavouras, Achol Agany and Taylor Haywood. The Magpies were best served by Indi Miller, Lucy Earl, Lily Jenke, Cassie Burrows, Madison Bayley and Ellie Fry.Willunga remained undefeated after a hard-fought 17-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga. The Demons started well to lead by 18 points at halftime, before winning 4.5 (29) to 2.0 (12). Sarah Stanbury kicked two goals for the Mudlarks, while their best players were Grace Deacon, Eden Coleman, Tayte Mathewson, Lily-Rose Garner and Stanbury.N.B. At the time of publication, no best players or goalkickers had been supplied by Willunga.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-two after a comfortable 37-point win against Victor Harbor. The Eagles led at every change to win 6.4 (40) to 0.3 (3) with Sally Fuller kicking two majors. Best players for McLaren Districts included Ally Bailey, Layla Rogers, Esther Rayner, Eva Petrucci, Kiera Harvey and Natasha Threadgold. Victor Harbor was best served by Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Jaimee Millard, Olivia Nobbs, Zoe Bartholomaeus, Tyla Millard and Rebecca Baga.Ladder after Round 6Willunga 12, McLaren Districts 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Myponga-Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 2.Round 7 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Friday 16/5/25 @ Encounter Bay - 7.00pm)McLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 18/5/25 @ McLaren Vale - 11.15am)Willunga v Victor Harbor (Sunday 18/5/25 @ Willunga - 11.15am)

Willunga moved up to third spot on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by a whopping 163 points during round five action at Willunga yesterday. The Demons led by 60 points at halftime, and kicked a further 19 goals to two in the second half to win 31.16 (202) to 5.9 (39). The Demons had 10 different goalkickers with Dylan Draper leading the way with seven majors. Draper was well supported by Daniel Nobes (6), Sam Renney (4), Harry Saunders (4) and Cam Hutchens (3). Best players for Willunga included Saunders, Sam Renney, Draper, Brett Miegel, Nobes and Cameron McDonald. Best players for the Magpies were Ken Angus, Jayden Davis, Jye Bottroff, Kai Iwao, Jesse Bates and Riley Davis. Reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks won their third game in a row with a 31-point win at Mt Compass. The Mudlarks led at every break on their way to a 14.12 (96) to 9.11 (65) victory. Darren Shillabeer (4) and Jayden Scott (3) were the leading goalkickers for the Mudlarks, while Tom Pinyon also kicked four majors for Mt Compass and Tom Vitkunas kicked three. Mitchell Wilkins, Scott Ogilvie, Anthony Kempster, Connor Sampson, Luke Whitford and James Hutchinson were named best for Myponga-Sellicks, while Mt Compass was best served by Tom Vitkunas, Nathan Schulz, Lochie Nash, Will Zimmermann, Brandon Mckenzie and Harry Wilcock.Victor Harbor remained undefeated following their convincing 105-point win at Yankalilla yesterday. The Roos won every quarter as they ran out winners 22.20 (152) to 6.11 (47). ‘Victor’ had 11 different goalkickers with Sam Basham and Bryce Gibbs kicking four goals each. Kim Kantilla and Thaddeus Puautjimi kicked three goals each for the Tigers. Best players for Victor Harbor included Zac Dowling, Ben Heaslip, Jaidan Kappler, Jackson Elmes, Matthew Wiese and Clayton Mesecke. ‘Yank’ was best served by Kim Kantilla, Patrick Chay, Oaklee Major, Puautjimi, Jesse Fitzgerald and Jack Fitzgerald.An 11-goal bag to best-on-ground Tyson Neale has fired Encounter Bay up to fourth spot on the ladder after a convincing 134-point victory over Strathalbyn. The Bays led all day to win 23.16 (154) to 3.2 (20). Other good players for Encounter Bay included Nick Marshall (3 goals), Ryan Pearsons (3 goals), Hamish Tonkin, Callum Tonkin and Andrew Fyfe. Declan Grant kicked two goals for the Roosters, while their best players were Declan Gladigau, Liam Newton, Zac Edwards, James Scott and Lachlan Cutting.McLaren Districts consolidated their position in the top-three after a 35-point win at Langhorne Creek. The first half was a tight affair, with McLaren Districts leading by just two points at the main break. The Eagles’ win was set up by five goals to one in the third term, which saw the visitors turn for home with a 28-point lead. A further four goals to three in the final quarter saw McLaren Districts win 17.13 (115) to 12.8 (80). Josh Vandermeer kicked six goals in a best-on-ground display for the Eagles, while Jarrod Kellock and Lachie Bates kicked three goals each for the Hawks. Other good players for the Eagles included Codey Ellison, Kaine Hopkins, Lachlan Mathews, Luke Mitton and Harrison Evans. Best players for Langhorne Creek were Henry Bruce, Matt Dominish, Tom Derham, Bates, Tasman Follett and Jack Hall.Ladder (after round 5)Victor Harbor 10, McLaren Districts 8, Willunga 8, Encounter Bay 6, Mt Compass 6, Myponga-Sellicks 6, Langhorne Creek 2, Yankalilla 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Strathalbyn 0.Round 6 fixtures - home teams named firstGoolwa/Port Elliot v YankalillaMcLaren Districts v StrathalbynMyponga-Sellicks v Encounter BayVictor Harbor v Mt CompassLanghorne Creek v Willunga

Noarlunga won their first game of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season after a high-scoring 58-54 victory during round two action at Aldinga College on Friday night. In other games, Southern Stars also won its first game of the season with a convincing 73-29 win over Meadows, McLaren Flat stay top of the ladder with a 53-26 triumph over Croweaters, while Clarendon defeated Seaford Storm 70-43. Ladder (after round 2)McLaren Flat 4, Clarendon 4, Southern Stars 2, Kangarilla 2, Noarlunga 2, Croweaters 2, Seaford Storm 0, Meadows 0.Round 3 fixtures (17/5/25)Southern Stars v Seaford Storm Clarendon v CroweatersKangarilla v McLaren FlatNoarlunga v Meadows

Wisanger won their first game of the season after defeating Parndana by 97 points during round three action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The Panthers led by 51 points at halftime, before kicking 10 goals to three in the second half to win 18.11 (119) to 3.4 (22). Luke Shurven was the standout forward as he kicked seven goals for Wisanger, while Nick Shurven (3), Ezra Foster (2) and Jai Turner (2) were the other multiple goalkickers. Wisanger’s best players included Ezra Foster, Sam Snowball, Nick Shurven, Jesse Rule and Luke Shurven. Best players for Parndana were Trad McMulkin, Eli Kuchel, Zach Trethewey, Jacob Harris and Ben Gaskin.Dudley United remained undefeated following their 44-point win at Kingscote yesterday. The Eagles led by 14 points at three-quarter time, before kicking five goals to one in the final term to win 10.12 (72) to 2.16 (28). Ethan Stoeckel (4), Frank Packer (2) and Mitch Charlton (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Dudley United. David Ascoli and Jordan Connell were the goalkickers for an inaccurate Kingscote. Best players for Dudley United included Jack Packer, Matthew Houchin, Rory Florance, Charlton and Tait Florance. Riley Puckridge, Frank Colman, Paul Green, Connell and Seb Zadow were named best for Kingscote. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder (after round 3)Western Districts 8, Dudley United 8, Wisanger 4, Kingscote 4, Parndana 0.Round 4 fixtures - home teams named firstWisanger v KingscoteWestern Districts v Dudley UnitedParndana have the bye

Strathalbyn won their fourth game in a row in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) after a 53-38 win at Encounter Bay during round five action today. After losing their first game of the season, the Roosters have now moved up to third spot on the ladder. In other games, Yankalilla defeated Victor Harbor 52-40 in the Grand Final rematch, Myponga remained undefeated after a convincing 66-23 win against Mt Compass, Goolwa won their third game of 2025 with a 53-36 victory at Willunga, while Langhorne Creek had a 43-36 triumph at home against McLaren Vale. Ladder after Round 5Myponga 10, Yankalilla 8, Strathalbyn 8, Victor Harbor 8, Goolwa 6, Langhorne Creek 4, Encounter Bay 2, Willunga 2, McLaren Vale 1, Mt Compass 1.Round 6 fixtures - home teams named firstGoolwa v YankalillaLanghorne Creek v WillungaVictor Harbor v Mt CompassMcLaren Vale v StrathalbynMyponga v Encounter Bay

Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their first game of the season after defeating Christies Beach by 90 points during round three action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Ironbank on Sunday. The Thunderers led by a handy 33 points at the last change, before kicking 9.4 to 0.1 in the final term to win 15.10 (100) to 1.4 (10). Jesse Smith and Olivia Walker-Obushak kicked four goals each for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while Chloe Brooks kicked the only goal for the Saints. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward, Smith, Lauren Kahl, Audrey Myers and Morgan Daniels. The Saints were best served by Brooks, Lekisha Nelson, Madison Marsh, Shakaya Johnson, Maisie Hunt and Maddison Payne.Reynella won their second game of the season after a convincing 77-point win at home against Aldinga. The Wine Flies win was set up by a dominant first half which saw them lead by 56 points at halftime, before they ran out winners 13.12 90) to 2.1 (13). Sarah Bourn (6), Tayla Wright (4) and Caitlin Williams (2) were the leading goalkickers for Reynella, while Cameron Twigden and Audrey Worthley were the goalkickers for Aldinga. Other good players for the Wine Flies included Sienna Garner, Scarlett Bradford and Summer Weir. Aldinga was best served by Daisy Barber, Molly Reynolds, Skye Wilson, Elkie Cairns, Taryn Vizgaudis and Twigden. Reigning premiers Port Noarlunga remained undefeated after a come-from-behind nine-point win against Cove. The Cobras started well to lead by 14 points at quarter time, before ‘Porties’ kicked the only three goals of the match from then on to win 3.7 (25) to 2.4 (16). Zoe Flesfader was named best for the Cockle Divers with two goals and she was well supported by Maddy Craggs, Abby Dittmar, Kalahni Bissi, Isabella Seed and Eilish O’Hanlon. Best for Cove included Ella Gill, Dana O'Brien, Lauren Kenny, Jaymie Savaidis, Angelique Dean and Emily Risitano.Flagstaff Hill are also undefeated following their 35-point win at Blackwood yesterday. The Falcons set up their win with four answered goals in the second quarter to take a handy 27-point lead to halftime. The second half was pretty even with the Falcons eventually winning 9.8 (62) to 4.3 (27). Jessica Couch kicked five goals for Flagstaff Hill to take her tally to 21 goals in three games, while Charlotte Taylor kicked two majors for Blackwood. Tiana Lush, Brooke Watson, Chloe Blake, Emma Hodgson, Elise Winton and Ava Knuckey were named best for Flagstaff Hill. Best for Blackwood included Simi Dhaliwal, Amber Cloughessy, Mikayla Heddle, Charlotte Rungie, Lila Cormack-Pinder and Jade Quinn. Hackham had the bye.Ladder (after round 3)Flagstaff Hill 6, Port Noarlunga 6, Cove 4, Reynella 4, Blackwood 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Hackham 0, Christies Beach 0, Aldinga 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v Ironbank Cherry GardensChristies Beach v CoveAldinga v Port NoarlungaBlackwood v HackhamReynella has the bye

Myponga-Sellicks came from 13 points down at halftime to win their first game of the season by seven points against Victor Harbor during round 5 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Strathalbyn on Friday night. The Mudlarks kicked four goals to one in the second half to win 6.3 (39) to 5.2 (32). Brianah Kennewell kicked two goals for Myponga-Sellicks, as did Demi Morse for Victor Harbor. Best players for the Mudlarks included Lily-Rose Garner, Nari Wright, Imogen Harney, Sarah Stanbury, Courtney Gum and Kennewell. Victor Harbor’s best players were Jaimee Millard, Olivia Nobbs, Skye Kartinyeri-sumner, Lucy Rubie, Layla Woods and Morse. McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-two following a 30-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay at Yankalilla yesewin was set up in the first quarter as the Eagles took a 20-point lead to the first break. The rest of the game was quite even as McLaren Districts won 5.7 (37) to 1.1 (7). Cadence Bryowsky kicked two goals for the Eagles, while Dani Brown kicked the only goal for the Stingrays. Josephine Hoare was named best for McLaren Districts and she was well supported by Esther Rayner, Mia Hamilton, Makenzie Bryowsky, Carly Vanderkwast and Kiera Harvey. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay’s best were Aardhana Renata-Skeen, Matisse Hunter, Czenya Cavouras, Angelia Roesler, Rhiannon Gaythwaite-Cotton and Tanya Littlely.Willunga remained undefeated after a convincing 75-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Willunga yesterday. The Demons led by 40 points at halftime, before kicking another eight goals to three in the second half to win 14.10 (94) to 3.1 (19). Jessica Kirk kicked six majors in a best-on-ground display for Willunga, while vice-captain Tamara Page was close behind her with five goals of her own. Other good players for Willunga included Frankie Stone, Jodie Hunt, Caitlin Radbone and Cleo Guilfoyle. Dakota Simpson kicked two goals for the Magpies, while their best players were Indi Miller, Lily Jenke, Madison Bayley, Simpson and Lucy Earl.Ladder after Round 5Willunga 10, McLaren Districts 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Myponga-Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 2, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2.Round 6 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Friday 9/5/25 @ Goolwa - 7.00pm)Myponga-Sellicks v Willunga (Friday 9/5/25 @ Myponga - 8.15pm)Victor Harbor v McLaren Districts (Friday 9/5/25 @ Victor Harbor - 8.15pm)

Kingscote and Western Districts met in a rematch of last season’s grand final with Kingscote winning 50-30 to reverse the result from last year’s decider during round two action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA). In the other game of round two, Dudley United won their first game of the season after defeating Parndana 47-39 at Penneshaw.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Kingscote 4, Western Districts 2, Dudley United 2, Parndana 0, Wisanger 0.Round 3 fixtures (Saturday 10 May)Wisanger v ParndanaKingscote v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts have the bye

Victor Harbor are the only undefeated side left in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ grade competition after defeating McLaren Districts by 20 points during round four action yesterday. ‘Victor’ set up the win with a good first half to lead by 25 points at the main break. The game was tight in the second half as the Roos won 11.7 (73) to 8.5 (53). Ben Heaslip, Sam Basham and Jackson Elmes all kicked two goals for the Roos, while Josh Vandermeer kicked three goals for the Eagles. Best players for Victor Harbor were Heaslip, Jaidan Kappler, Elmes, Michael Ross, Dylan Kleinig and Zac Dowling. McLaren Districts was best served by Vandermeer, Brodie Long, Lachlan Mathews, Codey Ellison, Brett Ellis and Jackson Daniels.Reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks won their second game of the season after defeating Langhorne Creek by 34 points at Myponga. Langhorne Creek got off to a good start to lead by 21 points at quarter time. After the first break, the Mudlarks kicked 17 goals to eight to win 19.9 (123) to 13.11 (89). Playing-coach Darren Shillabeer kicked five goals for the Mudlarks, while Hayden Sampson (4), John Butcher (3), Mitch Wilkins (2) and Jayden Scott (2) were the other multiple goalkickers. Caleb Howell was the standout forward for Langhorne Creek with six goals and Jarrod Kellock slotted three majors. Best players for the Mudlarks included Sampson, Wilkins, Anthony Kempster, Luke Whitford, Shillabeer and Ryan Mayes. Best players for the Hawks were Tom Derham, Howell, Henry Bruce, Jack Hall, Harry Cates and William Bruce.Mt Compass consolidated their spot in the top-five after a convincing 102-point win at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Bulldogs won every quarter on their way to a 16.24 (120) to 2.6 (18) victory. Mt Compass had 11 different goalkickers with new recruit Ryan Sherry kicking three goals. Best players for ‘Compass’ included Tom Vitkunas, Sherry, Nathan Hicks, Will Zimmermann, Isaac Churchill and Shane Heatley. Declan Grant and Jake Stafford were the goalkickers for the Roosters, while their best players were Jack Gilbert, Liam Newton, Liam Hutchinson, Ashley Weckert, Jaebyn Drefke and Reuben Stutley.Willunga continued their strong start to the season with a comfortable 58-point win against Yankalilla. Willunga led by 21 points at halftime, before kicking nine goals to two in the second half to run out winners 18.8 (116) to 7.16 (58). In his second game for the Demons, Daniel Nobes kicked seven goals and he was well supported by Dylan Draper who kicked four majors. Thaddeus Puautjimi kicked three goals for the Tigers. Willunga’s best included Liam Nye, Sam Renney, Jaxon Hams, Draper, Brad Haskett and Zac Dumesny. Tyler Athanasos, Bailey Gaskin, Puautjimi, Joel Field, Kim Kantilla and Cameron Ker were named best for Yankalilla.Encounter Bay also won their second game of the season after a comfortable 60-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa yesterday. The Bays dominated the first half to take an unassailable 54-point lead into halftime. The second half was a much more even affair, with each team kicking four goals, as Encounter Bay won 14.18 (102) to 6.6 (42). Nick Marshall kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for Encounter Bay and he was well supported by Jayden White, Marcus Lippett, Tyler McCreanor, Bradley Kreuger and Elijah Horrocks. The Magpies were best served by Jayden Davis, Jesse Bates, Ken Angus, Caleb Pope, Levi Baillie and Fred Nissen.Ladder (after round 4)Victor Harbor 8, McLaren Districts 6, Mt Compass 6, Willunga 6, Encounter Bay 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4, Yankalilla 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Strathalbyn 0.Round 5 fixtures - home teams named firstWillunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot Langhorne Creek v McLaren DistrictsMt Compass v Myponga-SellicksEncounter Bay v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor Harbor

McLaren Flat started their Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) campaign in style with a 54-42 win against Noarlunga during round one action at SUNA yesterday. In other games, Clarendon defeated Southern Stars 57-39, Croweaters returned to A1 action with a 51-40 victory ver Seaford Storm, while Kangarilla had a convincing 62-41 win over Meadows. Ladder (after round 1)Kangarilla 2, Clarendon 2, McLaren Flat 2, Croweaters 2, Seaford Storm 0, Noarlunga 0, Southern Stars 0, Meadows 0.Round 2 fixtures (10/5/25)Kangarilla v Noarlunga Meadows v Southern Stars Seaford Storm v Clarendon McLaren Flat v Croweaters

Reigning premier Western Districts remained undefeated after defeating Kingscote by 100 points during round two action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The Saints led by 59 points at halftime, before kicking another seven unanswered goals in the second half to win 1.11 (113) to 1.7 (13). Lleyton Hedges kicked five goals for Western Districts, while Riley Puckridge was the sole goalkicker for Kingscote. Best players for Western Districts were Dylan Lockett, Bradley Crabb, Timothy Larcombe, Joshua Graham and Jordan Whittle, while best players for Kingscote included Paul Green, Jordan Connell, Rory Lovering, Puckridge and Frank Colman.Dudley United won their first game of the season with a convincing 110-point win against Parndana at Penneshaw. After having the bye in week one, Dudley United hit the ground running with Ethan Stoeckel kicking eight goals, while Sam Willson (5), Trae Lovering (3) and Baxter Howard (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for the Eagles. Best players for Dudley United included Bailey Boughen, Lovering, Jack Packer, Stoeckel and Howard. Best for the Roosters were Trad McMulkin, Zac Trethewey, Eli Kuchel, Jackson Lockett and Brodie Havelberg.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder (after round 2)Western Districts 8, Dudley United 4, Kingscote 4, Parndana 0, Wisanger 0.Round 3 fixtures - home teams named firstKingscote v Dudley UnitedWisanger v ParndanaWestern Districts have the bye

Myponga stayed top of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after a 45-37 win against Langhorne Creek during round four action yesterday. In other games, Yankalilla defeated Willunga 59-28, Victor Harbor are still undefeated after a 56-53 win against McLaren Vale, Strathalbyn won their third game in a row with a 48-24 home win against Mt Compass, while Goolwa won their second game of the season after defeating Encounter Bay 46-41.Ladder after Round 4Myponga 8, Victor Harbor 8, Yankalilla 6, Strathalbyn 6, Goolwa 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Encounter Bay 2, Willunga 2, McLaren Vale 1, Mt Compass 1.Round 5 fixtures - home teams named firstLanghorne Creek v McLaren ValeMt Compass v MypongaWillunga v GoolwaYankalilla v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v Strathalbyn

Happy Valley fired a warning shot to the competition after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 62 points during round 4 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Flagstaff Hill today. The Vikings led by 18 points at halftime, before kicking 10 goals to three in the second half to win 15.9 (99) to 5.7 (37). Flagstaff Hill had 10 different goalkickers with Luke Edwards leading the way with three goals, while Mason Carney kicked two goals for Flagstaff Hill. Best players for Happy Valley included Harry Davenport, Nicholas Kraemer, Cooper Rogers, Jack Flett, Harry Spacie and Dylan Brown. Best players for the Falcons were Mason Carney, Reece Milsom, Joshua Rosman and D’Arcy Mitchell.Port Noarlunga went to the top of the ladder after a big 126-point win against Cove at Hallett Cove. Port Noarlunga won every quarter on their way to a 29.20 (194) to 10.9 (69) victory. The Cockle Divers had 12 different goalkickers with Oliver Petrohilos (6), Nathaniel Paredes (5), Nathan Hedger (4) and Gary Karpany (4) leading the way. Lincoln Holder was the only multiple goalkicker for the Cobras with three majors. Best players for ‘Porties’ included Todd Mckay, Brodie Smith, Nathaniel Paredes, Oliver Petrohilos, Richard O'Grady and Oliver Goss. The Cobras were best served by Roger Morris, Lucas Hill, Holder, Jack Plenty and Zachary Thomas.Noarlunga won their first game of the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 82 points at Old Noarlunga today. The Shoes led at every change to run out winners 20.12 (132) to 7.8 (50). Brad Inglis was the standout forward on the ground with eight goals for the Shoes, while Connor Lock kicked three goals for the Emus. Aaron Killian was best-on-ground for the Shoes and he was well supported by Josh Inglis, Nick Mott, Ben Goldfinch, Luke Ross and Dustin Inglis. Best for Morphett Vale included Max Sampson, Oleh Trus, Vincent Tassone, Cody Mulloy, Jaxon Newman and Cody Prime.Christies Beach won their second game of the season with a comfortable 53-point win over Ironbank Cherry Gardens at Bice Oval this evening. The Saints led throughout to win 16.11 (107) to 7.12 (54). Christies Beach skipper Mackenzie Nield kicked four goals and he was well supported by Aidan Coakley with three majors. Jak Goudman-Glasson kicked four goals for the Thunderers. Coakley, Nield, Austin Hogg, Joshua Semmens, Rhys Mundy and Liam Chibnall were named best for ‘Christies’, while best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens were James Cross, Alec Bryars, Jake Pokoina, Dylan Kahl, Kyle Schefe and Jacob Campbell.Reynella consolidated their spot in the top-five with a convincing 104-point win at Aldinga today. The Wine Flies set up their win with a nine-goal to two second term, before winning 20.16 (136) to 5.2 (32). Bailey Marshman kicked seven goals for Reynella (16 for the season) and Jake Agnew slotted five majors. Tom Pilmore was the only multiple goalkicker for the Sharks with two goals. Best players for the Wine Flies included Liam Reid, Tyler Davies, Matthew Stanford, James Papworth, Marshman and Agnew. Aldinga was best served by Angus Stangewitz, Blake Florance, Thomas Boreham, Harrison Jarman and Jack Farrell.Ladder (after round 4)Port Noarlunga 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Happy Valley 6, Reynella 6, Cove 6, Christies Beach 4, Noarlunga 2, Aldinga 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 0, Morphett Vale 0. Round 5 fixtures - home teams named firstIronbank Cherry Gardens v Flagstaff HillCove v Christies BeachPort Noarlunga v AldingaNoarlunga v Happy ValleyReynella v Morphett Vale (Sunday 11/5)

Blackwood had a good win to start their 2025 season after defeating Christies Beach by 59 points at Bice Oval during round two action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition on Sunday.The Woods won every quarter on their way to a 10.6 (66) to 1.1 (7) triumph. Claire Collins (3), Caitlin Hill (2) and Ava Bagshaw (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Blackwood, while their best players were Rileigh Abbott, Simi Dhaliwal, Collins, Lila Cormack-Pinder, Holly Santibanez and Hill. Best players for Christies Beach included Chloe Brooks, Shakaya Johnson, Madison Marsh, Shania-Rayne Walker-Murphy, Montanna Hartley and Nikki Duggan.Cove continued their good start to the season with a comfortable 73-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens at Hallett Cove on Sunday. The Cobras led by 29 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight goals to one to win 13.7 (85) to 2.0 (12). Lauren Kenny was best-on-ground for Cove and she was well supported by Iona Parr, Genevieve Mumme, Dana O'Brien, Angelique Dean and Georgia Hayford. Best for the Thunderers included Tahlia Ward, Olivia Walker-Obushak, Audrey Myers and Georgia Kempster.Reigning premier Port Noarlunga are undefeated after two rounds following a low-scoring 15-point win against Hackham. ‘Porties’ led at every change to win 4.4 (28) to 2.1 (13). Lucinda Bunge kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga, while Alana Browne and Caitlin Curyer were the goalkickers for the Hawks. Best players for the victorious Cockle Divers were Eilish O’Hanlon, Amelia Hardy, Abby Dittmar, Tegan Yeomans, Lucinda Bunge and Amy Skingsley. Hackham was best served by Browne, Shayley MacFadyen, Alisha MacFadyen, Olivia Cumming, Chelsea Parsons and Stephanie Clarke.Flagstaff Hill are also undefeated after defeating Reynella by 30 points on Sunday. ‘Flaggies’ held a slender three-point lead at halftime, before kicking four unanswered goals in the second half to run out winners 7.6 (48) to 2.6 (18). Jessica Couch was a star up forward for the Falcons with six goals, while their best players were Sienna Chapman, Ebony Scanlan, Brooke May, Emma Hayhurst, Lara Sarre and Couch. Best for the Wine Flies included Sienna Garner, Mia Brennan, Tayla Wright, Caitlin Williams, Ashlee Wright and Scarlett Bradford. Aldinga had the bye.Ladder (after round 2)Cove 4, Flagstaff Hill 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Blackwood 2, Reynella 2, Hackham 0, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 0, Christies Beach 0, Aldinga 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Port Noarlunga v CoveIronbank Cherry Gardens v Christies BeachBlackwood v Flagstaff HillReynella v AldingaHackham has the bye

Victor Harbor won their first game of the season after defeating Yankalilla/Encounter Bay by three points during round 4 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Victor Harbor yesterday. In a low-scoring encounter, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay led by three points at halftime, before Victor Harbor kicked the only goal of the second half to win 2.4 (16) to 1.7 (13). Tyla Millard and Stacie Findlow were the goalkickers for the Roos, while Jardel Barker kicked the only goal for the Stingrays. Best players for ‘Victor’ included Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Tyla Millard, Lucy Rubie, Olivia Nobbs, Demi Morse and Elsie Upton. The Stingrays were served best by Kate Sanders, Amelia Bilney, Mahli Littlely, Barker, Matisse Hunter and Czenya Cavouras.Willunga are the only undefeated side after four rounds following their 34-point win over McLaren Districts yesterday. The Demons led by 16 points at halftime, before kicking a further five goals to two in the second half to win 7.5 (47) to 2.1 (13). Jessica Kirk (2 goals) was named best-on-ground for Willunga and she was well supported by Jessica Harris, Tamara Page, Caitlin Radbone, Kirstin Remfrey and Cleo Guilfoyle. Best for McLaren Districts included Layla Rogers, Ally Bailey, Josephine Hoare, Akira Whelan, Kiera Harvey and Eva Petrucci.Goolwa/Port Elliot consolidated their spot in the top-four with an 11-point win against Myponga-Sellicks. The Mudlarks led by three points at halftime, but failed to kick a goal in the second half as the Magpies won 4.2 (26) to 2.5 (17). Lucy Earl kicked two goals for the Magpies and was named best-on-ground. Other good players for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Eve Polmear, Rosie Shaw, Cassie Burrows, Annabel Cameron and Dana Polmear. Myponga-Sellicks’ best were Nari Wright, Lily-Rose Garner, Jacinta Wilson, Grace Deacon, Eden Coleman and Mandy Gay.Ladder after Round 4Willunga 8, McLaren Districts 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Victor Harbor 2, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 5 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor (Friday 2/5/25 @ Strathalbyn - 8.15pm)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 4/5/25 @ Willunga - 11.15am)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v McLaren Districts (Sunday 4/5/25 @ Yankalilla - 11.15am)

Aldinga won their first game of the season after taking out a thriller by one point over Morphett Vale during round 3 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Morphett Vale on Anzac Day. Aldinga played an excellent first half to go to the long break with a handy 35-point lead. Morphett Vale came roaring back into the contest with seven goals to two in the third term as the Sharks’ margin was cut to just four points. The final quarter saw four goals to each team before Aldinga finally triumphed 17.6 (108) to 16.11 (107). Jack Langdon kicked four goals for Aldinga, while Brad Lang and Connor Lock also kicked four goals for Morphett Vale. Aldinga’s best players were Mitch Jarrett, Brodie Roesler, Izaih Wortley, Angus Stangewitz, Thomas Boreham and Langdon. Best for the Emus included Connor Mulloy, Vincent Tassone, Lock, Oleh Trus, Robert Schindler-Taylor and Jai Robinson.Flagstaff Hill came from behind at three quarter time to defeat reigning premier Reynella by 20 points at Reynella last night. The Wine Flies turned for home with a slender four-point lead, before ‘Flaggies’ kicked five goals to one in the final term to win 10.13 (73) to 7.11 (53). Mitch Johnson and Blake Aldridge kicked two goals each for the Falcons, while Dylan Roser and Brad Potter also kicked two goals for the Wine Flies. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were D’Arcy Mitchell, Bradley Kirk, Benjamin Jeffries, Reece Milsom, Joshua Rosman and Jaxon Bennett. Reynella was best served by Brayden Nicholls, Tyler Davies, Talon Copley, Jack Stiles, Daniel Whitaker and Will Gregory.Port Noarlunga continued their undefeated start to the season after winning a thriller against local rival Noarlunga by six points yesterday. Scores were tied late in the last quarter before ‘Porties’ defender Nathan Hedger kicked what turned out to be the winning goal. Earlier, Noarlunga looked like they were going to win their first game of the season as they held a handy 16-point lead at the last change. Port Noarlunga had other ideas as they kicked the only three goals of the last quarter to win 7.13 (55) to 7.7 (49). Oliver Petrohilos kicked three goals for the Cockle Divers, while Josh Inglis kicked two goals for the Shoes. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Nathaniel Paredes, Charley Wiseman, Joshua Johns, Todd Mckay, Brodie Smith and Petrohilos. Best for the Shoes included Nick Mott, Jacob Taylor, Matthew Fry, Sam Goldfinch, Brad Inglis and Jake Anderson.Happy Valley won their second game of the season with a 23-point win at home against Christies Beach. Happy Valley got off to a fast start to lead by 27 points at quarter time, before ‘Christies’ came back into the game to see scores level at halftime. The Vikings pulled away in the second half, kicking seven goals to four, to win 13.17 (95) to 11.6 (72). Harry Vick was best-on-ground for Happy Valley with five goals, while Billy Wilson, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Dylan Strickland, Jordan Thompson and Nicholas Kraemer also played well for the Vikings. Mackenzie Nield (3 goals) was best for the Saints and he was well supported by Shannon Archbold, Austin Hogg, Thomas Kirwan, Brock Wall-Murphy and Nathan Sable.Cove moved up to second spot on the ladder with a thrilling six-point win over Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Cobras played a good first half to take a handy 24-point lead at halftime. Ironbank Cherry Gardens came back into the contest with four goals to one in the third term to cut the margin to six points at the last change. Each team had plenty of chances in the final quarter as they both kicked 3.6, as the Cobras held on to win 14.16 (100) to 13.16 (94). Lincoln Holder and Ryan Need each kicked three goals for Cove, while Chase Wooley also kicked three majors for the Thunderers. James Farrugia, Need, Holder, Jackson Riddle, Samuel Kendall were named best for the Cobras. Best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens were Jacob Matheson, Wooley, Seth Powell, Jak Goudman-Glasson, Alec Bryars and Ben De Kievit.Ladder (after round 3)Flagstaff Hill 6, Cove 6, Port Noarlunga 6, Happy Valley 4, Reynella 4, Christies Beach 2, Aldinga 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 0, Noarlunga 0, Morphett Vale 0. Round 4 fixtures - home teams named firstCove v Port NoarlungaNoarlunga v Morphett ValeFlagstaff Hill v Happy ValleyAldinga v ReynellaChristies Beach v Ironbank Cherry Gardens