Men - Round 4 @ AldingaVictor Valley 15 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor Grey 3 defeated Yankalilla 1Victor White 3 defeated Goolwa 1Victor Blue 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Ladder (After Round 4)Victor Grey 12, Victor Valley 9, Victor Blue 6, Yankalilla 3, Goolwa 3, Aldinga Blue 3, Victor White 3, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 4 @ AldingaGoolwa 6 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor White 10 defeated Aldinga Black 0Aldinga Blue 1 drew Victor Blue 1Ladder (After Round 4)Goolwa 9, Victor White 9, Victor Blue 7, Yankalilla 6, Aldinga Blue 1, Aldinga Black 0.

Reigning premier Port Noarlunga moved up to second spot on the ladder following their 39-point win over Reynella during round six action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Reynella yesterday. ‘Porties’ started the game well to lead by 32 points at halftime, before kicking four goals to three in the second half to win 10.9 (69) to 4.6 (30). Brittany Close (3), Abbie Healey (3) and Schanna L’Estrange (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Cockle Divers, while Sarah Bourn kicked two goals for Reynella. Best players for ‘Porties’ included Healey, Maddy Craggs, Zoe Flesfadar, Abby Dittmar, Eilish O’Hanlon and L'Estrange. Reynella was best served by Miller Thompson, Bourn, Mia Brennan, Scarlett Bradford, Neive Morgan and Tayla Wright.Blackwood won their second game of the season with a 35-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens at Blackwood Oval. The Woods won every quarter on their way to a 5.8 (38) to 0.3 (3) victory. Best players for Blackwood included Sophie Parker, Lara Higgins, Caitlin Hill, Rileigh Abbott, Caitlin Harris (2 goals) and Holly Santibanez. The Thunderers best were Jessie O’Brien, Tahlia Ward, Audrey Myers, Estelle McPhee, Maeve Solley and Emma Byatt.Aldinga won their second game on the trot after defeating Hackham by 20 points. Hackham led by six points at quarter time, before Aldinga kicked five goals to two after the first break to win 6.4 (40) to 3.2 (20). Taryn Vizgaudis kicked three goals for Aldinga, while Laney Moore kicked two majors for the Hawks. Molly Reynolds, Anastacia Barton, Madison Brown, Vizgaudis, Aleisha Hawke and India Roberts were named best players for the Sharks, while best for Hackham included Ashton Gaskell, Chelsea Parsons, Shannon Gaskell, Caitlin Curyer, Natasha Robertson and Rikki-Lee Escritt.Cove, Christies Beach and Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Flagstaff Hill 10, Port Noarlunga 10, Cove 8, Reynella 6, Blackwood 4, Aldinga 4, Hackham 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Christies Beach 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Reynella v CoveHackham v Flagstaff HillAldinga v BlackwoodPort Noarlunga v Christies BeachIronbank Cherry Gardens have the bye

Myponga-Sellicks won their second game of the season after a low-scoring 14-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot during round 8 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Goolwa yesterday. Goolwa/Port Elliot led by eight points at the last change, before the Mudlarks came home with a rush, kicking 3.4 to 0.0, to win 5.6 (36) to 3.4 (22). Grace Deacon kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Mudlarks. Other good players for the visitors included Tayte Mathewson, Kimberley Gilbert, Eden Coleman and Caroline Scott. Best for the Magpies were Annabel Cameron, Elena Earl, Jessica Bailey (2 goals), Indi Miller, Carin Kappler and Ellie Fry.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay consolidated their position in the top-four after defeating Victor Harbor by 22 points at Encounter Bay yesterday. It was a dour struggle with no goals kicked in the first three quarters as the Stingrays turned for home with a seven-point lead. All four goals for the game came in the last term as Yankalilla/Encounter Bay ran out winners 3.11 (29) to 1.1 (7). Halle James kicked two majors for the Stingrays, while Demi Morse was the sole goalkicker for the Magpies. Best players for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay included James, Czenya Cavouras, Rhiannon Gaythwaite-Cotton, Jaimi Griffen, Tyler Rigney Garrett and Amelia Bilney. The Magpies were best served by Jaimee Millard, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Morse, Danika Millard, Zoe Bartholomaeus and Lauren Cousins.Willunga remained undefeated after defeating McLaren Districts by 33 points in their top-of-the-ladder at McLaren Vale last Friday night. The Demons’ win was set up by a four-goal second term that saw them take a 25-point lead at halftime. The second half was quite even as Willunga triumphed 7.5 (47) 2.2 (14). Jessica Kirk continued her excellent season for Willunga with six goals (26 for the season), while other good players for the Demons included Cleo Guilfoyle, Sarah Wright, Jodie Hunt, Kirstin Remfrey and Bella Rigby. Mia Hamilton, Charlotte Watson, Layla Rogers, Caitlin Ross, Eva Petrucci and Abby Woodward were named best for the Eagles. Ladder after Round 8Willunga 16, McLaren Districts 12, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Myponga-Sellicks 4, Victor Harbor 2.Round 9 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v McLaren Districts (Friday 30/5/25 @ Myponga - 7.00pm)Victor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot(Sunday 1/6/25 @ Victor Harbor - 11.15am)Willunga v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 1/6/25 @ Willunga - 11.15am)

Wisanger moved up to second spot on the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) ladder after defeating Dudley United by 25 points during round five action at Penneshaw on Saturday. The Panthers won 9.17 (71) to the Eagles 6.10 (46) with their best players being Ezra Foster, Nicholas Berry, Jesse Rule, Phoenix Foster and Timmy Turner. Best for Dudley United included Zak Keir, Jack Packer, Seb Mcvann, Sam Howard and Isaac Argent, while Sam Willson kicked three goals. Reigning premier Western Districts remain undefeated following their convincing 172-point win at Parndana. Brad Crabb kicked seven goals for the Saints to fire them to their 30.15 (195) to 3.5 (23) win. Western Districts had 12 different goalkickers with Wade Tucker, Jordan Whittle, Billy Brind, Sam Correll and Dylan Lockett chipping in with three goals apiece. Best players for the Saints included Riley Boyle, Caleb Whittle, Crabb, Sam Jonas and Tom Jonas, while Parndana was best served by Steven Motlop, Trad McMulkin, Zac Trethewey, Marlon Motlop and Eli Kuchel.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder (after round 5)Western Districts 16, Wisanger 10, Dudley United 8, Kingscote 6, Parndana 0.Round 6 fixtures - home teams named firstWisanger v Western DistrictsKingscote v ParndanaDudley United have the bye

Mt Compass won their second game of the season after a thrilling one goal victory at Willunga during round six action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. Mt Compass came from four goals down at the last change to triumph 40-39. In other games, Myponga stay undefeated after travelling to Goolwa and coming away with a 39-31 victory, Victor Harbor won their sixth game of the season with a 42-37 win at Strathalbyn, Yankalilla had a comfortable 61-33 victory over McLaren Vale, while Langhorne Creek are just outside the top-four after defeating Encounter Bay 56-46.Ladder after Round 7Myponga 14, Yankalilla 12, Victor Harbor 12, Strathalbyn 8, Langhorne Creek 8, Goolwa 6, McLaren Vale 3, Mt Compass 3, Encounter Bay 2, Willunga 2.Round 8 fixtures - home teams named firstMt Compass v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v MypongaVictor Harbor v WillungaYankalilla v Langhorne CreekMcLaren Vale v Goolwa

Encounter Bay won their fourth game in a row to consolidate their spot in the top-five after a comfortable 62-point win against Langhorne Creek during round seven action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Encounter Bay yesterday. The Bays led by 27 points at halftime, before kicking a further seven goals to two in the second half to win 13.10 (88) to 4.2 (26). Best players for Encounter Bay included James Brown, Ryan Pearsons (4 goals), Marcus Lippett, Ben Davis (4 goals), Hamish Tonkin and Callum Tonkin. Best for the Hawks were Jackson Dalitz, Tom Derham, Caleb Howell, Cade Murgatroyd, Seth Hartland and Harry Cates.Reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks got back on the winners list with a 63-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa yesterday. Goolwa/Port Elliot started well to lead by 11 points at quarter time, but after the first break it was all the Mudlarks. The visitors kicked 13 goals to three in the final three quarters to win 15.22 (112) to 6.13 (49). Jayden Scott and Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals each for Myponga-Sellicks, while Bailey Payne kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for the Mudlarks included Mitchell Wilkins, Scott Ogilvie, Anthony Kempster, Jack Cooper, Hayden Sampson and Scott. Goolwa/Port Elliot was best served by Jye Bottroff, Riley Davis, Levi Baillie, Kaiden Wilton, Jesse Bates and Carter Norman.Victor Harbor are still undefeated after a dour 29-point win over Strathalbyn. At three-quarter time, an upset was a possibility as winless ‘Strath’ trailed by just two points. ‘Victor’ steadied in the final term, kicking five goals to one, to win 9.10 (64) to 4.11 (35). Daniel Stock, Sam Basham and Jackson Elmes all kicked two goals for the Roos, while Jack Gilbert slotted three majors for the Roosters. Rhys Bartram, Dylan Kleinig, Matthew Wiese, Zachary Dowling, Xavier Mayes and Lachlan Hartshorne were named best for Victor Harbor, while best players for Strathalbyn included Max Fergusson, Daniel Pegler, Declan Gladigau, James Scott, Fletcher Duffield and Gilbert.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-three with a convincing 102-point win at Yankalilla. The Tigers started well to lead by six points at quarter time, but from that moment on the Eagles kicked 18 goals to one to win 20.13 (133) to 4.7 (31). Josh Vandermeer kicked five goals for McLaren Districts (20 in the past three games), while Karlson Kantilla kicked two goals for ‘Yank’. Matthew Merrett, Daniel Marr, Jackson Daniels, Luke Mitton, Codey Ellison and Brett Ellis were named best for the Eagles. Best players for Yankalilla included Bailey Gaskin, Lachlan Whittlesea, Ayden Duke, Kantilla, Jack Fitzgerald and Jesse Fitzgerald.Willunga won their fourth game on the trot with a 21-point home win against Mt Compass yesterday. The Demons led at every change before winning 11.9 (75) to 8.6 (54). Dylan Draper continued his excellent start to the season with five goals in a best-on-ground performance for Willunga, and he was ably supported by Cameron McDonald, Jake Renney, Nicholas Scanlan, Scott Brown and Tyson Schmid. Best players for the Bulldogs included Lochie Nash, Klaus Simons, William Zimmermann, Nathan Hicks, Hugh Daniell and Brandon Mckenzie, while Tom Pinyon kicked three goals.Ladder (after round 7)Victor Harbor 14, McLaren Districts 12, Willunga 12, Encounter Bay 10, Myponga-Sellicks 8, Mt Compass 6, Yankalilla 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Strathalbyn 0.Round 8 fixtures - home teams named firstStrathalbyn v Myponga-SellicksMcLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port ElliotVictor Harbor v WillungaYankalilla v Langhorne CreekMt Compass v Encounter Bay

Clarendon moved to the top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder, and are the only undefeated team left in the competition, after a comprehensive 71-28 win over Meadows during round four action at Meadows yesterday. In other games, Kangarilla won their second match of the season with a 58-43 victory over Croweaters, Southern Stars moved up to second on the ladder with a tough 52-47 win at McLaren Flat, while Noarlunga won their third game in a row with a comfortable 64-24 win against Seaford Storm.  Ladder (after round 4)Clarendon 8, Southern Stars 6, Noarlunga 6, McLaren Flat 6, Kangarilla 4, Croweaters 2, Seaford Storm 0, Meadows 0.Round 5 fixtures (31/5/25)Clarendon v Kangarilla Croweaters v MeadowsNoarlunga v Southern StarsSeaford Storm v McLaren Flat

Port Noarlunga remain undefeated after a come-from-behind nine-point win against reigning premier Reynella during round seven action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Port Noarlunga yesterday. The Cockle Divers trailed by 15 points at the last change, before kicking seven goals to three in the final term to win 15.9 (99) to 13.12 (90). Oliver Goss, Nathaniel Paredes, Oliver Petrohilos and Zac Sproule kicked two goals each for ‘Porties’, while Jake Agnew and Brad Potter each kicked four goals for the Wine Flies. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Paredes, Brodie Smith, Ryan Kelly, Goss, Richard O'Grady and Gary Karpany. Reynella was best served by Talon Copley, Mitchell Scotland, Liam Reid, Daniel Whitaker, Potter and Tyler Davies. Christies Beach consolidated their spot in the top-five after a comfortable 80-point win against Morphett Vale yesterday. ‘Christies’ opened up an unassailable 82-point lead at halftime, but to their credit, Morphett Vale battled hard to win the second half. Ultimately the Saints came out on top 20.14 (134) to 8.6 (54). Christies Beach had 10 different goalkickers including Zak Short (5), Sean McIvor (4) and Callum Bennett (3), while Joel Handreck kicked two majors for the Emus. Best players for Christies Beach included Harrison Butcher, Joshua Semmens, Thomas Kirwan, Brodie Johns, Bennett and Kye Anderson. Morphett Vale’s best players were Vincent Tassone, Oleh Trus, Jack Carpenter, Connor Panozzo, Cody Mulloy and Toby Irlam.Noarlunga won their second game of the season following a comprehensive 97-point victory over Aldinga at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes won every quarter on their way to a 19.16 (130) to 5.3 (33) victory. Brad Inglis continued his good season for the Shoes with seven goals (29 for the season), while Vic Robertson slotted three majors. Tom Pilmore was the sole multiple goalkicker for Aldinga with two goals. Nick Mott was named best for Noarlunga with support from Brad Inglis, Dustin Inglis, Callum Gaspari, Luke Ross and Jake Anderson. Harrison Jarman, Blake Florance, Joel Cartwright, Logan Edwards and Angus Stangewitz were named in the best players for the Sharks. Happy Valley won their sixth game in a row following their 79-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens at Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Vikings had a whopping 44 scoring shots but they were inaccurate with their 17.27 (129) to 7.8 (50) win. Nick Kraemar kicked four goals for Happy Valley, while Jak Goudman-Glasson kicked three goals for the Thunderers. Happy Valley was best served by Cooper Rogers, Kraemer, Lachlan Hamilton, Harry Spacie, Joel Beeche and Nick Frisby-Smith. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Alec Bryars, Levi Grigg, Ben De Kievit, Isaac Hoepfl, Kyle Schefe and Ben Marsh.Flagstaff Hill moved back inside the top-three with a workmanlike 27-point win against Cove. ‘Flaggies’ only led by 10 points at the last change, before kicking four goals to one in the final term to win11.13 (79) to 8.4 (52). Ben Rossi (3), Blake Aldridge (2) and Nathan Beenham (2) were the multiple goalkickers for ‘Flaggies’, while Lincoln Holder and Ty Bastian kicked two goals each for the Cobras. Aiden Grayson, Rossi and Beenham were named best for the Falcons, while best players for Cove were Riley Jones, Lachlan Hayes, Jack Plenty, Bastian and Aaron Reich.Ladder (after round 7)Port Noarlunga 14, Happy Valley 12, Flagstaff Hill 12, Reynella 10, Christies Beach 8, Cove 6, Noarlunga 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0. Round 8 fixtures - home teams named firstHappy Valley v AldingaFlagstaff Hill v NoarlungaCove v ReynellaChristies Beach v Port NoarlungaIronbank Cherry Gardens v Morphett Vale

Aldinga won their first game of the season after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 46 points during round five action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Cherry Gardens yesterday. Emmerson Pope kicked two goals for Aldinga, while their best players were Kimberly Thomson, Daisy Barber, Tayla Redshaw, Taryn Vizgaudis, Pope and Molly Reynolds. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens were Tahlia Ward, Jessie O’Brien, Lauren Kahl, Rebecca Watson, Emma Byatt and Audrey Myers.Flagstaff Hill remained undefeated after a comprehensive 114-point win against Christies Beach yesterday. The Falcons led by 40 points at quarter time, 64 points at halftime, and 103 points at the last change, before winning 16.18 (114) to 0.0 (0). Jessica Couch, for the second time this season, kicked 10 goals for the Falcons to take her season tally to 40 majors from just five games. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Melanie Koster, Tiana Lush, Couch, Abbie Butler, Ebony Scanlan and Nicole O'Connor. Christies Beach was best served by Tara Vivar-Hayes, Chloe Brooks, Lekisha Nelson, Georgia Payne, Hayley Haire and Bella Wheatley.Reynella won their third game of the season after defeating Hackham by 32 points at Hackham yesterday. The Wine Flies were inaccurate but did enough to win 6.16 (52) to 3.2 (20). Sarah Bourn kicked three goals for Reynella, while Katelyn Wilson kicked two goals for Hackham. Sienna Garner, Miller Thompson, Caitlin Williams, Tayla Wright, Bourn and Elysia Hammond were named best players for Reynella. Best for the Hawks included Wilson, Alana Browne, Shayley MacFadyen, Caitlin Curyer, Natasha Robertson, Claire Wheeler.Cove consolidated their spot in the top-four after defeating Blackwood by 39 points at Hallett Cove yesterday. The Cobras triumphed 6.4 (40) to 0.1 (1) with Ella Gill, Jaymie Savaidis, Jaime Norup, Dana O'Brien, Hayley Donnell and Eve Disley named their best players. Blackwood’s best players were Jade Quinn, Caitlin Hill, Ella Parris, Holly Winchester and Carys Vassallo.Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 5)Flagstaff Hill 10, Cove 8, Port Noarlunga 8, Reynella 6, Blackwood 2, Hackham 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Aldinga 2, Christies Beach 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Reynella v Port NoarlungaBlackwood v Ironbank Cherry GardensAldinga v HackhamFlagstaff Hill, Christies Beach & Cove have the bye

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their second game in a row after a low-scoring 14-point win against Myponga-Sellicks during round 7 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Encounter Bay on Friday night. The Stingrays won 2.4 (16) to 0.2 (2) with Dani Brown and Jemima Althorp kicking their goals. Best players for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay were Mahli Littlely, Amelia Bilney, Jemma Ellis, Czenya Cavouras, Althorp and Tyler Rigney Garrett. The Mudlarks best were Grace Deacon, Nari Wright, Eden Coleman, Tasiah Wright, Kimberley Gilbert and Brianah Kennewell.Willunga remained undefeated after a comprehensive 94-point victory over Victor Harbor. The Demons led by 40 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight goals in the second half to win 13.17 (95) 0.1 (1). Jessica Kirk kicked four goals for Willunga, while Tamara Page kicked two majors. Caitlin Radbone, Kirk, Bella Rigby, Page, Cleo Guilfoyle and Jodie Hunt were named Willunga’s best players. McLaren Districts won their third game in a row after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 18 points at McLaren Vale yesterday. The Eagles won 4.2 (26) to 1.2 (8) to consolidate their spot in the top-two. Esther Rayner, Alycia Hepburn, Ally Bailey, Bianca Coom, Mia Hamilton and Mia Dunn were named best for McLaren Districts, while Ellie Fry, Indi Miller, Georgina Thomas, Lucy Earl, Cassie Burrows and Lilli Mitchell were named best for the Magpies. Ladder after Round 7Willunga 14, McLaren Districts 12, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Myponga-Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 2.Round 8 FixturesMcLaren Districts v Willunga (Friday 23/5/25 @ McLaren Vale - 8.15pm)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 25/5/25 @ Encounter Bay - 11.15am)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 25/5/25 @ Goolwa - 11.15am)

Western Districts won their second game of the season after defeating Dudley United 39-24 during round four action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round three, Kingscote remained undefeated following their 40-28 win at Wisanger. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Kingscote 8, Western Districts 4, Dudley United 2, Parndana 2, Wisanger 0.Round 5 fixtures (Saturday 24 May)Parndana v Western DistrictsDudley United v WisangerKingscote have the bye

Wisanger and Kingscote could not be split after they played out the first draw of the season in their round four clash in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Wisanger yesterday. Wisanger led by 12 points at three-quarter time, before Kingscote kicked three goals to one in the last term to tie the game up at 7.8 (50) apiece. Luke Shurven kicked three goals for Wisanger, while Zak Hausler and Riley Puckridge kicked two goals each for Kingscote. Best players for Wisanger included Jai Turner, Ezra Foster, Jesse Rule, Nicholas Berry and Timmy Turner. Kingscote was best served by Puckridge, Lachie Ingerson, Thomas Mitchell, David Ascoli and Zak Siemer.Western Districts had a comfortable 54-point win against Dudley United to stay undefeated in 2025. The Saints set the win up in the first half as they led by 37 points at halftime, before running out winners 10.17 (77) to 3.5 (23). Sam Jonas was best for Western Districts with four goals, while other good players for the Saints were Joshua Graham, Caleb Whittle, Timothy Larcombe and Ricky Nimmo. Best for the Eagles were Zak Keir, Frank Packer, Sam Howard, Sam Willson and Tait Florance.Parndana had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Western Districts 12, Dudley United 8, Wisanger 6, Kingscote 6, Parndana 0.Round 5 fixtures - home teams named firstDudley United v WisangerParndana v Western DistrictsKingscote have the bye

Noarlunga moved into the top-four after defeating Meadows 63-33 during round three action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Old Noarlunga yesterday. It was the second win in a row for Noarlunga after losing in the opening round of the season. In other games, McLaren Flat remained undefeated after a 52-37 win at Kangarilla, Southern Starts notched their second win of the season with a 60-15 triumph over Seaford Storm, while Clarendon are also still undefeated following a tight 45-43 victory over Croweaters. Ladder (after round 3)McLaren Flat 6, Clarendon 6, Southern Stars 4, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 2, Croweaters 2, Seaford Storm 0, Meadows 0.Round 4 fixtures (24/5/25)Croweaters v Kangarilla McLaren Flat v Southern StarsMeadows v ClarendonSeaford Storm v Noarlunga

Yankalilla won their second game of the season after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 36 points during round six action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Goolwa yesterday. The Tigers win was set up after an excellent first quarter saw them lead by 45 points at quarter time. The game was quite even from then on as Yankalilla eventually won 13.9 (87) to 7.9 (51). Patrick Chay and Thaddeus Puautjimi kicked four goals each for the Tigers, while their best players included Jack Fitzgerald, Joel Kay, Chay, Puautjimi, Bailey Gaskin and Jesse Fitzgerald. Best for the Magpies were Jett Reid, Riley Davis, Jye Bottroff, Ken Angus, Levi Baillie and Jesse Bates.Encounter Bay consolidated their spot in the top-five with an 11-point win against reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks yesterday. The Mudlarks led by 12 points at quarter time, before Encounter Bay hit back with four unanswered goals in the second quarter to take a handy 17-point lead into halftime. The second half was an even affair before Encounter Bay finished 12.11 (83) to 11.6 (72) winners. Ben Davis, Mitch Davis, Andrew Fyfe, Jayden White and Ryan Pearsons all kicked two goals for the Bays, while Darren Shillabeer kicked three majors for the Mudlarks. Marcus Lippett, Fyfe, Callum Tonkin, Mitchell Davis, White and Tyler McCreanor were named best for the Bays, while for the Mudlarks, their best were Mitchell Wilkins, Connor Sampson, Jake Spinks, Hayden Sampson, Nicholas Hutchings and Luke Whitford.Willunga won their third game in a row after a comprehensive 104-point win at Langhorne Creek. After a tight first quarter, the Demons took over, kicking 18 goals to three after quarter time to win 21.14 (140) to 5.6 (36). Dylan Draper kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance for Willunga, while Daniel Bass kicked five majors. Jackson Dalitz kicked two goals for Langhorne Creek. Joining Draper in the best players for Willunga were Nathan Stark, Brad Haskett, Sam Renney, Scott Brown and Brett Miegel. Best for the Hawks included Tom Derham, Henry Bruce, Matt Dominish, Mitchell Cleggett and Cameron Bates.Victor Harbor remained undefeated following their 102-point victory against Mt Compass. ‘Victor’ won every quarter on their way to a 19.17 (131) to 4.5 (29) victory. Ben Heaslip continued his excellent season with four goals in a best-on-ground display. Jaidan Kappler (4), Daniel Stock (3), Harry Vincent (2) and Bryce Gibbs (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for the ‘Roos. Joining Heaslip in the best players for Victor Harbor included Kappler, Sam Overall, Mitchell Brook, Dylan Kleinig and Matthew Wiese. Best players for the Bulldogs were Hugh Daniell, Nathan Schulz, Tom Vitkunas, Will Zimmermann, Brandon Mckenzie and Rilee Endersby.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-three spot with a big 156-point victory over Strathalbyn. The Eagles led by 83 points at halftime, before kicking a further 12 goals to one in the second half to win 29.9 (183) to 4.3 (27). Josh Vandermeer was the standout forward with nine goals for McLaren Districts, while Archie Rutt kicked four. Declan Gladigau kicked two majors for the Roosters. Best players for the Eagles were Tom Fenoughty, Codey Ellison, Vandermeer, Luke Mitton, Rutt and Henry Mathews. Strathalbyn was best served by Fletcher Duffield, Gladigau, Reuben Stutley, Declan Grant, Oliver O'Driscoll and James Scott.Ladder (after round 6)Victor Harbor 12, McLaren Districts 10, Willunga 10, Encounter Bay 8, Myponga-Sellicks 6, Mt Compass 6, Yankalilla 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Strathalbyn 0.Round 7 fixtures - home teams named firstGoolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-SellicksYankalilla v McLaren Districts Strathalbyn v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v Langhorne CreekWillunga v Mt Compass

McLaren Vale won their first game of the season after an upset 52-39 victory over top-four side Strathalbyn during round six action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Langhorne Creek notched their third win of the season after defeating Willunga 40-35, Victor Harbor consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 48-32 triumph against Mt Compass, Myponga remained undefeated after a 62-47 win at home against Encounter Bay, while Yankalilla travelled to Goolwa and came away with a 45-27 win. Ladder after Round 6Myponga 12, Yankalilla 10, Victor Harbor 10, Strathalbyn 8, Langhorne Creek 6, Goolwa 6, McLaren Vale 3, Encounter Bay 2, Willunga 2, Mt Compass 1.Round 7 fixtures - home teams named firstGoolwa v MypongaStrathalbyn v Victor HarborWillunga v Mt CompassYankalilla v McLaren ValeEncounter Bay v Langhorne Creek

Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their first game of the season after defeating Aldinga by five points in a low-scoring tussle during round 6 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Aldinga this afternoon. The home side led by 11 points at halftime, before Ironbank Cherry Gardens kicked three goals to one in the second half to win 5.14 (44) to 5.9 (39). The Thunderers best players were Kyle Schefe, Jake Pokoina, Levi Grigg, Dylan Kahl, James Cross and Alec Bryars, while the Sharks were best served by Angus Stangewitz, Bailey Pilmore (2 goals), Hugo Hoeck, Blake Florance and Lachlan Gill.Port Noarlunga remained undefeated after a comprehensive 140-point victory at Morphett Vale. The Cockle Divers led by 32 points at quarter time, 63 points at halftime and 64 points at the last change, before kicking 12.4 to 0.0 in the final term to win 27.17 (179) to 6.3 (39). ‘Porties’ had 11 different goalkickers with Gary Karpany kicking eight majors and Darren Walters kicked five. Emus skipper Connor Lock kicked two goals. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Todd Mckay, Karpany, Tom Dix, Kyan Smith, Darcy Warman and Nathaniel Paredes. Best for Morphett Vale were Toby Irlam, Braden Ritter, Max Sampson, Lock, Orlando Brinsley and Vincent Tassone.Happy Valley moved up to third spot on the ladder with a comfortable 115-point win over Cove. The Vikings had 11 goalkickers on their way to a 23.14 (152) to 5.7 (37) victory. Harry Vick and Cooper Rogers kicked four goals each for Happy Valley, while Lincoln Holder and Dylan Seirch kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for the Vikings included Matthew Lillis, Nicholas Kraemer, Lachlan Hamilton, Jayden Little, Nicholas Frisby-Smith and Rogers. Cove’s best players were Jack Plenty, Seirch, Rourke Turner, Aaron Reich and Michael Galley.Reynella consolidated their spot in the top-three with a 51-point win at home against Noarlunga. The Wine Flies led by 13 points at halftime, before kicking eight goals to three in the second half to win 14.13 (97) to 7.4 (46). Bailey Marshman was the best forward on the ground with five goals for the Wine Flies (35 for the season), while Brad Potter slotted three. Luke Ross also kicked three goals for the Shoes. Tyler Davies, Liam Reid, Daniel Whitaker, Marshman, Jack Stiles and Talon Copley were named best for Reynella, while for the Shoes, Callum Gaspari, Samuel Goldfinch, Jamison Snelling, Ross, Jake Anderson and Sam Eisenhut were their best players. After trailing by two points at halftime, Flagstaff Hill came back to defeat Christies Beach by 31 points at Bice Oval today. The Falcons kicked five unanswered goals in the second half to win 10.12 (72) to 6.5 (41). Nathan Beenham kicked four goals for Flagstaff Hill, while Ethan Taylor kicked two goals for the Saints. ‘Flaggies’ best players included Reece Milsom, Kobe Cavouras, Joshua Rosman, D’Arcy Mitchell, Benjamin Rossi and Aiden Grayson. Best for Christies Beach included Joshua Semmens, Austin Hogg, Rhys Mundy, Harrison Butcher, Brock Wall-Murphy and Jonty Murphy. Ladder (after round 6)Port Noarlunga 12, Reynella 10, Happy Valley 10, Flagstaff Hill 10, Christies Beach 6, Cove 6, Noarlunga 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0. Round 7 fixtures - home teams named firstPort Noarlunga v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v CoveIronbank Cherry Gardens v Happy ValleyMorphett Vale v Christies BeachNoarlunga v Aldinga

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