In one of the games of the season, Christies Beach moved back to the top of the  Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder after defeating Port Noarlunga in a thriller by just four points. Less than a goal separated the sides at the end of each quarter before ‘Christies’ prevailed 6.3 (39) to 5.5 (35). Neriah Mills kicked three goals for Christies Beach, while teammate Chelsea Salvemini kicked two. Port Noarlunga had all individual goalkickers. Best players for the Saints included Tallara Power, Paige Simmons, Salvemini, Mills and Naomi Jones. Best for ‘Porties’ were Jolie Malinowski, Bree Chapman, Lorelai Jeisman, Amber O’Hanlon, Siobhan I’Dell.Flagstaff Hill kept their finals hopes alive with a big 200-point win against Hackham on Sunday. The Falcons led by 48 points at quarter time, 101 points at halftime, and 148 points at the last change, before winning 30.20 (200) to 0.0 (0). ‘Flaggies’ had 11 different goalkickers with Emily Brockhurst kicking a whopping 13 majors, giving her 42 for the season. Rachel Crockart and Jasmine Partridge chimed in with three goals each for the reigning premiers. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Elizabeth Johnson, Brockhurst, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson and Emma Hodgson. Hackham’s best included Tiarna Power, Claire Wheeler and Krista Mitchell.Noarlunga won for the third time in their inaugural season after defeating Aldinga by 79 points. The Shoes led by 41 points at halftime, before kicking a further six goals in the second half to win 12.9 (81) to 0.2 (2). Sarah Stanbury (3), Shannon Astley (2) and Febi Mansell (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while their best players were Megan Weetra, Stanbury, Shaylee Hobbs, Elyshiah Forrest and Colette Barnard. Best players for the Sharks included Tayla Mousley, Nikki Duggan and Olivia Cumming. Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a comfortable 53-point win against Cove on Sunday at Hallett Cove. The Wine Flies put the game to bed in the first half as they took a convincing 50-point lead to the long break. The second half was a real slog with no goals scored as Reynella ran out winners 7.14 (56) to 0.3 (3). Shanique West was the leading goalkicker for the Wine Flies with two majors. Reynella was best served by Zannah Loxton, Jessica Redigolo, Anja Bancevic, Caitlin Walter and Casey Northcott. The Cobras’ best were Ashleigh Need, Skye Willcocks, Lauren Kenny, Aidene Parr and Lissa Willcocks. Ladder (After Round 13)Christies Beach 24, Port Noarlunga 22, Reynella 20, Cove 14, Flagstaff Hill 12, Noarlunga 6, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 14 Fixtures (Sunday 13/8/23)Noarlunga v HackhamReynella v Christies Beach Aldinga v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga v Cove

Women - Round 14 @ YankalillaYankalilla 0 drew Victor White 0Goolwa 1 defeated Aldinga 0Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 14)Yankalilla 27, Goolwa 24, Victor White 15, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 14 @ YankalillaVictor White 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 3Victor Grey4 defeated Yankalilla 0Goolwa 9 defeated Aldinga Black 2Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 14)Victor White 30, Victor Blue 26, Aldinga Blue 22, Victor Grey 19, Goolwa 14, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays are through to the 2023 Grand Final after a 21-point win over McLaren Districts in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s Preliminary Final yesterday. The Stingrays, in their first season in the competition, finished fourth at the end of the minor round and have won two finals to reach the decider against Willunga this coming Sunday. Yesterday, the Stingrays won every quarter on the way to a 5.5 (32) to 1.5 (11) triumph. Kimberly Robinson kicked two goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, while Ebony Woodward kicked the only goal for McLaren Districts. Best players for the Stingrays included Jaimi Griffen, Chloe Howlett, Georgia Weatherspoon, Kaye Sanders and Jemma Ellis. Ally Bailey, Emily Rowe, Kiahni Russell, Katie Whish and Sally Fuller were named best players for the Eagles.‘A’ Grade Women Grand Final (Sunday 13 August)Willunga v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (1.30pm @ Goolwa)Under 17 Girls Grand Final (Sunday 13 August)Willunga v Victor Harbor (11.00am @ Goolwa)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Yankalilla consolidated their top-two spot on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after a tight 61-56 win at Willunga during round 15 action yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor stayed top of the ladder with a comprehensive 85-39 victory at McLaren Vale, Strathalbyn won their fourth game of 2023 with a 55-27 win against Goolwa, while Langhorne Creek moved up to third with a comfortable 45-24 win at home against Mount  Compass.Myponga had the bye. Ladder after Round 15Victor Harbor 23, Yankalilla 23, Langhorne Creek 19, Myponga 17, Willunga 16, McLaren Vale 10, Strathalbyn 8, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 12/8/23)Myponga v Langhorne Creek Goolwa v McLaren Vale Strathalbyn v Willunga Victor Harbor v YankalillaMount Compass has the bye

Cove kept their finals hopes alive with an important 46-point win against Port Noarlunga during round 15 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Hallett Cove yesterday. The Cobras won every quarter on their way to a 18.12 (120) to 10.14 (74) victory. Lincoln Holder and Ryan Need kicked four goals each for Cove, while Ciaran O’Hagan kicked three goals for the Cockle Divers. Best players for the Cobras included Michael Galley, Scott Abbott, Holder, Dean Hancock and Jayden Morton. Best for Port Noarlunga were Billy Cook, Gary Karpany, Darren Walters, Tom Redden and O’Hagan.Flagstaff Hill continued their undefeated season after defeating Morphett Vale by 34 points yesterday. Morphett Vale led by six points at halftime in a low-scoring encounter, before ‘Flaggies’ took over in the second half, kicking six goals to one, to run out winners 8.16 (64) to 4.6 (30). Sam Smith kicked three goals for ‘Flaggies’, as did Blake Carter for the Emus. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Adam Bunworth, Brad Kirk, Leith Mitchell, Huw Channing and Mackenzie Short. Morphett Vale were best served by Dylan Miller, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Scott Carpenter, Aiden Baker and Brian Gill.Reynella wrapped up the double chance with a 19-point win at Happy Valley. The Wine Flies won every quarter on the way to a 11.8 (74) to 8.7 (55) triumph. Teenager Tom Schirmer kicked five goals for Reynella, while Corey Grocock slotted three majors for the Vikings. Jack Ball was named best for Reynella and he was well supported by Eddy Roberts, Jacob McDonald, Tyler Davies and Marc Borholm. Matthew Lillis, Grocock, Joel Beeche, Hayden Kari and Liam O’Connor were named best for Happy Valley.Noarlunga consolidated second position on the ladder with a comprehensive 103-point victory at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The Shoes led by 43 points at three-quarter time, before kicking 9.6 to 0.0 in the final term to win 16.16 (112) to 1.3 (9). The Shoes had 10 different goalkickers with Bailey Hann kicking three. Tom Pilmore kicked the only goal for Aldinga. Nathan Schulz was named best-on-ground for Noarlunga, with Hann, Jaiden Kappler, Beau Donaldson, Jake Anderson and Josh Beard also playing well for the Shoes. Best for the Sharks included Josiah Sheppard, Angus Stangewitz and Bailey Pilmore.Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder after Round 15Flagstaff Hill 28, Noarlunga 22, Reynella 20, Happy Valley 14, Morphett Vale 12, Cove 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 12/8/23)Reynella v CoveAldinga v Morphett ValeHappy Valley v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v Christies BeachFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Noarlunga moved inside the top-four after defeating Port Noarlunga 54-26 during round 13 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Kangarilla won their ninth game of the season with a 66-37 victory over Seaford Storm, Clarendon accounted for Southern Stars 61-28, while Pulse continued their undefeated season with a 56-24 win against McLaren Flat.Ladder (after round 13)Pulse 26, Clarendon 22, Kangarilla 18, Noarlunga 12, Southern Stars 12, Port Noarlunga 8, McLaren Flat 4, Seaford Storm 2.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 12/8/23)Port Noarlunga v ClarendonKangarilla v McLaren FlatSouthern Stars v NoarlungaSeaford Storm v Pulse

Victor Harbor showed off their premiership credentials with an excellent 52-point win against reigning premier McLaren Districts during round 15 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at McLaren Vale yesterday. It was the fifth consecutive win for ‘Victor’, and puts them in a great position to secure the all-important double chance with finals just four weeks away. Yesterday, the ‘Roos started well to lead by 23 points at quarter time, and after an even second term, their lead was still 23 points at halftime. The third term would prove crucial as Victor Harbor kicked five unanswered goals to take a commanding 52-point lead at the last change, before they went on to win 16.14 (110) to 8.10 (58). Jackson Elmes (4), Daniel Stock (4) and Michael Ross (3) were the multiple goalkickers for 'Victor', while Codey Ellison kicked three majors for the Eagles. Best players for the ‘Roos included Zac Dowling, Jesse McKinnon, Elmes, Rhys Mutch and Ryan Fletcher. The Eagles were best served by Tom Fenoughty, Jackson Daniels, Elijah Ware, Justin Bollenhagen and Stuart Green. Langhorne Creek kept their finals hopes alive with an important seven-point win against Mount Compass at Langhorne Creek. ‘Compass’ started the game well, kicking the first three goals of the match to lead by 19 points at quarter time. The home side hit back in the second quarter, kicking three goals themselves to lead by a solitary point at halftime. The Hawks kicked four goals to three in the second half to win 7.11 (53) to 6.10 (46). Darcy Clifford, Malakai Kartinyeri and Jackson Dalitz all kicked two goals for Langhorne Creek, while Tom Pinyon slotted three majors. Troy Blackwell continued his good season to be named best for the Hawks and he was well supported by Coby Helyar, Jarrod Kellock, Jack Keynes and Clifford. Best for Mount Compass were Tom Vitkunas, Klaus Simons, Ziggy Vitkunas, Nathan Hicks and Leo Turner. Myponga-Sellicks won their 11th game of the season after a come-from-behind 11-point win at Encounter Bay. At three-quarter time, one of the upsets of the season was on the cards as the Bays led by 16 points. The Mudlarks got the ‘wake-up call’ just in time as they kicked four unanswered goals in the final term to triumph 9.8 (62) to 6.15 (51). Jayden Scott kicked three majors for the Mudlarks, while Ben Davis kicked two for Encounter Bay. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks included Harrison Cock, Connor Sampson, Jake Spinks, Ben Kennedy and Tom Carroll. Fraser Tonkin, Tyler Baldock, Callum Tonkin, Alex Horrocks and Maxi Collins were named best for Encounter Bay. Willunga had a percentage-boosting 161-point win against Yankalilla to keep their double chance hopes alive. The Demons led by 94 points at halftime, before kicking a further 11 goals to one in the second half to win 26.15 (171) to 1.4 (10). Willunga had an impressive 11 goalkickers including Jed Redden (7), Danny Juckers (6) and Daniel Lee (4) leading the way. Jack Fitzgerald kicked the only goal for the Tigers. Best players for Willunga included Juckers, Cam Hutchens, Harrison Mills, Jed Redden and Sam Renney. Yankalilla’s best included Jesse Fitzgerald, Chris Clark and Angus Weir.Ben Simounds kicked a season-high 13 goals for the Roosters as Strathalbyn comprehensively accounted for Goolwa/Port Elliot to the tune of 193 points at Goolwa. Simounds has dined out on the Magpies in 2023 with a whopping 23 goals in their two encounters in 2023. Yesterday, ‘Strath’ kicked a whopping 33.18 (216) to 3.5 (23). Riley Clamp (5) and Marc Elliott (4) also hit the scoreboard for the Roosters while other good players for the Roosters included Thomas Welk, Cooper Machin and Jacob Wright. The Magpies were best served by Jordan Turner, Jye Bottroff and Daniel Fry. Ladder after Round 15McLaren Districts 24, Myponga-Sellicks 22, Victor Harbor 22, Willunga 20, Mount Compass 18, Langhorne Creek 16, Strathalbyn 12, Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 12 August)Mount Compass v Encounter Bay Myponga-Sellicks v Langhorne CreekGoolwa/Port Elliot v McLaren DistrictsStrathalbyn v Willunga Victor Harbor v Yankalilla

Christies Beach moved a step closer to wrapping up the all-important double chance after defeating Reynella by 15 points during round 12 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition yesterday. The first half was tight with Reynella holding a slender four-point lead at halftime. ‘Christies’ came out firing in the third quarter, kicking three goals to none, before running out winners 5.4 (34) to 3.1 (19). Chelsea Salvemini kicked three goals for the Saints, while the Wine Flies’ three goals were kicked by Caitlin Walter, Angelica Ranieri and Madison Bennett. Best players for Christies Beach were Angelique Dean, Salvemini, Evelyn Goldsmith, Brooke O’Brien and Tallara Power. Reynella's best were Indiana Barbour, Jessica Redigolo, Ranieri, Sarah Bourn and Sophie Bradford.Cove consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 59-point win against Noarlunga. Cove led by 18 points at the last change before kicking six goals to none in the last term to win 12.8 (80) to 3.3 (21). Makayla Brown (4), Ella Gill (2) and Emma Willoughby (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Cobras, while Karlee Moffatt kicked all three goals for the Shoes. Best players for Cove included Lauren Kenny, Jaymie Savaidis, Gill, Kate Galley and Breanna Stoldt. Moffatt was named best for the Shoes and she was well supported by Shontaya Burgoyne, Megan Weetra, Rikki-Lee Escritt and Hannah Long-Scafidi. Port Noarlunga moved to the top of the ladder with a convincing 175-point defeat of Hackham. ‘Porties’ led by 73 points at halftime before kicking a further 16 goals to one in the second half to win 26.25 (181) to 1.0 (6). Philippa Worthley kicked 10 goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Cockle Divers, while Amber O’Hanlon kicked five. Charmaine Mulloy was the sole goalkicker for the Hawks. Joining Worthley in the best players for Port Noarlunga were Shakira Dolman, Lorelai Jeisman, Madison Harris and Amber O’Hanlon. Hackham was best served by Alisha MacFayden, Maddison Hay, Yvette Desmond, Shayley MacFayden and Casey Elliott. Reigning premiers Flagstaff Hill kept their finals hopes alive with a big 151-point win against Aldinga. The Falcons led by 70 points at halftime, and added a further 12 goals in the second half to run out winners 22.19 (151) to 0.0 (0). Emily Brockhurst and Amber Cloughessy were standouts for the Falcons with eight goals apiece, while Piper Crosby kicked three majors. Other good players for ‘Flaggies’ included Elizabeth Johnson, Chloe Meyers and Brooke Watson. Best for the Sharks were Ayla Regione, Paige Bartlett, Paige Curtin, Nikki Duggan and Holly Marsh. Ladder (After Round 12)Port Noarlunga 22, Christies Beach 22, Reynella 18, Cove 14, Flagstaff Hill 10, Noarlunga 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 13 Fixtures (Sunday 6/8/23)Noarlunga v AldingaHackham v Flagstaff HillCove v ReynellaChristies Beach v Port Noarlunga

Reigning premiers Willunga are through to another grand final after a comprehensive 72-point win over McLaren Districts at Encounter Bay in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition yesterday. The Demons led by 16 points at quarter time, 20 points at halftime, and 36 points at the last change, before winning 9.18 (72) to 0.0 (0). Sarah Wright kicked three goals for Willunga, while Lauren Clifton kicked two. Best players for the Demons included Clifton, Ada Anninos, Abby Woodward, Kirstin Remfrey and Wright. McLaren Districts were best served by Sam Pratt, Ally Bailey, Katrina Munzberg, Kiera Harvey and Emily Rowe.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay are through to the preliminary final after a thrilling six-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot in the knockout semi-final yesterday. The Stingrays, in their first season in the competition, came from two points down at halftime to win 4.2 (26) to 2.8 (20). Jaimi Griffen continued her excellent season for the Stingrays with a best-on-ground performance. She was well supported by Georgia Weatherspoon, Chloe Howlett, Elena Earl and Kate Sanders. Best players for the Magpies included Indi Miller, Kalani Bates, Renee Moon, Tessa Grant and Tamra Sanders. Preliminary Final (Sunday 6 August)McLaren Districts v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (1.30pm @ Willunga)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Ladder-leader Kingscote survived a scare from Parndana to win their eighth game of the season in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. The final score saw Kingscote triumph 49-45. In the other game of round 12, Western Districts consolidated their spot in the top-two with a comfortable 56-25 against Dudley United at Penneshaw.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Kingscote 16, Western Districts 14, Parndana 12, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 2.Round 13 Fixtures (5/8/23)Western Districts v WisangerKingscote v Dudley UnitedParndana has the bye

Myponga-Sellicks won their 10th game of the season after defeating reigning premier McLaren Districts by 47 points at Myponga during round 14 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The Mudlarks led by 28 points at halftime, before kicking five goals to two in the second half, to win 11.8 (74) to 4.3 (27). Sam Kennedy kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for Myponga-Sellicks, while Matthew Merrett kicked two goals for the Eagles. Joining Kennedy in the best players for the Mudlarks were Thomas Carroll, Anthony Kempster, Luke Whitford and Jake Spinks. Best players for McLaren Districts included Tom Fenoughty, Stuart Green, Jackson Daniels, Billy Chahla and Todd McKay.Langhorne Creek kept their slim finals hopes alive after a crucial 21-point win against Willunga at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The first quarter was tight as Willunga took a two-point lead to the first break. Langhorne Creek took control of the contest with four goals to one in the second term to take a handy 20-point lead at halftime. Both sides kicked three goals in the second half as Langhorne Creek came out on top 10.12 (72) to 7.9 (51). Darcy Clifford starred up forward for the Hawks with five goals, while Daniel Lee kicked two majors for the Demons. Jarrod Kellock was named best for Langhorne Creek and he was well supported by Clifford, Tom Derham, Coby Helyar and Josh Towk. Best players for Willunga included Sam Renney, Harrison Mills, Brad Haskett, Danny Juckers and Scott Brown. Victor Harbor all but confirmed their spot in the finals with a huge 156-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. ‘Victor’ led by 21 points at quarter time, 56 points at halftime, and 105 points at the last change before winning 27.19 (181) to 4.1 (25). The ‘Roos had nine different goalkickers with Daniel Stock leading the way with eight majors, while Sam Basham slotted six goals and Sam Overall four. Best players for ‘Victor’ were Jesse McKinnon, Overall, Zac Dowling, Stock and Kane Cooper. The Magpies were best served by Ryan Carnelly, Kosta Dekoning, Jesse Bates, Jye Bottroff and Rory Hausser.Encounter Bay won their fifth game of the season after defeating a gallant Yankalilla by 22 points. The first half was tight with ‘Yank’ in front by two points at halftime. The Bays took over in the second half, kicking nine goals to five, to run out winners 15.7 (97) to 11.9 (75). Mason Middleton starred up forward for Encounter Bay with seven goals, while Denver Ker kicked four goals for the Tigers. Bays skipper Tyson Neale was best-on-ground and he was well supported by Middleton, Pat Taggart, Tyler Baldock and Callum Tonkin. Best for Yankalilla were Angus Weir, James Hargreaves, Liam Gerber, Joe Tyllis and Adam Hunt.Mount Compass have moved a step closer to finals action after a thrilling four-point win at home against Strathalbyn. Mount Compass got off to a great start as they pulled out to a 35-point lead by quarter time. The next two terms were pretty even with the Bulldogs still ahead by a handy 30 points at the final change. The Roosters came roaring home in the final term, kicking five goals to one, but ultimately came up short as ‘Compass’ held on to win 9.15 (69) to 9.11 (65). Tom Pinyon, Klaus Simons and Rilee Endersby all kicked two goals for Mount Compass, while Marc Elliott kicked three goals for the Roosters and was named best player for his team. Other good players for ‘Strath’ were Cooper Machin, Lachlan Butler, Mark Tucker and Richard O’Grady. Best players for Mount Compass included Simons, Matthew King, Ziggy Vitkunas, Tom Vitkunas and Endersby. Ladder after Round 14McLaren Districts 24, Myponga-Sellicks 20, Victor Harbor 20, Mount Compass 18, Willunga 18, Langhorne Creek 14, Encounter Bay 10, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 5 August)Langhorne Creek v Mount CompassEncounter Bay v Myponga-Sellicks Goolwa/Port Elliot v StrathalbynMcLaren Districts v Victor HarborWillunga v Yankalilla

Langhorne Creek moved inside the top-four on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after a thrilling 42-39 win against Willunga during round 14 action yesterday. In other games, Strathalbyn travelled to Mount Compass and came away with a 49-36 victory, Myponga had a comfortable 64-28 win against McLaren Vale, while Victor Harbor moved to the top of the ladder with a comprehensive 89-23 win over Goolwa. Yankalilla had the bye. Ladder after Round 14Victor Harbor 21, Yankalilla 21, Myponga 17, Langhorne Creek 17, Willunga 16, McLaren Vale 10, Strathalbyn 6, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 5/8/23)Langhorne Creek v Mount Compass Goolwa v StrathalbynMcLaren Vale v Victor HarborWillunga v YankalillaMyponga has the bye

Kingscote kept the pressure on for a top-two spot following their comprehensive 101-point win at Parndana during round 12 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Kingscote led by 35 points at halftime, before kicking a further 12 goals to two in the second half to win 20.9 (129) to 4.4 (28). The Hounds had 10 different goalkickers including Zak Edwards (4), Frank Colman (3) and Tyson Holman (3). Best players for Kingscote included Holman, Edwards, Zak Siemer, Corey Kelly and Blake Florance. Best for the Roosters were Trad McMulkin, Zach Trethewey, Will Stanton, Bailey Mashford and Ben Gaskin.Western Districts remained undefeated in 2023 after defeating Dudley United by 53 points at Penneshaw yesterday. The final scores were Western Districts 16.11 (107) to Dudley United 8.6 (54). Lleyton Hedges starred up forward for the Saints with eight goals, while Zak Keir kicked three goals for the Eagles. Best players for the Saints included Tate Barrett, Hedges, Josh Graham, Dylan Lockett and Henry Riggs. Dudley United were best served by Sam McLeay, Keir, Rory Florance, Jay Rich and Trae Lovering.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Western Districts 38, Wisanger 28, Kingscote 22, Dudley United 4, Parndana 4.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 5 August)Western Districts v WisangerKingscote v Dudley UnitedParndana has the bye

Kangarilla booked their finals spot after defeating Port Noarlunga 49-39 during round 12 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Clarendon won their 10th game of the season with a 49-24 victory against McLaren Flat, Pulse remained undefeated following a comfortable 65-33 triumph over Southern Stars, while Noarlunga kept their finals hopes alive with a convincing 70-33 win against Seaford Storm.Ladder (after round 12)Pulse 24, Clarendon 20, Kangarilla 16, Southern Stars 12, Noarlunga 10, Port Noarlunga 8, McLaren Flat 4, Seaford Storm 2.Round 13 FixturesMcLaren Flat v Pulse (Friday 4/8/23)Clarendon v Southern Stars (Friday 4/8/23)Seaford Storm v Kangarilla (Saturday 5/8/23)Port Noarlunga v Noarlunga (Saturday 5/8/23)

Happy Valley has all but secured its spot in September’s finals series following their 45-point victory against Cove during round 14 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. The first quarter was even with scores level at 3.2 (20) apiece at the first break. From then on it was all the Vikings, as they kicked 11 goals to four on the way to winning 14.11 (95) to 7.8 (50). Corey Grocock kicked four goals for Happy Valley, while Lincoln Holder and Jayden Morton kicked two goals each for the Cobras. Best players for the Vikings included Tain Smelt, Grocock, Joel Beeche, Matthew Lillis and Jayden Little. The Cobras were best served by Cameron Wilton, Dean Hancock, Ben Morrison, Cooper Greening and Morton. Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot after defeating winless Christies Beach by 67 points at Bice Oval yesterday. The Wine Flies won every quarter on their way to a 16.17 (113) to 7.4 (46) victory. Reynella had 10 different goalkickers with Marc Borholm leading the way with three majors. James Pratt kicked two goals for ‘Christies’. Liam Reid, Daniel Harris, Daniel Whitaker, Tyler Davies and Jack Ball were named best players for Reynella. The Saints best players included Shaun King, Josh Newnham, Joshua Semmens, Jonty Murphy and Ryan Parry. Flagstaff Hill kept their perfect record intact with a comfortable 88-point win at home against Aldinga. The Falcons were never threatened on their way to a 19.11 (125) to 5.7 (37) victory. ‘Flaggies’ had eight different goalkickers with Sam Jacobs leading the way with five goals (43 for the season). He was well supported by Blake Aldridge, Sam Smith and Ryan Mountford who kicked three goals each. Josh Rosman continued his recent good form to be named best for the Falcons, and he got good support from Brad Kirk, Nick Bailey, Smith and Mountford. Best for the Sharks included Sam Bentley, Mitch Jarrett and Tyler Stewart-England.Morphett Vale won their third game on the trot after defeating Port Noarlunga by 34 points yesterday. The game was tight in the first half with Morphett Vale leading by four points at the long break. The Emus dominated the second half, kicking nine goals to four, to win 15.9 (99) to 10.5 (65). Blake Carter was the leading goalkicker on the ground with five goals for the Emus. Tom Dix, Jonah Dolman, Joshua Johns and Steven O’Brien all kicked two goals for the Cockle Divers. Best players for Morphett Vale were Braydan Hartwig, Carter, Khori Mills-Richardson, Michael Smith and Aiden Baker. James Ledgard, Sam Abbott, Dix, Billy Cook and O’Brien were named best for Port Noarlunga. Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Flagstaff Hill 26, Noarlunga 20, Reynella 18, Happy Valley 14, Morphett Vale 12, Port Noarlunga 8, Cove 8, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 5/8/23)Flagstaff Hill v Morphett ValeHappy Valley v Reynella Noarlunga v AldingaCove v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach has the bye

Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 13 points at Reynella during round 11 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition yesterday. The game was tight and low scoring for the first three quarters as last year’s grand finalists slugged it out, with ‘Flaggies’ taking a slender five-point lead at three quarter time. Reynella got their game going in the last quarter, kicking three unanswered goals, to win 4.2 (26) to 2.1 (13). Emily Brockhurst was the only multiple goalkicker on the ground with two goals for the Falcons. Best players for the Wine Flies were Madison Bennett, Anja Bancevic, Caitlin Walter, Sarah Bourn and Shanique West. Flagstaff Hill’s best included Brockhurst, Emma Hodgson, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson and Amelia Morriss.Christies Beach maintained their spot at the top of the ladder after a comfortable 134-point win against Hackham. The Saints led by 22 points at quarter time, 71 points at halftime, and 110 points at the last change, before winning 20.14 (134) to 0.0 (0). Cadence Bryowsky was a star up forward for ‘Christies’ with seven goals, while Savannah Rayner kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for the Saints included Neriah Mills, Brooke O’Brien, Isabella Zito and Tallara Power. Best players for the Hawks included Maddison Hay, Tiarna Power, Shayley MacFayden, Nevara Richards and Keryn Tyler.Cove Cobras consolidated their position in the top-four with a 90-point victory over Aldinga. The Cobras led by 56 points at halftime, before kicking another five goals in the second half to win 14.6 (90) to 0.0 (0). Ella Gill was on fire up forward with a big bag of 10 goals and Rachel Littlefield chipped in with three majors for Cove. Best players for the Cobras were Lauren Kenny, Gill, Jaymie Savaidis, Kate Galley and Emma Willoughby. Aldinga were best served by Nikki Duggan, Paige Curtin, Ayla Regione, Brianna McIver and Paige Bartlett. Port Noarlunga won their 10th game of the season after defeating Noarlunga by 87 points. ‘Porties’ led by 47 points at halftime, before kicking another six goals in the second half to win 13.10 (88) to 0.1 (1). Shakira Dolman, Madison Harris, Teegan Mesecke, Jessika O’Hanlon, Nikki Parker and Philippa Worthley all kicked two goals each for Port Noarlunga. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Jolie Malinowski, Brittany Pratt, Dolman, Parker and Harris. Best for the Shoes included Megan Weetra, Colette Barnard, Elyshiah Forrest, Justine Loots and Karlee Moffatt.Ladder (After Round 11)Christies Beach 20, Port Noarlunga 20, Reynella 18, Cove 12, Flagstaff Hill 8, Noarlunga 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 12 Fixtures (Sunday 30/7/23)Noarlunga v CovePort Noarlunga v HackhamChristies Beach v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v Aldinga

Women - Round 12 @ Victor HarborVictor White 1 drew Goolwa 1Victor Blue 2 defeated Aldinga 1Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 12)Yankalilla 23, Goolwa 20, Victor White 14, Victor Blue 6, Aldinga 5.Men - Round 12 @ Victor HarborAldinga Blue 3 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Blue 2 defeated Goolwa 0Victor White 5 defeated Victor Grey 0Aldinga Black had the byeLadder (After Round 12)Victor White 27, Victor Blue 23, Aldinga Blue 22, Victor Grey 13, Goolwa 8, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Willunga and McLaren Districts did battle in a classic encounter as the minor round wrapped up in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition. The two teams will clash again in the Qualifying Final next Sunday for a spot in the 2023 decider. On Friday night, Willunga came from 16 points down at halftime to triumph 4.7 (31) to 4.5 (29). It was the reigning premiers 10th consecutive win, with their only loss coming at the hands of McLaren Districts back in round four. Best players for the Demons were Ruby Thomas, Lauren Clifton, Tessa Kohn, Katrice Turner and Ada Anninos. McLaren Districts were best served by Sam Pratt, Ally Bailey, Gwen Humphreys, Katrina Munzberg and Emily Rowe, while Kiahni Russell kicked two goals for the Eagles.Goolwa/Port Elliot warmed up for finals action with a comfortable 36-point win against Myponga-Sellicks. The Magpies won every quarter on their way to a 6.6 (42) to 1.0 (6) triumph. Indi Miller kicked two goals for Goolwa/Port Elliot, while Meesha Parsons kicked the only goal for the Mudlarks. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot, who finished third on the ladder, included Tayla Hoad, Bridget Lindsay, Miller, Kalani Bates and Ellie Fry. The Mudlarks’ best were Nari Wright, Courtney Gum, Imogen Harney, Charlie Shaw-McMillan and Kailey Webb.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay finished the minor round in style today with a 75-point win against Victor Harbor at Yankalilla. The merged team, in their first season, will face off against Goolwa/Port Elliot in the Elimination Final next week. The Stingrays led by 37 points at halftime, before kicking another six goals in the second half to win 11.9 (75) to 0.0 (0). Dakota Oniszk kicked five goals for the Stingrays, white Erin Smith and Annabella Walden kicked two goals each. Best players for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay included Kimberley Rowe, Georgia Weatherspoon, Oniszk, Jemma Ellis and Jaimi Griffen. Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner was named best for the ‘Roos and she was well supported by Jasmine Bailey, Lucy Rubie, Tegan Yeomans and Lily Baxter.Ladder after Round 14Willunga 26, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa/Port Elliot 18, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 14, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Week 1 Finals FixturesElimination FinalGoolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 30/7/23 - 12.15pm @ Encounter Bay)Qualifying FinalWillunga v McLaren Districts (Sunday 30/7/23 - 1.30pm @ Encounter Bay)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reigning premier Western Districts remain undefeated following their comprehensive 104-point win against Parndana during round 11 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Gosse yesterday. The Saints led all day before running out winners 18.10 (118) to 1.8 (14). Lleyton Hedges kicked five goals for the Saints (38 for the season), while Josh Graham kicked three. Ben Xifaras kicked the only goal for Parndana. Caleb Whittle, Nathan Stock, Tim Larcombe, Wade Tucker and Brad Crabb were named best players for Western Districts. Best for the Roosters included Trad McMulkin, Zach Trethewey and Frank May.Wisanger all but wrapped up the double chance with a comfortable 78-point win against Dudley United. The game was tight at quarter time with Wisanger leading by just seven points. The Panthers kicked into gear after the first break, kicking 14 goals to four, before winning 16.18 (114) to 6.0 (36). Frank Packer was the most dominant forward on the ground with five goals for Wisanger, while Timmy Turner, Luke Stewart and Khyal Stead all kicked two majors. Best players for Wisanger were Dusty Cross, Stewart, Jason Fryar, Packer and Luke Shurven.N.B. At the time of publication, no best players or goalkickers had been supplied by Dudley United.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Western Districts 34, Wisanger 28, Kingscote 18, Dudley United 4, Parndana 4.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 29 July)Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v KingscoteWisanger has the bye