Morphett Vale moved inside the top five of the Southern Football League (SFL) following their 23-point win at home against Christies Beach during round 13 action yesterday. The Emus led at every change to win 10.15 (75) to 8.4 (52). Kim Kantilla, in his first game for the club, was the leading goalkicker on the ground with three goals for Morphett Vale. Andrew Crate, Rhys Mundy and Kane Blake kicked two goals each for the Saints. Best players for the Emus included Braydan Hartwig, Aiden Baker, Khori Mills-Richardson, Robert Schindler-Taylor and Connor Mulloy. Christies Beach was best served by Mundy, Brad Truscott, Josh Semmens, Joel Andruszkiewicz and Josh de Roode. Flagstaff Hill continued their unbeaten season with a comfortable 45-point win at Happy Valley. The Falcons led by 34 points at halftime, before kicking four goals to one in the second half to win 8.12 (60) to 1.9 (15). Sam Smith, Sam Jacobs and Aiden Grayson all kicked two goals for Flagstaff Hill, while Liam O’Connor kicked the only goal for the Vikings. Sam Smith was named best for ‘Flaggies’ and he got good support from Ben Burbridge, Grayson, Ryan Mountford and Nick Bailey. Happy Valley’s best were Harry Vick, Josh Dwyer-Sterzl, Harry Davenport, Jayden Little and Nick Frisby-Smith.Noarlunga has all but wrapped up the all-important double chance with a tough 10-point win against local rival Port Noarlunga. The game was tight throughout with ‘Porties’ leading by five points at the last change. Noarlunga finished stronger, kicking 2.5 to 0.2, to triumph 8.8 (56) to 7.4 (46). Jamie Grosser kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Shoes, while Vic Robertson kicked three. Sam Roberts and Gary Karpany kicked two goals each for the Cockle Divers. Joining Grosser in the best players for the Shoes were Nathan Schulz, Jake Anderson, Jamison Snelling and Vic Robertson. Best players for Port Noarlunga included Karpany, James Ledgard, Tom Dix, Billy Cook and Joshua Johns. Cove won their fourth game of the season with a low-scoring 13-point win against Aldinga yesterday. The game was tight throughout with Aldinga leading by nine points at the last change. Cove finished strongly, kicking three unanswered goals in the last quarter, to win 5.12 (42) to 4.5 (29). Ryan Need was the only multiple goalkicker for the afternoon with two majors for the Cobras. Best players for Cove included Corey Jackson, Kyle Stoldt, Aaron Wordsworth, Jackson Riddle and Oliver Moore. Best for the Sharks were Sam Bentley, Josiah Sheppard, Luke Watson, Tyler Stewart-England and Bailey Pilmore. Reynella had the bye.Ladder after Round 13Flagstaff Hill 24, Noarlunga 20, Reynella 16, Happy Valley 12, Morphett Vale 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Cove 8, Aldinga 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 29/7/23)Port Noarlunga v Morphett ValeChristies Beach v Reynella Happy Valley v CoveFlagstaff Hill v AldingaNoarlunga has the bye

Parndana crept closer to a top-two spot on the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder following their 51-35 win against Western Districts at Gosse yesterday. In the other game of round 11, Dudley United won their second game of the season with a 45-29 triumph at Wisanger. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Kingscote 14, Western Districts 12, Parndana 12, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 2.Round 12 Fixtures (29/7/23)Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v KingscoteWisanger has the bye

Victor Harbor moved inside the top-three on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder following their 22-point win against Myponga-Sellicks this afternoon. After leading by just six points at halftime, the ‘Roos piled on five goals to one in the third quarter to take a handy 34-point lead at the last break. The Mudlarks won the last quarter, but it was all in vain as ‘Victor’ won 11.7 (73) to 8.3 (51). Jaid Cooper (4), Michael Ross (3) and Sam Basham (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the ‘Roos. Jake Spinks (3) and Jayden Scott (2) were the leading goalkickers for the Mudlarks. Best players for Victor Harbor included Jackson Elmes, Sam Overall, Jesse McKinnon, Zac Dowling and Matthew Wiese. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Brad Clarke, Ben Kennedy, Harrison Cock, Ryan Kelly and Connor Sampson.Mount Compass moved a step closer to securing their spot in the finals with an excellent 74-point win at Willunga. The Bulldogs won every quarter as they were victorious 15.9 (99) to 3.7 (25). Tom Pinyon continued his excellent season with five goals for ‘Compass’ and he was well supported by Nathan Hicks with four majors. Klaus Simons was named best player for Mount Compass and he was joined by Hicks, Jayden Weetman, Tom Vitkunas and Pinyon. Willunga’s best were Gareth Remfrey, Daniel Bass, Jack Redden, Nick Scanlan and Harrison Mills.Encounter Bay won their fourth game of the season with a comprehensive 153-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Bays led by two points at quarter time, 37 points at halftime and 62 points at the last change, before kicking an amazing 14 unanswered goals in the last quarter to win 25.17 (167) to 2.2 (14). Mason Middleton kicked nine goals in a best-on-ground performance for Encounter Bay, while skipper Tyson Neale kicked four goals. Finn Hayden and Ty Rigney were the goalscorers for the Magpies. Joining Middleton in the best players for the Bays were Neale, Fraser Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks and Cohen Pettitt. The Magpies’ best included Daniel Fry, Jye Bottroff and Ryan Carnelly.McLaren Districts moved a step closer to the minor premiership after defeating Strathalbyn by 58 points today. The reigning premier led at every change before winning 15.14 (104) to 7.4 (46). The Eagles had nine different goalkickers with Matthew Merrett (4) and Kiefver Zohar (3) leading the way. Ben Simounds kicked four goals for the Roosters. Best players for McLaren Districts included Billy Chahla, Sam Lawrie, Codey Ellison, Tom Fenoughty and Darcy Brown. Best players for ‘Strath’ were Jacob Wright, Simounds, Cooper Machin, Adam Clark and Daniel Pegler.  Langhorne Creek won their sixth game of the season with a 23-point win against Yankalilla. The Hawks led by six points at quarter time, 19 points at halftime, and 17 points at the last change before winning 12.17 (89) to 10.6 (66). Langhorne Creek had eight different goalkickers with Darcy Clifford (3), Jack Hall (2) and Coby Helyar (2) leading the way. Angus Weir and Travis Bartlett kicked two goals each for the Tigers. Tom Derham continued his excellent season to be named best for Langhorne Creek and he was well supported by Jedd Rothe, Peter Reichelt, Clifford and Jarrod Kellock. Best players for Yankalilla included James Hargreaves, Weir, Joe Tyllis, Adam Hunt and Chris Clark.Ladder after Round 13McLaren Districts 24, Myponga-Sellicks 18, Victor Harbor 18, Willunga 18, Mount Compass 16, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 10, Encounter Bay 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 29 July)Yankalilla v Encounter Bay Victor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot Myponga-Sellicks v McLaren DistrictsMount Compass v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Willunga

Ladder-leader Yankalilla and Langhorne Creek played out a thrilling 32-32 draw during round 13 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) this afternoon at Yankalilla. The draw leaves Langhorne Creek just outside the top-four on percentage, while Yankalilla are still top of the ladder. In other games, McLaren Vale travelled to Strathalbyn and came away with a 45-41 victory, Willunga had a comprehensive 71-31 victory over Mount Compass, while Victor Harbor defeated Myponga 56-48 at home. Goolwa had the bye. Ladder after Round 13Yankalilla 21, Victor Harbor 19, Willunga 16, Myponga 15, Langhorne Creek 15, McLaren Vale 10, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 29/7/23)Victor Harbor v GoolwaMyponga v McLaren ValeMount Compass v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v WillungaYankalilla has the bye

McLaren Districts wrapped up the all-important double chance in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 30 points at McLaren Vale on Sunday. The Eagles won every quarter before taking victory 6.5 (41) to 1.5 (11). Sally Fuller was the standout forward on the ground with four goals for McLaren Districts, while Kalani Bates was the sole goalkicker for the Magpies. Best players for McLaren Districts included Alycia Hepburn, Fuller, Emily Rowe, Ally Bailey and Katie Whish. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Annabelle Mooney, Renee Moon, Indi Miller, Ellie Fry and Tamra Sanders. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay warmed up for the finals with a tight nine-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga last Friday night. The Stingrays got off to a fast start with the first three goals of the game to take an 18-point lead to the first break. The Mudlarks kicked the only two goals in the final three quarters but the Stingrays ran out winners 3.5 (23) to 2.2 (14). Dakota Oniszk kicked two goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Stingrays, while Molly Agnew and Felicity Whiley kicked the Mudlarks goals. Joining Oniszk in the best players for Myponga-Sellicks included Kimberley Rowe, Jaimi Griffen, Tegan Cross, Kimberly Robinson and Elena Earl. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Grace Deacon, Agnew, Carla Humphrys, Charlotte Collins and Nari Wright. Reigning premier Willunga were at their brilliant best as they notched a comprehensive 111-point victory over Victor Harbor at Willunga on Sunday. The Demons led by 60 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals in the second half to win 17.15 (117) to 1.0 (6). The Demons had eight different goalkickers with Sarah Wright and Abby Woodward leading the way with four goals each. Lily Baxter kicked the only goal for the ‘Roos. Best players for Willunga included Ada Anninos, Wright, Jodie Hunt, Lauren Clifton and Woodward. ‘Victor’ was best served by Rebecca Baga, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Jasmine Bailey, Aloura Kirk and Maya Overall. Ladder after Round 13Willunga 24, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa/Port Elliot 16, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 12, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Round 14 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 21/7/23 - 7.45pm @ Goolwa)Willunga v McLaren Districts (Friday 21/7/23 - 7.45pm @ Willunga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 23/7/23 - 12.45pm @ Yankalilla)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Victor Harbor kept the pressure on for a top-three spot after defeating Strathalbyn by 34 points during round 12 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The win was set up by a blistering first term by the ‘Roos where they kicked seven unanswered goals to lead by 41 points at quarter time. Strathalbyn outscored ‘Victor’ for the rest of the match but the damage had been done as the ‘Roos won 18.11 (119) to 13.7 (85). Jackson Elmes, Daniel Stock and Michael Ross all kicked four goals for Victor Harbor, while Jake Stafford and Jacob Wright kicked three goals apiece for the Roosters. Best players for ‘Victor’ included Matthew Wiese, Sam Overall, Elmes, Rhys Mutch and Reece Kleinig. Strathalbyn was best served by Marc Elliott, Adam Clark, Stafford, Cooper Machin and Wright.After their first loss since 2021 last week, McLaren Districts were back in the winners circle after beating Langhorne Creek by 18 points. The game was tight at halftime with the Eagles leading by just three points. The reigning premier kicked nine goals to seven in the second half to eventually win 12.14 (86) to 10.8 (68). Joel Chahla and Codey Ellison kicked three goals each for the Eagles, while Malakai Kartinyeri also kicked three goals for the Hawks. Tom Fenoughty, Ellison, Todd McKay, Billy Chahla and Joel Vandeleur were named best for McLaren Districts. The Hawks were best served by Tom Derham, Lachlan Bates, Darcy Clifford, Jack Keynes and Matt Dominish. Mount Compass won their seventh game of the season after defeating Yankalilla by 25 points at Mount Compass. The Bulldogs led by 13 points at quarter time, 26 points at halftime and 31 points at the last change, before winning 10.13 (73) to 6.12 (48). Tom Pinyon continued his excellent season for ‘Compass’ with four goals (42 for the season), while Jordan Boots kicked two majors. Best players for the Bulldogs were Will Zimmermann, Jayden Weetman, Klaus Simons, Tom Vitkunas and Pinyon. Best players for the Tigers included Angus Weir, James Hargreaves, Sam Crawford, Joel Kay and Liam Gerber.Willunga consolidated their spot in the top-three after defeating a plucky Encounter Bay by 20 points on Saturday. The final scores were Willunga 15.7 (97) to Encounter Bay 11.11 (77). Danny Juckers kicked six goals in best-on-ground performance for the Demons, while Ben Davis and Tyson Neale kicked three goals each for the Bays. Joining Juckers in the best players for Willunga were Sam Renney, Sam Tregenza, Cam Hutchens and Scott Brown. Davis was named best for the Bays and he was well supported by Callum Tonkin, Tyler Baldock, Neale and Connor Hills.Myponga-Sellicks won their third game in a row following their comfortable 40-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa. The Mudlarks led at every change before running out winners 15.8 (98) to 8.10 (58). Jake Spinks (4), Connor Sampson (2), Sam Kennedy (2) and Harrison Cock (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Myponga-Sellicks. Logan Payne, Bailey Payne and Daniel Fry kicked two goals each for the Magpies. Kain Spinks, Dylan Lang, Bradley Clarke, Connor Sampson and Cooper Gilbert were named best players for the Mudlarks. Best players for the Magpies were Daniel Fry, Jye Bottroff, Brett Heintze, Ryan Carnelly and Fred Nissen.Ladder after Round 12McLaren Districts 22, Myponga-Sellicks 18, Willunga 18, Victor Harbor 16, Mount Compass 14, Strathalbyn 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Encounter Bay 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 22 July)Encounter Bay v Goolwa/Port Elliot Langhorne Creek v YankalillaStrathalbyn v McLaren DistrictsWillunga v Mount CompassVictor Harbor v Myponga-Sellicks

Yankalilla moved a step closer to the minor premiership in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) after defeating Mount Compass 61-34 during round 12 action yesterday. In other games, Langhorne Creek won a thriller over McLaren Vale 44-42, Myponga defeated Goolwa 60-30, while Victor Harbor had a comfortable 54-20 win at Strathalbyn.Willunga had the bye. Ladder after Round 12Yankalilla 20, Victor Harbor 17, Myponga 15, Willunga 14, Langhorne Creek 14, McLaren Vale 8, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 22/7/23)Yankalilla v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v McLaren ValeWillunga v Mount CompassVictor Harbor v MypongaGoolwa has the bye

Happy Valley moved another step closer to securing their spot in the finals after defeating Port Noarlunga by six points during round 12 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. Port Noarlunga opened up a handy 20-point lead at halftime and still led by 18 points at the last change. The Vikings didn’t lie down, kicking five goals to one in the final term, to record a great comeback win 10.14 (74) to 10.8 (68). Corey Grocock and Nathan May kicked two goals each for Happy Valley, while Oliver Petrohilos slotted five majors for Port Noarlunga. Best players for the Vikings included Harry Vick, May, Hayden Kari, Tain Smelt and Jack Flett. Best for ‘Porties’ were Phil Brown, Anthony Dempsey, Billy Cook, Chris Black and Tom Redden.Flagstaff Hill remain undefeated after a comprehensive 104-point win against Christies Beach. The Falcons led at every change before running out winners 18.24 (132) to 4.4 (28). ‘Flaggies’ had 10 different goalkickers with Sam Jacobs kicking five majors (36 for the season). Best players for the Falcons included Josh Rosman, Jacobs, Ben Burbridge, Nick Bailey and Cameron Blake. Josh de Roode, Matt Hodge, Shaun King, Nathan Sable and James Conlon were named best for ‘Christies’.Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-three following a comfortable 49-point win at Cove yesterday. The Shoes won every quarter on their way to a 18.12 (120) to 11.5 (71) triumph. Noarlunga had nine different goalkickers with Vic Robertson leading the way with five majors. Lincoln Holder kicked four goals for the Cobras. Best players for Noarlunga included Nathan Schulz, Jaidan Kappler, Jake Anderson, Sam Beard, Vic Robertson and Nick Robertson. Cove was best served by Michael Galley, Kyle Stoldt, Holder, Jackson Riddle and Lucas Hill.After two losses in a row, reigning premier Reynella got back in the winners circle with a comfortable 43-point victory over Aldinga. The Wine Flies were relatively untroubled as they won 12.14 (86) to 7.1 (43). Callan Semple was the leading goalkicker on the ground with four goals for Reynella, while Tom Pilmore and Ishmael Palmer kicked two goals each for the Sharks. Best players for Reynella included Dylan Roser, Sam Whitbread, Liam Reid, Mitch Scotland and Nick McLean. Angus Stangewitz, Isaac Churchill, Bailey Pilmore, Brayden Hooper and Luke Watson were named best for Aldinga. Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Flagstaff Hill 22, Noarlunga 18, Reynella 16, Happy Valley 12, Port Noarlunga 8, Morphett Vale 8, Aldinga 6, Cove 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 22/7/23)Morphett Vale v Christies Beach Happy Valley v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v Port NoarlungaAldinga v CoveReynella has the bye

The SA Country Football Championships were held in the Barossa Valley on the weekend with players from six zones throughout the state competing to be crowned the best in country footy. The Southern zone was represented by players from the Southern Football League (SFL) and the Great Southern Football League (GSFL), with both the women’s and men’s teams finishing third overall after defeating South-East in the third v fourth playoff games. Kiahni Russell (McLaren Districts), Skye Kartinyeri Sumner (Victor Harbor), Jaimi Griffen (Yankalilla/Encounter Bay), Emma Fitzpatrick (Willunga), Katrice Turner (Willunga) and Georgia Weatherspoon (Yankalilla/Encounter Bay) from Southern Women were recognised with selection in the team of the carnival side. Five players from the Southern Men’s team also made the team of the carnival lineup. They were Callum Tonkin (Encounter Bay), Sam Renney (Willunga), Riley Clamp (Strathalbyn), Troy Blackwell (Langhorne Creek) and Shannon Jones (Langhorne Creek). Central won a thrilling women’s final by three points over Eastern, while the Eastern Men turned the tables on Central as they defeated them by 53 points in the final.

Women - Round 10 @ GoolwaGoolwa 3 defeated Aldinga 0Yankalilla 1 defeated Victor White 0Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 10)Yankalilla 22, Goolwa 19, Victor White 10, Aldinga 4, Victor Blue 3.Men - Round 10 @ GoolwaVictor Blue 6 defeated Victor White 1Aldinga Blue 1 defeated Goolwa 0Victor Grey 4 defeated Aldinga Black 2Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 10)Victor White 21, Victor Blue 17, Aldinga Blue 16, Victor Grey 13, Goolwa 8, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Reigning premier Western Districts played out a thrilling draw against Kingscote during round nine action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Gosse on Saturday. The final scores were 9.7 (61) apiece. Jordan Connell (3) and skipper Paul Green (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Kingscote. Western Districts skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked three goals, while Josh Graham kicked two goals. Best players for Kingscote were Lachlan Summers, Frank Colman, Zak Siemer, Tyson Holman and Joshua Ingall. Best for the Saints were Nathan Stock, Tate Barrett, Bradley Crabb, Wade Tucker and Dylan Lockett.Wisanger moved up to second spot on the ladder following their comfortable 40-point win at home against Parndana. The Panthers led at every change before winning 11.9 (75) to 5.5 (35). Sam Clifford (4) and Nick Shurven (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Wisanger, while Parndana had five individual goalkickers. Best players for Wisanger included Dusty Cross, Jason Fryar, Nick Shurven, Liam Sampson and Jordan Ackland. The Roosters were best served by Bailey Gaskin, Zach Trethewey, Frank May, Bailey Mashford and Will Stanton.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 9Western Districts 30, Wisanger 20, Kingscote 18, Parndana 4, Dudley United 0.Round 10 FixturesKingscote v WisangerParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Willunga won their eighth game in a row in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 62 points at Strathalbyn on Sunday. Willunga played a strong first half to lead by 37 points at the long break. A further four goals to one in the second half saw the Demons run out winners 12.9 (81) to 3.1 (19). Jessica Harris, Lauren Clifton, Tamara Page, Sarah Wright and Ellen Tyminski all kicked two goals for Willunga, as did Kailey Webb for the Mudlarks. Best players for the Demons included Clifton, Katrice Turner, Kirstin Remfrey, Tessa Kohn and Tyminski. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Carla Humphrys, Webb, Charlotte Collins, Elsie Upton and Molly Agnew.McLaren Districts won their eighth game of the season with a 73-point win last Friday night against Victor Harbor. The Eagles were very accurate as they kicked 12.3 (75) to 0.2 (2). Layla Rogers (3), Sally Fuller (2), Kiahni Russell (2) and Alycia Hepburn (2) were the multiple goalkickers for McLaren Districts. The Eagles' best players included Rogers, Sam Pratt, Emily Rowe, Katrina Munzberg and Hepburn. Best players for ‘Victor’ were Aloura Kirk, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Demi Morse, Halle Crowe and Lily Harrison.Goolwa/Port Elliot kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a tough 18-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay at Strathalbyn on Sunday. The final scores were Goolwa/Port Elliot 4.2 (26) to Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 1.2 (8). Indiana Quaremba kicked two goals for the Magpies, while Annabella Walden kicked the only goal for the Stingrays. Best players for the Magpies included Indi Miller, Kalani Bates, Renee Moon, Laura Jones and Taya Forbes. The Stingrays were best served by Jaimi Griffen, Walden, Jemma Ellis, Kimberly Robinson and Tegan Cross.Ladder after Round 12Willunga 22, McLaren Districts 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 16, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Round 13 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Friday 14/7/23 - 7.45pm @ Myponga)Willunga v Victor Harbor (Sunday 16/7/23 - 11.45am @ McLaren Vale)McLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 16/7/23 - 3.15pm @ McLaren Vale)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Western Districts handed Kingscote their first loss of the season with a 53-40 victory at Gosse on Saturday. The win puts the Saints equal top with Kingscote on the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder. In the other game of round nine, Parndana travelled to Wisanger and came away with a 46-38 victory. Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 9Kingscote 12, Western Districts 12, Parndana 8, Wisanger 2, Dudley United 2.Round 10 Fixtures (15/7/23)Kingscote v WisangerParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill kept their finals hopes alive after defeating Cove by 14 points last Friday night during round nine action in the Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition. The Falcons led at every change before winning 4.5 (29) to 1.9 (15). Emily Brockhurst kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Flaggies’ and she was well supported by Bella Nicholls-Newman, Chloe Meyers, Alana Baker, Indianna Roberts and Rachel Crockart. Best players for the Cobras included Ashleigh Need, Georgia Hayford, Makayla Brown, Tamara Zerna and Kiarna Jackson.Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a huge 199-point win against Hackham yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 59 points at quarter time, 97 points at halftime, and 140 points at the last change, before winning 29.25 (199) to 0.0 (0). Reynella had 10 different goalkickers with Georgia Scholes the standout with nine goals. Ashlee Wright (4), Casey Northcott (3), Shanique West (3) and Caitlin Walter (3) provided goalkicking support for Scholes. Best players for the Wine Flies included Caitlin Williams, Walter, Zannah Loxton, Scholes, Wright and Jessica Redigolo. Best for the Hawks were Ellie-Louise Ellingham, Krista Mitchell, Nevara Richards, Samantha Smyth and Alisha MacFayden. Christies Beach remained on top of the ladder after defeating Noarlunga by 115 points at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The Saints led by 52 points at halftime, before kicking a further 10 goals in the second half to win 18.10 (118) to 0.3 (3). Chelsea Salvemini led the way for ‘Christies’ with five goals and she was well supported by Cadence Bryowsky and Isabella Zito who kicked three goals each. Christies Beach was best served by Melanie Koster, Salvemini, Zito, Tallara Power and Angelique Dean. Best players for the Shoes included skipper Steph Alderman, Elyshiah Forrest, Shontaya Burgoyne, Megan Weetra and Skye Wilson. Port Noarlunga won their eight game of the season with a 95-point win against Aldinga. The Cockle Divers led by 46 points at halftime, before kicking a further seven goals in the second half to win 13.17 (95) to 0.0 (0). Philippa Worthley (5), Charmaine Lynch (3) and Madison Harris (2) were the multiple goalkickers for ‘Porties’. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Jolie Malinowski, Eilish O’Hanlon, Bree Chapman, Charmaine Lynch and Amelia Michailescu. For the Sharks, Paige Curtin, Ayla Regione, Jessica Harris, Olivia Savage and Jessamy Stanway.Ladder (After Round 9)Christies Beach 16, Port Noarlunga 16, Reynella 14, Cove 8, Flagstaff Hill 8, Noarlunga 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2.Round 10 Fixtures (Sunday 16/7/23)Hackham v Port NoarlungaCove v Noarlunga Christies Beach v Flagstaff HillReynella v Aldinga

Women - Round 9 @ YankalillaYankalilla 2 defeated Goolwa 0Victor White 2 defeated Victor BlueAldinga had the byeLadder (After Round 9)Yankalilla 19, Goolwa 16, Victor White 10, Aldinga 4, Victor Blue 3.Men - Round 9 @ YankalillaVictor White 18 defeated Aldinga Black 1Yankalilla 4 drew Victor Blue 4Victor Grey 0 drew Goolwa 0Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 9)Victor White 21, Victor Blue 14, Aldinga Blue 13, Victor Grey 10, Goolwa 8, Yankalilla 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Langhorne Creek kept the pressure on for a finals spot in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) competition after defeating Strathalbyn 45-32 during round 11 action on Saturday. In other games, Mount Compass won their second game of the season following a 55-33 win at Goolwa, Willunga hosted McLaren Vale and notched a 53-39 win, while Yankalilla remained top of the ladder following their thrilling 39-38 victory over Myponga. Victor Harbor had the bye. Ladder after Round 11Yankalilla 18, Victor Harbor 15, Willunga 14, Myponga 13, Langhorne Creek 12, McLaren Vale 8, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 0.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 15/7/23)McLaren Vale v Langhorne CreekGoolwa v MypongaStrathalbyn v Victor HarborMount Compass v YankalillaWillunga has the bye

Happy Valley consolidated their position in the top-five with a 20-point win against Aldinga during round 11 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Happy Valley yesterday. The first half was tight with Happy Valley taking a six-point lead to the long break. The second half was a low-scoring affair, with the Vikings kicking five goals to three, to run out winners 11.10 (76) to 8.8 (56). Josh Dwyer-Sterzl kicked three goals for Happy Valley, while Bailey Pilmore slotted four majors for Aldinga. Best players for the triumphant Vikings included Joel Beeche, Harry Vick, Tate Coleman, Ross Mullins and Jayden Little. Aldinga were best served by Tom Pilmore, Jack Langdon, Angus Stangewitz, Bailey Pilmore and Brady O’Hanlon. Premiership favourite Flagstaff Hill continued on their merry way with a 10th consecutive victory, this time by 66 points at home against Cove. The first quarter was tight with the Falcons leading by just one point at quarter time. ‘Flaggies’ burst out of the blocks in the second term, kicking seven unanswered goals, to take a healthy 43-point lead to halftime. A further seven goals to four in the second half saw the Falcons win 16.8 (104) to 5.8 (38). Flagstaff Hill had eight different goalkickers including Blake Aldridge and Josh Rosman who kicked three goals each. Scott Grieve kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Sam Smith, Brad Kirk, David Kearsley, Huw Channing and Cameron Blake. The Cobras best included Hayden Kernahan, Harrison Riddle, Corey Jackson, Damian Roach and Grieve.Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-three with a convincing 78-point win against Christies Beach. The Shoes led by 25 points at quarter time, 33 points at halftime, and 75 points at the last change, before eventually winning 21.16 (142) to 10.4 (64). Vic Robertson kicked seven goals for Noarlunga, while Rhys Mundy, Zak Short and Andrew Crate each kicked two goals for the Saints. Nathan Schulz, Jake Anderson, Vic Robertson, Josh Beard and Jamison Snelling were named best players for Noarlunga. ‘Christies’ was best served by Nathan Sable, Josh de Roode, Mundy, Ryan Matthews and Marley Lane. Morphett Vale pulled off one of the upsets of the season with a come-from-behind 14-point win against reigning premier Reynella this afternoon. Reynella led by four points at three-quarter time, before the Emus finished strongly, kicking four goals to one in the final term to win 12.10 (82) to 9.14 (68). It leaves Morphett Vale just percentage out of the top-five. Dylan Williams kicked three goals for Morphett Vale, as did Marc Borholm for the Wine Flies. Morphett Vale’s best players were Robert Schindler-Taylor, Aiden Baker, Khori Mills-Richardson, Michael Smith and Connor Gilby. Best players for Reynella were Dylan Roser, Liam Reid, Mitchell Scotland, Tyler Davies and Daniel Whitaker. Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Flagstaff Hill 20, Noarlunga 16, Reynella 14, Happy Valley 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Morphett Vale 8, Aldinga 6, Cove 6, Christies Beach 0.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 15/7/23)Happy Valley v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach v Flagstaff HillCove v NoarlungaReynella v AldingaMorphett Vale has the bye

Seaford Storm won their first game of 2023 after defeating McLaren Flat 53-43 during round nine action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Pulse remain undefeated after a 54-37 win over Noarlunga, Clarendon edged local rival Kangarilla 53-51, while Southern Stars further consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 47-26 win at Port Noarlunga.Ladder (after round 9)Pulse 18, Clarendon 14, Kangarilla 12, Southern Stars 10, Noarlunga 6, Port Noarlunga 6, McLaren Flat 4, Seaford Storm 2.Round 10 FixturesSouthern Stars v McLaren FlatSeaford Storm v Port NoarlungaPulse v KangarillaClarendon v Noarlunga

McLaren Districts’ amazing run of 30 consecutive wins came to an end at the hands of local rival Willunga during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The Demons led all day as they won 13.16 (94) to 5.12 (42). Former AFL player Jack Redden was named best for Willunga and he was well supported by Sam Renney, Daniel Lee (4 goals), Danny Juckers and Braden Altus. Best players for McLaren Districts included Jamie Smith, Tom Fenoughty, Brett Ellis (3 goals), Tarak Redigolo and Elijah Ware.Goolwa/Port Elliot provided one of the upsets of the season after they defeated finals contender Mount Compass by 48 points at Goolwa. The Magpies won every quarter on their way to a 15.10 (100) to 8.4 (52) victory. The Magpies had nine different goalkickers with James Fry leading the way with three majors. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Ryan Carnelly, Daniel Fry, Jacob Hughes, Kosta Dekoning and Jye Bottroff. Ziggy Vitkunas kicked four goals and was named best player for ‘Compass’, while other good players were Jayden Weetman, Dylan Waye, William Zimmermann and Brandon McKenzie. Langhorne Creek kept their finals hopes alive with an eight-point win against arch-rival Strathalbyn. The game was tight throughout as the Hawks came out on top 11.4 (70) to 9.8 (62). Mitch Cleggett, Coby Helyar and Jack Keynes kicked two goals each for Langhorne Creek, while Riley Clamp also kicked two goals for the Roosters. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Tom Derham, Keynes, Troy Blackwell, Matt Dominish and Darcy Clifford. Strathalbyn’s best players were Jacob Wright, Mark Tucker, Marc Elliott, Matt Mundy and Richard O’Grady.Victor Harbor won their seventh game of the season with a 12-point victory against Encounter Bay. The Bays started well to lead by 10 points at quarter time, before ‘Victor’ hit back to take a handy 20-point lead at halftime. Encounter Bay took the honours in the second half, but the ‘Roos prevailed 13.9 (87) to 11.9 (75). Best players for Victor Harbor included Michael Ross, Jackson Elmes (3 goals), Reece Kleinig, Mitchell Brook and Tom Neville. The Bays were best served by Elijah Horrocks, Pat Taggart, Tyler Baldock, Cohen Pettitt and Jayden Christophers.Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their position in the top-three with a comprehensive 123-point win over Yankalilla at Myponga yesterday. The Mudlarks led by 39 points at quarter time, 68 points at halftime, and 75 points at the last change, before winning 19.19 (133) to 1.4 (10). Jayden Scott kicked six goals for the Mudlarks (36 for the season), while Sam Kennedy and Dylan Lang kicked three goals each. Denver Ker kicked the only goal for the Tigers. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Sam Kennedy, Harrison Cock, Lang, Anthony Kempster and Levi Proude. Yankalilla’s best players included Tyler Athanasos, Liam Gerber, Jesse Fitzgerald, James Hargreaves and Luke Bartlett.Ladder after Round 11McLaren Districts 20, Myponga-Sellicks 16, Willunga 16, Victor Harbor 14, Mount Compass 12, Strathalbyn 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Encounter Bay 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 15 July)McLaren Districts v Langhorne CreekGoolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-SellicksStrathalbyn v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v WillungaMount Compass v Yankalilla