Flagstaff Hill moved inside the top-three following their 23-point win against Noarlunga during round 14 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. It was a low-scoring first half with ‘Flaggies’ taking a handy 16-point lead to halftime in perfect conditions on their home ground. The Falcons extended their lead to 28 points at three quarter time and the game appeared over. The Shoes had other ideas as they kicked three goals in the first five minutes of the last term to reduce the margin to just 10 points. However, Flagstaff Hill steadied to win 12.13 (85) to 9.8 (62). Nathan Beenham kicked four goals for the Falcons, while Reece Martell and Sam Miller kicked two goals each for the Shoes. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Nash Mitchell, Luke Beenham, Michael Shearer, Nathan Beenham and David Kearsley. Best for Noarlunga were Callum Gaspari, Zac Williams, Tom Mott, Patrick Marshall and Jake Birch. Christies Beach kept their slim finals hopes alive with a come-from-behind victory against Cove at Bice Oval yesterday. Helped by accurate kicking, Cove led by 11 points at the last change and were looking good for their seventh win of the season. ‘Christies’ had other ideas as they slammed on six goals to one in the final term to win 16.14 (110) to 14.4 (88). Blake Carter, Jacob Crate and Josh de Roode all kicked three goals for the Saints, while Ryan Need kicked five goals for the Cobras. Aidan Coakley continued his excellent season for Christies Beach to be named their best player and he was well supported by Michael Mazey, James Conlon, Lee Hoey and Josiah Sheppard. Best for the Cobras included Jake McCreery, Oliver Moore, Dylan Coe, William Moore and Aaron Wordsworth. Reynella are another step closer to the minor premiership after a huge 161-point win at Port Noarlunga. The Wine Flies led by 40 points at quarter time, 85 points at halftime, and 122 points at the last change, before winning 30.16 (196) to 5.5 (35). Bailey Marshman kicked 13 goals for Reynella in a best-on-ground performance, while Callan Semple kicked eight majors. Joining Marshman in the best players for the Wine Flies were Tom Schirmer, Sam Whitbread, Semple and Dylan Roser. Best on a tough day for the Cockle Divers were Jordan Zeitz, Kaleb Hesse and Josh Johns.Happy Valley consolidated their spot in the top-five with a convincing 118-point win against Aldinga. The Vikings led by 79 points at halftime, and a further 10 goals to four in the second half saw them win 24.12 (156) to 5.8 (38). Ben Geytenbeek had a day out for the Vikings with nine goals to give him 56 goals for the season. Brady O’Hanlon was the leading light for the Sharks with three goals. Tate Coleman, Nick Frisby-Smith, Liam Hamilton, Josh Dwyer Sterzl and Joel Beeche were named best players for Happy Valley, while Aldinga’s best included Luke Watson, Matthew Beinke and Bailey Pilmore. Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Reynella 22, Noarlunga 18, Flagstaff Hill 16, Morphett Vale 14, Happy Valley 14, Cove 12, Christies Beach 10, Aldinga 6, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 15 (Saturday 30 July)Flagstaff Hill v AldingaMorphett Vale v Christies BeachHappy Valley v Port NoarlungaReynella v CoveNoarlunga has the bye

Langhorne Creek sit only percentage outside the top-four after defeating  Myponga 34-16 in a low scoring match during round 14 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, McLaren Vale made it 13 wins on the trot with a comfortable 62-35 victory at Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor consolidated their spot in the top-four after winning 53-38 at Yankalilla, while Willunga had a convincing 79-42 win against Goolwa.Mount Compass had the bye.Ladder after Round 14McLaren Vale 26, Willunga 20, Victor Harbor 17, Mount Compass 14, Langhorne Creek 14, Strathalbyn 9, Goolwa 6, Yankalilla 3, Myponga 3.Round 15 Fixtures (Saturday 30 July)Mount Compass v Victor HarborMcLaren Vale v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v GoolwaMyponga v WillungaGoolwa has the bye

Western Districts wrapped up the minor premiership with a 40-point win against reigning premier Wisanger during round 12 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) today. Western Districts started well to lead by 37 points at quarter time, before Wisanger hit back in the second term to trail by just 18 points at halftime. The third quarter would prove pivotal as the Saints piled on nine goals to two to take a match winning 58-point lead to the last change. Wisanger won the last quarter but Western Districts proved too strong as they won 18.6 (114) to 11.8 (74). Peter Hoban, Joel Cross, Cameron Florance, Tate Barrett and Tim Larcombe were named best players for the Saints, while Dusty Cross, Liam Sampson, Jason Fryar, Luke Stewart and Jayden Kingi were named best for the Panthers. Cross (6), Scott Hammat (5) and Hoban (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Western Districts. Sam Clifford slotted five majors for Wisanger.Parndana won their fourth game of the season with a convincing 96-point against Dudley United at Parndana this afternoon. The Roosters won 19.23 (137) to the Eagles 6.5 (41). James Davis kicked six goals for Parndana, while Clayton Willson slotted two majors for Dudley United. Ben Gaskin, Jack Sexton, Zach Trethewey and Patrick Skeer were among the best players for Parndana. Best players for Dudley United included Toby Wheaton, Rory Florance and Sam Howard.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 12Western Districts 36, Wisanger 24, Kingscote 20, Parndana 16, Dudley United 0.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 30 July)Kingscote v WisangerWestern Districts v ParndanaDudley United has the bye

The final round of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League commences tonight with games at Victor Harbor and Strathalbyn. The top-four is basically set, with only a couple of upsets capable of changing the final positions. Reigning premier Willunga is still the overwhelming favourite for the flag, but the other sides in the finals are all more than capable of a big performance on their day. Ladder after Round 13Willunga 21, McLaren 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 16, Strathalbyn 10, Yankalilla 8, Mount Compass 6, Victor Harbor 1.Round 14 FixturesVictor Harbor v McLaren (Friday 22/7 - 7.30pm @ Victor Harbor)Strathalbyn v Mount Compass (Friday 22/7 - 7.40pm @ Strathalbyn)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 24/7 - 11.40am @ Willunga)Yankalilla has the byeProudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Southern Women have been crowned country champions after winning the SA Country Football Championships in Whyalla last weekend. The Southern team won their two qualifying matches to make it through to the Grand Final against South East Women. The decider was played at Bennett Oval on Sunday morning with Southern winning 7.2 (44) to 3.5 (23). Casie Coombe, Tamara Page and Rachel Searle kicked two goals each for Southern. Melissa Anderson, Kalani Bates, Coombe, Tegan Cross and Madison Bennett were named in the best players. Not surprisingly the Southern squad cleaned up in the awards with seven players making the team of the championships. They were Katrice Turner, Amy Vitkunas, Kalani Bates, Tess Huxtable, Rachael Searle, Jodie Hunt and Madison Bennett. Bennett was also named as player of the championships, while Tamara Page was the leading goalkicker. Wade Phillips and Mark Rix were named as the coaches. The Southern Men had mixed results at the carnival with one win and two losses, with their win coming on Saturday afternoon by five points against Northern. Sam Tharaldsen (Flagstaff Hill) and Luke Mitton (McLaren) were named in the team of the championships, with Mitton also being awarded the best under 21 player. South East won the title with a thrilling one-point win against Central.

Christies Beach moved into fourth spot on the ladder following their 44-point win at Aldinga during round 11 action in the Southern Football League Women’s ‘A’ grade competition on Sunday. Aldinga led by two points at quarter time, but from then on it was all ‘Christies’ as they kicked seven goals to none in the final three quarters to win 9.5 (59) to 2.3 (15). Emily Risitano was a star up forward for the Saints with five goals, while Elena Earl and Dakota Oniszk kicked Aldinga's goals. Best players for the Saints were Makailah Gort, Neriah Milis, Melanie Koster, Risitano, Rachael Farlam and Isabella Zito. Aldinga were best served by Oniszk, Amber O’Hanlon, Darlene Bishop, Jemma Looyestyn and Ayla Regione.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their ninth game of the season with a comfortable 75-point victory against Cove last Friday night. The Falcons led at every change before winning 12.11 (83) to 1.2 (8). Carli Morton kicked four goals for ‘Flaggies’, while Kate Galley kicked the only goal for the Cobras. Falcons skipper Tamsyn Morriss was named best for her side and she was well supported by Czenya Cavouras, Nicole O’Connor, Bethany Bell, Alana Baker and Elise Winton. Best for Cove were Ella Gill, Jasmine Dietrich, Ashleigh Need, Dana O’Brien, Edith Kosztovits and Cally Swalue. Reynella remained undefeated after a massive 222-point win against Hackham. The Wine Flies kicked 10 goals in the first term, eight goals in second, 10 goals in the third and a further five goals in the last quarter to win 33.24 (222) to 0.0 (0). 14 Wine Flies players hit the scoreboard with Georgia Scholes (6) and Allana Nimmo-Lyne (5) the leading goalkickers. Claire Varnham-Harrison was best-on-ground for the Wine Flies with other good players being Caitlin Walter, Catherine Quinn, Dominique Byrne and Cassandra Newbery. It was a tough day for the Hawks with Kaylah Richards, Rhylee McCall, Caitlin Haire, Ashleigh Dayman and Jessica Sherry named as their best players. Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 11)Reynella 20, Flagstaff Hill 18, Port Noarlunga 14, Christies Beach 6, Cove 6, Aldinga 4, Hackham 0.Round 12 fixtures (Sunday 24 July)Port Noarlunga v Reynella Christies Beach v CoveHackham v AldingaFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Kingscote remain in the hunt for a top-two spot after defeating Dudley United by 64 points in a high scoring game at Penneshaw during round 11 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. Kingscote had plenty of avenues to goal with Peter Rolfe (5), Riley Mattner (5), Paul Green (4) and Frank Colman (4) their leading goalkickers. Clayton Willson (4) and Kyrrell Barton (3) led the way for the accurate Eagles. Best players for Kingscote included Riley Mattner, Rolfe, Jordan Connell, Jack Grimes and Rory Lovering. Rory Florance, Jack Gurney, Clayton Willson, Zak Keir and Chris Denholm were named as Dudley United’s best players. The final scores were Kingscote 26.11 (167) to Dudley United 17.1 (103).Wisanger had a huge 192-point win against Parndana to consolidate second spot on the ladder. The Panthers led by 40 points at quarter time, 94 points at halftime and 134 points at the last change, before winning 29.19 (193) to 0.1 (1). Wisanger had 11 different goalkickers including Sam Clifford (6), Sam Snowball (5), Jackson Lockett (4) and Luke Shurven (4). Best players for the reigning premiers were Dusty Cross, Shurven, Liam Sampson, Snowball and Ryan Turner. On a tough day for Parndana, Travis White, Brady Hill and Brodie Havelberg battled hard. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Western Districts 32, Wisanger 24, Kingscote 20, Parndana 12, Dudley United 0.Round 12 Fixtures (Saturday 23 July)Parndana v Dudley UnitedWisanger v Western DistrictsKingscote has the bye

Victor Harbor won their fourth game in a row, and in the process moved up to fourth spot on the ladder, after defeating Strathalbyn by 66 points during round 13 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The ‘Roos led by 19 points at halftime, before kicking 10 goals to three in the second half to win 16.18 (114) to 7.6 (48). Sam Basham and Jackson Elmes starred for ‘Victor’ with five goals each, while Ben Simounds kicked three majors for Strathalbyn. Best players for Victor Harbor included Jesse McKinnon, Elmes, Zac Dowling, Rhys Bartram and Dylan Kleinig. The Roosters’ best included Cooper Machin, Adam Clark and Simounds.Myponga/Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-three with a come-from-behind 32-point win against Encounter Bay at Myponga. The Bays got off to a great start to lead by 27 points at quarter time, and they still led by 17 points at halftime, before the Mudlarks came out firing in the third quarter. The home side kicked nine goals to one for the term to turn for home with a comfortable 35-point lead. The Bays won the last quarter but the damage had been done as the home side won 16.16 (112) to 13.2 (80). Jayden Scott (5), Ben Kennedy (3) and Matthew Flintham (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Mudlarks, while Tyson Neale (4), Jake Tarca (3) and Patrick McInerney (2) led the way for Encounter Bay. Ben Kennedy was named best for the Mudlarks and he was well supported by Thomas Carroll, Scott, Cooper Gilbert and Levi Proude. Neale was best for the Bays with Marcus Lippett, Fraser Tonkin, Cohen Pettitt and Lachlan Williams also among their best players.Langhorne Creek kept their finals hopes alive with a convincing 58-point win against Mount Compass. The Hawks led at every change before winning 14.12 (96) to 5.8 (38). Mitch Cleggett and Caleb Howell kicked four goals each for Langhorne Creek, while Ziggy Vitkunas kicked two majors for ‘Compass’. Best for the triumphant Hawks were Troy Blackwell, Howell, Coby Helyar, Darcy Clifford and Scott Tonkin. The Bulldogs’ best players included Corey Grove, Tom Vitkunas and Klaus Simons. Willunga had a percentage boosting 163-point victory against Yankalilla to consolidate their spot in the top-three with five rounds to go. The Demons only led by 14 points at quarter time, but they completely took over after the break, kicking 26 goals to three to win 31.17 (203) to 6.4 (40). The Demons had an amazing 14 goalkickers including Darcy Scott (6), Sam Renney (5) and Jake Standfield (4). Joe Tyllis led the way for Yankalilla with three goals. Scott, Renney, Brad Haskett, Danny Juckers, Tyson Hoffmann and Harrison Mills were best for the reigning premier, while the Tigers were served best by Louis Ripon, Ayden Duke and Harry Abbott.McLaren Eagles continued their undefeated season with a 95-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa. The Eagles led throughout before winning 23.18 (156) to 10.1 (61). McLaren had 11 different goalkickers with Jordan Mutton and Matthew Merrett kicking four goals each. Trent Griffen slotted three majors for the Magpies. The Eagles had plenty of good players including Daniel Marr, Alex Moyle, Joel Vandeleur, Brett Ellis and Codey Ellison. Best for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Jesse Bates, Jaid Cooper, Ryan Carnelly, Logan Payne and Kosta Dekoning.Ladder after Round 13McLaren 26, Myponga/Sellicks 20, Willunga 18, Victor Harbor 16, Encounter Bay 14, Strathalbyn 14, Langhorne Creek 12, Mount Compass 8, Yankalilla 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 23 July)Myponga/Sellicks v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v McLarenYankalilla v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v Mount CompassWillunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot

Parndana wrapped up the minor premiership with a convincing 72-31 victory against Wisanger during round 11 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) on Saturday. In the other game of round 11, Dudley United kept the pressure on for a top-two spot after defeating Kingscote 56-51 at Penneshaw. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder (after round 11)Parndana 18, Kingscote 10, Dudley United 9, Western Districts 7, Wisanger 0.Round 12 fixtures (Saturday 23 July)Wisanger v Western DistrictsParndana v Dudley UnitedKingscote have the bye

Morphett Vale claimed another major scalp yesterday to move up to third spot on the ladder following their comprehensive 51-point win at Reynella during round 13 action of the Southern Football League (SFL). A week after defeating reigning premier Flagstaff Hill, the Emus were rampant in the second half against top side Reynella. The first half was tight with Morphett Vale taking a slender two-point lead to halftime. The second half was all Morphett Vale as they kicked eight goals to zero to win 14.7 (91) to 5.10 (40). Daniel Noble kicked four goals for the Emus and Dylan Williams and Khori Mills-Richardson kicked three goals each. Best players for Morphett Vale were Mills-Richardson, Jack Dal Santo, Liam Corrie, Aiden Baker and Anthony Biemans. For Reynella, Bailey Marshman, Sam Whitbread and James Smith were among their best players. Cove Cobras won their sixth game of the season and are now just percentage outside the top-five after defeating Happy Valley by 19 points at Hallett Cove on Saturday. The final scores were Cove 10.17 (77) to Happy Valley 8.10 (58). Ryan Need kicked four goals for the Cobras, while Ben Geytenbeek slotted three goals for the Vikings. The Cobras had plenty of good players including Alex Shaw, Damian Roach, Michael Galley, Lincoln Holder and Jayj Butler-Chaseling. Happy Valley were served best by Kieren Bartlett, Tate Coleman, Dwayne Ruddock, Nick Wilde and Lachlan Hamilton.Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-three with a convincing 90-point win at Port Noarlunga. The Shoes led by 39 points at quarter time, 59 points at halftime and 92 points at the last change before winning 18.15 (123) to 4.9 (33). Vic Robertson was a star up forward for Noarlunga with six goals, while Tom Hynes kicked two goals for ‘Porties’. Zac Williams was named as best player for the Shoes and he was well supported by Vic Robertson, Reece Martell, Tom Mott, Patrick Marshall and Jaidan Kappler. Matthew Coulthard, Josh Johns and Jordan Zeitz were among the best players for the Cockle Divers.Christies Beach won their fourth game of the season with a 26-point win at Aldinga on Saturday. The first half was tight with Aldinga leading by seven points at the long break. The second half was all Christies Beach as they kicked seven goals to two to win 11.13 (79) to 7.11 (53). Blake Carter was the leading goalkicker on the field with five goals for the Saints, while Joel Richards kicked two goals for the Sharks. The Saints’ Jacob Crate continued his good season to be best-on-ground and he was well supported by Ben Powell, Aidan Coakley, Lee Hoey and Josh de Roode. Best for Aldinga were Angus Stangewitz, Richards, Scott O’Dea, Levi Stewart-England and Bailey Pilmore. Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder after Round 13Reynella 20, Noarlunga 18, Morphett Vale 14, Flagstaff Hill 14, Happy Valley 12, Cove 12, Christies Beach 8, Aldinga 6, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 14 (Saturday 23 July)Flagstaff Hill v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v ReynellaHappy Valley v AldingaChristies Beach v CoveMorphett Vale has the bye

Victor Harbor kept the pressure on for a top-two spot following their 68-41 win against Strathalbyn during round 13 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Willunga won their ninth game of the season with a 62-35 victory over Yankalilla, McLaren Vale kept their perfect 2022 record intact with a 58-47 triumph at Goolwa, while Langhorne Creek are just one game outside the top-four after defeating Mount Compass 38-29.Myponga had the bye.Ladder after Round 13McLaren Vale 24, Willunga 18, Victor Harbor 15, Mount Compass 14, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 9, Goolwa 6, Yankalilla 3, Myponga 3.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 23 July)Myponga v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v McLaren ValeYankalilla v Victor HarborWillunga v GoolwaMount Compass has the bye

Goolwa/Port Elliot are still in the hunt for a top-two spot after their eight-point win against Victor Harbor during round 13 action in the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League earlier today. Things weren’t looking good for the Magpies as ‘Victor’ took a 12-point lead at halftime, but Goolwa/Port Elliot steadied as they kicked three goals to zero in the second half to win 3.5 (23) to 2.3 (15). Hannah Crump, Laura Jones and Kerrie-Ann Moon were the goalkickers for the Magpies, while Jaimi Tabb and Lily Baxter were the goalkickers for the ‘Roos. Alana Browne, Tayla Hoad, Crump, Rachel Wood and Rachel Searle were named best players for the Magpies. For Victor Harbor, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Tabb, Courtney Barry, Jasmine Bailey and Maya Overall were their best.McLaren Eagles remained in second spot on the ladder after defeating Strathalbyn by 32 points on Friday night at McLaren Vale. The game was tight for three quarters with the Eagles leading by just one point at the last change. The Roosters were eyeing off an upset but McLaren had other ideas as they slammed on five goals to zero in the last term to win 8.2 (50) to 3.0 (18). Sheena Peters and Lauren Reynolds kicked two goals each for McLaren, while Rosie Shaw, Indi Miller and Katie Ehlers were the goalkickers for the Roosters. Best players for McLaren included Sophia Flanagan-Sjoberg, Katie Whish, Sam Pratt, Tiffany Copley and Sally Fuller. ‘Strath’ were best served by Tess Huxtable, Emma Chapman, Courtney Mesecke, Tessa Grant and Kate Sanders.Willunga won their 10th game of the season with a comfortable 71-point win against Yankalilla this afternoon. The Demons dominated the first half to lead by 55 points at the long break. The Tigers battled hard in the second half before Willunga ran out winners 11.6 (72) to 0.1 (1). Shae Archbold starred up forward with six goals for Willunga, while Courtney Gum slotted five majors. Best for the Demons were Tessa Kohn, Patty Sommerville, Archbold, Shannen Hiern and Courtney Gutschmidt. The Tigers’ best included Jemma Ellis, Anabella Walden and Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards.Mount Compass had the bye. Ladder after Round 13Willunga 21, McLaren 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 16, Strathalbyn 10, Yankalilla 8, Mount Compass 6, Victor Harbor 1.Round 14 FixturesVictor Harbor v McLaren (Friday 22/7 - 7.30pm @ Victor Harbor)Strathalbyn v Mount Compass (Friday 22/7 - 7.40pm @ Strathalbyn)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 24/7 - 11.40am @ Willunga)Yankalilla has the byeProudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Clarendon remained undefeated after securing a 53-38 victory against Aldinga during round 11 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Pulse all but wrapped up a top-two spot with a 56-35 victory at Seaford Storm, Kangarilla consolidated their spot in the top-four with a convincing 63-29 against Southern Stars, while Noarlunga won 48-44 against McLaren Flat.Ladder (after round 11)Clarendon 22, Pulse 20, Kangarilla 14, Noarlunga 12, Seaford Storm 8, Aldinga 4, Southern Stars 4, McLaren Flat 2.Round 12 fixtures (Saturday 23 July)McLaren Flat v PulseSeaford Storm v Southern StarsClarendon v NoarlungaKangarilla v Aldinga

Reynella moved a step closer to the minor premiership following their 65-point win at Christies Beach during round 10 action in the Southern Football League Women’s ‘A’ grade competition yesterday. The Wine Flies led all day to win 10.11 (71) to 1.0 (6). Reynella skipper Caitlin Williams kicked four goals, while Rachael Farlam kicked the only goal for ‘Christies’. Zannah Loxton, Sarah Bourn, Catherine Quinn, Tyler Davies, Emma James and Dominique Byrne were named best players for the undefeated Reynella side. For Christies Beach, Melanie Koster, Brina Thompson-Fitzgerald, Monique Hepden, Paige Simmons and Isabella Zito were their best.Flagstaff Hill flexed their muscles with a huge 188-point win against Hackham. The Falcons led by 50 points at quarter time, 98 points at halftime and 145 points at the last change, before winning 27.26 (188) to 0.0 (0). ‘Flaggies’ had an amazing 18 different goalkickers with skipper Tamsyn Morriss leading the way with five majors in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for Flagstaff Hill were Brooke Kleinig, Amelia Morriss, Elouisa Thomas, Chloe Meyers and Rachel Crockart. Sarah Noble, Kaylah Richards and Rhylee McCall were among the best players for Hackham.Port Noarlunga won their seventh game of the season with a tight three-point win at Aldinga yesterday. ‘Porties’ looked to have the game wrapped up at three quarter time as they led by 16 points but Aldinga had other ideas, as they kicked the only two goals in the last quarter to get within three points, but it was too late as ‘Porties’ held on to win 3.4 (22) to 3.1 (19). Madison Harris kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga, while Holly Wilde also kicked two goals for Aldinga. Harris was named best player for the Cockle Divers and she was ably supported by Bree Chapman, Sheridan Poland, Elisha Scriven and Nikki Parker. Best for Aldinga were Amber O’Hanlon, Charlotte Bayford, Eilish O’Hanlon, Wilde and India Handorf. Cove had the bye.Ladder (after round 10)Reynella 18, Flagstaff Hill 16, Port Noarlunga 14, Christies Beach 4, Aldinga 4, Cove 4, Hackham 0.Round 11 fixtures (Sunday 10 July)Cove v Flagstaff Hill (Friday 8 July)Aldinga v Christies BeachHackham v Reynella Port Noarlunga has the bye

McLaren Eagles moved up to second spot on the ladder following their 13-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot during round 12 action in the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League yesterday. It was a tight clash at Goolwa with the Eagles coming out on top 3.6 (24) to 1.5 (11). Tiffany Copley, Sheena Peters and Lauren Reynolds were the goalkickers for McLaren, while the Magpies’ only goal was kicked by Jessica Bailey. Best players for McLaren were Ruby Flanagan-Sjoberg, Ally Bailey, Katie Whish, Layla Rogers and Sam Pratt. Best for the Magpies were Renee Moon, Tracey O’Donnell, Hannah Crump, Kerrie-Ann Moon and Laura Jones.Yankalilla won their third game in a row to sit just one win outside the top-four following their 13-point win against Mount Compass on Saturday night. The Tigers led by 10 points at halftime before winning 3.7 (25) to 2.0 (12). Helen Maidment kicked two goals for Yankalilla, while Kailey Webb and Emma Zimmermann were the goalkickers for Mount Compass. Kimberley Rowe, Demy Zahradnik, Nari Wright, Madi Munro and Jemma Ellis were named best players for the Tigers. Best for the Bulldogs included Brooke Boileau, Georgina Thomas and Tyler Rigney-Garrett.Willunga sewed up the minor premiership with a 38-point win against Strathalbyn on Friday night. The first half was an even affair with Willunga leading by just four points at halftime. After the long break it was all the Demons as they kicked five goals to zero to win 7.10 (52) to 2.2 (14). Best players for the Demons were Katrice Turner, Cleo Guilfoyle, Patty Sommerville, Caitlin Radbone and Chelsea Farr. The Roosters were best served by Tess Huxtable, Eliza Fergusen, Emma Chapman, Courtney Mesecke and Megan Rich. Willunga’s Shae Archbold was the leading goalkicker on the field with two goals. Victor Harbor had the bye. Ladder after Round 12Willunga 19, McLaren 14, Goolwa/Port Elliot 14, Strathalbyn 10, Yankalilla 8, Mount Compass 6, Victor Harbor 1.Round 13 FixturesMcLaren v Strathalbyn (Friday 8/7 - 7.30pm @ McLaren Vale)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Victor Harbor (Sunday 10/7 - 10.40am @ Yankalilla)Yankalilla v Willunga (Sunday 10/7 - 2.10pm @ Yankalilla)Mount Compass has the byeProudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Dudley United and Western Districts couldn’t be separated as they played out a 50-50 draw during round 10 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) on Saturday. In the other game of round 10, top side Parndana had a comfortable 58-27 win over Kingscote to remain undefeated in 2022. Wisanger had the bye.Ladder (after round 10)Parndana 16, Kingscote 10, Western Districts 7, Dudley United 7, Wisanger 0.Round 11 fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v KingscoteParndana v WisangerWestern Districts have the bye

Kingscote won their fourth game of the season to remain in the hunt for a top-two spot, after defeating Parndana by 40 points during round 10 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The final score was Kingscote 15.5 (95) to Parndana 8.7 (55). Lachlan Ingerson kicked four goals for Kingscote, while James Davis also kicked four goals for Parndana. Best players for Kingscote were Ingerson, Rory Lovering, Jordan Connell, Karim Hadland and Stephen Summers. Parndana were best served by Zach Trethewey, Bailey Mashford, Trad McMulkin, Matthew Kelly and Davis. Western Districts have all but sewn up the minor premiership following their huge 163-point win against Dudley United at Penneshaw. The Saints kicked a whopping 28.18 (186) to the Eagles’ 3.5 (23). Western Districts had 10 different goalkickers with Josh Graham (7), Jack Favilla (4) and Travis Hilder (4) leading the way. Clayton Willson kicked two goals for Dudley United. Best players for the Saints were Tim Larcombe, Tate Barrett, Favilla, Brad Crabb and Jake Nolan. Best for Dudley United included Zak Keir, Sam McLeay and Hugo Sharkey.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 10Western Districts 32, Wisanger 20, Kingscote 16, Parndana 12, Dudley United 0.Round 11 Fixtures (Saturday 9 July)Parndana v KingscoteDudley United v Western DistrictsWisanger has the bye

Seaford Storm kept their finals hopes alive with their fourth win of the season, a 55-40 victory against Aldinga during round 10 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Clarendon remain undefeated after their 71-34 victory over Southern Stars, Pulse consolidated their top-two spot with a 54-30 win against Noarlunga, while Kangarilla travelled to McLaren Flat and came away with a comfortable 59-28 win.Ladder (after round 10)Clarendon 20, Pulse 18, Kangarilla 12, Noarlunga 10, Seaford Storm 8, Southern Stars 4, Aldinga 4, McLaren Flat 2.Round 11 fixtures (Saturday 9 July)Seaford Storm v PulseAldinga v ClarendonKangarilla v Southern StarsNoarlunga v McLaren Flat

McLaren Eagles enhanced their tag as premiership favourites after defeating reigning premier Willunga by 27 points during round 12 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at McLaren Vale yesterday. The Eagles have been flawless this season and they continued their undefeated run with a 14.11 (95) to 10.8 (68) victory against the Demons. McLaren had plenty of good players including Joel Vandeleur, Brett Ellis, Ashley Goodieson, Matthew Merrett (4 goals), Daniel Marr and Riley Brown. Best for Willunga included Brad Haskett, Brett Miegel, Billy Cook, Cam Hutchens and Braden Altus, while Daniel Bass kicked three goals. Victor Harbor kept the pressure on for a spot in the top-five with an important 18-point win at Encounter Bay. The win for the ‘Roos sees three teams on 14 points in equal fourth spot on the ladder. The final score yesterday was Victor Harbor 13.10 (88) to Encounter Bay 10.10 (70). Jackson Elmes continued his excellent season for ‘Victor’ with five goals in a best-on-ground performance. He was ably supported by Lachlan Borrillo, Jesse McKinnon, Harry Vincent and Nick Dowling. Jake Tarca kicked five goals for the Bays with their best players including Callum Tonkin, Tyson Neale, Marcus Lippett, Jack Crispin and Cohen Pettitt. Strathalbyn maintained fifth spot on the ladder, and in the process put a dent in arch-rival Langhorne Creek’s finals hopes with a comfortable 38-point win at ‘Strath’. The final score was Strathalbyn 14.7 (91) to Langhorne Creek 7.11 (53). Best players for the Roosters were Xavier Redden, Marc Elliott, Lachlan Butler, Ben Simounds (4 goals) and Richard O’Grady. Caleb Howell and Mitch Cleggett kicked two goals each for Langhorne Creek, while their best players included Troy Blackwell, Scott Tonkin, Howell, Darcy Clifford and Brodie O’Dea.Myponga/Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-three with a 39-point win at Yankalilla. The home side put up a good fight to only trail by 23 points at the last change, before the Mudlarks kicked four goals to two in the final term to win 15.14 (104) to 10.5 (65). Matthew Flintham and Jayden Scott kicked three goals each for the ‘Muddies’,  while Matt James slotted five majors for the Tigers. Best players for Myponga/Sellicks were Tom Carroll, Ben Kennedy, Harrison Cock, Elliot Chalmers and Sam Kennedy. Yankalilla were best served by Angus Weir, Joel Kay, Jack Fitzgerald, Matt James and Will Hogben.Mount Compass won their fourth game of the season with a comfortable 60-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Bulldogs led at every change before winning 12.13 (85) to 3.7 (25). Corey Grove kicked three goals in a best-on-ground display for ‘Compass’ and he was well supported by Ziggy Vitkunas (3 goals), Klaus Simons, Bailey Hann, Tom Vitkunas and Tom Pinyon. Best for the Magpies were Daniel Fry, Rory Hausser, Jesse Bates, Logan Payne and Ryan Carnelly.Ladder after Round 12McLaren 24, Myponga/Sellicks 18, Willunga 16, Encounter Bay 14, Strathalbyn 14, Victor Harbor 14, Langhorne Creek 10, Mount Compass 8, Yankalilla 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 13 Fixtures (Saturday 9 July)Myponga/Sellicks v Encounter BayWillunga v YankalillaGoolwa/Port Elliot v McLarenLanghorne Creek v Mount CompassVictor Harbor v Strathalbyn