Cove won their second game in a row following a tight six-point win against Happy Valley during round five action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. In a high-scoring affair, Cove prevailed 14.11 (95) to 13.11 (89). Scott Grieve kicked four goals for the Cobras, while Ryan Need kicked three. Alistair Fleming and Jack Flett kicked four goals each for Happy Valley. James Farrugia, Grieve, Damian Roach, Aaron Wordsworth, and Need were named best for Cove. Best for the Vikings included Dwayne Ruddock, Matthew Lillis, Fleming, Joel Beeche, and Flett.Flagstaff Hill continued their unbeaten start to 2023 with a comfortable 65-point win at Aldinga. The Falcons led by 23 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight goals to two in the second half to win 14.12 (96) to 4.7 (31). Flagstaff Hill had nine different goalkickers including Blake Aldridge (3), Aiden Grayson (2), Sam Smith (2), and Brayden Heyward-Ferors (2). Tom Pilmore kicked two goals for the Sharks. Best players for the Falcons were Heyward-Ferors, Kobe Cavouras, Brad Kirk, Reece Milsom, and Grayson. Best players for Aldinga included Bailey Pilmore, Luke Watson, and Matthew Beinke.Reigning premier Reynella moved up to third spot on the ladder with a comprehensive 76-point win against Christies Beach. The Wine Flies led by 39 points at the last change, before kicking nine goals to three in the last quarter to win 15.16 (106) to 4.6 (30). Bailey Marshman was the leading goalkicker on the ground with four goals for Reynella, while James Conlon kicked two goals for the Saints. Marc Borholm was best on ground for Reynella and he was well supported by Sam Whitbread, Marshman, Tyler Davies, and Jason Farrier. Rhys Mundy, Nathan Stock, and Tom Truscott were amongst the best players for Christies Beach.Port Noarlunga won their second game of the season following a 40-point win at Morphett Vale. The game was tight in the first half as the Cockle Divers took a three-point lead to halftime. It was all Port Noarlunga in the second half as they kicked eight goals to three to win 13.15 (93) to 6.17 (53). Oliver Petrohilos kicked four goals for ‘Porties’, while Khori Mills-Richardson kicked three goals for the Emus. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Tom Redden, Nathaniel Paredes, Jayden Close, Gerard Dutton, and Gary Karpany. Best for Morphett Vale include Aiden Baker, Mills-Richardson, Connor Lock, Harry Clarkson, and Liam Corrie.Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Flagstaff Hill 10, Noarlunga 8, Reynella 6, Happy Valley 6, Port Noarlunga 4, Cove 4, Morphett Vale 2, Aldinga 0, Christies Beach 0.Round 6 FixturesMorphett Vale v Flagstaff HillReynella v Happy ValleyAldinga v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v CoveChristies Beach has the bye

Parndana won their first game of the 2023 Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season after a 17-point win against Dudley United at Penneshaw during round three action yesterday. James Davis (3), Sam Bowden (2), and Korelle Wintinna (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Parndana, while Nathan Dickson and Trae Lovering kicked three goals each for Dudley United. Best players for Parndana included Bailey Gaskin, Frank May, Zach Trethewey, Will Stanton, and Jaan Kuchel. Sam McLeay, Chris Denholm, Lovering, Rory Florance, and Brody Florance were named best for Dudley United.Wisanger consolidated their position in the top-two with a tight eight-point win against Kingscote yesterday. The Panthers led at every change before winning 7.12 (54) to 6.10 (46). Sam Clifford and Luke Shurven kicked two goals each for Wisanger, while Anthony Anderson kicked three goals for Kingscote. Jason Fryar was named best for Wisanger and he was well supported by Luke Stewart, Brodee Williams, Jordan Ackland, and Dusty Cross. Best for Kingscote included Rory Lovering, Jack Grimes, Lachlan Summers, Corey Kelly, and Zak Edwards.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Western Districts 8, Wisanger 8, Kingscote 4, Parndana 4, Dudley United 0.Round 4 FixturesDudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v Kingscote Wisanger has the bye

Morphett Vale won their first game of the season after defeating Christies Beach by a solitary point during round four action in the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. In a low-scoring affair, Morphett Vale prevailed 5.10 (40) to 5.9 (39). Blake Carter kicked three goals for the Emus, while Harrison Butcher also kicked three goals for the Saints. Best players for Morphett Vale included Robert Schindler-Taylor, Connor Lock, Michael Smith, Liam Corrie, and Daniel Bode. Christies Beach was served best by Josh de Roode, Butcher, Kyle Daris, Josh Semmens, and James Conlon. Cove also won their first game of the season with a tight eight-point win against Aldinga at Hallett Cove. Aldinga started brightly to take a handy 19-point lead at the first break, before the Cobras got into the game in the second term to cut the margin to just five points at halftime. Aldinga still held sway at the last change with the margin still a narrow five points, before the Cobras finished strongly, kicking three goals to one in the last quarter, to win 7.11 (53) to 6.9 (45). Brady O’Hanlon from Aldinga was the only multiple goalkicker on the ground with two majors. Best players for Cove included Aaron Wordsworth, Riley Jones, Michael Galley, Corey Jackson, and Jayj Butler-Chaseling. Aldinga’s best were Tyler Stewart-England, Angus Stangewitz, Jack Langdon, Luke Watson, and Ryder Kortman. Flagstaff Hill maintained their unbeaten start to 2023 with a comfortable 62-point win against Happy Valley. The Falcons held sway in the first three quarters, but the margin was only 23 points at the last change, and the Vikings were still in with a 'shout' for victory. ‘Flaggies’ had other ideas as they piled on the pressure to kick eight goals to two in the final term, and win 15.13 (103) to 6.5 (41). Key recruit Sam Jacobs kicked three goals (16 for the season), as did 150-gamer Michael Shearer and Sam Smith. The Falcons were well served by David Kearsley, Reece Milsom, Josh Rosman, Ryan Mountford, and Leith Mitchell. The Vikings’ best were Josh Dwyer-Sterzl, Dwayne Ruddock, Joel Beeche, Nick Frisby-Smith, and Jack Flett.Noarlunga also remained undefeated after a come-from-behind 29-point win against local rival Port Noarlunga. ‘Porties’ led narrowly at every change, including by four points at three quarter time, until the Shoes came rattling home with six goals to one in the final stanza to win 15.9 (99) to 10.10 (70). Tom Anderson (3), Vic Robertson (2), and Jamie Grosser (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga, while Gerard Dutton and Ashley Baxter each kicked two goals for Port Noarlunga. The Shoes’ best were Luke Ross, Sam Beard, Nick Robertson, Hayden Case-Peach, and Bailey Hann. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Tom Redden, Jayden Close, Chris Black, Nathaniel Paredes, and Patrick Smith. Reynella had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Flagstaff Hill 8, Noarlunga 8, Happy Valley 6, Reynella 4, Port Noarlunga 2, Morphett Vale 2, Cove 2, Aldinga 0, Christies Beach 0.Round 5 FixturesMorphett Vale v Port NoarlungaReynella v Christies BeachCove v Happy ValleyAldinga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga has the bye

Myponga and Victor Harbor played out a thrilling 46-46 draw at Myponga during round four action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. The draw sees Myponga still on top of the ladder after the first month of the season. In other games, Yankalilla travelled to Langhorne Creek and came away with a comprehensive 59-34 victory, McLaren Vale won their second game of the season with a 55-42 win against Strathalbyn, while Willunga defeated Mount Compass 69-39.Goolwa had the bye. Ladder after Round 4Myponga 7, Yankalilla 6, Victor Harbor 5, Willunga 4, McLaren Vale 4, Langhorne Creek 4, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0, Strathalbyn 0.Round 5 FixturesGoolwa v Victor HarborMcLaren Vale v MypongaStrathalbyn v Mount CompassWillunga v Langhorne CreekYankalilla has the bye

Mount Compass consolidated their spot in the top-three with a thrilling six-point win against Willunga during round four action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Mount Compass on Saturday. Willunga started well to lead by 22 points at halftime. ‘Compass’ kicked three goals to two in the third term, but the margin was still a handy 19 points at the last change in favour of the Demons. With the home crowd behind them, the Bulldogs rattled home, kicking four goals to none, to prevail 11.10 (76) to 10.10 (70). Ziggy Vitkunas kicked three goals for Mount Compass, while Jed Redden and Ryan Sherry also kicked three goals for Willunga. Best players for Mount Compass included Adam Hunter, Ziggy Vitkunas, Tom Pinyon, Lochie Nash, and Brent Creek. Willunga were best served by Danny Juckers, Jed Redden, Sherry, Daniel Bass, and Alex Bowley.   Encounter Bay won their first game for 2023 with a comfortable 67-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa on Saturday. The Bays led at every change before winning 16.8 (104) to 5.7 (37). Bradley Kreuger and Mason Middleton kicked four goals each for the Bays. Middleton was named best on ground for Encounter Bay and he was well supported by Connor Hills, Krueger, Tyler Baldock, and James Brown. Daniel Fry, James Fry, Ryan Carnelly, Josh Slape, and Jacob Hughes were named best for the Magpies.Langhorne Creek moved inside the top-five with a big 137-point win at Yankalilla. The Hawks led by 18 points at quarter time, 62 points at halftime, and 76 points at the last change, before kicking 10 unanswered goals in the final quarter to win 25.12 (162) to 3.7 (25). The Hawks had plenty of goal scoring options with vice-captain Caleb Howell kicking six goals, Mitchell Cleggett snared five majors, while best-on-ground Malakai Kartinyeri slotted four goals. Joining Kartinyeri in the best players for Langhorne Creek were Jarrod Kellock, Howell, Tom Derham, and Shannon Jones. Best players for the Tigers included James Hargreaves, Chris Clark, and Jesse Fitzgerald. Reigning premier McLaren Districts won their 24th consecutive game after defeating Strathalbyn by 49 points at McLaren Vale. It was a big day at the Eagles Nest with the club celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their 2003 ‘A’ grade premiership. On Saturday, McLaren Districts won every quarter on their way to a 19.12 (126) to 11.11 (77) win. The Eagles had nine different goalkickers with Joel Chahla (5), Lachlan Camm (4), and Leon Groves (3) leading the way. Ben Simounds kicked four goals for the Roosters and Fletcher Duffield and Jake Stafford kicked two majors. Best players for the Eagles were Codey Ellison, Billy Chahla, Sam Lawrie, Joel Chahla, and Max Gill. Best for the Roosters were Stafford, Marc Elliott, Cooper Machin, Mitchell Godfrey, and Austin McFarlane. Myponga-Sellicks won their third game of the season with a 28-point win against Victor Harbor under lights at Myponga on Saturday night. The Mudlarks led by 18 points at halftime, before kicking six goals to four in the second half to win 11.10 (76) to 6.12 (48). Ben Kennedy and Jayden Scott kicked three goals each for Myponga-Sellicks, while Harry Vincent kicked two goals for the ‘Roos. Sam Kennedy, Scott Ogilvie, Dylan Lang, Harrison Cock, and Justin Whitford were named best for the Mudlarks. Best for ‘Victor’ included Mitchell Brook, Jackson Elmes, Brayden Miller, Jesse McKinnon, and Tom Neville. Ladder after Round 4McLaren Districts 8, Myponga-Sellicks 6, Mount Compass 6, Langhorne Creek 4, Victor Harbor 4, Willunga 4, Strathalbyn 4, Encounter Bay 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 5 FixturesEncounter Bay v YankalillaGoolwa/Port Elliot v Victor HarborMcLaren Districts v Myponga-SellicksStrathalbyn v Mount CompassWillunga v Langhorne Creek

McLaren Flat won their first game of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season with a 45-36 win against Seaford Storm during round two action at McLaren Flat. In other games, Southern Stars remained unbeaten after a 45-33 victory over Port Noarlunga, Clarendon won a thriller against local rival Kangarilla 55-54, while Pulse had a comprehensive 59-27 win against Noarlunga.Ladder (after round 2)Pulse 4, Southern Stars 4, McLaren Flat 2, Kangarilla 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Clarendon 2, Seaford Storm 0, Noarlunga 0.Round 3 Fixtures (Saturday 13/5/23)Noarlunga v ClarendonPort Noarlunga v Seaford StormMcLaren Flat v Southern StarsKangarilla v Pulse

Goolwa/Port Elliot consolidated second spot on the ladder with a comfortable 62-point win against Victor Harbor at Goolwa during round six action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Friday night. The Magpies led by 25 points at quarter time, 39 points at halftime, and 52 points at the last change, before winning 10.4 (64) to 0.2 (2). Rosie Shaw kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for Goolwa/Port Elliot, while Indiana Quaremba kicked three majors. Joining Shaw in the best players for the Magpies were Amber McKinlay, Tamra Sanders, Bridget Lindsay, and Rachel Wood.McLaren Districts kept pace with the top-two with a 77-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Strathalbyn on Friday night. The Eagles led by 25 points at quarter time, before both sides kicked two goals in the second term as the margin stayed at 25 points at the long break. McLaren Districts got their game going in the second half, kicking eight goals to none, to win 14.6 (90) to 2.1 (13). Best players for the Eagles included Indiana Vass, Charlie Shaw-McMillan, Elsie Upton, Kaya Angus, and Catherine Viney. Molly Agnew and Tara Ludlow were the goalkickers for the Mudlarks. Willunga maintained top position on the ladder following their 47-point win over Yankalilla/Encounter Bay. The reigning premier led at every change to win 8.14 (62) to 2.3 (15). Emily Steele and Abby Woodward kicked three goals each for the Demons, while their best players were Lauren Clifton, Jodie Hunt, Tamara Page, Kristin Remfrey, and Steele. Best players for the Stingrays included Tegan Cross, Georgia Weatherspoon, Jemma Ellis, Chloe Howlett, and Kimberley Rowe. Ladder after Round 6Willunga 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 10, McLaren Districts 8, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 7 FixturesVictor Harbor v McLaren Districts (Friday 19/5/23 - 7.45pm @ Victor Harbor)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 21/5/23 - 11.45am @ Myponga)Myponga-Sellicks v Willunga (Sunday 21/5/23 - 3.15pm @ Myponga)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reigning premier Willunga ended the unbeaten run of Goolwa/Port Elliot with a tough 12-point win at Willunga during round five action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. Goolwa/Port Elliot started well to lead by two points at quarter time, before Willunga hit back to take a handy 14-point lead at the long break. The Magpies reduced the margin to seven points at the last change, before Willunga settled to win 7.1 (43) to 4.7 (31). Jessica Harris kicked three goals for Willunga, while Rosie Shaw snagged two majors for the Magpies. Best players for Willunga included Cleo Guilfoyle, Jodie Hunt, Katrice Turner, Abby Woodward, and Kiara Upitis. Tamra Sanders, Kalani Bates, Kerrie-Ann Moon, Bridget Lindsay, and Indi Miller were named best for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Victor Harbor won their second game of the season with a comfortable 76-point win against Myponga-Sellicks. The ‘Roos led by 65 points at halftime, before winning 12.10 (82) to 1.0 (6). Demi Morse kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Victor’, while Tegan Yeomans and Natasha Fairhurst kicked two goals each. Elsie Upton kicked the only goal for the Mudlarks, and in the process, registered the first goal ever for the newly-formed team. Joining Morse in the best players for Victor Harbor were Lucy Robie, Halle Crowe, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, and Yeomans. Best for Myponga-Sellicks included Tara Ludlow, Carla Humphrys, Kyrah Hope, Kailey Webb, and Indiana Vass.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays won their second game of their debut season with an upset seven-point victory over McLaren Districts. The game was tight throughout with no more than 12 points separating the two teams all day, before the Stingrays kicked two goals to one in the last quarter to win 5.3 (33) to 4.2 (26). Chloe Howlett kicked three goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, as did Kiahni Russell for the Eagles. The Stingrays’ best players were Jemma Ellis, Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards, Amelia Bilney, Georgia Weatherspoon, and Jaimi Griffen. Emily Rowe, Kiera Harvey, Sally Fuller, Donna Boal, and Katrina Munzberg were named as best players for McLaren Districts.Ladder after Round 5Willunga 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, McLaren Districts 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 6 FixturesWillunga v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Friday 5/5/23 - 7.45pm @ Willunga)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Victor Harbor (Friday 5/5/23 - 7.45pm @ Goolwa)Myponga-Sellicks v McLaren Districts (Friday 28/4/23 - 7.45pm @ Strathalbyn)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reigning premier Parndana got their Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) premiership defence off to a good start with a comfortable 53-34 victory at Western Districts on Saturday. In the other game of round 1, Dudley United travelled to Wisanger and came away with a low-scoring 23-18 win.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Parndana 2, Dudley United 2, Wisanger 0, Western Districts 0, Kingscote 0.Round 2 FixturesWestern Districts v WisangerKingscote v Dudley United Parndana has the bye

Women - Round 1 @ GoolwaGoolwa 7 defeated Victor Blue 0Yankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga 1Victor White had the byeLadder (After Round 1)Goolwa 3, Yankalilla 3, Victor White 0, Victor Blue 0, Aldinga 0.Men - Round 1 @ GoolwaYankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga Black 1Goolwa 4 defeated Victor Grey 2Victor White 4 defeated Aldinga Blue 3Victor Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 1)Yankalilla 3, Victor White 3, Goolwa 1, Victor Blue 0, Aldinga Blue 0, Victor Grey 0, Aldinga Black 0.

The Southern Football League (SFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition got underway today with several big wins in round one. The closest match was between reigning premier Flagstaff Hill and Christies Beach, with ‘Christies’ winning by 23 points. The win was set up by an excellent first term where they kicked three goals to none. The rest of the game was tight with Christies Beach running out winners 4.5 (29) to 1.0 (6). Cadence Bryowsky kicked two goals for Christies Beach, while Emma Hoppo was the sole goalkicker for Flagstaff Hill. Port Noarlunga started their season with a bang, courtesy of a whopping 202-point victory against Hackham. The Cockle Divers led by 60 points at quarter time, 92 points at halftime, and 145 points at the last change, before winning 30.22 (202) to 0.0 (0). Port Noarlunga had 13 different goalkickers with Jolande Wilson (6), Jessika O’Hanlon (5), and Nikki Parker (5) leading the way. Cove Cobras defeated newcomers Noarlunga by 97 points to open their 2023 season at Old Noarlunga today. The win was set up by a six goal to zero first term which saw the Cobras lead by 40 points at the first change. A further eight goals in the last three quarters saw Cove win 14.13 (97) to 0.0 (0). Makayla Brown kicked four goals for the Cobras. Cally Swalue (3), Jemima Buss (2), and Alesia Le Duff (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for Cove.Reynella also had a big win as they defeated Aldinga by 191 points at Aldinga. The Wine Flies had eight different goalkickers as they won 28.23 (191) to 0.0 (0). Georgia Scholes was a star up forward for Reynella with seven goals, and she was well supported by Sarah Bourn (4), Hayley Nicolle (4), Shanique West (3), and Caitlin Williams (3). Ladder (After Round 1)Port Noarlunga 2, Reynella 2, Cove 2, Christies Beach 2, Flagstaff Hill 0, Noarlunga 0, Aldinga 0, Hackham 0.Round 2 Fixtures (home teams named first)Christies Beach v HackhamFlagstaff Hill v ReynellaPort Noarlunga v NoarlungaCove v Aldinga

Flagstaff Hill are looking ominous after a huge 177-point win against Christies Beach during round three action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. It’s the second win in a row by more than 150 points for the Falcons. Flagstaff Hill led by 86 points at halftime, before kicking a further 16 goals in the second half to win 29.20 (194) to 2.5 (17). The Falcons had 13 different goalkickers including Sam Jacobs (6), Sam Smith (5), Aiden Grayson (3), Brad Patterson (3), and Josh Rosman (3). Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Reece Milsom, Patterson, Rosman, Cameron Blake, and Mackenzie Short. Christies Beach was best served by Rhys Mundy, Tom Truscott, Joel Andruszkiewicz, Brad Truscott, and Brock Montgomery.Noarlunga continued their undefeated start to the season with a 13-point win against Cove yesterday. The Shoes led by 24 points at the last change, but to the Cobras credit, they held Noarlunga goalless in the last quarter. The final scores were Noarlunga 11.8 (74) to Cove 9.7 (61). Tom Anderson kicked three goals for the Shoes, while Ryan Need and Lincoln Holder also kicked three goals for Cove. Bailey Hann, Hayden Case-Peach, Josh Beard, Luke Ross, and Jake Anderson were best for Noarlunga. Cove’s best players included Jackson Riddle, Need, Holder, Simon Hulme, and Riley Jones.Reigning premier Reynella won their second game of the season with a 33-point win at Aldinga. The Wine Flies led throughout to win a low-scoring affair 7.15 (57) to 3.6 (24). Daniel Harris was the leading goalkicker for the game with three goals for Reynella, while Talon Copley kicked two. Luke Watson, Cameron Jarrett, and Isaac Churchill were the goalkickers for Aldinga. Liam Reid, Copley, Lachlan McGuinness, Marc Borholm, and Tyler Davies were named best players for the Wine Flies. Best for Aldinga were Angus Stangewitz, Watson, Mitch Jarrett, Josiah Sheppard, and Ryder Kortman.Happy  Valley made it a perfect three-from-three with a 30-point win at Port Noarlunga yesterday. Scores were level at quarter time, before the Vikings kicked eight goals to four for the rest of the game to win 12.16 (88) to 8.10 (58). Corey Grocock kicked three goals for Happy Valley, while Nathaniel Paredes also kicked three goals for the Cockle Divers. Josh Dwyer-Sterzl was named best player for Happy Valley and he was well supported by Harry Vick, Tate Coleman, Liam Hamilton, and Joel Beeche. Billy Cook, Paredes, Oliver Petrohilos, Patrick Smith, and James Ledgard were best for Port Noarlunga.Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Flagstaff Hill 6, Noarlunga 6, Happy Valley 6, Reynella 4, Port Noarlunga 2, Morphett Vale 0, Aldinga 0, Cove 0, Christies Beach 0.Round 4 FixturesChristies Beach v Morphett ValeFlagstaff Hill v Happy ValleyPort Noarlunga v NoarlungaCove v AldingaReynella has the bye

Langhorne Creek won their second game in a row with a thrilling 44-43 win against 2022 minor premier McLaren Vale during round three action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Myponga remained undefeated after a comfortable 60-25 victory against Goolwa, Victor Harbor defeated Strathalbyn 67-40, while Yankalilla had a 67-32 win against Mount Compass.Willunga had the bye. Ladder after Round 3Myponga 6, Victor Harbor 4, Yankalilla 4, Langhorne Creek 4, McLaren Vale 2, Willunga 2, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0, Strathalbyn 0.Round 4 FixturesLanghorne Creek v YankalillaMcLaren Vale v StrathalbynMount Compass v WillungaMyponga v Victor HarborGoolwa has the bye

Reigning premier Western Districts got their Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season off to the perfect start with a comprehensive 108-point win over Parndana yesterday. The Saints led by 60 points at halftime, before kicking a further 12 goals to four in the second half to win 22.14 (146) to 5.8 (38). Lleyton Hedges kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground display for Western Districts, while Lloyd Coulson kicked five majors. Korelle Wintinna kicked two goals for the Roosters. Joining Hedges in the best players for the Saints were Tate Barrett, Nathan Stock, Caleb Whittle, and Dylan Lockett. Parndana’s best included Zach Trethewey, Trad McMulkin, and Bailey Gaskin.Wisanger started their 2023 campaign with a big 120-point win against Dudley United. The Panthers led by 26 points at quarter time, 68 points at halftime, and 82 points at the last change, before winning 25.10 (160) to 6.4 (40). Khyal Stead was a star up forward for Wisanger with nine goals, and Nick Shurven kicked four. Ethan Stoeckel kicked two goals for Dudley United. Best players for the Panthers were Sam Clifford, Liam Sampson, Brok Viney-Obst, Luke Shurven, and Stead. On a tough day for the Eagles, their best were Rory Florance, Sam McLeay, and Trae Lovering.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Wisanger 4, Western Districts 4, Parndana 0, Dudley United 0, Kingscote 0.Round 2 FixturesWestern Districts v WisangerKingscote v Dudley United Parndana has the bye

Pulse started their 2023 Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season well with a 44-26 win against Clarendon during round one action. The win to Pulse reversed last season’s result when Clarendon defeated Pulse to win the 2022 Grand Final. In other games, newly promoted Port Noarlunga had a thrilling 30-29 victory against McLaren Flat, Kangarilla also had a one-goal victory. 44-43, against Noarlunga, while Southern Stars beat Seaford Storm 52-47.Ladder (after round 1)Pulse 2, Southern Stars 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Kangarilla 2, Noarlunga 0, McLaren Flat 0, Seaford Storm 0, Clarendon 0.Round 2 FixturesKangarilla v Clarendon (Friday 5/5 @ 7.00pm)Noarlunga v Pulse (Friday 5/5 @ 8.30pm)McLaren Flat v Seaford Storm (Saturday 6/5 @ 3.30pm)Southern Stars v Port Noarlunga (Saturday 6/5 @ 3.30pm)

Reigning premier McLaren Districts are the only remaining undefeated side after a tight nine-point win at Langhorne Creek during round three action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) this afternoon. The game was close throughout with McLaren Districts holding a slender one-point lead at the final change. In a high-scoring last quarter, where 11 goals were kicked, the Eagles triumphed 14.14 (98) to 13.11 (89). McLaren Districts had 10 different goalkickers with Darcy Brown, Billy Chahla, Daniel Marr, and Codey Ellison all kicking two majors. Jarrod Kellock (4), Darcy Clifford (3), and Matt Tonkin (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Hawks. Best players for the Eagles included Sam Lawrie, Brett Ellis, Marr, Stuart Green, and Luke Goodieson. Shannon Jones, Clifford, Troy Blackwell, Kellock, and Jedd Rothe were named best for Langhorne Creek. Victor Harbor showed they will be a force in 2023 with a comprehensive 83-point win against Strathalbyn. The ‘Roos got off to a fast start, kicking eight goals to zero in the first quarter, to lead by 48 points at quarter time. ‘Strath’ hit back in the second term with four goals to two, but they still trailed by 37 points at the long break. ‘Victor’ fired up in the third term to put the game beyond doubt with a 10-goal quarter, before winning 24.11 (155) to 10.12 (72). The ‘Roos had 10 different goalkickers with Sam Overall leading the way with five majors. He was well supported by Sam Basham and Michael Ross who kicked four goals each. Riley Clamp and Ben Simounds slotted three majors each for the Roosters. Best players for Victor Harbor were Jesse McKinnon, Ross, Overall, Heath Treloar, and Jaid Cooper. Best players for Strathalbyn included Marc Elliott, Brock Keding, Adam Clark, Lachlan Butler, and Mitch Godfrey. Myponga-Sellicks moved up to second spot on the GSFL ladder following their comfortable 65-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Myponga. The Mudlarks led at every change before winning 15.12 (102) to 5.7 (37). Jayden Scott kicked five goals for Myponga-Sellicks, while Ben Kennedy kicked four. Lucas Hughes kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for the Mudlarks included Ryan Kelly, Harrison Cock, Hugh Daniell, Sam Kennedy, and Scott. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Fred Nissen, James Fry, Brett Heintze, Ryan Carnelly, and Daniel Fry.2022 runners-up Willunga won their second game of the season with a 36-point win at home against Encounter Bay. The win was set up by a good first half from the Demons which saw them lead by 34 points at halftime. It was an even contest in the second half, with each side kicking three goals, before Willunga prevailed 10.16 (76) to 5.10 (40). Daniel Lee, Danny Juckers, Lachlan Scott, Sam Tregenza, and Tom Messenger were named best players for the Demons, while Connor Hills, Mason Middleton, Cohen Pettitt, Jack Crispin, and Callum Tonkin were best for the Bays. Braden Altus, Sam Renney, Ryan Sherry, and Lee kicked two goals each for the Demons, while Crispin kicked two goals for Encounter Bay. Mount Compass also won their second game of the season with a 74-point victory at Yankalilla. The Bulldogs were irrepressible in the first three quarters as they led by 76 points at the final change. ‘Yank’ won the final quarter but ultimately Mount Compass claimed a 16.5 (101) to 3.9 (27) victory. Tom Pinyon continued his good season for the Bulldogs with six goals (13 for the season), while Zak Hill and Jordan Hooper kicked three goals each. Gaetan Gerber was the only multiple goalkicker for the Tigers with two goals. Best players for ‘Compass’ were Shane Heatley, Adam Hunter, Cody Connor, Pinyon, and Lochie Nash. Yankalilla’s best players included Joe Tyllis, James Hargreaves, Sam Crawford, Angus Weir, and Adam Hunt.Ladder after Round 3McLaren Districts 6, Myponga-Sellicks 4, Mount Compass 4, Victor Harbor 4, Willunga 4, Strathalbyn 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Encounter Bay 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 4 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Encounter BayYankalilla v Langhorne CreekMcLaren Districts v StrathalbynMount Compass v WillungaMyponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor (Night match @ 6.00pm)

Victor Harbor won their first game of the season with a 58-point win at Encounter Bay during round two action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. ‘Victor’ led at every change before winning 17.9 (111) to 8.5 (53). The ‘Roos had nine different goalkickers with Sam Basham and Michael Ross kicking three each. Kyron Pepper also kicked three goals for Encounter Bay. Best players for Victor Harbor were Michael Ross, Jackson Elmes, Ryan Fletcher, Rhys Mutch, and Sam Overall. The Bays were best served by Connor Hills, Callum Tonkin, Jack Crispin, Marcus Lippett, and Fraser Tonkin. Mount Compass also won their first game of 2023 following a 40-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The game was tight in the first half with ‘Compass’ leading by 14 points at halftime. The third term would prove decisive as the Bulldogs kicked six goals to two, before winning 16.8 (104) to 9.10 (64). Tom Pinyon kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for Mount Compass, while Jordan Boots kicked five. Jacob Hughes and Brett Heintze kicked three goals each for the Magpies. Joining Pinyon in the best players for Mount Compass were Matthew King, Boots, Ziggy Vitkunas, and Nathan Hicks. The Magpies’ best included Jye Bottroff, Jordan Turner, Josh Slape, James Fry and Heintze.McLaren Districts won their 22nd consecutive game with a tough 18-point win against Willunga in the Grand Final rematch at McLaren Vale. The Eagles got off to a fast start to lead by 22 points at the first change. Willunga hit back in the second term, kicking four goals to zero, to lead by two points at halftime. McLaren Districts steadied in the second half, kicking seven goals to four, to win 11.13 (79) to 9.7 (61). Ashley Goodieson, Brett Ellis, Daniel Marr, Sam Lawrie, and William Gomer were named in the best players for the Eagles. Best for Willunga included Danny Juckers, Tom Messenger, Lachlan Scott, Alex Bowley, and Tom Redden. Kiefver Zohar kicked three goals for McLaren Districts, while Daniel Lee also kicked three goals for Willunga. Myponga-Sellicks are on the board in 2023 following a comprehensive 67-point win at Yankalilla. The Mudlarks won every quarter to run out 19.9 (123) to 8.8 (56) winners. Myponga-Sellicks had 10 different goalkickers with Ben Kennedy (5) and Jake Spinks (4) leading the way. Angus Weir kicked two goals for Yankalilla. Best players for the Mudlarks included Harrison Cock, Jake Spinks, Kennedy, Justin Whitford, and Daniel Trevena. Sam Crawford, Mitchell Schwerdt, Denver Ker, Chris Clark, and Joe Tyllis were named best players for Yankalilla.In the ANZAC Day clash yesterday, Strathalbyn defeated local rival Langhorne Creek to move to the top of the GSFL ladder. The first quarter was tight as the Roosters held a slender two-point lead at the first break. Strathalbyn turned up the heat in the second term, kicking four goals to one, to take a handy 17-point lead to halftime. A further 10 goals to five in the second half saw ‘Strath’ win 16.9 (105) to 8.9 (57). Riley Clamp was a standout up forward for Strathalbyn with seven goals in a best-on-ground display. Other good players for the Roosters included Marc Elliott, Jacob Wright, Daniel Pegler, Cooper Machin, and Mitchell Godfrey. Caleb Howell kicked three goals for Langhorne Creek and the Hawks’ best players were Scott Tonkin, Matt Dominish, Howell, Mitchell Cleggett, and Jedd Rothe.Ladder after Round 2Strathalbyn 4, McLaren Districts 4, Myponga-Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 2, Mount Compass 2, Willunga 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Encounter Bay 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 3 FixturesLanghorne Creek v McLaren DistrictsMyponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port ElliotVictor Harbor v StrathalbynWillunga v Encounter BayYankalilla v Mount Compass

Myponga are on top of the ladder after a thrilling 44-43 victory against Yankalilla during round two action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Mount Compass also had a one-goal win against Goolwa 49-48, while Willunga travelled to McLaren Vale and came away with a comfortable 55-41 victory. In the ANZAC Day game at Strathalbyn today, Langhorne Creek were too strong for the Roosters as they won 51-27.Victor Harbor had the bye. Ladder after Round 2Myponga 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Victor Harbor 2, Yankalilla 2, McLaren Vale 2, Willunga 2, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 0, Strathalbyn 0.Round 3 FixturesLanghorne Creek v McLaren ValeMyponga v GoolwaVictor Harbor v Strathalbyn Yankalilla v Mount CompassWillunga has the bye

McLaren Districts caused a major upset after defeating reigning premier Willunga by 11 points at McLaren Vale during round four action of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Eagles got off to a fast start as they kicked the first three goals of the match to lead by 16 points at quarter time. Willunga hit back with two goals in the second quarter to cut the margin to just three points at halftime. Neither side kicked a goal in the third term as McLaren Districts turned for home with a slender two-point lead. The Eagles steadied, kicking two goals in the last quarter, as they won 5.1 (31) to 2.8 (20). Kiahni Russell kicked three goals for McLaren Districts, while Jessica Harris and Ada Anninos were the goalkickers for Willunga. Best players for the Eagles were Emma Gryczewski, Layla Rogers, Russell, Jessica Hutton, and Ally Bailey. Best for Willunga included Eden Coleman, Shannen Hiern, Harris, Emma Leask, and Cleo Guilfoyle.Goolwa/Port Elliot are now the only undefeated team in the competition following their 129-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga last Friday night. The Magpies led by 39 points at quarter time, 71 points at halftime, and 98 points at the last change, before winning 19.15 (129) to 0.0 (0). Goolwa/Port Elliot had eight different goalkickers with Renee Moon leading the way with six goals. Moon was well supported by Rosie Shaw who kicked four goals, while Rachel Wood, Tayla Hoad, and Kerrie-Ann Moon kicked two majors each. Best players for the Magpies were Laura Jones, Rosie Shaw, Tessa Grant, Indi Miller, and Renee Moon. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Felicity Whiley, Sophie Magor, Imogen Harney, Caroline Scott, and Kyrah Hope. Victor Harbor won their first game of the season with a tight six-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay Stingrays at Encounter Bay last Friday night. Yankalilla/Encounter Bay played a good first half as they took a seven-point lead to the long break. ‘Victor’ hit back in the second half, kicking two goals to none, to win 4.4 (28) to 3.4 (22). Helen Maidment kicked two goals for the Stingrays, while their best players included Georgia Weatherspoon, Erin Smith, Zoe Lush, Kate Sanders, and Kimberly Robinson. N.B. At the time of publication, no goalkickers or best players had been published for Victor Harbor.Ladder after Round 4Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Willunga 6, McLaren Districts 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0.Round 5 FixturesVictor Harbor v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 28/4/23 - 7.45pm @ Victor Harbor)McLaren Districts v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 30/4/23 - 11.45am @ Willunga)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 30/4/23 - 3.15pm @ Willunga)Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).