Reigning premier Wisanger consolidated their top-two spot on the ladder following a comfortable 49-point victory against Kingscote during round seven action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The Panthers got out of the blocks quickly to lead by 31 points at quarter time, but it could have been a far greater margin as they kicked an inaccurate 5.9 to 1.2. Wisanger increased their lead to 36 points at halftime and 37 points at the last change, before winning 13.19 (97) to 6.12 (48). Jackson Lockett kicked four goals for Wisanger, while Nathaniel McDonnell kicked two goals for Kingscote. Dusty Cross was named best for Wisanger and he was well supported by Liam Sampson, Brok Viney-Obst, Jai Turner and Luke Shurven. Best for Kingscote included Rory Lovering, Jordan Connell and Lachlan Ingerson.Western Districts maintained top spot on the ladder after travelling to Parndana and coming away with a 71-point win. The final scores were Western Districts 13.24 (102) to Parndana 4.7 (31). Lloyd Coulson (4), Brad Crabb (3), Riley Boyle (3) and Henry Hammat (2) were the main goalkickers for the Saints, while Zach Trethewey kicked two majors for the Roosters. Jack Favilla, Cam Florance, Crabb, Tate Barrett and Coulson were named best for Western Districts. For Parndana, Ben Gaskin, Brad Daniel, Zach Trethewey, Patrick Skeer and Bailey Mashford were their best players. Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Western Districts 20, Wisanger 16, Kingscote 12, Parndana 8, Dudley United 0.Round 8 Fixtures (Saturday 18 June)Dudley United v ParndanaWestern Districts v WisangerKingscote has the bye

Aldinga won their second game of the season following an upset 10-point win against Cove during round seven action in the Southern Football League Women’s ‘A’ grade competition yesterday. Aldinga started well to lead by 13 points at quarter time and this lead would prove too hard for Cove to peg back as the Sharks eventually won 3.1 (19) to 1.3 (9). Darlene Bishop, Holly Wilde and Eilish O’Hanlon were the goalkickers for the Sharks, while Lauren Pattimore kicked the Cobras’ only goal. Eilish O’Hanlon, Kimberly Robinson, Jemma Looyestyn, Ayla Regione and Amber O’Hanlon were named best for Aldinga. Cove were best served by Dana O’Brien, Ella Gill, Ashleigh Need, Alesia LeDuff and Jasmine Dietrich.Flagstaff Hill consolidated second spot on the ladder with a tough 13-point win at Port Noarlunga. The Falcons kicked the only two goals of the game through Ebony Scanlan and Sienna Chapman as the reigning premier won 2.2 (14) to 0.1 (1). Scanlan was named best player for ‘Flaggies’ and she was well supported by Alana Baker, Chloe Meyers, Tamsyn Morriss, Nicole O’Connor and Jasmin Partridge. ‘Porties’ best were Belinda Gale, Belinda Macrow, Sheridan Poland, Jolie Malinowski, Deanna Ortuso and Shakira Dolman.Christies Beach moved into the top-four on the ladder with a convincing 110-point win against Hackham. 'Christies' led by 39 points at quarter time, 58 points at halftime and 87 points at the last change before winning 15.20 (110) to 0.0 (0). Emily Risitano was a star up forward for the Saints with five goals and she was well supported by Sarah Nottle who kicked four goals. Melanie Koster was named best on ground for ‘Christies’ with Makailah Gort, Liliana Volpato, Risitano, Neriah Mills and Nottle also named in the best players. Alice Worrall, Olivia Cumming and Rhylee McCall were among the best players for the Hawks.Reynella had the bye.Ladder (after round 7)Reynella 12, Flagstaff Hill 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Christies Beach 4, Cove 4, Aldinga 4, Hackham 0.Round 8 fixtures (Sunday 19 June)Flagstaff Hill v HackhamPort Noarlunga v AldingaReynella v Christies BeachCove has the bye

Willunga had to battle hard yesterday to keep their undefeated season alive during round nine action in the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League. The reigning premier hosted McLaren in a top-two clash which was tight throughout with scores level at quarter time and halftime. Willunga kicked six behinds in the third quarter and held McLaren scoreless to lead by six points at the last change. Neither team was able to score in tough conditions in the last term as Willunga held on to win 2.6 (18) to 2.0 (12). Caitlin Radbone, Cleo Guilfoyle, Tessa Kohn, Kristen Rothwell and Chelsea Farr were named best players for the Demons. Caitlin Ross, Sam Pratt, Sally Fuller, Tahlita Buethke and Ally Bailey were best for McLaren. Mount Compass won their third game for the season with a 24-point win against Victor Harbor. The final scores were Mount Compass 3.6 (24) to Victor Harbor 0.0 (0). Kiahni Russell kicked two goals for the Bulldogs and Lily Rees kicked one. Best players for ‘Compass’ were Brooke Boileau, Amy Vitkunas, Russell, Georgina Thomas and Amelia Sartor. Best players for ‘Victor’ included Courtney Barry, Aloura Kirk and Jasmine Bailey.Unfortunately Yankalilla had to forfeit their match against Goolwa/Port Elliot. Strathalbyn had the bye. Ladder after Round 9Willunga 15, McLaren 10, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 10, Mount Compass 6, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 1.Round 10 FixturesMcLaren v Mount Compass (Saturday 18/6 - 5.00pm @ McLaren Vale)Victor Harbor v Yankalilla (Sunday 19/6 - 10.40am @ Strathalbyn)Strathalbyn v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 19/6 - 2.10pm @ Strathalbyn)Willunga has the byeProudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Women - Round 7 @ GoolwaVictor White 3 defeated Goolwa 1Yankalilla 4 defeated Victor Blue 0Aldinga had the byeLadder (After Round 7)Yankalilla 13, Goolwa 10, Victor White 8, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga 1.Men - Round 7 @ GoolwaVictor White 16 defeated Aldinga Black 1Victor Blue 17 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Grey 2 defeated Goolwa 1Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 7)Victor White 19, Victor Grey 16, Victor Blue 13, Goolwa 11, Aldinga Blue 9, Yankalilla 6, Aldinga Black 3, Victor 1.

Reigning premier Willunga were back in the winners circle on Saturday after defeating Victor Harbor by 39 points to reach the halfway point of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) in third spot on the ladder. The first half was tight with the Demons leading by just nine points at the long break. They pushed on in the second half to kick six goals to two and win 14.16 (100) to 9.7 (61). Veteran Jake Standfield kicked three goals for Willunga, while Jackson Elmes also kicked three majors for Victor Harbor. Danny Juckers, Darcy Scott, Braden Altus, Brad Haskett and Brett Miegel were best for Willunga. Elmes, Ben Yeomans and Zachary Dowling were among the best players for ‘Victor’.McLaren Eagles have reached the halfway point of the season undefeated after their 28-point win against Encounter Bay. The Eagles were accurate all day as they kicked 12.2 (74) to 6.10 (46). James Grimley kicked three goals for the Eagles, giving him 30 majors for the season, while Jake Tarca and Nick Marshall kicked two goals each for the Bays. Best players for top-of-the-ladder McLaren were Matthew Merrett, Joel Vandeleur, Ashley Goodieson, Alex Moyle and Todd McKay. Callum Tonkin, Tyson Neale and Marcus Lippett were among the best players for Encounter Bay.Langhorne Creek won their third game on the trot with a convincing 112-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot. The ‘Creeks’ led by 13 points at quarter time before completely taking over in the final three quarters, kicking 17 goals to one, to win 22.11 (143) to 4.7 (31). Coby Helyar was on fire up forward for the Hawks with 10 goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Caleb Howell slotted five majors. Kosta Dekoning kicked two goals for the Magpies. Joining Helyar in the best players for Langhorne Creek were Mitchell Cleggett, Howell, Matt Dominish, Jack Keynes and Jackson Humphries. Daniel Fry, Logan Payne and Oscar McCann were the best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot. Mount Compass won their third game of the season to sit just one game outside the top-five after travelling to Yankalilla and coming away with an 87-point victory. The final scores were Mount Compass 14.17 (101) to Yankalilla 2.2 (14). The ‘old firm’ of Tom Pinyon (5) and Ziggy Vitkunas (3) were the leading goalkickers for the Bulldogs, while Tom Spence and Jesse Fitzgerald kicked the Tigers' two goals. Klaus Simons, Ziggy Vitkunas, Pinyon, Shane Heatley and Brandon McKenzie were named best players for Mount Compass. Yankalilla were best served by Joel Kay, Sam Crawford and Oaklee Major.Myponga/Sellicks won their third game in a row to consolidate their spot in the top-three with a 28-point victory at Myponga over Strathalbyn. It was a tight low-scoring game with just six goals kicked between the two sides to three quarter time with the Mudlarks leading by 14 points. Three goals to one in the final term saw the home side win 7.11 (53) to 3.7 (25). Sam Kennedy and Hassan Ahmat-Watkins kicked two goals each for the Mudlarks, while Ben Simounds kicked all three of Strathalbyn’s goals. Cooper Gilbert was named best-on-ground for Myponga/Sellicks and he was ably supported by Kain Spinks, Elliot Chalmers, Harrison Cock and Scott Ogilvie. Tom Redden, Adam Clark, Zac Edwards, Simounds and Marc Elliott were best for the Roosters. Ladder after Round 9McLaren 18, Myponga/Sellicks 14, Willunga 14, Encounter Bay 12, Strathalbyn 8, Victor Harbor 8, Langhorne Creek 8, Mount Compass 6, Yankalilla 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 10 Fixtures (Saturday 18 June)Willunga v Mount CompassMcLaren v Myponga/Sellicks Encounter Bay v YankalillaGoolwa/Port Elliot v Strathalbyn Langhorne Creek v Victor Harbor

Kangarilla moved inside the top-four of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at the expense of Seaford Storm, who they defeated 51-40  during round seven action yesterday. In other games, Pulse consolidated their position in the top-two with a comprehensive 57-18 win over McLaren Flat, Clarendon remained undefeated after a 53-35 win against Southern Stars, while Noarlunga travelled to Aldinga and came away with a 44-33 triumph. The competition takes a break for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and will resume on Saturday 18 June.Ladder (after round 7)Clarendon 14, Pulse 12, Noarlunga 10, Kangarilla 6, Seaford Storm 6, Southern Stars 4, Aldinga 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 8 fixtures (Saturday 18 June)Seaford Storm v NoarlungaClarendon v McLaren FlatKangarilla v Southern StarsPulse v Aldinga

Cove Cobras pulled off their best win in a number of years following an upset 10-point win against reigning premier Flagstaff Hill during round nine action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Hallett Cove yesterday. In wet and windy conditions, the Cobras started well to lead by 23 points at quarter time. The first term would prove decisive as the Falcons tried to claw their way back into the game but ultimately came up short with Cove winning 8.14 (62) to 6.16 (52). Jayden Morton kicked three goals for Cove, while Nathan Beenham kicked two for Flagstaff Hill. Best players for the Cobras were Chris Buersch, Corey Jackson, Lincoln Holder, Brad Strapps and Aaron Wordsworth. ‘Flaggies’ were best served by Brad Kirk, Brad Patterson, Nathan Beenham, Ben Burbridge and Ethan Wildman.Aldinga also pulled off a big upset with a five-point win at Shark Park against an inaccurate Morphett Vale. Aldinga started well to lead by seven points at the first change. Morphett Vale dominated the second term, but could only kick 1.8, to lead by six points at halftime. Aldinga got back on top in the ‘premiership quarter’ as they kicked four goals to zero to take a handy 19-point lead into the last quarter. Morphett Vale again dominated but again kicked just 1.8 , while Aldinga were held scoreless, but the Sharks managed to hang on and win 6.7 (43) to 3.20 (38). Zach Young kicked two goals for Aldinga and Braden Ritter also kicked two goals for Morphett Vale. Best players for Aldinga were Angus Stangewitz, Luke Watson, Bailey Pilmore, Mitchell Jarrett and Brady O’Hanlon. Morphett Vale’s best included Scott Carpenter, Robert Schindler-Taylor and Julian Mardigan. Reynella completed the first half of the season undefeated after a come-from-behind win at Noarlunga. The Wine Flies trailed by 10 points at the last change before kicking six goals to two in the final term to win 8.8 (56) to 6.6 (42). Reynella's Callan Semple was the major goalkicker on the field with three majors, while Troy Johnson and Vic Robertson each kicked two goals for the Shoes. Nick McLean, Sam Whitbread, Brad Thompson, Cam McGree and Bailey England were best for the top-of-the-ladder Reynella. Noarlunga were best served by Bailey Snelling, Jarrad Lielbelt, Thomas Mott, Johnson and Nathan Schulz. Happy Valley moved to second spot on the ladder with a nail-biting four-point win against Christies Beach. The Vikings started well to lead by 18 points at the first change, but ‘Christies’ lifted in the next two quarters to take an eight-point lead at three-quarter time. Happy Valley steadied in the last quarter with three goals to one to win 7.7 (49) to 6.9 (45). Corey Grocock kicked three goals for Happy Valley, as did Nathan Stock for Christies Beach. Jayden Little, Josh Penney, Scott Rademacher, Dwayne Ruddock and Grocock were named best players for the Vikings. Stock, Jacob Crate, Dwayne Morrison, Ben Powell and Nathan Sable were best for the Saints.Port Noarlunga had the bye. There is a whole of competition bye next weekend for the Queen’s Birthday with round 10 to be played on the 18th of June.Ladder after Round 9Reynella 16, Happy Valley 12, Noarlunga 10, Flagstaff Hill 10, Morphett Vale 8, Christies Beach 6, Cove 6, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 10 (Saturday 18 June)Christies Beach v NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v ReynellaCove v AldingaMorphett Vale v Port NoarlungaHappy Valley has the bye

Yankalilla won their first game of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season yesterday after defeating Mount Compass 32-30. In other games, Willunga defeated Victor Harbor 62-44 to consolidate second spot on the ladder, Strathalbyn kept pressure on the top-four with a 31-25 win at Myponga, while Langhorne Creek defeated Goolwa 49-29.McLaren Vale had the bye. The competition takes a break for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and will resume on Saturday 18 June.Ladder after Round 9McLaren Vale 16, Willunga 12, Mount Compass 10, Victor Harbor 9, Strathalbyn 9, Langhorne Creek 8, Goolwa 4, Yankalilla 2, Myponga 2.Round 10 Fixtures (Saturday 18 June)Willunga v Mount CompassMcLaren Vale v MypongaGoolwa v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborYankalilla has the bye

Parndana won their second game of the season on Saturday after defeating Kingscote by 35 points during round six action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL). James Davis kicked six goals for the Roosters in a best-on-ground display as Parndana won 13.10 (88) to 7.11 (53). Other good players for Parndana included Jack Sexton, Will Stanton, Bailey Gaskin and Trad McMulkin. Anthony Anderson kicked five goals for Kingscote, while other good players for the Hounds were Zak Siemer, Jordan Connell, Jack Grimes, Billy Goodwin and Rory Lovering. Western Districts maintained top spot on the ladder with a thumping 208-point win over Dudley United at Gosse. The final scores were Western Districts 33.18 (216) to Dudley United 1.2 (8). The Saints had 11 goalkickers with Lleyton Hedges kicking 10 majors. Hedges now has 23 goals for the season from five matches. Lloyd Coulson also had a day out with seven goals. Tate Barrett, Hedges, Joel Cross, Jake Nolan and Tye Boyle were named best for Western Districts. Shade Evans kicked the only goal for Dudley United, while Sam McLeay, Zak Keir and Matthew Houchin were among their best players. Wisanger had the bye. The competition takes a break this weekend before resuming on Saturday, June 11.Ladder after Round 6Western Districts 16, Wisanger 12, Kingscote 12, Parndana 8, Dudley United 0.Round 7 Fixtures (Saturday 11 June)Wisanger v Kingscote Parndana v Western DistrictsDudley United has the bye

Strathalbyn won their fifth game of the season yesterday with a 23-point win over Victor Harbor to consolidate their spot in the top-four of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition in the Great Southern Football League. In a low scoring affair at Encounter Bay, the Roosters won 3.6 (24) to 0.1 (1). Megan Rich, Tijana Jokic and Georgie Pater were the goalkickers for Strathalbyn, while the Roosters best players were Tess Huxtable, Heidi Groom, Pater, Tessa Grant, Katie Ehlers and Eliza Fergusen.McLaren Eagles remained in second spot on the ladder following their convincing 83-point win against Yankalilla at Willunga. McLaren led by 21 points at quarter time, 46 points at halftime and 55 points at the last change before winning 13.12 (90) to 1.1 (7). Sheena Peters was a standout up forward for the Eagles with five goals, while Layla Rogers and Hannah Georgeson chipped in with two goals each. Kimberley Rowe kicked the only goal for Yankalilla. Best for McLaren were Tiffany Copley, Georgeson, Ruby Flanagan-Sjoberg, Peters and Rogers. For the Tigers, Nari Wright, Tegan Cross and Rowe were among their side's best players. Willunga continued on their merry way in 2022 with a 75-point win at home against Mount Compass. The Demons held a handy 34-point lead at halftime and kicked six goals to zero in the second half to win 12.10 (82) to 1.1 (7). Willunga had nine goalkickers including Clare Holmes, Emily Cooper and Abby Woodward, who all kicked two goals. Georgina Thomas kicked the only goal for the Bulldogs. Willunga had plenty of good players including Holly Ifould, Caitlin Radbone, Stellar Remphrey-Pese, Holmes and Grace Duffy. Best players for Mount Compass included Thomas, Amy Vitkunas and Kiara Upitis.Goolwa/Port Elliot had the bye. Ladder after Round 8Willunga 13, McLaren 10, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Mount Compass 4, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 1.Round 9 FixturesYankalilla v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 29/5 - 10.40am @ Mount Compass)Willunga v McLaren (Sunday 29/5 - 11.40am @ Willunga)Mount Compass v Victor Harbor (Sunday 29/5 - 2.10pm @ Mount Compass)Strathalbyn has the byeProudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Port Noarlunga defeated Cove by 11 points to consolidate their position in the top-four during round six action in the Southern Football League Women’s ‘A’ grade competition yesterday. Cove led by five points at quarter time, before Port Noarlunga kicked three goals in the second term to lead by 16 points at halftime. The Cobras battled hard in the second half but ‘Porties’ were too strong as they ran out winners 4.6 (30) to 3.1 (19). Bree Chapman continued her good season to be named best for Port Noarlunga and she was well supported by Madison Harris, Sam Lynch, Belinda Gale and Ella Slape. Cove were best served by Lauren Kenny, Mikala Graham, Dana O’Brien, Ashleigh Need and Lauren Pattimore. Reynella continued their unbeaten start to the 2022 season with a convincing 132-point win over Aldinga at Reynella on Saturday night. The Wine Flies led by 38 points at quarter time, 77 points at halftime and 103 points at the last change before winning 19.18 (132) to 0.0 (0). Grace Doran (4), Kristy Jenkinson (3) and Georgia Scholes (3) were the leading goalkickers for Reynella, while their best players were Anja Bancevic, Casie Coombe, Caitlin Walter, Morgan Blackwell and Doran. Best players for Aldinga included India Hamdorf, Kimberly Robinson and Kiara Lovett. Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their fourth game of the season to stay in second spot on the ladder after defeating Christies Beach by 71 points at Bice Oval yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ led by just seven points at quarter time, before kicking nine goals to zero in the final three quarters to win 11.13 (79) to 1.2 (8). Nicole O’Connor (3), Ebony Scanlan (3) and Sienna Chapman (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Falcons, while Cadence Bryowsky kicked the Saints’ only major. Flagstaff Hill had many good players including Brooke Kleinig, Shaylee Dayman, Alana Baker, Scanlan and Emma Hodgson. Best for ‘Christies’ were Tayla Cook, Cassandra Quigley, Rachael Farlam, Maddison Wilson-Niessen and Neriah Milis.Hackham had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Reynella 12, Flagstaff Hill 8, Port Noarlunga 8, Cove 4, Christies Beach 2, Aldinga 2, Hackham 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillHackham v Christies BeachAldinga v CoveReynella has the bye

Seaford Storm moved inside the top-four of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) after defeating McLaren Flat 56-33 at Karingal Reserve during round six action on Saturday. In other games, Aldinga beat Southern Stars 43-35, Pulse travelled to Noarlunga and came away with a convincing 52-34 victory, while Clarendon remained undefeated after beating local rival Kangarilla 57-51. Ladder (after round 6)Clarendon 12, Pulse 10, Noarlunga 8, Seaford Storm 6, Kangarilla 4, Southern Stars 4, Aldinga 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 7 fixtures (4/6/22 - 3.30pm)Pulse v McLaren FlatSouthern Stars v ClarendonSeaford Storm v KangarillaAldinga v Noarlunga

Langhorne Creek defeated Willunga by one point yesterday to keep themselves in touch with the top-five after eight rounds of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL). Willunga hosted the Grand Final rematch with the home side starting the game as warm favourites. The ‘Creeks’ led by 11 points at halftime and extended their lead to a handy 17 points at the last change. Willunga came back hard in the last quarter but the Hawks had done enough to win 14.6 (90) to 14.5 (89). Coby Helyar kicked four goals for Langhorne Creek, while Brad Haskett also kicked four goals for Willunga. Best for the Hawks were Matt Dominish, Helyar, Matt Tonkin, Jack Keynes and Darcy Clifford. Willunga’s best were Brett Miegel, Haskett, Job Colwell, Lachlan Scott and Darcy Scott. Myponga/Sellicks’ dream start to 2022 continued yesterday as they accounted for Victor Harbor to the tune of 83 points at ‘Victor’. The Mudlarks led by 11 points at quarter time and extended their lead to a handy 18 points at halftime. Myponga/Sellicks really took over in the second half , kicking 10 goals to one, to win 17.17 (119) to 5.6 (36). The Mudlarks had 11 different goalkickers with Jake Spinks, Jayden Scott, James Hutchinson, Ryan Haverty, Harrison Cock and Hassan Ahmat-Watkins all kicking two goals each. Kane Cooper and Sam Basham also kicked two goals each for ‘Victor’. Ben Kennedy continued his excellent season to be named best on ground and he was well supported by Levi Proude, Luke Whitford, Matthew Flintham and Haverty. Best for Victor Harbor included Mitchell Brook, Jesse Hutchinson and Ben Yeomans.McLaren Eagles continued their unbeaten start to 2022 with a comfortable 48-point win at Mount Compass yesterday. It was a tight first half with the Eagles leading by just eight points at halftime. McLaren took over after halftime to kick 12 goals to five and win 18.10 (118) to 10.10 (70). The Eagles had nine different goalkickers with Tom Harms kicking four and Lachlan Camm kicking three. Ziggy Vitkunas kicked three goals for ‘Compass’. Brett Ellis kicked two goals and was named best player for McLaren and he was ably supported by Harms, Cody Ellison, Sam Bentley and Todd McKay. Mount Compass was best served by Adam Hunter, Ziggy Vitkunas, Corey Grove, Klaus Simons and Tom Pinyon.Strathalbyn slipped inside the top-five following their 45-point win against Yankalilla. The Roosters won 13.17 (95) to 8.2 (50) to improve their win/loss record to 4-4 before a big round nine trip to take on Myponga/Sellicks. Austin McFarlane was best-on-ground for Strathalbyn and he was joined in the best players by Marc Elliott, Jacob Wright, Richard O’Grady and Joel Hodgson. Best players for Yankalilla included Joel Kay, Jack Fitzgerald and Sam Crawford. ‘Strath’ had 10 goalkickers with Ben Simounds slotting three majors, while Matthew Wilson kicked two goals for Yankalilla.Encounter Bay kept the top-three in their sights with their sixth win of the season, a 97-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa. The Bays dominated all game as they led by 34 points at quarter time, 64 points at halftime and 86 points at the last change before winning 16.17 (113) to 2.4 (16). Lachlan Williams kicked four goals for the Bays in a best-on-ground performance, while Oakley Johnson and Brad Kreuger kicked three goals each. Daniel Fry and Jordan Wilson-King kicked the Magpies’ two goals. Other good players for Encounter Bay were Kreuger, Callum Tonkin, James Brown and Fraser Tonkin. Best for Goolwa/Port Elliot included Fry, Oscar McCann and Brian Gill. Ladder after Round 8McLaren 16, Myponga/Sellicks 12, Willunga 12, Encounter Bay 12, Strathalbyn 8, Victor Harbor 8, Langhorne Creek 6, Mount Compass 4, Yankalilla 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Langhorne Creek v Goolwa/Port ElliotYankalilla v Mount CompassMyponga/Sellicks v Strathalbyn Willunga v Victor HarborMcLaren v Encounter Bay

Parndana remained undefeated after beating second-placed Kingscote 55-49 during round six action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. The Roosters’ win moves them two games clear on top of the ladder. In the other game of round six, Western Districts won their second game of the season with a comfortable 54-37 win over Dudley United. Wisanger had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Parndana 10, Kingscote 6, Western Districts 4, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Parndana v Western DistrictsWisanger v KingscoteDudley United have the bye

Happy Valley consolidated their spot in the top-five of the Southern Football League (SFL) after defeating Morphett Vale by 55 points this afternoon. After a tight first half saw Happy Valley lead by eight points, the Vikings completely took over in the second half, kicking nine goals to one, to win 17.11 (113) to 8.10 (58). Happy Valley had 10 different goalkickers with Ben Geythenbeek (5) and Jack Flett (4) leading the way. Best players for the Vikings were Kieren Bartlett, Jaxon McGregor-Dey, Lachlan Hamilton, Tate Coleman and Matthew Lillis. For Morphett Vale, Liam Corrie, Anthony Biemans and Bodie Sowter were among their best.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their fifth game of the season with a comprehensive 128-point win against Port Noarlunga at ‘Porties’. The Falcons led by 35 points at quarter time, 49 points at halftime and 74 points at the last change before winning 22.15 (147) to 2.7 (19). ‘Flaggies’ had plenty of avenues to goal with Luke Beenham and Nathan Beenham kicking five goals each. They were ably supported by Ryan Mountford (4) and Daniel Butcher (3). Ashley Baxter and Aaron Peterson kicked Port Noarlunga’s two goals. David Kearsley, Sam Tharaldsen, Blake Aldridge, Nathan Beenham and Mountford were best for Flagstaff Hill. Liam O’Connor-Dawkins, Jordan Zeitz and Jayden Close battled hard for Port Noarlunga.Reynella continued their dominant start to 2022 with a comfortable 125-point win at home against Aldinga. The Wine Flies led by 63 points at halftime, before kicking a further 11 goals to two in the second half to win 22.14 (146) to 3.3 (21). Marc Borholm kicked six goals for Reynella to give him 40 for the season so far. Callan Semple (4), Cam McGree (3) and Bradley Potter (3) also hit the scoreboard for the Wine Flies. Cameron Jarrett kicked two goals for Aldinga. Best players for a rampant Reynella outfit were McGree, Sam Whitbread, Robert Irra, Semple and Brad Potter. Luke Watson, Matthew Beinke, Levi Stewart-England, Zhaidyn Hamdorf and Kane Catford were best for the Sharks. Noarlunga won their fifth game of the season with a comfortable 34-point win against the Cove Cobras at Hallett Cove. The Shoes got off to a fast start with five goals to two in the first quarter to lead by 21 points at the first change. The Cobras were still in the game at the last change with the margin at 23 points, but a five goal to three final term saw the Shoes win 15.9 (99) to 9.11 (65). Vic Robertson led the way up forward for Noarlunga with four goals, while Scott Grieve and Jake McCreery kicked two goals each for Cove. Nick Mott, in just his second game for the season, was best on ground for the Shoes and he was well supported by Vic Robertson, Tom Mott, Jaidan Kappler and Nathan Schulz. Best for the Cobras included Bailey Nicholas, Michael Galley and Corey Jackson.  Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Reynella 14, Noarlunga 10, Happy Valley 10, Flagstaff Hill 10, Morphett Vale 8, Christies Beach 6, Cove 4, Aldinga 2, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 9 FixturesNoarlunga v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v CoveAldinga v Morphett Vale Happy Valley v Christies BeachPort Noarlunga has the bye

Cove won their second game of the season after defeating Hackham by 135 points at Hackham Oval on Sunday. The win moved the Cobras into the top-four after five rounds of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) ‘A’ grade competition. The Cobras led by 50 points at halftime and kicked a further 13 goals in the second half to win 20.15 (135) to 0.0 (0). Cove had 12 different goalkickers with Lauren Kenny and Alesia LeDuff kicking three goals each. The Cobras’ best players were Kenny, Jasmine Dietrich, Talia Saler, Rebecca O’Shaughnessy and Ashleigh Need. Olivia Cumming, Bronte McGrail, Caitlin Haire, Carol Karo and Holly Marsh were best for the Hawks.Reynella remained undefeated after winning their top-of-the-table clash with Flagstaff Hill by 30 points at Reynella on Sunday. Flagstaff Hill led by six points at quarter time, but Reynella were too strong in the other three quarters as they ran out winners 7.9 (51) to 3.3 (21). Georgia Scholes was the best forward on the ground, kicking four goals for the Wine Flies. Scholes was joined in the best players by Morgan Blackwell, Zannah Loxton, Anja Bancevic and Grace Doran. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ were Shaylee Dayman, Kelsey Rodman, Rachel Crockart, Jenna Andrews and Alana Baker.Port Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top four following their come-from-behind two-point win against Christies Beach at Bice Oval. ‘Christies’ led by 11 points at the last change having kicked the only two goals of the game, but in the last quarter, ‘Porties’ kicked two goals and kept Christies Beach scoreless to win 2.2 (14) to 2.0 (12). Kaiya Ivett and Samantha Lynch kicked Port Noarlunga’s goals, while Neriah Mills and Emily Risitano were the goalkickers for Christies Beach. Lynch, Philippa Worthley, Brittany Pratt, Ivett and Bree Chapman were named best players for the Cockle Divers, while for the Saints, Brina Thompson-Fitzgerald, Isabella Zito, Hannah Clarke, Melanie Koster and Mills were their best. Aldinga had the bye.Ladder (after round 5)Reynella 10, Flagstaff Hill 6, Port Noarlunga 6, Cove 4, Aldinga 2, Christies Beach 2, Hackham 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Reynella v AldingaChristies Beach v Flagstaff HillCove v Port NoarlungaHackham has the bye

Clarendon has gone to the top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder after defeating Noarlunga 52-39 at Noarlunga on Saturday. It was Noarlunga’s first loss of the season, while Clarendon remained undefeated. In other games, Pulse defeated Seaford Storm 60-42, Southern Stars had a solid 48-34 win against McLaren Flat, while Kangarilla travelled to Aldinga and had a big 67-28 win.Ladder (after round 5)Clarendon 10, Pulse 8, Noarlunga 8, Kangarilla 4, Seaford Storm 4, Southern Stars 4, Aldinga 2, McLaren Flat 0.Round 6 fixtures (28/5/22 - 3.30pm)Noarlunga v Southern Stars Aldinga v McLaren FlatSeaford Storm v PulseClarendon v Kangarilla

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill flexed their muscles to consolidate their spot in the top-five of the Southern Football League (SFL) after defeating Happy Valley by 43 points on Saturday. The game was all tied up at halftime but after the long break, the Falcons kicked seven goals to one to win 12.13 (85) to 6.6 (42). Aiden Grayson and Daniel Butcher kicked three goals each for ‘Flaggies’, while Ben Geytenbeek and Dwayne Ruddock each kicked two majors for the Vikings. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Tynan Carney, David Kearsley, Luke Beenham, Brad Patterson and Nathan Beenham. Scott Rademacher, Joel Beeche and Kieren Bartlett were among the best players for Happy Valley. Noarlunga are up to second spot on the ladder following their 128-point win against Aldinga at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The Shoes led by just four points after a low-scoring first quarter before they exploded in the second term, kicking nine goals to zero, to lead by 64 points at halftime. A further 10 goals to one in the second half saw Noarlunga win 20.23 (143) to 2.3 (15). The Shoes had 10 different goalkickers with Jaidan Kappler leading the way with five majors. Sam Noble and Cameron Jarrett kicked Aldinga's two goals. Thomas Mott, Kappler, Daniel Buechter, Jarrad Liebelt and Ben Jarman were named best players for Noarlunga. For Aldinga, Angus Stangewitz, Scott O’Dea and Brady O’Hanlon were among their best players. Christies Beach defeated Port Noarlunga by 100 points at Bice Oval on Saturday to keep in touch with the top-five. The Saints led by 29 points at quarter time, 43 points at halftime and 81 points at the last change, before winning 22.9 (141) to 6.5 (41). ‘Christies’ had 10 different goalkickers with Bailey Short kicking six and Jacob Crate slotting five majors. Clint Calyun and Thomas Hynes kicked two goals each for ‘Porties’. James Conlon, Short, Crate, Aidan Coakley and Ben Powell were named best for Christies Beach. Port Noarlunga was best served by Jayden Close, Sam Zeitz, Jordan Zeitz, Alex McKay and Joshua Johns.Morphett Vale are up to third spot on the ladder following their 23-point win against Cove. The Cobras led narrowly at quarter time, but the Emus took over in the second and third quarters to lead by 29 points at the last change, before winning 10.15 (75) to 8.4 (52). Morphett Vale were best served by Robert Schindler-Taylor, Harry Clarkson, Braydan Hartwig, Scott Carpenter and Anthony Biemans, while Scott Ridley kicked four goals for the Emus. Aaron Wordsworth, Bradley Strapps and Scott Grieve were among the best players for Cove.Reynella had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Reynella 12, Noarlunga 8, Morphett Vale 8, Happy Valley 8, Flagstaff Hill 8, Christies Beach 6, Cove 4, Aldinga 2, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 8 FixturesPort Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillMorphett Vale v Happy ValleyCove v NoarlungaReynella v AldingaChristies Beach has the bye

Women - Round 5 @ GoolwaAldinga 1 drew Victor White 1Goolwa 6 defeated Victor Blue 0Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 5)Goolwa 10, Yankalilla 7, Victor Blue 6, Victor White 4, Aldinga 1.Men - Round 5 @ GoolwaVictor White 5 defeated Goolwa 1Aldinga Blue 4 defeated Victor Blue 3Victor Grey 8 defeated Aldinga Black 0Yankalilla 5 defeated Victor 0 (Forfeit)Ladder (After Round 5)Victor White 13, Victor Grey 10, Victor Blue 10, Aldinga Blue 9, Goolwa 8, Yankalilla 3, Aldinga Black 3, Victor 1.