Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 1 resultsYankalilla 52 defeated Strathalbyn 50Victor Harbor Blue 62 defeated Victor Harbor White 57Goolwa 71 defeated Willunga 65McLaren Vale Gold 68 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 52Encounter Bay 58 defeated Port Elliot 55Ladder (after round 1)McLaren Vale Gold 12, Victor Harbor Blue 10, Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa 9, Yankalilla 8, Strathalbyn 4, Willunga 3, Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor White 2, McLaren Vale Blue 0.Round 2 fixturesYankalilla v Victor Harbor BlueStrathalbyn v Encounter BayMcLaren Vale Blue v Port ElliotWillunga v McLaren Vale GoldVictor Harbor White v Goolwa

Reigning premiers Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) got their premiership defence off to the perfect start with a 94-run win over Kangarilla during round one action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Cherry Gardens yesterday. SCIB batted first and put up a handy score of 8/194 from their 45 overs. Sam Hill (40), Aaron Thompson (40), Andy Adams (39) and Daniel Desengo (34) all made handy contributions for the home side. Kangarilla used nine bowlers with Ben Evans taking 4/31 (8). ‘Kangies’ got themselves to 1/44 in the run chase, before losing their last 9/56 to be bowled out for 100. Joel Stidston top scored with 31 (69 balls). Six SCIB bowlers took wickets with Adams (2/13), Stuart Norton (2/17) and Ben McGowan (2/26) the leading wicket takers. Mt Lofty and Bridgewater played out a thriller at Heathfield Oval with the Redcaps winning by one run. Mt Lofty batted first with Josh Healey (46) and Nick Justice adding 63 runs for the first wicket. Adam Carthew (25) and Justice put on 52 for the third wicket with Justice going on to top score with 79 from 114 balls (10 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Peter Giannes (28 not out) and Connor Milde (27 not out) helped lift Mt Lofty to 7/235 from their 45 overs. Jarrad Tait (3/49), Justin Summerill (2/24) and Finn Sullivan-Llewellyn (2/38) were the wicket takers for the Raiders. Bridgewater got off to a fast start with Peter Atkins and Luke Hoyle adding 57 runs inside six overs before Hoyle was dismissed for 26 (18 balls). Atkins went on to make 53 from 35 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), but when Bridgewater fell to 7/130, a win appeared a formality for Mt Lofty. Raiders skipper Jarrad Tait had other ideas as he top scored with 68 (51 balls) and he was ably supported by Liam Risson (45) and Sullivan-Llewellyn (17 not out). With three overs left, Bridgewater needed two runs to win, before left-arm seamer Will Healey (4/23) took the final two wickets to secure a dramatic victory. Carthew (3/30) was the other multiple wicket taker for Mt Lofty.Aldgate defeated 2023/24 finalists Mylor by 54 runs yesterday to get their season off to a great start. On a slow outfield at Mylor Oval, Aldgate battled their way to 7/130 from their 45 overs with skipper Josh Callaghan the standout with 61 from 108 balls (3 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Mitch Thomas proved a good ally for Callaghan with a hard-fought 30 (72 balls). Pipers opening bowler Joel Durnford had a day out with 5/20 from his nine-over spell. Mylor were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for just 76. Alex Kern (15) and Todd Dellatorre (11) were the only batsmen to reach double figures for the home side. Matt Hansen (2/5), Luke Smet (2/17) and Felix Farmer (2/20) were the multiple wicket takers for the ‘Gaters’. Stirling won their opening fixture against Meadows by five wickets at Stirling Oval after chasing down Meadows’ total of 168 with more than 17 overs to spare. The Bulldogs batted first with Chad Dawe (37), Oscar Tydeman (35) and Brad Louch (31) leading the way before their side was bowled out in the 44th over. Ned Hopgood (4/25) and Jack Pick (3/30) were the chief wicket takers for the Eagles. Charlie Fryer (39) and skipper Jack Read put on 91 for the first wicket before Read was dismissed in the 13th over for 57 off 38 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Connor McFadyen added a hard-hitting 30 from 21 balls (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up in the 28th over. Will Bevan-Giles took 3/42 (9) for Meadows.Round 2 (home team named first)Mt Lofty v Scott Creek IronbankBridgewater v AldgateKangarilla v StirlingMylor v MeadowsLadder (after round 1)Stirling 6, Scott Creek Ironbank 6, Aldgate 6, Mt Lofty 6, Bridgewater 0, Mylor 0, Kangarilla 0, Meadows 0.

Port Elliot turned the tables on Encounter Bay in their grand final rematch during round one action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) yesterday at Encounter Bay. Port Elliot won a tight, low-scoring game by three wickets with 20 balls remaining. Encounter Bay batted first and battled their way to 5/119 from their 40 overs. Finn Magor top scored for the Bays with 51 not out (94 balls), while Kieran Garrett scored 28 (83 balls). Tyson Somerfield was the leading wicket taker for the Bloods with 3/31 (7). Port Elliot were in trouble early as Chris Butler snared 3/16 (8) for Encounter Bay to leave the visitors at 4/32. Port Elliot skipper Joel Harris (38) and brother Liam (36) then combined for a 51-run stand for the fifth wicket, before Tyson Somerfield (21 not out) completed a good all-round double to see Port Elliot home in the 37th over. Blake Bailey (2/19) and Cam Lintern (2/21) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Bays.Goolwa got their 2024/25 campaign off to a good start with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Victor Harbor. The Vipers batted first on their home deck with Josh Boyko (11) the only player to reach double figures as they were bowled out in the 37th over for just 50. Five Magpies bowlers took wickets with Matt Overall (3/5), Andy Evans (2/0) and Dean Vickery (2/4) leading the way. Goolwa knocked off the victory target inside 12 overs with Sam Carlyle (29 not out) and Jack Ward (20) adding 45 for the first wicket. Lachlan Hywood (1/12) was the sole wicket taker for Victor Harbor.McLaren Districts had a solid 23-run win against Myponga-Sellicks to start their season in style. The Crushers batted first with new skipper Justin Twartz top scoring with 52 from 88 balls (8 x 4’s), while Ben Worrall made 21 (45 balls). Kym Dooley (2/14) and Vinnie Nizzola (2/26) were the multiple wicket takers for Myponga-Sellicks. The Mudlarks run chase never really got going as they slipped to 8/47 with Stephen Nairn delivering a devastating spell for the Crushers. Nairn snared 6/22 from his eigh-over spell as Myponga-Sellicks eventually reached a total of 111 thanks to Nizzola (26) and Kym Dooley (23) helping the tail to wag. George Beard (2/25), Kevin Grant (1/21) and Roy Graham (1/22) were the other wicket takers for the Crushers.2023/24 finalists Yankalilla got their season off to a good start with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Willunga yesterday. Willunga batted first and were bowled out in the 35th over for just 84. James Kerin (3/11) and Ashley Madden (3/31) were the chief wicket takers for the Tigers. Yankalilla lost a couple of early wickets to slip to 2/14, before skipper Luke Bartlett (43 not out) and Chris Clark (22 not out) saw their side home in the 15th over. Eddie Last (1/8) and Mal Radford (1/32) were the wicket takers for the Demons.A Cam Bullard century has led Noarlunga to a comfortable eight-wicket win against Mount Compass at Burgess Oval. Bullard scored 112 not out from just 51 balls (19 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) to see his side to the victory target of 160 in the 18th over. Earlier, Mount Compass had made 7/159 from their 40 overs with Southern Districts ‘A’ grade player Rilee Endersby scoring 52 not out (49 balls), while Aaron Dalitz whacked a quickfire 46 (43 balls). Jett Holberton with 2/17 (6) was the leading wicket taker for the Shoes. Round 2 (one-day games - home team named first)Port Elliot v Mt CompassWillunga v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v GoolwaVictor Harbor v McLaren DistrictsNoarlunga v YankalillaLadder (after round 1)Goolwa 6, Yankalilla 6, Noarlunga 6, McLaren Districts 6, Port Elliot 6, Encounter Bay 0, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Mt Compass 0, Willunga 0, Victor Harbor 0.

The Great Southern Cricket Association (AEHCA) season starts tomorrow (12/10) with 10 teams chasing premiership glory. The season will consist of 12 rounds with six two-day games and six one-day games.  Reigning premier Encounter Bay will get their premiership defence underway as they host Port Elliot in a grand final rematch. The Bays have lost gun all-rounder Matt Overall to Goolwa, while they’ve picked up former Macclesfield skipper David Caddle. Blake Bailey will continue as captain in 2024/25. After reaching three of the past four grand finals, Port Elliot will be looking for a breakthrough flag this season and will once again be led by Joel Harris who had a career-best season in 2023/24 with 517 runs. The Bloods will be strengthened by the inclusion of former Langhorne Creek ‘keeper-batsman Jaspa Tonkin. It will be a new look Willunga this season following the retirement of Simon Roberts and Rhys Allard, along with Sean McIvor (Goolwa) and Luke Harding (Victor Harbor) leaving the Demons. Willunga will also have a new captain in Rory Hanson. Noarlunga also has a new captain for this season with Cam Bullard stepping into the role following a standout season in 2023/24 where he won the GSCA ‘cricketer of the year’. The Shoes have added Sean Williams (Marion), Jamie Diener (Sandy Creek) and former junior Michael Ledgard (ICC Sharks) to their playing stocks this season, along with former McLaren Districts pair Jett Holberton and Jacob Banks. Mount Compass returned to finals action last season and will once again be led by Aaron Dalitz. Dalitz (21 wickets last season) and Bailey Baldock (19 wickets) will hold the key to the Bulls’ bowling lineup, while Josh Murfitt (328 runs) will look to continue on from last season. Yankalilla also played finals in 2023/24 and will have a new leader this season with Luke Bartlett taking the reins. Bartlett is coming off an excellent season where he made 404 runs and represented the GSCA at the Meyer Shield. Young fast bowler Ryan Borlace returns from Southern Districts and will add much-needed pace to the Tigers’ bowling lineup. After missing finals action last season, Goolwa had an active off-season signing former Encounter Bay all-rounder Matt Overall as playing-coach and former Willunga fast bowler Sean McIvor. Opening bowler Jayden Crees has moved to Southern Districts. The Magpies will also have a ‘B’ grade this season which will add to their depth. After making the finals in 2022/23, McLaren Districts slipped out of the top-six last season. Top order batsman Justin Twartz will take over as skipper from Luke Goodieson who has moved to Southern Districts. Opening batsman Daniel Bruce and left-arm seamer George Beard will be important players for the Crushers after good 2023/24 seasons. Myponga-Sellicks will once again be led by top order batsman Sean Haverty as they look to return to finals action this season. Michael Tomlinson (290 runs last season) and the Haverty brothers (Sean & Ryan) will be the key to the Mudlarks batting, while the ageless Vinnie Nizzola (22 wickets last season) will continue to lead the attack. Victor Harbor will look to build on their first season back in ‘A’ grade ranks and have added former Willunga premiership skipper Luke Harding to their playing stocks. Veteran Sean Medlen is the new captain at the Vipers, taking over from Josh Boyko who scored 310 runs last season.Round 1 (1-day games - home team named first)Mt Compass v NoarlungaYankalilla v WillungaGoolwa v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v Port ElliotMcLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks

The Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season starts on Saturday (12/10) with eight teams chasing the ‘A’ grade flag. The season will consist of 18 rounds of 45-over games. Lobethal won their third AEHCA ‘A’ grade premiership in a row last season and once again will be led by all-rounder Mitch Weeks. Ben Matthews (595 runs last season), Weeks (437) and Daniel Norsworthy (356) will once again be key with the bat for the Tigers, while they have multiple options with the ball including Sam Graeber, Jeremy Hackett and Matt Martin. Langhorne Creek has lost the past two grand finals and have appointed Adam Clements as skipper for season 2024/25. Clements returns to the Tigers ‘full-time’ after playing grade cricket at Kensington. Wessel Van Wyk will play more cricket after being injured last season, while former skipper Matt Tonkin has indicated he is keen to play most of the season as well. Strathalbyn finished third last season and will be looking for their first premiership since 1997/98. Senior players Mark Abbott and Luke Cousins combined for over 1,000 runs last season and will once again be important cogs for the Stallions. Skipper Brayden Gaiter will lead the attack after snaring 46 wickets in 2023/24, while youngsters such as Tyson Roberts, Riley Tonkin and Lachlan Cutting will look to build on the experience gained last season. Perennial finalists Nairne will once again be led by Robert Crook and will invest in young players such as Zac Llewellyn, Will Brooks, Jack May and Tom May to improve in 2024/25. The Razorbacks are also hopeful of a few more appearances from gun Sturt all-rounder Corey Kelly throughout the season. Bremer Callington will look to move up the table this season after winning just one game in 2023/24. Graydon Brand, fresh off making 501 runs last season, will be co-captain with opening bowler Nathan Fitzgerald. All-rounder Rhys Jordan, after playing just two games last season, will be a welcome addition on a more regular basis. Woodside has a new captain in Tommy Baldock with Brad Collins stepping aside. Noah Bell returns from injury, while club legend Dave Wescombe will bring up his 400th game for the Warriors on Saturday at Nairne. Daniel Jenner will continue as skipper at Hahndorf with the Magpies looking to continue the development of their young players through their A2 team into ‘A’ grade ranks. Macclesfield will be without David Caddle, Kieran O’Connell and Lachlan Barrett who have moved to new clubs, while Tom Filsell will continue his captaincy role. The Redbacks will expect Josh Lewis-Burns, Connor Moore and Luke Jones to step up and help bring the younger players through.Round 1 (home team named first)Nairne v WoodsideMacclesfield v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Bremer CallingtonHahndorf v Lobethal

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season gets underway on Saturday (12/10) with eight teams chasing premiership glory. The season will consist of 14 rounds of 45-over games, while there will be a T20 competition starting on 30 November and culminating with finals on 11 January. Last season, Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) won their first ‘A’ grade premiership since 2004-05 to break a 19-year drought. The win was a triumph for the ‘team ethos’ of SCIB, with all players contributing to the victory. Adam Shearwood will skipper the side again after a career-best 803 runs in 2023/24. Lachlan Knight will return to the club from Kanagrilla, while Blake Beelitz lands at Cherry Gardens after previously playing at Strathalbyn. Mount Lofty has played in three of the past four grand finals and won the premiership in 2020/21. Jordan Neis-Beer will once again captain the Redcaps as his side will look to go one better than the past two seasons and lift the Von Doussa Shield. The Redcaps squad is very similar to recent seasons with Sam Furber returning to Heathfield Oval. After winning two premierships in a row, Stirling were knocked out at the preliminary final stage last season and they’ll be looking to bounce back in season 2024/25 under new skipper Jack Read. Read had a breakout season in 2023/24 with 719 runs, while also snaring 17 wickets with his off-spinners. Premiership captain Jack Pick will continue as a player. Mylor made a long awaited return to ‘A’ grade finals action last season before being beaten by Stirling in the first week of the postseason. The Pipers will once again be led by off-spinner Michael Warburton, while Tom Plant will be the key to their batting lineup coming off 605 runs last season. Aldgate missed finals action for the first time in eight years last season and there are major changes afoot at the Swamp. Josh Callaghan will take over as skipper as 2018/19 premiership captain Jake Turnbull has made the move to Kangarilla. The Gaters will look to Callaghan and vice-captain Mitch Thomas to lead the young batting lineup. Aldgate will also be without the injured Jack Woollard, while Shaun Atkins has moved to the Torrens Valley Cricket Association. Meadows missed the finals in 2023/24 for the first time in almost 20 years, a run which included an amazing 12 premierships. Club legend Rohan Reid has stepped aside as captain with Brad Louch taking over as skipper, while bowler Will Bevan-Giles will be back full time at the Bulldogs. Kangarilla had a disappointing second half of last season and have lost Lachlan Knight to Scott Creek Ironbank. This loss has been offset by the recruitment of past Aldgate and HCA skipper Jake Turnbull. Turnbull will be attempting to take ‘Kangies’ to their first HCA Grand Final since they joined the competition in 2014/15 and will add another option to a strong Kangarilla bowling attack already featuring Ben Evans, Che Martinsen and Steve Featherstone. Bridgewater have appointed gun all-rounder Jarrad Tait as captain for the season, taking over from veteran Justin Summerill who will continue as a player at the Raiders. Ty Watson (542 runs last season) will be a key with the bat, while batsman James Graves will be available more often this season.Round 1 (home team named first)Stirling v MeadowsMt Lofty v BridgewaterMylor v Aldgate Scott Creek Ironbank v Kangarilla

Reynella won their eighth ‘A’ grade premiership in the Southern Football League (SFL) after defeating Flagstaff Hill in a tough, low-scoring affair by 10 points yesterday. The Wine Flies dominated the first quarter to lead 3.4 (22) to 0.0 (0) at the first change. Flagstaff Hill reduced the margin to 15 points at halftime, and then 10 points at the last change as a big final quarter loomed. Each team could manage just 1.4 in the last term as Reynella won 6.14 (50) to 5.10 (40). Jake Agnew and Bailey Marshman kicked two goals each for the Wine Flies, while Blake Aldridge also kicked two majors for the Falcons. Reynella skipper Tyler Davies was named best-on-ground, while best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Reece Milsom, Aldridge, Josh Rosman, D’Arcy Mitchell, Brayden Heyward-Ferors and Ryan Mountford.In other grades, Flagstaff Hill won the ‘B’ grade by 27 points against Happy Valley, Reynella took out the under 17.5 flag with an eight-point victory over Cove, Port Noarlunga got up in a nail biter by five points over Happy Valley, while ‘Flaggies’ won the under 13’s in another tight one by six points against ‘Porties’. 

Myponga-Sellicks broke a 40-year premiership drought with a thrilling one-point victory over Victor Harbor in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Grand Final at Myponga yesterday. The Mudlarks had to do it the hard way, winning four finals in a row on their way to a fourth ‘A’ grade flag in GSFL competition. With the game in the balance late in the last quarter, Jake Spinks took a contested mark 30 metres out from goal and calmly kicked truly to put Myponga-Sellicks in front. It would be the last score of the match and when the final siren sounded, it sparked scenes of pure joy from the Mudlarks players, coaching staff and supporters. Earlier, in cold and windy conditions, Victor Harbor started strongly to lead by 18 points at quarter time, before the Mudlarks hit back to lead by five points at the long break. The ‘Roos kicked four goals to two in the third term to turn for home with a seven-point lead. Roared on by a large contingent of home supporters, the Mudlarks kicked three goals to one in the final term to win 10.8 (68) to 9.13 (67). In his first season at the club, Myponga Sellicks playing-coach Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals and in the process brought up his 100th major for the season. Michael Ross (3) and Ben Heaslip (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Victor Harbor. Best players for the premiers included Ben Kennedy, Sam Kennedy, Kain Spinks, Luke Whitford, Jack Cooper and Bradley Clarke. Best for the ‘Roos included Heaslip, Ross, Kane Cooper, Jesse McKinnon, Rhys Bartram and Jackson Elmes.In other grades, Victor Harbor came from the elimination final to defeat McLaren Districts by 17 points in the reserves, Myponga-Sellicks went back-to-back in the senior colts with a 12-point win against McLaren Districts, while Willunga won the junior colts with a comfortable 38-point triumph, also against the Eagles.

Women - Grand Final @ YankalillaVictor White 0 drew Goolwa 0**Victor White won shootout 2-1Men - Grand Final @ YankalillaVictor Blue 3 defeated Victor Grey 2Under 17’s - Grand Final @ YankalillaAldinga 5 defeated Victor 2Under 14’s - Grand Final @ YankalillaVictor Blue 1 defeated Victor White 0

Western Districts won their 15th ‘A’ grade premiership in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) after a comprehensive 136-point win over Wisanger at Penneshaw on Saturday. Saints skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked eight goals (65 for the season) as his side won 24.18 (162) to 4.2 (26). Jordan Whittle (5), Thomas Schmidt (3) and Cameron Florance (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for the Saints. Luke Shurven kicked three goals for Panthers. Best players for Western Districts were Sam Jonas, Hedges, Dylan Lockett, Schmidt and Tim Larcombe. Best for the Panthers included Andrew Arnold, Brok Viney-Obst, Brodee Williams, Timmy Turner and Luke Shurven.Western Districts made a clean sweep of the day as they won the reserves flag with a two-point win against Kingscote, while they also won the under 15’s with a 61-point victory over Kingscote. 

Western Districts won back-to-back premierships in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ‘A’ grade competition after defeating Kingscote 58-45 at Penneshaw on Saturday. It was a good day for the Saints as they also claimed the ‘C’ grade flag and the under 17’s pennant. In other grades, Wisanger won the ‘B’ grade, Dudley United took out the ‘D’ grade, Parndana won the under 13’s, while it was an all Wisanger decider in the under 11's with Wisanger 1 getting the chocolates.

Port Noarlunga won their first Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s (SFLW) premiership after a tight 10-point win over Flagstaff Hill in yesterday’s Grand Final. After losing in week one of the finals, ‘Porties’ won three consecutive games to taste premiership glory. The Cockle Divers led at every change before winning 4.7 (31) to 3.3 (21). Philippa Worthley kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance and she was ably supported by Carli Morton, Megan Weetra, Nasyah Turner, Amelia Michailescu and Shakira Dolman. Jessica Couch kicked two goals for ‘Flaggies’, while their best players were Chloe Meyers, Kelsey Rodman, Melanie Koster, Tiana Lush, Nicole Mogg and Emma Hodgson.In the other grand finals yesterday, Port Noarlunga won the under 17 girls, while Reynella completed an undefeated season as they took out the under 14 girls pennant. ‘Porties’ also took out the Sunday under 15 boys flag, while Happy Valley won the ‘C’ grade premiership after defeating Aldinga by eight points. 

Myponga-Sellicks are through to the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Grand Final after defeating reigning premier McLaren Districts by 47 points in the preliminary final at McLaren Vale on Saturday. The Mudlarks, looking for their first ‘A’ grade flag since 1984, will take on Victor Harbor in the decider at home this Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, Myponga-Sellicks kicked with the breeze in the first term and opened up an 18-point lead by quarter time. The Eagles kicked the opening two goals of the second term, before the Mudlarks kicked five goals in a row to lead by 37 points late in the first half. McLaren Districts managed the final two goals of the first half to reduce the margin to 24 points at halftime. The Mudlarks kicked seven goals to three in the second half to run out winners 15.14 (104) to 7.15 (57). Playing-coach Darren Shillabeer was excellent in the first half and finished with five goals for the Mudlarks, while Jake Spinks (3) and Ben Kennedy (2) were the other multiple goalkickers. Best players for the Mudlarks included Luke Whitford, Anthony Kempster, Ben Kennedy, Jaxon Sampson, Jake Spinks and Darren Shillabeer.N.B. No best players or goalkickers had been supplied by McLaren Districts at the time of publication.Grand FinalVictor Harbor v Myponga-Sellicks (Saturday 21/9/24 - @ Myponga)

Victor Harbor produced a stunning upset as they defeated reigning premier Yankalilla in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) Grand Final at Victor Harbor yesterday. Yankalilla were on a 25-game winning streak heading into yesterday’s decider, including a 33-goal thumping of Victor Harbor in the Qualifying Final. In an amazing 46-goal turnaround, ‘Victor’ won 66-53 to take home the GSNA League premiership. Victor Harbor also won the Senior 2 premiership, while Myponga had a day out winning the Senior 3, Senior 4 and Senior 6 flags. In the junior grades, Strathalbyn dominated with an amazing six premierships, while McLaren Vale won two pennants.

Minor premier Reynella made their way through to the 2024 Southern Football League (SFL) Grand Final next Saturday after easily accounting for Happy Valley to the tune of 60 points in the preliminary final at Port Noarlunga today. The Wine Flies will now face reigning premier Flagstaff Hill in the decider. Reynella jumped out the blocks quickly to lead by 39 points at the first change and the game was as good as over. A further eight goals to five for the remaining three quarters saw the Wine Flies win 15.12 (102) to 6.6 (42). Callan Semple (4), Jake Agnew (3) and Dylan Roser (2) were the leading goalkickers for Reynella, while Harry Davenport kicked three majors for the Vikings. Best players for Reynella included Sam Whitbread, Lachlan McGuinness, Marc Borholm, Tyler Davies, Cameron Kirkland and Brayden Nicholls. Best for the Vikings were Sebastian Oliver, Harry Vick, Lachlan Hamilton, Dylan Strickland, Harry Spacie and Matthew Lillis.Grand FinalFlagstaff Hill v Reynella (Saturday 21/9/24 - @ Flinders University Oval)

Minor premier Victor Harbor defeated McLaren Districts by 44 points in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) second semi-final at Strathalbyn yesterday to go straight through to the premiership decider on September 21. The ‘Roos led at every change to run out winners 14.13 (97) to 7.11 (53). Harry Vincent kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Victor’, while Connor Fitt kicked two majors for McLaren Districts. Joining Vincent in the best players for Victor Harbor included Ben Heaslip, Jackson Elmes, Zac Dowling, Jesse McKinnon and Michael Ross. Best players for the Eagles were Fitt, Lachlan Mathews, Jamie Smith, Brett Ellis, Sam Venning and Luke Mitton.Myponga-Sellicks are through to Saturday’s preliminary final after a comfortable 51-point win against Encounter Bay in the first semi-final at Yankalilla today. The Mudlarks led by 12 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals to three in the second half to win 16.14 (110) to 9.5 (59). Darren Shillabeer (5), Ben Kennedy (2) and Jayden Heinze (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Myponga-Sellicks, while their best players were Ben Kennedy, Mitchell Wilkins, Luke Whitford, Sam Kennedy, Ryan Kelly and Shillabeer. Tyson Neale (3), Ben Davis (2) and Lachlan Costello (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Encounter Bay, while their best players were Callum Tonkin, Hamish Tonkin, Neale, Elijah Horrocks, Tyler Baldock and Tyler McCreanor.Preliminary FinalMcLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks (Saturday 14/9/24 - @ McLaren Vale)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill ground out a nine-point win over Reynella in a low scoring second semi-final in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Aldinga yesterday to progress to the Grand Final on September 21. The game was tight throughout with Reynella holding a slender five-point lead at the last change. Flagstaff Hill kicked the only two goals of the last term to win 6.14 (50) to 5.11 (41). Brad Patterson and Michael Shearer kicked two goals each for the Falcons, while their best players included D’Arcy Mitchell, Tristan Smith, Caleb McCormick, Josh Rosman, Reece Milsom and Kobe Cavouras. Best for the Wine Flies were Tom Schirmer, Talon Copley, Jake Agnew, Jacob McDonald and Daniel Whitaker.Happy Valley won their fourth game in a row to progress to the preliminary final on Saturday after defeating Port Noarlunga by 27 points at Bice Oval today. The Vikings won every quarter on the way to a 7.16 (58) to 4.7 (31) triumph. Dylan Strickland was named best on ground for Happy Valley and he was well supported by Matthew Lillis, Harry Vick, Harry Spacie, Ross Mullins and Jack Flett. Best for ‘Porties’ included Nathaniel Paredes, Nicholas Steele, Brodie Smith, Jonathan Cook, Clinton Calyun and Russell Curyer.Preliminary FinalReynella v Happy Valley (Saturday 14/9/24 - @ Port Noarlunga)

Pulse completed an undefeated 2024 campaign after defeating Clarendon 34-31 in a nail-biting A1 Grand Final in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at River Road Community Courts yesterday. It’s the second year in a row that Pulse has gone through the season undefeated on their way to the premiership. In the A2 Grand Final, Croweaters also defeated Clarendon by three goals as they triumphed 37-34.  

Women - Week 1 finals @ Victor HarborGoolwa 1 defeated Victor White 0Yankalilla 2 defeated Victor Blue 1Men - Week 1 finals @ Victor HarborGoolwa 4 defeated Yankalilla 2Victor Grey* 1 drew Victor Blue 1 *Victor Grey won shootout 3-2