Reigning premier Pulse has won straight through to the 2024 Grand Final after a tight 47-41 Qualifying Final win over Clarendon in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In the Elimination Final, Southern Stars kept their season alive with a 47-42 victory against Kangarilla.Preliminary Final (31/8/24)Clarendon v Southern Stars

Reynella wrapped up the minor premiership after defeating Port Noarlunga by 33 points during round 18 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Port Noarlunga yesterday. Reynella led by 10 points at quarter time and extended their lead out to 35 points at the main break. The second half was even as the Wine Flies won 15.16 (106) to 10.13 (73). Callan Semple kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance for Reynella, while Zac Sproule kicked three goals for Port Noarlunga. Joining Semple in the best players for Reynella included Sam Whitbread, Tyler Davies, Marc Borholm, Daniel Whitaker and Cameron Kirkland. Best players for ‘Porties’ were Brodie Smith, Kyan Smith, Nicholas Steele, Nathaniel Paredes, Nathan Hedger and Tyler Hathaway.Happy Valley warmed up for finals action with a comfortable 40-point win against Noarlunga. The Shoes started well to lead by 20 points at quarter time, but the Vikings took over from then on, kicking 12 goals to three, to win 13.11 (89) to 7.7 (49). Harry Vick, Jett Carlier and Liam O’Connor kicked two goals each for Happy Valley, while Vic Robertson also kicked two goals for Noarlunga. Sebastian Oliver, Lachlan Hamilton, Joel Beeche, Cody Cox, Rhys Stringer and Dylan Strickland were named best players for the Vikings. Best for Noarlunga included Callum Gaspari, Josh Beard, Jake Birch, Sam Beard, Jarrad Liebelt and Jamison Snelling. Flagstaff Hill finished the minor round in style with a comprehensive 158-point win against Cove. The Falcons led by 76 points at halftime, before kicking another 13 goals to one in the second half to win 27.21 (183) to 3.7 (25). The Falcons had 13 different goalkickers with Sam Smith kicking six majors (48 for the season). Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Brad Patterson, Mitch Johnson, Caleb McCormick, Smith, Ryan Mountford and Josh Rosman. Best players for the Cobras were Chris Buersch, Alex Marra, Kyle Stoldt, Scott Milne and James Farrugia.Ironbank Cherry Gardens finished their first season in the SFL with an 18-point win at Aldinga. The Thunderers led by just three points at the last change, before kicking three unanswered goals in the last quarter to win 11.7 (73) to 7.13 (55). Jayden Rea and Dylan Hoyle kicked two goals each for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while Thomas Boreham and Jack Langdon also kicked two goals for the Sharks. Isaac Hoepfl, Conor Lidstone, Chase Wooley, Levi Grigg, Lachlan Knight and Jacob Matheson were names as best players for the winners, while the Sharks were best served by Samuel Bentley, Angus Stangewitz, Boreham, Tom Pilmore, Luke Watson and Brayden Hooper.Morphett Vale won their fifth game of the season with an upset 19-point win over finals-bound Christies Beach yesterday. The Emus trailed by two points at halftime, before kicking 12 goals to eight to win 19.4 (118) to 15.9 (99). Morphett Vale skipper Aiden Baker kicked eight goals in a best-on-ground performance and Dylan Williams kicked four. Austin Hogg (4), Alan Singh (3), Shaun King (2) and Josh de Roode (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Saints. Joining Baker in the best players for the Emus were Dylan Miller, Khori Mills-Richardson, Brian Gill, Michael Smith and Scott Carpenter. Best for Christies Beach included Hogg, Rhys Mundy, Mackenzie Nield, Joel Andruszkiewicz, Michael Mazey and Harrison Butcher.Ladder (after round 18)Reynella 32, Flagstaff Hill 30, Port Noarlunga 28, Happy Valley 22, Christies Beach 18, Noarlunga 16, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 12, Morphett Vale 10, Aldinga 7, Cove 5.Qualifying FinalFlagstaff Hill v Port Noarlunga (Saturday 31/8/24 - @ Bice Oval)Elimination FinalHappy Valley v Christies Beach (Sunday 1/9/24 - @ Aldinga)

Reigning premier Yankalilla completed an undefeated minor round with a 60-44 win at Victor Harbor during round 18 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Langhorne Creek defeated McLaren Vale 52-30 to confirm their spot in the finals, Willunga will also play finals after a 65-46 win over Goolwa, Strathalbyn finished their season well with a 48-24 victory against Mount Compass, while Myponga won their sixth game of the season after a 53-44 home win against Encounter Bay. Ladder after Round 18Yankalilla 36, Victor Harbor 28, Willunga 24, Langhorne Creek 24, Strathalbyn 22, Goolwa 20, Myponga 12, Mount Compass 8, Encounter Bay 4, McLaren Vale 2.Qualifying FinalYankalilla v Victor Harbor (Saturday 31/8/24 - @ Goolwa)Elimination FinalWillunga v Langhorne Creek (Saturday 31/8/24 - @ Goolwa)

Encounter Bay grabbed the double chance after a thrilling five-point win over Myponga-Sellicks during round 18 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Myponga today. The game was tight throughout with Encounter Bay kicking six goals to three in the final quarter to triumph 12.8 (80) to 11.9 (75). Tyson Neale, after injuring his calf, moved forward and kicked five goals for the Bays, while skipper Tyler Baldock kicked three majors. Jake Spinks kicked four goals for the Mudlarks. Callum Tonkin, Neale, Cohen Pettitt, Elijah Horrocks, Baldock and Hamish Tonkin were named best players for Encounter Bay, while for the Mudlarks, Sam Kennedy, Ben Kennedy, John Butcher, Jake Spinks, James Hutchinson and Anthony Kempster were their best. Victor Harbor tuned up for finals action with a big 170-point win over Yankalilla this afternoon. Sam Basham was best-on-ground for the ‘Roos, kicking 16 goals to finish with 101 majors for 2024. ‘Victor’ led throughout to win 31.15 (201) to 5.1 (31). Joining Basham in the best for the ‘Roos were Jesse McKinnon, Bryce Gibbs, Ben Heaslip, Harry Vincent and Zac Dowling. Yankalilla was best served by James Hay, Chris Clark, Liam Gerber, Joel Kay, Brad Fitzgerald and Tyler Athanasos.Willunga finished their season in style with a comprehensive 164-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Demons led by 69 points at halftime, before kicking another 18 goals to two in the second half to win 32.11 (203) to 5.9 (39). The Demons had 13 different goalkickers including Dylan Draper (7), Sean Beath (5) and Ryan Sherry (5). Draper, Sam Tregenza, Braden Altus, Cameron Hutchens, Beath and Cameron McDonald were best for Willunga, while Ken Angus, Logan Payne, James Fry, Fred Nissen, Dene McKinlay and Kai Iwao were named best players for the Magpies.Mt Compass won their seventh game of the season with a comfortable 56-point victory at Strathalbyn. Tom Pinyon kicked nine goals for ‘Compass’ on their way to a 20.7 (127) to 10.11 (71) victory. Ben Simounds kicked four goals for Strathalbyn to give him 63 goals for 2024. Best players for Mt Compass included Brent Creek, Pinyon, Lochie Nash, Klaus Simons, Adam Hunter and Cody Connor. The Roosters were best served by Brock Keding, Marc Elliott, Simounds, Joel Hodgson, Zac Edwards and Jai Sanders.Reigning premier McLaren Districts warmed up for a tilt at a third successive flag with a 119-point win at home against Langhorne Creek. The Eagles had 13 different goalkickers with Cameron Jarrett (8) and Matthew Merrett (6) leading the way. Jackson Dalitz, Caleb Howell and Heath McDougall kicked two goals each for the Hawks. Best players for the Eagles included Merrett, Tom Fenoughty, Sam Lawrie, Luke Mitton, Daniel Marr and Ashley Goodieson.Ladder (after round 18)Victor Harbor 32, McLaren Districts 29, Encounter Bay 28, Myponga-Sellicks 27, Langhorne Creek 18, Willunga 14, Mt Compass 14, Strathalbyn 12, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Qualifying FinalMcLaren Districts v Encounter Bay (Saturday 31/8/24 - @ Langhorne Creek)Elimination FinalMyponga-Sellicks v Langhorne Creek (Sunday 1/9/24 - @ Victor Harbor)

Morphett Vale won their fourth game of the season after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 28 points during round 17 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Ironbank on Saturday. Ironbank Cherry Gardens led by four points at halftime, before Morphett Vale poured on five unanswered goals in the third quarter to take a handy 26-point lead at the last change. An even last quarter saw the Emus win 13.10 (88) to 9.6 (60). Dylan Williams (4) and Blake Carter (3) were the leading goalkickers for Morphett Vale, while Kaea Cleary and Jayden Rea kicked two goals each for the Thunderers. Best players for Morphett Vale included Aiden Baker, Braydan Hartwig, Brian Gill, Daniel Bode, Connor Lock and Troy Sherratt. Ironbank Cherry Gardens was best served by Jake Pokoina, Tyler Quinn, Josh Marshall, Isaac Hoepfl, Levi Grigg and Zane Lewis.Flagstaff Hill kept their minor premiership hopes alive with a comprehensive 162-point win against Aldinga. The Falcons led by 73 points at halftime, before kicking a further 13 unanswered goals in the second half to win 24.21 (165) to 0.3 (3). Michael Shearer kicked six goals in a best-on-ground display for the Falcons, while Sam Smith (5), Nathan Beenham (4), Ethan Johnson (3) and Jordan Etto (2) were the other multiple goalkickers. Joining Shearer in the best players for ‘Flaggies’ were Brad Patterson, Luke Beenham, Aiden Grayson, Mitchell Johnson and Smith. Best for Aldinga were Cooper Rose, Harrison Jarman, Tom Pilmore, Luke Watson, Zach Young and Angus Stangewitz.Happy Valley confirmed their finals spot after defeating Cove by 108 points on Saturday. The Vikings won every quarter on their way to a 21.21 (147) to 5.9 (39) victory. Happy Valley had 11 different goalkickers with Jett Carlier (4), Harry Davenport (3) and Sebastian Oliver (3) leading the way. Ryan Need was a standout for the Cobras with four goals. Liam Hamilton, Harry Spacie, Carlier, Joel Beeche, Dylan Strickland and Billy Wilson were named best for the Vikings. Joining Need in the best players for Cove were Alex Marra, Lucas Hill, Rhys Mutch, Kyle Stoldt and Jayj Butler-Chaseling.Reynella maintained top position with one round to go after a comfortable 82-point win against Noarlunga. The Wine Flies Led by 24 points at halftime, before kicking 10 goals to one in the second half to win 17.15 (117) to 5.5 (35). Callan Semple (5), Marc Borholm (3), Brad Thompson (2) and Dylan Roser (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Reynella, while their best players were Brad Potter, Liam Reid, Cameron Kirkland, Bailey Marshman, Sam Whitbread and Tyler Davies. The Shoes were best served by Brayden Wait, Nathanael Dudley, Callum Gaspari, Thomas Anderson, Sam Goldfinch, Jamison Snelling. Port Noarlunga warmed up for the finals with a come-from-behind 29-point win at Christies Beach. ‘Christies’ started well to lead by 17 points at quarter time. ‘Porties’ hit back in the second quarter to take a five-point lead at halftime and they extended their lead to eight points at the last change. The Cockle Divers closed out the game in the last term, kicking three unanswered goals, to win 12.12 (84) to 8.7 (55). Gary Karpany and Nathaniel Paredes kicked three goals each for ‘Porties’, while Zak Short also kicked three goals for the Saints. Paredes was named best player for Port Noarlunga and he was well supported by Chris Black, Kyan Smith, Joshua Johns, Brodie Smith and Ben Currie. Best players for the Saints included Bradley Truscott, Mackenzie Nield, Ryan Matthews, Emmerson White, Joshua Semmens and Thomas Paparella.Ladder (after round 17)Reynella 30, Flagstaff Hill 28, Port Noarlunga 28, Happy Valley 20, Christies Beach 18, Noarlunga 16, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Morphett Vale 8, Aldinga 7, Cove 5.Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Morphett Vale v Christies BeachAldinga v Ironbank Cherry GardensCove v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v Happy ValleyPort Noarlunga v Reynella

Reigning premiers Pulse completed an undefeated minor round after a convincing 74-16 win over Noarlunga during round 15 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) on Saturday. In other games, Clarendon defeated Southern Stars 48-41, while Kangarilla won their sixth game of the season with a tight 36-34 win over McLaren Flat. Ladder (after round 15)Pulse 30, Clarendon 24, Southern Stars 14, Kangarilla 12, Noarlunga 6, McLaren Flat 4.Week 1 finals fixtures (24/8/24 - 3.30pm @ SUNA)Pulse v Clarendon (Qualifying Final)Southern Stars v Kangarilla (Elimination Final)

Hackham qualified for finals with a 28-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens during round 16 action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Ironbank yesterday. After trailing by five points at quarter time, Hackham kicked five unanswered goals to win 6.8 (44) to 2.4 (16). Dakota Dwyer kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Hawks and she was well supported by Charlotte Carter, Mia Burdon, Tallara Power, Shayley MacFadyen and Alana Browne. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Olivia Walker-Obushak, Audrey Myers, Teagan Del Torre-Darrington, Jessie O’Brien, Estelle McPhee and Katherine Davey.Flagstaff Hill warmed up for finals with a comfortable 53-point win against Cove yesterday. The Falcons won every quarter on their way to a 10.12 (72) to 3.1 (19) victory. Jessica Couch kicked five goals for Flagstaff Hill, giving her 35 for the season to win the SFLW goalkicking. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Tiana Lush, Amber Cloughessy, Melanie Koster, Couch, Chloe Meyers and Kelsey Rodman. Best for the Cobras were Angelique Dean, Naomi Jones, Hayley Donnell, Iona Parr, Ashleigh Need and Dana O'Brien.Reynella finished minor premiers after they received a forfeit win against Noarlunga in the final round and will have week one of the finals off. Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 16)Reynella 24, Port Noarlunga 24, Flagstaff Hill 22, Cove 16, Hackham 8, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Noarlunga 0.Week 1 finals fixtures (Sunday 25/8/24)Port Noarlunga v Flagstaff Hill (Qualifying Final - 2.45pm @ Ironbank)Cove v Hackham (Elimination Final - 2.45pm @ Morphett Vale)

Willunga moved back inside the top-four after defeating Mount Compass 60-33 during round 17 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Encounter Bay won their second game of the season with a 53-34 win against McLaren Vale, Yankalilla won their 23rd game in a row with a 63-31 triumph over Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor travelled to Langhorne Creek and came away with a 51-42 win, while Goolwa had a tight 36-32 win against Myponga.Ladder after Round 17Yankalilla 34, Victor Harbor 28, Willunga 22, Langhorne Creek 22, Strathalbyn 20, Goolwa 20, Myponga 10, Mount Compass 8, Encounter Bay 4, McLaren Vale 2.Round 18 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Mount CompassVictor Harbor v YankalillaWillunga v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Langhorne CreekMyponga v Encounter Bay

Encounter Bay kept their top-three hopes alive with an important 15-point win at home over reigning premier McLaren Districts during round 17 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Bays will travel to Myponga this Sayurday with the winner securing the double chance. On Saturday, McLaren Districts got off to a good start to take a 14-point lead to quarter time. The Bays hit back in the second quarter with four answered goals to lead by 15 points at halftime. The second half was an even affair with Encounter Bay winning 11.10 (76) to 9.7 (61). Tyler Baldock and Kieran Garrett kicked three goals each for the Bays, white Cody Ellison also kicked three majors for the Eagles. Best players for Encounter Bay included Hamish Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks, Garrett, Marcus Lippett, Jack Crispin and Tyson Neale. McLaren Districts was best served by Jarrad Bollenhagen, Lachlan Camm, Harrison Evans, Tom Fenoughty, Connor Fitt and Ellison.Victor Harbor secured the minor premiership with a comprehensive 86-point win at Langhorne Creek. ‘Victor’ jumped out the blocks with a stunning 10.3 to 0.2 opening term, before going on to win 20.16 (136) to 6.14 (50). Sam Basham kicked seven goals for the ‘Roos to give him 85 majors for the season, while Mitch Cleggett kicked two goals for the Hawks. Best players for Victor Harbor were Ben Heaslip, Zac Dowling, Jackson Elmes, Dylan Kleinig, Jesse McKinnon and Basham. For Langhorne Creek, their best included Sam Mckenzie, Mitch Cleggett, William Bruce, Caleb Howell and Tom Derham.Myponga-Sellicks stayed in third spot courtesy of an easy 124-point win against Goolwa-Port Elliot at Goolwa. The Mudlarks led by 74 points at halftime, before kicking a further 11 goals to four in the second half to win 22.20 (152) to 4.4 (28). Darren Shillabeer kicked eight goals for the Mudlarks (85 for the season), while Jake Spinks slotted six majors. Tom Fergusson kicked two goals for the Magpies. Ben Kennedy, Anthony Kempster, Shillabeer, Jake Spinks, Jayden Heinze and Kain Spinks were named best for Myponga-Sellicks, while best for the Magpies included Levi Baillie, Brock Donaldson, Ryan Carnelly, Fred Nissen and Ryan Pearce.Strathalbyn won their sixth game for the season following a comfortable 67-point win at Yankalilla on Saturday. The Roosters won every quarter on route to a 18.12 (120) to 8.5 (53) triumph. Strathalbyn spearhead Ben Simounds kicked five goals, while Joel Kay kicked three goals for Yankalilla. Best players for ‘Strath’ included Cooper Machin, Simounds, Richard O'Grady, Ethan Fox, Brock Keding and Marc Elliott. Yankalilla was best served by Kay, Brad Fitzgerald, Mackenzie Ryan, Lachlan Whittlesea and Tyler Athanasos.Willunga also notched their sixth win of the season after travelling to Mt Compass and coming away with a 35-point victory. The Demons won every quarter to post a 12.5 (77) to 5.12 (42) win. Ryan Sherry (3), Sean Beath (2) and Dylan Draper (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Willunga, while their best players included Braden Altus, Sam Tregenza, Tyson Hoffmann, Draper, Beath and Brett Miegel. Best players for the Bulldogs were Tom Vitkunas, Brent Creek, Adam Hunter, Klaus Simons, Tom Pinyon and Jayden Weetman.Ladder (after round 17)Victor Harbor 30, McLaren Districts 27, Myponga-Sellicks 27, Encounter Bay 26, Langhorne Creek 18, Willunga 12, Mt Compass 12, Strathalbyn 12, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Myponga-Sellicks v Encounter BayWillunga v Goolwa/Port ElliotMcLaren Districts v Langhorne Creek Strathalbyn v Mt CompassVictor Harbor v Yankalilla

Women - Round 14 @ Victor HarborGoolwa 5 defeated Victor Blue 0Victor White 1 drew Yankalilla 1Aldinga Black 1 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Ladder (After Round 14)Goolwa 32, Yankalilla 30, Victor White 29, Victor Blue 18, Aldinga Black 12, Aldinga Blue 1.Men - Round 14 @ Victor HarborVictor Grey 1 defeated Goolwa 0Victor Blue 2 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor White 4 defeated Aldinga Black 0Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 14)Victor Blue 32, Victor Grey 26, Goolwa 25, Yankalilla 19, Aldinga Blue 16, Victor White 7, Aldinga Black 3.

Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-three after an upset 18-point victory over Victor Harbor during round 16 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Victor Harbor on Saturday. ‘Victor’ led by three points at halftime, before the Mudlarks kicked five goals to two in the third quarter to turn for home with a handy 16-point lead. It was an even last quarter as Myponga-Sellicks won 12.12 (84) 9.12 (66). Jake Spinks was the leading goalkicker on the field with four majors for the Mudlarks, while Jackson Elmes kicked three goals for the ‘Roos. Best players for the Mudlarks included Ben Kennedy, Mitch Wilkins, Levi Proude, Jake Spinks, Anthony Kempster and Sam Kennedy. Victor Harbor’s best were Elmes, Ben Heaslip, Harry Vincent, Mitchell Brook, Zac Dowling and Jaymes Hewett.Willunga won their fifth game of 2024 after a come-from-behind 14-point win at Yankalilla. ‘Yank’ led by 27 points at halftime and were looking good to notch their fourth win of the season. Willunga came to life in the second half, kicking 10 goals to three to win 12.8 (80) to 10.6 (66). Tyson Schmid, Harrison Mills, Jaxon Hams and Sean Beath kicked two goals each for Willunga, while Joel Kay kicked four goals for Yankalilla. The Demons’ best were Beath, Job Colwell, Sam Tregenza, Daniel Bass, Hams and Seb Hoeck. Yankalilla was best served by Will Hogben, Kay, Liam Gerber, Mackenzie Ryan, Lachlan Whittlesea and Oliver Carpenter.Reigning premier McLaren Districts tuned up for finals with a convincing 129-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Eagles led by 22 points at quarter time, 62 points at halftime and 97 points at the last change, before winning 24.22 (166) to 6.1 (37). McLaren Districts had 10 different goalkickers with Cameron Jarrett leading the way with five majors. Kai Iwao kicked two goals for the Magpies. Daniel Marr was best-on-ground for McLaren Districts and he was well supported by Harrison Evans, Henry Mathews, Brett Ellis, Sam Lawrie and Connor Fitt. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot included Ryan Carnelly, Dene McKinlay, Ken Angus, Logan Payne, Ryan Pearce and Sam O'Flaherty.Mt Compass won their sixth game of the season after an upset 37-point win against Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The Bulldogs won every quarter on their way to a 13.9 (87) to 7.8 (50) triumph.  Ziggy Vitkunas was a star up forward for the Bulldogs with six goals, while vice-captain Lochie Nash kicked three majors. Caleb Howell and Darcy Clifford kicked two goals for Langhorne Creek. Tom Vitkunas, Brandon McKenzie, Ziggy Vitkunas, Adam Hunter, Nash and Cody Connor were named best players for Mt Compass, while for Langhorne Creek, Tom Derham, Mitch Cleggett, Howell, Daniel Cleggett, Peter Reichelt and Heath McDougall were their best.Encounter Bay kept their top-three hopes alive with a tight 9.9 (63) to 9.7 (61) victory at Strathalbyn on Saturday. Griffin Clark was named best for the Bays and he was ably supported by Kyron Pepper (3 goals), Cory Gamble, Tyson Neale (2 goals), Hamish Tonkin and Tyler Baldock. Ben Simounds was the standout forward for the Roosters with five goals (54 for the season), while their best players were Brock Keding, Tay Crawford-Sandison, Thomas Welk, Simounds, Cooper Machin and Marc Elliott.Ladder (after round 16)Victor Harbor 28, McLaren Districts 27, Myponga-Sellicks 25, Encounter Bay 24, Langhorne Creek 18, Mt Compass 12, Willunga 10, Strathalbyn 10, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 17 fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v StrathalbynEncounter Bay v McLaren DistrictsGoolwa/Port Elliot v Myponga-SellicksLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMt Compass v Willunga

Strathalbyn moved inside the top-four after defeating Encounter Bay 56-15 during round 15 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Yankalilla stayed undefeated following their 70-43 win over Willunga, Victor Harbor all but wrapped up the double chance with a 52-43 win against Myponga, Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 45-32 win at Mount Compass, while Goolwa kept their finals hopes alive after defeating McLaren Vale 67-36.  Ladder after Round 16Yankalilla 32, Victor Harbor 26, Langhorne Creek 22, Strathalbyn 20, Willunga 20, Goolwa 18, Myponga 10, Mount Compass 8, McLaren Vale 2, Encounter Bay 2.Round 17 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v MypongaEncounter Bay v McLaren ValeLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMount Compass v WillungaYankalilla v Strathalbyn

Reynella tuned up for finals with a comfortable 53-point win against Cove Cobras during round 15 action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Hallett Cove yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 13 points at halftime, before kicking six unanswered goals in the second half to win 9.12 (66) to 2.1 (13). Summer Weir, Chloe Lea and Sarah Bourn all kicked two goals each for Reynella, while Ella Gill and Jessica Stewart kicked the Cobras’ goals. Best players for Reynella were Zannah Loxton, Rebecca Hunter, Sienna Garner, Dominique Byrne, Lea and Shanique West. The Cobras were best served by Dana O'Brien, Hayley Donnell, Cally Swalue, Jaymie Savaidis, Ashleigh Need and Jemima Buss.That was the only game played for round 15 with Port Noarlunga winning by forfeit over Hackham and Flagstaff Hill also winning by forfeit against Ironbank Cherry Gardens.Ladder (after round 15)Port Noarlunga 24, Reynella 22, Flagstaff Hill 20, Cove 16, Hackham 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Noarlunga 0.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v HackhamCove v Flagstaff HillReynella v Noarlunga (Forfeited Game)Port Noarlunga has the bye

McLaren Districts has won the 2024 A Grade Women’s premiership in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) after defeating reigning premier Willunga by 18 points at Yankalilla yesterday. Willunga were going for their third premiership in a row, but the Eagles would not be denied their first flag since 2020. McLaren Districts won every quarter on their way to a 7.4 (46) to 3.10 (28) triumph. Abby Woodward (3) and Sheena Peters (2) were the leading goalkickers for McLaren Districts. Emily Cooper, Jodie Hunt and Tamara Page were the goalkickers for Willunga. Layla Rogers finished off her excellent season with a best-on-ground performance for the Eagles and she was well supported by Caitlin Ross, Lisa Whiteley, Abby Woodward, Taylah Scapens and Peters. Best players for the Demons included Caitlin Radbone, Cleo Guilfoyle, Hunt, Courtney Gutschmidt, Ada Anninos and Jessica Kirk.In other games, McLaren Districts also claimed the under 17 girls premiership with a thrilling six-point win over Willunga, while the Demons did claim some premiership glory with their under 14 girls defeating McLaren Districts by nine points to take the flag.

Kingscote moved to the top of the ladder after defeating Wisanger 48-30 during round 14 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round 14, Dudley United won their sixth game of the season after beating Parndana 53-39.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Kingscote 16, Western Districts 16, Parndana 12, Dudley United 12, Wisanger 0.Round 15 Fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v KingscoteParndana v Western DistrictsWisanger has the bye

Dudley United moved up to third spot on the ladder with a comfortable 60-point win against Parndana during round 14 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Parndana yesterday. Sam Willson kicked six goals for the Eagles as they won 17.15 (117) to 9.3 (57). Colton Trethewey (4) and James Davis (3) were the leading goalkickers for the Roosters. Best players for Dudley United included Keenan Jacobs, Tait Florance, Sam Willson, Adam Terrell and Ryan Boers, while best players for Parndana were Colton Trethewey, Trad McMulkin, Shannon Davis, James Davis and Eli Kuchel.Wisanger has warmed up for finals action in three weeks time with a tight two-point win against reigning premier Kingscote yesterday. The Panthers led by a handy 24 points at halftime, before Kingscote worked their way back into the game, but ultimately Wisanger triumphed 12.7 (79) to 11.11 (77). Luke Shurven kicked three goals for Wisanger, while Lachie Ingerson kicked four majors for Kingscote. Brok Viney-Obst, Luke Shurven, Jason Fryar, Luke Bowd and Samuel Clifford were named best for Wisanger. Kingscote was best served by Frank Colman, Riley Puckridge, Rory Lovering, Declan Hardy-Corby and Thomas Mitchell.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Western Districts 44, Wisanger 36, Dudley United 16, Kingscote 16, Parndana 0.Round 15 Fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v KingscoteParndana v Western DistrictsWisanger has the bye

Clarendon warmed up for finals action in a couple of weeks after defeating McLaren Flat 50-25 during round 14 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Clarendon yesterday. In other games, Pulse continued on their merry way with a comfortable 58-35 victory against Southern Stars, while Kangarilla confirmed their spot in the finals with a 38-29 win against Noarlunga.Ladder (after round 14)Pulse 28, Clarendon 22, Southern Stars 14, Kangarilla 8, Noarlunga 6, McLaren Flat 4.Round 15 fixtures (17/8/24)Pulse v Noarlunga Southern Stars v Clarendon Kangarilla v McLaren Flat

Christies Beach consolidated their spot in the top-five with a thrilling three-point win against fellow finals aspirant Happy Valley during round 15 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Bice Oval yesterday. ‘Christies’ came from 17 points down at halftime to eventually run out winners 9.7 (61) to 8.10 (58). Saints skipper Michael Mazey was the only multiple goalkicker on the field with two goals. Mackenzie Nield continued his good season for Christies Beach to be named their best player and he was well supported by Mazey, Bradley Truscott, Joshua Semmens, Clayton Wise and Shaun King. Best for the Vikings included Harry Vick, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Lachlan Hamilton, Sebastian Oliver, Sam Flett and Joel Beeche.Aldinga won their third game of the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 10 points in a high scoring encounter at Morphett Vale yesterday. Aldinga led at every change as they triumphed 14.17 (101) to 13.13 (91). Sam Bentley, Jack Langdon and Jayden Scott all kicked three goals for the Sharks, while Dylan Williams was a standout for the Emus with nine majors. Ryan Parry, Luke Watson, Bentley, Langdon, Brayden Hooper and Tom Pilmore were named best for Aldinga, while joining Williams in the best for the Emus were Khori Mills-Richardson, Blake Carter, Aiden Baker, Connor Gilby and Tyson Amey.Port Noarlunga wrapped up the double chance after hanging on to defeat Noarlunga by two points at Old Noarlunga. ‘Porties’ led by 32 points at halftime, however the margin had been reduced to just 12 points at the last change. Eventually, the Cockle Divers won 10.16 (76) to 11.8 (74). Zac Sproule (4) and Zeb Sinclair (2) were the leading goalkickers for Port Noarlunga, while Tom Anderson (3) and Callum Gaspari (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Shoes. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Jonathan Cook, Joshua Johns, Nathan Hedger, Nathaniel Paredes, Eduard Van den berg and Sproule. Noarlunga was best served by Gaspari, Josh Beard, Anderson, Luke Ross, Zachary Williams and Nathanael Dudley.Reynella are a step closer to wrapping up the minor premiership after a crushing 150-point win against Cove yesterday. The Wine Flies led by a whopping 113 points at halftime, before winning 31.13 (199) to 7.7 (49). Reynella had 12 different goalkickers with Bailey Marshman (7), Callan Semple (7) and Marc Borholm (5) leading the way. Jayj Butler-Chaseling kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for Reynella were Cameron Kirkland, Sam Whitbread, Lachlan McGuinness, Marshman, Mitchell Scotland and Semple. Chris Buersch, Rhys Mutch, Lucas Hill, Sam Kendall and Alex Marra were named best for Cove.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their second game on the trot after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 158 points. ‘Flaggies’ led by 69 points at halftime, before kicking a further 14 unanswered goals in the second half to win 26.12 (168) to 1.4 (10). The Falcons had 10 different goalkickers with Sam Smith (6), Blake Aldridge (5), Brad Patterson (3) and Michael Shearer (3) leading the way. Aldridge, Patterson, Reece Milsom, Smith, Ethan Wildman and Ryan Mountford were named best for Flagstaff Hill, while best for the Thunderers included Ben Marsh, Tyler Quinn, Alec Bryars, Levi Grigg, Isaac Hoepfl and Jayden Rea.Ladder (after round 16)Reynella 28, Flagstaff Hill 26, Port Noarlunga 26, Happy Valley 18, Christies Beach 18, Noarlunga 16, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Aldinga 7, Morphett Vale 6, Cove 5.Round 17 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v Morphett ValeFlagstaff Hill v AldingaHappy Valley v CoveReynella v Noarlunga Christies Beach v Port Noarlunga

Women - Round 13 @ GoolwaVictor Blue 1 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor White 0 drew Goolwa 0Yankalilla 3 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Ladder (After Round 13)Yankalilla 29, Victor White 28, Goolwa 27, Victor Blue 18, Aldinga Black 9, Aldinga Blue 1.Men - Round 13 @ GoolwaYankalilla 5 defeated Aldinga Black 3Victor Blue 4 defeated Goolwa 2Aldinga Blue 3 defeated Victor White 0Victor Grey had the byeLadder (After Round 13)Victor Blue 29, Goolwa 25, Victor Grey 20, Yankalilla 19, Aldinga Blue 16, Victor White 4, Aldinga Black 3.