Reigning premier Willunga flexed their muscles with a convincing 70-point win against Myponga/Sellicks in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) Qualifying Final on Saturday at Mount Compass. Willunga started well as they kicked five straight goals in the first quarter to lead by 26 points at the first change. They extended their lead out to a handy 36 points at halftime, and the game appeared over. To their credit, Myponga/Sellicks played an excellent third quarter, kicking 3.6 to 1.1, to reduce the margin to 19 points at the final change. The Mudlarks’ comeback was short lived though, as the Demons stormed home with eight last quarter goals to win 18.8 (116) to 5.16 (46). Willunga had 10 different goalkickers with Liam Nye kicking four goals in a best-on-ground performance. He was well supported by Sam Renney who kicked three goals to be named second best for the Demons. Sam Kennedy and Matthew Flintham kicked two goals each for the Mudlarks. Other good players for the Demons were Danny Juckers, Billy Cook, Cam Hutchens and Cameron McDonald. For Myponga/Sellicks, their best included Luke Whitford, Ben Kennedy and Ryan Kelly.Langhorne Creek continued their great second half of the season as they defeated Encounter Bay by 29 points to advance to the cut-throat first semi-final on Sunday against Myponga/Sellicks. In more good news for the Hawks, the game will be played on their home ground. The Hawks won every quarter in their 12.12 (84) to 8.7 (55) triumph. Caleb Howell (3), Coby Helyar (2) and Malakai Kartinyeri (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Langhorne Creek. Best players for the ‘Creeks’ were Ben Arbon, David Warren, Jack Keynes, Darcy Clifford, Joshua Towk and Matt Tonkin. Best for the Bays were Marcus Lippett, Cory Gamble, Cohen Pettitt, Lachlan Williams and Andrew Fyfe. 2nd Semi-Final (Victor Harbor)McLaren v Willunga (Saturday 3 September @ 2.30pm)1st Semi-Final (Langhorne Creek)Myponga/Sellicks v Langhorne Creek (Sunday 4 September @ 2.30pm)

Noarlunga put a dent in Flagstaff Hill’s chances at a seventh straight ‘A’ grade flag after defeating the Falcons by 12 points in the Qualifying Final at Bice Oval in the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. The first quarter was tight with ‘Flaggies’ leading by a point at quarter time. Noarlunga opened the game up with the breeze in the second term to lead by 27 points late in the quarter, before the Falcons goaled on the halftime siren to reduce the margin to 21 points at the long break. Flagstaff Hill had the wind in the third term and they went on a rampage in the first 20 minutes to kick six unanswered goals to lead by 15 points. The Shoes looked rattled but they kicked two crucial goals into the wind late in the term to go to the last change just two points behind. The last quarter was dominated by Noarlunga as they kicked an inaccurate 2.8 to 1.0 to win 10.16 (76) to 10.4 (64). Tom Anderson kicked four goals for the Shoes in a best-on-ground performance, while teammate Vic Robertson also kicked four goals. Sam Smith (4), Blake Aldridge (3) and Ryan Mountford (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Falcons. Joining Tom Anderson in the best players for Noarlunga were Jake Anderson, Robertson, Tom Mott, Callum Gaspari and Josh Beard. Best for the Falcons included Tynan Carney, Brad Patterson, Smith, Aldridge and Brayden Heyward-Ferors.Morphett Vale put an end to Happy Valley’s season with a comfortable 42-point victory in the elimination final at Aldinga yesterday. Last season Morphett Vale went all the way to the Grand Final from week one of the finals, so their confidence will be high ahead of a rematch with Flagstaff Hill on Sunday. Yesterday, the Emus started well to take a handy 28-point lead at quarter time. They extended their lead to 39 points at halftime, and 56 points at the last change, before winning 17.11 (113) to 10.11 (71). Co-captain Anthony Biemans kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance, while teammate Daniel Noble slotted three majors. Ben Geytenbeek, Dwayne Ruddock and Joshua Dwyer Sterzl all kicked two goals for the Vikings. Other good players for the Emus were Harry Clarkson, Aiden Baker, Liam Corrie and Daniel Bode. Best for Happy Valley included Ruddock, Joel Beeche and Justin Schurgott.2nd Semi-Final (Bice Oval)Reynella v Noarlunga (Saturday 3 September @ 2.30pm)1st Semi-Final (Aldinga Oval)Flagstaff Hill v Morphett Vale (Sunday 4 September @ 2.30pm)

Kingscote will face undefeated minor premier Parndana in the Kangaroo Island Netball League (KINA) ‘A’ Grade Grand Final after defeating Dudley United 45-34 in the preliminary final at Wisanger on Saturday. Parndana will start as a hot favourite, having defeated Kingscote on four occasions in 2022, but their semi-final clash was a tight affair so anything is possible in the decider.It will be a big day of Netball at Western Districts on Saturday with seven grand finals and all five clubs represented.Grand Final fixture (Saturday @ Western Districts)‘A’ Grade: Parndana v Kingscote (3.00pm)‘B’ Grade: Wisanger v Kingscote (1.00pm)‘C’ Grade: Western Districts 1 v Western Districts 2 (2.30pm)‘D’ Grade: Wisanger (2) v Kingscote (12.30pm)11 & Under: Parndana v Dudley United (10.50am)13 & Under Wisanger v Parndana (9.30am)15 & Under: Wisanger v Western Districts (10.50am)

Willunga upset undefeated minor premier McLaren Vale on Saturday to progress to the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) Grand Final. It was a high scoring game at Strathalbyn with 2020 premiers Willunga winning 63-55. McLaren Vale live to fight another day in this Saturday’s preliminary final.In the knockout semi-final, reigning premier Victor Harbor showed their class with a 56-42 win over Mount Compass. Preliminary Final (Saturday 3 September)McLaren Vale v Victor Harbor (3.00pm @ Encounter Bay)

Christies Beach upset Port Noarlunga yesterday at Morphett Vale to progress to the preliminary final in the Southern Football League Women’s ‘A’ grade competition. The knockout semi-final was a tense and low-scoring affair with ‘Porties’ leading by just two points at the last change. In a torrid last quarter, ‘Christies’ kicked three behinds while Port Noarlunga failed to score to see Christies Beach win 1.5 (11) to 1.4 (10). Melanie Koster kicked the Saints’ only goal, while Teegan Mesecke kicked the Cockle Divers’ goal. Isabella Zito, Koster, Naomi Jones, Maddison Wilson-Niessen and Hannah Clarke were named best players for the Saints. Best for the Cockle Divers were Madison Harris, Bree Chapman, Nikki Parker, Jolie Malinowski and Mesecke. Minor premier Reynella are the first team through to the Grand Final after defeating reigning premier Flagstaff Hill by 18 points at Flagstaff Hill. The Wine Flies got off to an excellent start as they kicked four goals to lead by 27 points at quarter time. Flagstaff Hill outscored Reynella over the last three quarters, kicking four goals to two, but the damage had been done as the Wine Flies won 6.8 (44) to 4.2 (26). Georgia Scholes was the leading goalkicker on the field with three goals for Reynella. Caitlin Walter, Zannah Loxton, Anja Bancevic, Grace Doran and Madison Bennett were named best for the Wine Flies. Best for ‘Flaggies’ were Alana Baker, Jenna Andrews, Elizabeth Johnson, Chloe Meyers and Tamsyn Morriss. Preliminary Final (@ Flagstaff Hill)Flagstaff Hill v Christies Beach (Sunday 4 September @ 1.35pm)

Clarendon won their way through to the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) Grand Final after a thrilling 54-52 victory against a plucky Kangarilla outfit in the preliminary final at Aldinga yesterday. Clarendon will face off against reigning premier Pulse who will be going for their third ‘A1’ flag in a row.Grand Final fixture (Saturday @ Southern United Netball Association)‘A1’ Grade: Pulse v Clarendon (3.45pm)‘A2’ Grade: Clarendon v Port Noarlunga (2.00pm)

Reigning premier Wisanger are through to the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final after thrashing Kingscote by 116 points yesterday. The game was as good as over at quarter time as Wisanger bounced out to a 60-point lead. They extended their lead to 69 points at halftime, and 108 points at the last change, before winning 27.15 (177) to 10.1 (61). The Panthers had 11 different goalkickers with Luke Shurven and Khyal Stead kicking four goals each. Riley Mattner was a standout up forward for Kingscote with seven of their 10 goals, while Zak Siemer kicked two majors. Brok Viney-Obst, Shurven, Sam Snowball, Luke Stewart and Liam Sampson were named best players for the Panthers. Best players for Kingscote included Peter Rolfe, Riley Mattner and Rory Lovering.Grand Final fixture (Saturday @ Western Districts)‘A’ Grade: Western Districts v Wisanger (2.15pm)‘B’ Grade: Kingscote v Western Districts (12.20pm)Under 15’s: Kingscote v Parndana (10.40am)

Reigning premier Pulse are through to the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) Grand Final after defeating Clarendon 46-36 in the qualifying final on Saturday. It was the 12th win in a row for the red-hot Pulse outfit. In the elimination final, Kangarilla outlasted Noarlunga to win 42-36 and will take on Clarendon in the preliminary final at Aldinga on Saturday. Preliminary Final (Saturday 27 August)Clarendon v Kangarilla (3.30pm @ Aldinga)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill warmed up for their finals campaign with a 35-point win against Port Noarlunga during round 16 action in the Southern Football League Women’s ‘A’ grade competition on Saturday. The Falcons only led by six points at the last change and an upset was a distinct possibility. However, it wasn't to be as ‘Flaggies’ showed their class in the last quarter to kick four goals to none to win 6.11 (47) to 2.0 (12). Carli Morton kicked two goals for the Falcons, while Tyla Pyman and Sheridan Poland kicked ‘Porties’ two goals. Flagstaff Hill skipper Tamsyn Morriss was named best on ground and she was well supported by Shaylee Dayman, Chloe Meyers, Ebony Scanlan, Tiana Lush and Elizabeth Johnson. Best for the Cockle Divers were Ella Slape, Nikki Parker, Elisha Scriven, Danielle Hansen and Bree Chapman.Cove Cobras finished their season on a high note with a nail-biting three-point win against Aldinga. The final scores were Cove 3.8 (26) to Aldinga 3.5 (23). Jasmine Dietrich, Kate Galley and Alesia LeDuff were the goalkickers for the Cobras. Dakota Oniszk kicked two majors for Aldinga and Kimberly Robinson kicked the other goal for the Sharks. Best players for the Cobras were Tamara Harrison, Dana O’Brien, Ashleigh Need, Lauren Kenny and Galley. The Sharks best were Robinson, Elena Earl, Amy Neville, Eilish O’Hanlon and Kiara Lovett.Christies Beach will enter Sunday’s finals series with a spring in their step after defeating Hackham in their final minor round match by 131 points at Bice Oval on Sunday. The Saints led by 48 points at halftime, before kicking a further 13 goals to none in the second half to win 19.17 (131) to 0.0 (0). Emily Risitano kicked seven goals for the Saints to give her 23 goals for the season. Best players for ‘Christies’ were Melanie Koster, Risitano, Paige Simmons, Hannah Clarke, Maddison Wilson-Niessen and Daisy Crowe. Best players for the Hawks were Caitlin Haire, Hannah Long-Scafidi, Kaylah Richards, Alice Worrall, Jessica Sherry and Ashleigh Dayman.Reynella had the bye.Ladder (after round 16)Reynella 26, Flagstaff Hill 26, Port Noarlunga 20, Christies Beach 12, Cove 10, Aldinga 6, Hackham 0.First Semi-Final (Morphett Vale)Port Noarlunga v Christies Beach (Sunday 28 August @ 1.35pm)Second Semi-Final (Flagstaff Hill)Reynella v Flagstaff Hill (Sunday 28 August @ 1.35pm)

Parndana are through to the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) Grand Final after defeating Kingscote 55-46 in the second semi-final at Penneshaw on Saturday. In the knockout semi-final at Kingscote yesterday, Dudley United live to fight another day after defeating Western Districts 40-36. Preliminary FinalKingscote v Dudley United (Saturday 27/8 @ Wisanger)

Noarlunga finished their minor round campaign in style with a thrilling three-point win over minor premier Reynella during round 18 action of the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. The Shoes trailed by seven points at halftime, but took the lead in the third quarter, and hung on to win 12.5 (77) to 11.8 (74). Thomas Anderson (4), Michael Balas (2) and Vic Robertson (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga. Callan Semple kicked six majors for the Wine Flies and Marc Borholm slotted four. Best players for the Shoes included Jake Anderson, Nathan Schulz, Balas, Tom Anderson and Bailey Snelling. Reynella were best served by Robert Irra, Tom Schirmer, Sam Whitbread, Semple and Angus Rowntree. Noarlunga face off against reigning premier Flagstaff Hill in the qualifying final on Saturday, while minor premier Reynella has the week off.Flagstaff Hills warmed up for a tilt at their seventh ‘A’ grade flag in a row with a comfortable 31-point win against Cove Cobras. The game was tight for the first three quarters with the Falcons leading by five points, 11 points, and 14 points at the changes, before kicking four goals to one in the last quarter to win 14.10 (94) to 9.9 (63). Samuel Smith kicked four goals for ‘Flaggies’ in a best-on-ground performance, while Mitch Riddle, Ryan Need and Jayden Morton all kicked two goals for the Cobras. Joining Smith in the best players for the Falcons were Nathan Beenham, Tynan Carney, Blake Aldridge and Mackenzie Short. Best for the Cobras included Corey Jackson, Alex Shaw, Chris Buersch, Aaron Wordsworth and Jayj Butler-Chaseling.Morphett Vale will enter Sunday’s elimination final full of confidence after a huge 137-point win against Aldinga on Saturday. The Emus increased their lead at every break to win 22.20 (152) to 2.3 (15). Liam Corrie kicked six goals in a best-on-ground display, while Daniel Noble, Khori Mills-Richardson and Dylan Williams all kicked three goals. Scott Rose and Travis Stone kicked Aldinga’s two goals. Other good players for Morphett Vale included Jack Dal Santo, Braydan Hartwig, Anthony Biemans, Mills-Richardson and Daniel Bode. Best for the Sharks were Scott O’Dea, Bailey Pilmore and Zach Young.Happy Valley won their 10th game of the season to finish the minor round in fourth position after defeating Christies Beach by 30 points. The Vikings led at every change to win 15.13 (103) to 11.7 (73). Ben Geytenbeek kicked five goals for Happy Valley, giving him a total of 70 goals for the season to win the leading goalkicker award in the SFL. Lee Hoey and Blake Carter kicked three goals each for the Saints. Best players for Happy Valley were Tate Coleman, Nick Frisby-Smith, Joel Beeche, Nick Wilde and Geytenbeek. ‘Christies’ were best served by Rhys Mundy, Aidan Coakley, Jonty Murphy, Andrew Crate and Bailey Short. Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 18Reynella 26, Flagstaff Hill 24, Noarlunga 24, Happy Valley 20, Morphett Vale 18, Christies Beach 14, Cove 12, Aldinga 6, Port Noarlunga 0.Qualifying Final (Bice Oval)Flagstaff Hill v Noarlunga (Saturday 27 August @ 2.30pm)Qualifying Final (Aldinga Oval)Happy Valley v Morphett Vale (Sunday 28 August @ 2.30pm)

Women - Round 16Yankalilla 5 defeated Aldinga 0Victor Blue 5 defeated Victor White 0 (Forfeit)Goolwa had the byeLadder (After Round 16)Goolwa 28, Yankalilla 26, Victor White 18, Victor Blue 15, Aldinga 6.Men - Round 16Victor White 6 defeated Victor Blue 1Yankalilla 2 drew Goolwa 2Aldinga Blue 5 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor Grey had the byeLadder (After Round 16)Victor White 43, Victor Blue 31, Victor Grey 26, Aldinga Blue 24, Goolwa 22, Yankalilla 10, Aldinga Black 9.

Minor premier Western Districts are through to the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final after defeating Wisanger by 49 points on Saturday. The first half was tight with the Saints leading by 11 points at the long break. The third quarter would prove the difference as Western Districts kicked six goals to one to lead by 42 points at the last change. A further two goals to one in the final quarter saw the Saints win 13.14 (92) to 6.7 (43). Josh Graham, Lloyd Coulson and Cameron Florance kicked two goals each for the Saints. Brad Crabb was named best on ground for the winners and he was well supported by Peter Hoban, Graham, Cameron Florance and Damon Weatherspoon. Best players for Wisanger included Brok Viney-Obst, Jai Turner and Brodee Williams.Kingscote are through to Saturday’s preliminary final after defeating Parndana by 86 points in the knockout final at Kingscote yesterday. Kingscote led all day to win 14.14 (98) to 2.0 (12). Riley Mattner kicked five goals for Kingscote and Anthony Anderson kicked three majors. James Davis and Korelle Wintinna kicked Parndana’s two goals. Zak Siemer, Frank Colman, Mattner, Paul Green and Jordan Connell were named best players for Kingscote. Best players for the Roosters included Ben Gaskin, Bailey Mashford and Frank May.Preliminary Final fixtureWisanger v Kingscote (Saturday 27 August @ Wisanger)

Willunga defeated Victor Harbor 59-58 to finish second on the ladder during round 18 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at ‘Victor’ yesterday. In other games, Myponga won their third game of the season with a 60-43 win at Strathalbyn, Mount Compass warmed up for finals with a 44-30 victory over Yankalilla, while Langhorne Creek completed their season winning 55-37 at Goolwa.McLaren Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 18McLaren Vale 32, Willunga 26, Mount Compass 20, Victor Harbor 19, Langhorne Creek 18, Strathalbyn 9, Yankalilla 7, Myponga 7, Goolwa 6.Week 1 Finals Fixtures (Saturday 27 August)McLaren Vale v Willunga (3.00pm @ Strathalbyn Court 1)Mount Compass v Victor Harbor (3.00pm @ Strathalbyn Court 2)

McLaren Eagles finished the minor round undefeated after defeating Encounter Bay by 135 points during round 18 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The Eagles won all 18 matches, by an average of 79 points, and are warm favourites to take out their first ‘A’ grade title since 2003. McLaren dominated all day to win 25.9 (159) to 3.6 (24). The Eagles had 13 different goalkickers including Brett Ellis (5), James Grimley (4) and Jordan Mutton (3). Blake Bailey, James Brown and Nick Marshall kicked the Bays’ three goals. Skipper Ellis was named best for the Eagles and he was well supported by Lachlan Matthews, Codey Ellison, Sam Lawrie and Jamie Smith. Best for the Bays were Andrew Fyfe, Cory Gamble, Patrick McInerney, Lachlan Williams and Tyson Neale. Langhorne Creek stormed into the finals after a huge 137-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa yesterday. It was the sixth win from their past eight matches for the Hawks, and they are in ominous form entering the major round. The ‘Creeks’ had a handy 45-point lead at halftime, before kicking a further 18 goals to four in the second half, to win 27.15 (177) to 6.4 (40). Langhorne Creek had 11 different goalkickers including Ben Arbon (5), Coby Helyar (5), Caleb Howell (4) and Brodie O’Dea (3), while Trent Griffen kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for the Hawks included David Warren, Troy Blackwell, O’Dea, Howell and Matt Tonkin. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Jaid Cooper, Dene McKinlay, Rory Hausser, Daniel Fry and Leo Harrison.Reigning premier Willunga warmed up for their premiership defence with a resounding 62-point victory against Victor Harbor. The first three quarters were pretty even with the Demons leading by a handy 21 points at the last change. The last quarter was all Willunga as they kicked eight goals to one to win 18.11 (119) to 8.9 (57). Brad Haskett starred up forward for Willunga with six goals, while Sam Basham kicked five goals for Victor Harbor. Cam Hutchens was named best on ground for Willunga and he was ably supported by Darcy Scott, Harrison Mills, Danny Juckers and Haskett. Best for ‘Victor’ included Jesse McKinnon, Rhys Bartram, Dylan Kleinig, James Mulhern and Basham. Mount Compass finished their season on a high with a 63-point win at home against Yankalilla. The Bulldogs trailed by five points at quarter time, before kicking12 goals to two for the rest of the match to win 16.15 (111) to 7.6 (48). Tom Dix and Adam Hunter kicked three goals each for the Bulldogs, while Maison Linke, Matt James and Ayden Duke kicked two goals each for the Tigers. Dix, Shane Heatley, Hunter, Klaus Simons and Brandon McKenzie were named best players for ‘Compass’. Best for Yankalilla included Matthew Wilson, Sam Crawford, Angus Weir, Jesse Fitzgerald and Duke. Strathalbyn and Myponga/Sellicks played out the first draw of the season in a high standard match at ‘Strath’ yesterday, with both sides finishing on 15.9 (99). The game was tight all day with the Mudlarks taking a 10-point lead into the last term. The Roosters played a great last quarter, kicking six goals to four, to tie the game up. Ben Simounds, Riley Clamp and Marc Elliott kicked four goals each for Strathalbyn. Jayden Scott was the best forward for the Mudlarks with five goals. Best players for Strathalbyn were Elliott, Tom Redden, Xavier Redden, Simounds and Lachlan Butler. Thomas Carroll, Scott Ogilvie, Ryan Kelly, Ben Kennedy and Anthony Kempster were best for Myponga/Sellicks.Ladder after Round 18McLaren 36, Willunga 26, Myponga/Sellicks 25, Langhorne Creek 20, Encounter Bay 20, Strathalbyn 19, Victor Harbor 18, Mount Compass 12, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0. Qualifying FinalWillunga v Myponga/Sellicks (Saturday 27/8 @ Mount Compass)Elimination FinalLanghorne Creek v Encounter Bay (Sunday 28/8 @ McLaren Vale)

Langhorne Creek stormed into the top-five after stunning reigning premier Willunga during round 17 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Hawks started the season with just one win in the first six rounds and it looked odds-on that they would miss finals action. Fast forward three months and the Hawks are one win away from playing in the major round. On Saturday, Langhorne Creek led throughout to win 15.14 (104) to 5.12 (42). Caleb Howell and Coby Helyar were the two best players on the ground, with each player kicking five goals. Other good players for the ‘Creeks’ were Josh Towk, Darcy Clifford, Troy Blackwell and Matt Dominish. Daniel Bass kicked two goals for Willunga, while their best players were Cam Hutchens, Brett Miegel, Harrison Mills, Billy Cook and Hugo Hoeck. Encounter Bay confirmed their spot in the GSFL finals following their comfortable 67-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Bays led at every change before winning 16.16 (112) to 7.3 (45). Tyson Neale had a day out with seven goals, while Nick Marshall slotted five majors. Trent Griffen and Logan Payne kicked two goals each for the Magpies. Lachlan Williams, Neale, Marcus Lippett, Hamish Tonkin and Fraser Tonkin were named best players for the Bays. The Magpies’ best included Ryan Carnelly, Daniel Fry and Cody Griffiths.McLaren Eagles are one win away from an undefeated minor round campaign after defeating Mount Compass by 66 points at McLaren Vale. The Eagles led by 19 points at halftime, before kicking 10 goals to three in the second half to win 17.11 (113) to 7.5 (47). James Grimley (5), Jordan Mutton (4) and Matthew Merrett (3) were the multiple goalkickers for McLaren. Sam Lawrie, Daniel Marr, Lachlan Matthews, Kiefver Zohar, Grimley and Brett Ellis were best for the Eagles. Best players for ‘Compass’ included Adam Hunter, Leo Turner and Klaus Simons.Myponga/Sellicks confirmed the double chance after defeating Victor Harbor by 35 points. The loss for ‘Victor’ has put a serious dent in their finals hopes. The first half was tight with the ‘Roos leading by two points at the long break. The second half was all Myponga/Sellicks as they kicked eight goals to three to win 13.15 (93) to 9.4 (58). Ben Kennedy kicked four goals for the Mudlarks, while Jaymes Hewett also kicked four goals for Victor Harbor. Best players for the Mudlarks were Jake Spinks, Ryan Kelly, Thomas Carroll, Connor Sampson, Luke Whitford and Anthony Kempster. The ‘Roos were best served by Jack Lang, Dylan Kleinig, Hewett, Lachlan Borrillo and Ben Yeomans.Strathalbyn still have a finals heartbeat after defeating Yankalilla by 103 points. The Roosters are in sixth spot on the ladder and sit just over three percent behind local rival Langhorne Creek leading into round 18. The Roosters were never threatened as they won 20.13 (133) to 4.6 (30). Ben Simounds was a major target up forward for ‘Strath’ with nine goals, giving him 59 for the season. Best players for the Roosters were Marc Elliott, Simounds, Jacob Wright, Aarom Noske, Mark Tucker and Austin McFarlane. Ladder after Round 17McLaren 34, Willunga 24, Myponga/Sellicks 24, Encounter Bay 20, Langhorne Creek 18, Strathalbyn 18, Victor Harbor 18, Mount Compass 10, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 18 Fixtures (Saturday 20 August)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Langhorne CreekMount Compass v YankalillaStrathalbyn v Myponga/SellicksVictor Harbor v WillungaEncounter Bay v McLaren

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill handed Reynella their first loss of the season with a thrilling one-point win during round 15 action in the Southern Football League Women’s ‘A’ grade competition yesterday. These two sides played off in the 2021 decider and will do battle again in a fortnight when the finals begin. Reynella started the better of the two sides as they took a 13-point lead at quarter time. Flagstaff Hill fought back in the second term kicking two goals to none to level things up at halftime. Reynella took the lead again in the third term and turned for home with a seven-point lead. The last quarter was a torrid affair with ‘Flaggies’ kicking the only goal of the term to win a thriller 3.5 (23) to 3.4 (22). Melissa Anderson kicked two goals for the Falcons, while Casie Coombe also kicked two goals for the Wine Flies. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Tamsyn Morriss, Rachel Crockart, Czenya Cavouras, Jasmin Partridge and Jenna Andrews. Best for Reynella were Sarah Bourn, Anja Bancevic, Zannah Loxton, Ella Besley and Catherine Quinn.Port Noarlunga won their 10th game of the season after winning a thriller against Christies Beach by just two points yesterday at ‘Porties’. It was a tight and low scoring affair with Port Noarlunga prevailing 2.3 (15) to Christies Beach 2.1 (13). Brittany Pratt and Kirsty Watson were the goalkickers for the Cockle Divers. Emily Risitano kicked two goals for the Saints. Skipper Pratt was named best for ‘Porties’ and she was well supported by Ella Slape, Shakira Dolman, Jolie Malinowski, Emma Matonia and Deanna Ortuso. Monique Hepden, Melanie Koster, Emily Stratton-Butler, Naomi Jones, Paige Simmons and Hannah Clarke were named best for the Saints.Cove Cobras won their third game for 2022 with a comprehensive 192-point win against Hackham. The Cobras led by 100 points at halftime and kicked a further 14 goals in the second half to win 29.19 (193) to 0.1 (1). Cove had an amazing 16 goalkickers with Jemima Buss, Jasmine Dietrich and Rebecca O’Shaughnessy kicking four goals each. Best players for the Cobras included Alesia LeDuff, Nicole May, Dana O’Brien, Jahna Parry and Buss. Best players for the Hawks were Caitlin Haire, Sarah Noble, Emily Unger, Rhylee McCall and Jessica Sherry.Aldinga had the bye.Ladder (after round 15)Reynella 26, Flagstaff Hill 24, Port Noarlunga 20, Christies Beach 10, Cove 8, Aldinga 6, Hackham 0.Round 16 fixtures (Sunday 21 August)Flagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach v Hackham Cove v Aldinga Reynella has the bye

Women - Round 15 @ GoolwaAldinga 0 drew Victor Blue 0Goolwa 2 defeated Victor White 1Yankalilla had the byeLadder (After Round 15)Goolwa 26, Yankalilla 23, Victor White 17, Victor Blue 12, Aldinga 6.Men - Round 15 @ GoolwaAldinga Black 2 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Grey 1 drew Victor Blue 1Goolwa 1 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Victor White had the byeLadder (After Round 15)Victor White 37, Victor Blue 29, Victor Grey 24, Goolwa 21, Aldinga Blue 21, Aldinga Black 9, Yankalilla 9.

Willunga have won their second FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s Great Southern Football League premiership in a row after defeating McLaren by 65 points in a dominant display at Strathalbyn today. The Demons went through the minor round undefeated and played an excellent finals series with two comfortable wins against the Eagles. Willunga did all the attacking in the first quarter but could only score seven behinds, before kicking two goals in the second quarter to lead by 20 points at halftime. The game completely opened up in the second half with Willunga kicking eight goals to zero to win 10.13 (73) to 1.2 (8). Shae Archbold (3), Courtney Gum (2) and Tessa Kohn (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Willunga, while Jessica Shaw kicked the only goal for McLaren. Caitlin Radbone was named best on ground for the premiers and she was ably supported by Kohn, Lauren Clifton, Katrice Turner, Grace Duffy and Ella Radbone. Best for the Eagles were Sam Pratt, Katie Whish, Tiffany Copley, Layla Rogers, Katrina Munzberg and Ruby Flanagan-Sjoberg. The Willunga under 17 girls also won their second premiership in a row after defeating McLaren by 53 points at Strathalbyn. The Demons completed a stunning undefeated season with a dominant display in the decider. The game was as good as over at halftime with the reigning premier holding a commanding 36-point lead at the long break. A further two goals to zero in the second half saw the Demons win 8.7 (55) to 0.2 (2). Emily Steele starred up forward for Willunga with four goals, while Emma Charlton chimed in with two majors. Charlton was named best on ground and she was well supported by Bella Rigby, Steele, Abby Woodward, Emma Comley and Ella Wilson. Best players for the Eagles were Evie Cerullo, Kaysha Dellow, India Roberts, Alyssa Hann, Molly Jenkins and Lilian Booij.Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).