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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McLaren moved up to second spot on the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder following their comprehensive 69-point win against Victor Harbor during round seven action in the Great Southern Football League Women’s competition yesterday. The Eagles led throughout to win 11.9 (75) to 1.0 (6). Sally Fuller kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Eagles, while Jaimee Millard kicked the only goal for ‘Victor’. Joining Fuller in the best players for McLaren were Meg Bentley, Kaysha Dellow, Jessica Shaw and Hannah Georgeson. Best for Victor Harbor included Grace Dorward, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner and Natasha Fairhurst.Strathalbyn consolidated their spot in the top-four after a tough 15-point win against Mount Compass on Saturday night at ‘Strath’. The game was tight throughout as the Roosters won 5.4 (34) to 3.1 (19). Tijana Jokic was the only multiple goalkicker on the ground with two goals for Strathalbyn. Tessa Grant, Rosie Shaw, Rebecca Rice, Morgan Tucker and Holly Santibanez were named best for ‘Strath’. Best players for Mount Compass were Amy Vitkunas, Brooke Boileau, Kiahni Russell, Kiara Upitis and Caroline Scott.Willunga remained undefeated with a 64-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at McLaren Vale yesterday. The Demons led by 22 points at quarter time, 43 points at halftime and 52 points at the last change, before winning 10.16 (76) to 2.0 (12). Tamara Page (3) and Holly Ifould (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Demons, while Rachel Searle and Kerrie-Ann Moon kicked the Magpies’ goals. Caitlin Radbone, returning from South Adelaide, was best on ground for Willunga and she was ably supported by Grace Duffy, Katrice Turner, Jodie Hunt and Ifould. Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot included Searle, Megan Hoad and Moon.Yankalilla had the bye. Ladder after Round 7Willunga 11, McLaren 8, Strathalbyn 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Mount Compass 4, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 1.Round 8 FixturesYankalilla v McLaren (Sunday 29/5 - 10.40am @ Willunga)Victor Harbor v Strathalbyn (Sunday 29/5 - 11.40am @ Encounter Bay)Willunga v Mount Compass (Sunday 29/5 - 2.10pm @ Willunga)Goolwa/Port Elliot has the bye Proudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

McLaren Vale stayed undefeated after seven rounds of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season following their excellent 72-44 win against reigning premier Victor Harbor on Saturday. In other games, Mount Compass consolidated second spot on the ladder with a 50-30 win at Strathalbyn, Goolwa travelled to Myponga and won 41-39, while Langhorne Creek won their third game of the season with a 37-31 victory at Yankalilla. Willunga had the bye. Ladder after Round 7McLaren Vale 14, Mount Compass 10, Willunga 8, Victor Harbor 7, Langhorne Creek 6, Strathalbyn 5, Goolwa 4, Myponga 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Mount Compass v McLaren ValeWillunga v Langhorne CreekVictor Harbor v MypongaStrathalbyn v YankalillaGoolwa has the bye

Langhorne Creek won their second game of the season with a 109-point victory at Yankalilla during round seven action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The win keeps the ‘Creeks’ slim finals hopes alive in 2022. Yankalilla started well to lead by seven points at quarter time, but from that moment on it was all Langhorne Creek as they kicked 20 goals to two in the remaining three quarters to win 21.12 (138) to 4.5 (29). Coby Helyar and Caleb Howell kicked four goals each for the Hawks, while Matt James kicked three for the Tigers. Best players for Langhorne Creek were Jack Keynes, David Warren, Malakai Kartinyeri, Helyar and Troy Blackwell. Athol Wakely, Joel Kay and Jack Fitzgerald were among the best players for Yankalilla.Reigning premier Willunga consolidated their spot in the top-three with a comfortable 35-point win at Encounter Bay. The win was set up by a dominant first quarter which saw the Demons kick six goals to none to take a 39-point lead at quarter time. The game was even after that but the damage had been done as Willunga ran out winners 15.11 (101) to 10.6 (66). Daniel Bass was a threat up forward for the Demons with four goals, while Tyson Neale kicked three goals for the Bays. Darcy Scott, Danny Juckers, Ryan Sherry, Billy Cook and Brett Miegel were the best players for Willunga. James Brown, Neale and Hamish Tonkin were among the best players for Encounter Bay.Strathalbyn remained in touch with the top-five following their grinding 17-point win at home against Mount Compass. ‘Compass’ led by three points at quarter time, before ‘Strath’ turned things around to lead by three points at halftime. Strathalbyn increased their lead to 10 points at the last change before winning 11.14 (80) to 9.9 (63). Tom Redden, Richard O’Grady, Marc Elliott, Xavier Redden and Riley Clamp were the Roosters’ best players, while Ben Simounds and Clamp kicked three goals each for Strathalbyn. Corey Grove kicked three goals for the Bulldogs and was named their best player. He was well supported by Adam Hunter, Shane Heatley, Joss Davis and Sam Haniford.Myponga/Sellicks continued their dream start to 2022 with their fifth win of the season, this time by 143 points against the winless Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Mudlarks led by 37 points at quarter time, 55 points at halftime and 111 points at the last change before winning 25.15 (165) to 3.4 (22). Myponga/Sellicks had 11 different goalkickers with Ryan Haverty and Levi Proude kicking four goals each. Myles Krakouer kicked two goals for the Magpies. Proude, Ben Kennedy, Jake Spinks, Luke Whitford and Connor Sampson were named best for the Mudlarks. Charlie Steele, Daniel Fry and Jesse Bates were among the best players for the Magpies.McLaren continued their unbeaten start to 2022 with a big 112-point win against Victor Harbor at McLaren Vale. The Eagles were dominant throughout, leading by 60 points at halftime before winning 21.11 (137) to 3.7 (25). McLaren had 11 different goalkickers with James Grimley leading the way with four majors to give him 27 goals so far this season. Sam Basham kicked two goals for Victor Harbor. Best players for the Eagles were Ashley Goodieson, Tom Harms, Todd McKay, Kiefver Zohar and Tarak Redigolo. For Victor Harbor, Ben Yeomans, Jesse McKinnon, Jack Lang, Heath Treloar and Harry Vincent battled hard. Ladder after Round 7McLaren 14, Willunga 12, Myponga/Sellicks 10, Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor 8, Strathalbyn 6, Mount Compass 4, Langhorne Creek 4, Yankalilla 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Mount Compass v McLarenWillunga v Langhorne CreekVictor Harbor v Myponga/SellicksStrathalbyn v YankalillaGoolwa/Port Elliot v Encounter Bay

The Breakers U15s came away with a fantastic 5-2 win against Marion Cove in the sunshine at Breaker Park on Sunday. For the first time in weeks, Coach O’Donnell had nearly a full team and the luxury of substitutes. The girls were on the ball from the whistle and a fired up Amber Kim sent an early shot just over the the cross bar. It didn’t take long for super striker Kayte O’Donnell to get the first goal; a great shot from a free kick on the 18 yard line. Her partner up forward, Nila Mohring, got her first shortly after and it was looking dangerous for Cove. The Marion forwards were speedy though and got the jump on the Breakers defence to get their first.The Breakers' Zoe Warren using her head. Another quick run by the visitors with no chance for goalie Ella Bryant, saw them get another soon after. Full credit to the Breakers girls though, they didn’t drop their heads and Bryant stopped their third chance just minutes later. Sophia Moore, Alanna Anderson and Tayla Perry showed excellent work in the midfield, creating chances for the forwards. At the back, Lokke Rennerts, Estelle Dybala and Hannah Rowlands were frustrating the Marion attack.  After the halftime break the girls were looking confident. A fantastic throw in by Amber Kim in the attacking half found Mohring, who popped the ball up and over the defence to O’Donnell who scored her second and put the girls ahead again at 3-2. Abby Ellis was unlucky not to score just after, from a corner. It was Kim who got the fourth goal with a fantastic effort and showing her versatility and effectiveness in all areas of the pitch. Zoe Warren was making good use of her head to get some effective play. The girls had several shots on goal with Dybala, Ellis and Mohring all unlucky. O’Donnell got the team’s fifth and final goal for the game from a great run and shot. The girls are now fourth on the ladder with six wins from eight games and a couple of makeup games in hand. Next week they travel north to take on Elizabeth Grove. Lucy Boundey sprinting down the wing. Thank you to Tash Mohring for the images

Strathalbyn consolidated their spot in the top-four on the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder following their thrilling four-point win against McLaren during round six action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Sunday. ‘Strath’ got off to a great start to take a handy 19 point lead at quarter time, but McLaren came right back into the contest in the second term to cut the margin to a solitary point at halftime. Strathalbyn pulled away again in the third quarter to turn for home with a 15-point lead before McLaren fought back again in the last quarter to close within four points. In the end, the Roosters hung on for a crucial 5.4 (34) to 4.6 (30) victory. Indi Miller from ‘Strath’ was the only multiple goalkicker on the ground with two majors. Best players for the Roosters were Courtney Mesecke, Tessa Grant, Tess Huxtable, Vanessa Kitto, Rosie Shaw and Heidi Groom. Gwen Humphreys, Sally Fuller, Layla Rogers, Katie Whish and Ally Bailey were best for the Eagles.Goolwa/Port Elliot consolidated their spot in the top-two with a comfortable 24-point victory at Victor Harbor last Friday night. The Magpies dominated the first three quarters as they led by 36 points at the last change. The ‘Roos never gave up as they kicked the only two goals of the last term as Goolwa/Port Elliot won 5.6 (36) to 2.0 (12). Toshimi Angus kicked two goals for the Magpies, while their best players were Rachel Searle, Lucy Earl, Rachel Wood, Angus, Indiana Quaremba and Alana Browne. For Victor Harbor, Maya Overall, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner and Alissa Brook were among their best players.The game between Willunga and Yankalilla wasn’t played due to Yankalilla forfeiting.Mount Compass had the bye. Ladder after Round 6Willunga 9, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, McLaren 6, Strathalbyn 6, Mount Compass 4, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 1.Round 7 FixturesStrathalbyn v Mount Compass (Saturday 21/5 - 5.00pm @ Strathalbyn)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Willunga (Sunday 22/5 - 10.40am @ McLaren Vale)McLaren v Victor Harbor (Sunday 22/5 - 3.20pm @ McLaren Vale)Yankalilla has the byeProudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reynella continued their unbeaten start to the season with a comprehensive 89-point win against Cove during round four action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) ‘A’ grade competition yesterday. The final scores were Reynella 13.13 (91) to Cove 0.2 (2). Reynella had nine different goalkickers with Morgan Blackwell, Casie Coombe, Emily Woods and Claire Varnham-Harrison all kicking two majors. Best players for the Wine Flies were Dominique Byrne, Blackwell, Madison Bennett, Sarah Bourn and Caitlin Walter. For the Cobras, Lauren Kenny, Dana O’Brien and Rebecca O’Shaughnessy were among their best players.Flagstaff Hill also remained unbeaten after their 73-point over Aldinga. The Falcons led by 26 points at quarter time, 36 points at halftime and 57 points at the final change before winning 9.19 (73) to 0.0 (0). Bethany Bell, Brooke Kleinig and Melissa Anderson all kicked three goals each for the Falcons. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ were Amber O’Hanlon, Catherine Warren, Jemma Looyestyn, Kimberly Robinson and Charlotte Bayford. Jenna Andrews, Rachel Crockart and Melissa Anderson were among the best players for the Sharks.Port Noarlunga moved to third spot on the ladder with a huge 161-point win against Hackham. ‘Porties’ dominated all day to kick 23.23 (161) to 0.0 (0). The Cockle Divers had 11 different goalkickers with Samantha Lynch and Kirsty Watson kicking four goals each. Best players for a rampant Port Noarlunga outfit were Kaiya Ivett, Lynch, Brittany Pratt, Madison Harris and Watson, while for the Hawks, Caitlin Haire, Paige Francis and Kaylah Richards were their best players. Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Port Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 2, Christies Beach 2, Cove 2, Hackham 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Hackham v CoveChristies Beach v Port Noarlunga Reynella v Flagstaff HillAldinga has the bye

Kingscote won their second game of the season with a thrilling 52-51 win against Western Districts during round four action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) on Saturday. In the other game, Dudley United had a comfortable 48-36 victory against Wisanger at Penneshaw to keep the pressure on top side Parndana who had the bye.Parndana had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Parndana 6, Kingscote 4, Dudley United 4, Western Districts 2, Wisanger 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Wisanger v ParndanaKingscote v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts have the bye

Morphett Vale consolidated their spot in the top-five on the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder following their 20-point win at Christies Beach on Saturday. The win was set up by a strong first half that saw the Emus lead by 29 points at halftime. Christies Beach battled hard in the second half, kicking six goals to five, but it was not enough as Morphett Vale won 12.8 (80) to 8.12 (60). Daniel Noble kicked three goals for Morphett Vale, while Nathan Stock kicked two goals for Christies Beach. Best for Morphett Vale were Robert Schindler-Taylor, Anthony Biemans, Scott Carpenter, Noble and Julian Madigan. Josiah Sheppard, Jacob Crate, Aidan Coakley, Bailey Short and Josh Semmens were named best for the Saints.Reynella continued their undefeated start to the season with a 57-point win against Cove. Reynella have been the standout team through the first third of the season with six wins by an average of 61 points. Bailey Marshman kicked six goals for Reynella in a best-on-ground performance and Marc Borholm kicked four. Mitch Riddle and Lincoln Hodder kicked two goals each for the Cobras. Other good players for the Wine Flies were Sam Whitbread, Cameron McGree, Luke Cooper and Lachlan McGuinness. Ryan Need, James Farrugia and Nick Battista were among the best players for Cove.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their third game of the season to move inside the top-five after defeating Aldinga by 83 points on Saturday. ‘Flaggies’ led by 30 points at quarter time, 27 points at halftime and 77 points at the last change before winning 18.15 (123) to 6.4 (40). Flagstaff Hill had eight different goalkickers with Nathan Beenham (5), Michael Shearer (4) and Daniel Butcher (3) leading the way. Jack O’Hanlon was the leading goalkicker for Aldinga with three majors. Best players for the Falcons were Nathan Beenham, Shearer, David Kearsley, Jake Bunworth and Ben Burbridge. Aldinga were best served by Luke Watson, Mitchell Jarrett, Brady O’Hanlon, Scott O’Dea and Bailey Pilmore. Happy Valley consolidated their spot in the top-three with a convincing 110-point win against Port Noarlunga. It was an even affair in the first half with Happy Valley holding a slender 10-point lead at the long break. However, the second half was all Happy Valley as they kicked 16 goals to none to win 22.14 (146) to 5.6 (36). The Vikings had plenty of avenues to goal with 12 different goalkickers, including Lee Davis and Ben Ryan who kicked four goals each. Best players for the Vikings were Jayden Little, Ben Geytenbeek, Scott Rademacher, Lachlan Hamilton and Davis, while for ‘Porties’, Josh Johns, McKale O’Flaherty and Jayden Close were among their best players.Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Reynella 12, Happy Valley 8, Morphett Vale 6, Noarlunga 6, Flagstaff Hill 6, Cove 4, Christies Beach 4, Aldinga 2, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 7 FixturesMorphett Vale v CoveNoarlunga v AldingaHappy Valley v Flagstaff HillChristies Beach v Port NoarlungaReynella has the bye

It was cold, grey and wet on Sunday for the Breakers U15 girls match against the Modbury Jets.It was the Port Elliot girls’ first cup round and they were up against it with several players missing due to Covid and injury.Ella Bryant played her first ever game in goals and Ruby Keam again played up from a younger division to help the girls out.The game started evenly, with Zoe Warren delivering the ball to Nila Mohring and Kayte O’Donnell for some early chances.Modbury however applied the pressure early and, despite some fantastic work by Hannah Rowlands in defence, managed the first goal of the game.Hannah Rowlands has been outstanding in defence for the Breakers all seasonThe Breakers midfield of Sophia Moore, Alana Anderson, Taylor Perry and Sophie Anderson regrouped well to hold up the Modbury attack but a lucky tip saw goalie Bryant facing three attackers on her own and the score went to 0-2.Coach O’Donnell brought the super subs Ruby Keam and Zara Boundey on for some fresh legs but Modbury had the momentum.Bryant pulled off another great save, throwing herself on the ball in front of a rampaging forward and Rowlands and Amber Kim showed again their defensive value.At halftime Kev the ref had to subbed out with a leg injury. Thanks to Ricky Goodman for taking the whistle and allowing the game to continue.Whatever Coach O’Donnell told the girls during the break worked its magic and they emerged from the change rooms with renewed energy and purpose.Taylor Perry had a shot on goal early, as did Nila Mohring. Her shot missed but won the girls a corner. The kick in from O’Donnell was good Lucy Boundey got a great shot off to score for the Breakers.The Breakers celebrate Lucy Boundey's goalWith the score at 1-2 the girls continued playing with self-belief and it was unlucky for them that Modbury managed to get a shot just past the goalie and make the score 3-1.Bryant then had to go off for medical attention and Lucy Boundey was pulled out of the play and into goal. Zara Boundey also had to come off with a sore calf and with no subs to call on the score became 1-4 and then 1-5.The girls kept trying though with O’Donnell and Mohring both unlucky not to convert.The game ended at 1-5 and the girls are now out of the cup competition.Next week they take on Cove at home and with Abby Ellis, Estelle Dybala, Ella Keam and Lokke Rennerts due to return the team should be back to full strength.Image: Amber Kim played a fantastic defensive gameThanks to Tash Mohring for the images used in this story

Mount Compass took a major scalp during round six action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) with an excellent 42-35 win at Victor Harbor yesterday. In other games, McLaren Vale stayed top of the ladder with a comfortable 48-30 win against Langhorne Creek, Goolwa won their first game of the season with a 39-25 victory against Yankalilla, while Willunga easily accounted for Myponga by 25 goals, 56-31.Strathalbyn had the bye. Ladder after Round 6McLaren Vale 12, Willunga 8, Mount Compass 8, Victor Harbor 7, Strathalbyn 5, Langhorne Creek 4, Goolwa 2, Myponga 2, Yankalilla 0.Round 7 Fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v Langhorne CreekMyponga v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Victor HarborStrathalbyn v Mount CompassWillunga has the bye

Yankalilla won their first game of season 2022 with a tight six-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa during round six action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. Both sides were searching for their first victories of 2022 and it was Yankalilla who got off to the best start to lead by 16 points at quarter time. Goolwa/Port Elliot closed the margin to just five points at halftime before taking a slender two-point lead into the last quarter. Yankalilla managed to kick the only goal of the last term to eventually win 8.18 (66) to 9.6 (60). Denver Ker (3), Angus Weir (3) and Ethan Moore (2) kicked all of the Tigers’ goals, while Tom Fergusson, Dene McKinlay and Jordan Wilson-King each kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best for Yankalilla were Luke Arandt, Jack Fitzgerald, Weir, Moore and Dylan Collis. For Goolwa/Port Elliot, Daniel Fry, Kosta Dekoning, Wilson-King, Dale Cuthbert and Jesse Bates were named their best.Victor Harbor consolidated their spot in the top-five with a convincing 61-point win against Mount Compass. The ‘Roos won every quarter on their way to a 17.10 (112) to 7.9 (51) victory. Jackson Elmes kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Victor’ and he was well supported by Zac Dowling, Jesse McKinnon, Jack Lang and Mitchell Brook. Adam Hunter was the only multiple goalkicker for Mount Compass with three majors. The Bulldogs’ best players were Tom Vitkunas, Corey Grove, Sam Haniford, Hunter and Bailey Hann.McLaren remained undefeated after six rounds following their comprehensive 94-point win against Langhorne Creek. The Eagles have been dominant through the first third of the season, with their average winning margin a whopping 109 points per game! McLaren led by just 10 points at quarter time but they completely took over after quarter time, kicking 18 goals to four, to win 22.15 (147) to 7.11 (53). The Eagles had 10 different goalkickers with Matthew Merrett kicking five goals to take his season tally to 24. James Grimley and Lachlan Mathews chimed in with three goals each for McLaren. Best players for McLaren were Sam Lawrie, Todd McKay, Brett Ellis, Henry Mathews and Lachlan Mathews. Josh Towk, Matt Dominish and Troy Blackwell were among the best players for the ‘Creeks’.Encounter Bay consolidated their spot in the top-three after a tough 13-point win at Strathalbyn. The Bays led by 15 points at quarter time, six points at halftime and 19 points at the last change before winning 12.8 (80) to 10.7 (67). Nick Marshall kicked three goals for the Bays and Cooper Machin also kicked three goals for the Roosters. Cory Gamble, Marcus Lippett, Tyler Baldock, Andrew Fyfe and Callum Tonkin were best for the Bays while for ‘Strath’, Adam Clark, Xavier Redden, Cooper Machin, Reid Mahains and Lachlan Butler were their best players.Willunga moved to second place on the ladder following their gritty 12-point win over the much-improved Myponga/Sellicks. Willunga trailed by four points at quarter time before a four goals to one second term saw the reigning premier lead by a handy 15 points at halftime. It was a tough slog in the second half with Willunga kicking an inaccurate 2.11 to the Mudlarks’ 4.2 before Willunga eventually triumphed 8.18 (66) to 8.4 (52). Jake Standfield kicked two goals for Willunga, while Hassan Ahmat-Watkins slotted three majors for Myponga/Sellicks. Harrison Mills, Myles Warmington, Danny Juckers, Brad Haskett (in his 250th ‘A’ grade game) and Billy Cook were named best for the Demons. For Myponga/Sellicks, Nathan Hedger, Bradley Clarke, Scott Ogilvie, Anthony Kempster and Daniel Trevena were their best players. Ladder after Round 6McLaren 12, Willunga 10, Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor 8, Myponga/Sellicks 8, Mount Compass 4, Strathalbyn 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Yankalilla 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 7 Fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v Langhorne CreekMyponga/Sellicks v Goolwa/Port ElliotEncounter Bay v WillungaMcLaren v Victor HarborStrathalbyn v Mount Compass

Kingscote pulled off a major upset to win their first game of 2022 with an 18-point win against Western Districts during round four action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. After trailing by five points at quarter time, Kingscote kicked six goals to two in the second term to take a handy 19-point lead at halftime. Western Districts wouldn’t lie down as they cut the margin back to just seven points at the last change. Kingscote steadied in the final term to kick four goals to two and win 13.10 (88) to 10.10 (70). Blake Florance and Riley Puckridge kicked three goals each for Kingscote, while Lleyton Hedges kicked four majors for Western Districts. Paul Green, Puckridge, Jack Grimes, Jordan Connell and Rory Lovering were named best for Kingscote. Best for the previously undefeated Western Districts were Damon Weatherspoon, Cameron Florance, Jack Favilla, Dylan Lockett and Jake Nolan.Wisanger won their second game of the season with a convincing 65-point win against Dudley United at Penneshaw yesterday. The final scores were Wisanger 20.11 (131) to Dudley United 9.12 (66).Wisanger had eight different goalkickers with Sam Snowball (5), Sam Clifford (4), Jackson Lockett (3) and Luke Shurven (3) leading the way. Kyrrell Barton kicked three goals for Dudley United. Snowball, Dusty Cross, Jai Turner, Liam Sampson and Brok Viney-Obst were named as best players for the Panthers. Sam McLeay, Seb Wiech and Shade Evans were among Dudley United’s best players. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Western Districts 12, Wisanger 8, Parndana 8, Kingscote 4, Dudley United 0.Round 5 FixturesKingscote v Dudley UnitedWisanger v ParndanaWestern Districts has the bye