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

Clarendon remained undefeated after four rounds of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) following their 41-38 win against reigning premier Pulse yesterday. In other games, Noarlunga joined Clarendon at the top of the ladder with a 46-38 victory over Southern Stars, Seaford Storm moved into the top-four with a 45-36 win against Aldinga, while Kangarilla won their first game of the season with a convincing 59-33 win over McLaren Flat.Ladder (after round 4)Clarendon 8, Noarlunga 8, Pulse 6, Seaford Storm 4, Kangarilla 2, Aldinga 2, Southern Stars 2, McLaren Flat 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Pulse v Seaford StormSouthern Stars v McLaren FlatNoarlunga v ClarendonAldinga v Kangarilla

The FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s season resumes tomorrow night after a competition bye last weekend. Reigning premier Willunga look the team to beat after the first five rounds as they sit undefeated and on top of the ladder. The match-of-the-round this weekend sees second-placed McLaren take on fourth-placed Strathalbyn at Yankalilla on Sunday morning. Ladder after Round 5Willunga 8, McLaren 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 4, Yankalilla 1, Victor Harbor 1.Round 6 FixturesVictor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Friday 13/5 - 7.30pm @ Victor Harbor)Strathalbyn v McLaren (Sunday 15/5 - 10.40am @ Yankalilla)Yankalilla v Willunga (Sunday 15/5 - 2.10pm @ Goolwa)Mount Compass has the byeProudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Aldinga won their first game of the season following their huge 170-point win against Hackham during round three action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) ‘A’ grade competition yesterday. The Sharks led by 51 points at quarter time, 89 points at halftime and 145 points at the last change, before going on to win 26.14 (170) to 0.0 (0). Aldinga had 10 different goalkickers with India Hamdorf leading the way with eight goals. She was well supported by Carlee Evans and Dakota Oniszk who each kicked five majors. Best players for Aldinga included Oniszk, Evans, Charlotte Bayford, Eilish O’Hanlon and Hamdorf. Carol Karo, Alysia Becker and Rhylee McCall were among the best for Hackham.Cove also won their first game of 2022 with a hard-fought seven-point win against Christies Beach on Saturday evening at Hallett Cove. The game was tight throughout as ‘Christies’ held sway by just three points at halftime. The Cobras kicked the only goal of the third term as they took a six-point lead into the last quarter before eventually winning 5.9 (39) to 5.2 (32). Rebecca O'Shaughnessy kicked two goals for Cove, while Emily Risitano and Savannah Rayner also kicked two goals for Christies Beach. Best players for the Cobras included Ashleigh Need, Ella Gill, Dana O’Brien, Lauren Kenny and Jaymie Savaidis. For Christies Beach, Hannah Clarke, Mia Dunn, Paige Simmons, Neriah Mills and Rayner were their best.Reynella remained undefeated and on top of the ladder after a hard-fought 30-point victory against Port Noarlunga. The Wine Flies led all day to win 4.7 (31) to 0.1 (1). Caitlin Williams was a standout up forward for Reynella with three goals, while Allana Nimmo-Lyne kicked the other Wine Flies major. Best players for Reynella included Grace Doran, Cassandra Newbery, Sarah Bourn, Rebecca Hunter and Williams. Port Noarlunga were best served by Elisha Scriven, Madison Harris, Kaiya Ivett, Samantha Lynch and Ella Harris.Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder (after round 3)Reynella 6, Flagstaff Hill 4, Aldinga 2, Christies Beach 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Cove 2, Hackham 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v AldingaPort Noarlunga v HackhamCove v ReynellaChristies Beach has the bye

Noarlunga moved up to third spot on the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder following their excellent 57-point win against reigning premier Flagstaff Hill during round five action at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The Shoes haven’t beaten the Falcons since 2019, and they did so in style as they led at every change before running out winners 19.13 (127) to 10.10 (70). Noarlunga had plenty of goalkicking options with Vic Robertson leading the way with six majors. He was ably supported by Ben Jarman (3), Tom Anderson (2), Troy Johnson (2) and Callum Gaspari (2). Ryan Mountford kicked three goals for ‘Flaggies’. Jarman, Buechter, Vic Robertson, Tom Mott and Sam Beard were best for the Shoes, while for the Falcons, Nathan Beenham, David Kearsley and Brad Kirk were among their best.Happy Valley are up to second spot on the SFL ladder following their 83-point win at Aldinga on Saturday. The game was basically over after the Vikings piled on 12 goals to four in the first half to lead by 55 points at the long break. A further nine goals to four after halftime saw Happy Valley triumph 21.13 (139) to 8.8 (56). Ben Geytenbeek continued his good form to kick nine goals for the Vikings, giving him 25 for the season so far. Best players for Happy Valley were Nick Frisby-Smith, Justin Schurgott, Geytenbeek, Kieren Bartlett and Jaxon McGregor-Dey. James Bailey kicked two goals for Aldinga and was named their best player, while other good players for the Sharks were Matthew Beinke, Mike Klocke, Bailey Pilmore and Scott O’Dea. Reynella moved two games clear on top of the ladder after crushing Port Noarlunga by 173 points at Reynella. The Wine Flies led by 47 points at quarter time, 90 points at halftime and 129 points at the last change before winning 28.11 (179) to 1.0 (6). New recruit Marc Borholm had a day out as he kicked a season-high 12 goals for the Wine Flies, while teammate Cameron McGree kicked six goals. Sam Roberts was the sole goalkicker for ‘Porties’. Sam Whitbread, Dylan Roser, Borholm, McGree and Bailey Marshman were best for Reynella. Jayden Close, Aaron Peterson and Kaleb Hesse battled hard for the Cockle Divers.Christies Beach won their first game of the season with a thrilling two-point win over Cove under lights at Hallett Cove on Saturday night. The game was tight throughout with Cove leading by just three points at halftime. The visitors hit the front in the third term to take a nine-point lead into the last quarter. Cove kicked three goals to two in the final term but came up short as the Saints won 9.12 (66) to 9.10 (64). Best players for ‘Christies’ were Lee Hoey, Josiah Sheppard, Nathan Stock, Jacob Crate and Michael Mazey. Best for the Cobras were James Farrugia, Jake McCreery, Scott Grieve, Nick Battista and Corey Jackson. Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Reynella 10, Happy Valley 6, Noarlunga 6, Morphett Vale 4, Cove 4, Christies Beach 2, Flagstaff Hill 4, Aldinga 2, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 6 FixturesAldinga v Flagstaff HillChristies Beach v Morphett Vale Port Noarlunga v Happy ValleyCove v ReynellaNoarlunga has the bye

Western Districts have shown they will be a force to reckoned with as they continued their unbeaten start to the season following a convincing 52-point win against reigning premier Wisanger during round three action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The game was tight in the first half as Western Districts took a 15-point lead to the long break. The Saints opened up in the second half to kick 111 goals to five and win 16.10 (106) to 8.6 (54). Bradley Crabb kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Joel Cross also kicked three for the Saints. Luke Shurven kicked a game-high four goals for Wisanger. Joining Crabb in the best players for Western Districts were Lachlan Florance, Damon Weatherspoon, Tye Boyle and Lleyton Hedges. Best for the Panthers were Dusty Cross, Liam Sampson, Sam Snowball, Jordan Ackland and Jason Fryar. Parndana won their first game of the season with a comfortable 72-point win against Dudley United on Saturday. The Roosters had eight different goalkickers with Nathan Trethewey (5), James Davis (3) and Ben Gaskin (3) the multiple goalkickers. Clayton Willson played a lone hand up forward for Dudley United as he kicked all four of his team’s goals. Jack Sexton, Zach Trethewey, Jaan Kuchel, Will Stanton and Nathan Trethewey were named best for Parndana. Sam McLeay, Clayton Willson and Nathan Dickson were among the Eagles’ best. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Western Districts 12, Wisanger 4, Parndana 4, Kingscote 4, Dudley United 0.Round 4 FixturesWestern Districts v Kingscote Dudley United v WisangerParndana has the bye

McLaren Vale continued their undefeated start to the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season following their 63-38 win over Strathalbyn on Saturday. In other games, Langhorne Creek defeated Myponga 50-21, Victor Harbor triumphed 55-41 over Yankalilla, while Willunga traveled to Goolwa and came away with a 57-44 victory.Mount Compass had the bye. Ladder after Round 5McLaren Vale 10, Victor Harbor 7, Willunga 6, Mount Compass 6, Strathalbyn 5, Langhorne Creek 4, Myponga 2, Goolwa 0, Yankalilla 0. Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Victor Harbor v Mount CompassLanghorne Creek v McLaren ValeGoolwa v YankalillaWillunga v MypongaStrathalbyn has the bye

Myponga/Sellicks took another big scalp on their way to a fourth win in a row during round five action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The Mudlarks traveled to Langhorne Creek and came away with a 46-point win against the Hawks to consolidate their spot in the top-five ahead of a big clash at Willunga next week. On the flipside, the Hawks find themselves down in eighth spot and in real danger of missing out on finals action in 2022. Myponga/Sellicks led at every change yesterday before winning 13.11 (89) to 5.13 (43). Ben Kennedy kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for the visitors, while Hassan Ahmat-Watkins slotted three majors. Mitch Cleggett and Darcy Clifford each kicked two goals for the home side. Other good players for Myponga/Sellicks were Delahay Miller, Jake Spinks, Cooper Gilbert, Daniel Trevena and Scott Ogilvie. Langhorne Creek was best served by David Warren, Clifford and Matt Tonkin. Reigning premier Willunga moved to second spot on the GSFL ladder after a crushing 162-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa. The Demons led by 33 points at quarter time, 63 points at halftime and 84 points at the final change, before kicking a further 12 goals to zero in the final quarter to win 28.16 (184) to 3.4 (22). Cam Hutchens, Myles Warmington, Brad Haskett, Sam Renney, Brett Miegel and Izaac Logan were named best players for the reigning premier. For the Magpies, Charlie Steele, Kosta Dekoning and Dene McKinlay were among their best. McLaren Eagles continued their perfect start to 2022 with a 60-point win over Strathalbyn to keep them a game clear on top of the ladder. A six goal to one second term gave the Eagles an unassailable 48-point lead at halftime, before a further seven goals to five in the second half saw McLaren win 17.15 (117) to 8.9 (57). The Eagles had 10 different goalkickers with Matthew Merrett leading the way with six goals to give him 19 majors for the season so far. Riley Clamp, Ben Simounds and Hayden Kemp all kicked two goals for the Roosters. Tyson Brown, Todd McKay, Sam Lawrie, Merrett and Brett Ellis were named best for the Eagles, while Jacob Wright, Nathan Clarke and Austin McFarlane were among the best for Strathalbyn.Encounter Bay had a come from behind 11-point win at Mount Compass yesterday to remain in third spot on the GSFL ladder. The Bays trailed by 12 points at halftime before kicking eight goals to four in the second half to win 14.4 (88) to 11.11 (77). Nick Marshall kicked five goals for the Bays, while Jake Tarca kicked four. Corey Grove kicked four goals for Mount Compass with Tom Pinyon and Ziggy Vitkunas kicking two goals each. Best players for Encounter Bay included Tyson Neale, Fraser Tonkin, Mitchell Davis, Marcus Lippett and Marshall. Best for Mount Compass were Shane Heatley, Tom Vitkunas, Grove, Adam Hunter and Bailey Hann. Victor Harbor won their third game for the season with a comprehensive 95-point win against Yankalilla at ‘Victor’ yesterday. The ‘Roos led by 32 points at quarter time, 44 points at halftime and 63 points at the last change, before winning 17.11 (113) to 2.6 (18). Sam Basham kicked six goals for Victor Harbor and he was well supported by Jackson Elmes with four goals. Joseph Tyllis and Will Hogben were Yankalilla’s only goalkickers. Zac Dowling, Elmes, Jesse McKinnon, Heath Treloar and Sam Basham were best for the ‘Roos. Ben McConnell, Jesse Fitzgerald and Matt James were among the best for the Tigers. Ladder after Round 5McLaren 10, Willunga 8, Encounter Bay 8, Myponga/Sellicks 8, Victor Harbor 6, Mount Compass 4, Strathalbyn 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Victor Harbor v Mount CompassStrathalbyn v Encounter BayLanghorne Creek v McLarenGoolwa/Port Elliot v YankalillaWillunga v Myponga/Sellicks

Seaford Storm won their first game of the season with a 52-32 win over Southern Stars during round three action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Clarendon had a comfortable 56-22 victory over Aldinga, Noarlunga also had a big win after defeating McLaren Flat 58-26, while reigning premier Pulse remained undefeated after a thrilling 45-44 win against Kangarilla.Ladder (after round 3)Clarendon 6, Pulse 6, Noarlunga 6, Seaford Storm 2, Aldinga 2, Southern Stars 2, Kangarilla 0, McLaren Flat 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Seaford Storm v AldingaClarendon v PulseNoarlunga v Southern StarsKangarilla v McLaren Flat

Strathalbyn Under 17 GirlsThe first game of the season for Strathalbyn Strikers U17 Girls finally arrived on Saturday.The girls games this year are all being played at the one venue each week. This week we were at the still new Summit Sport & Recreation Park in Mount Barker, playing against Woodside. The Strikers team all played in the U14 Girls competition last year, so the step up to U17 Girls  was always going to challenge the young squad, but the girls are up to the task. Some new players into the squad included Vivienne Zufferey, Rylee Hanley, and the returning Matilda Mundy.The game started with Mundy in goals, Ilsa Holliday at left back, Charlotte Reid and Aimee Slade in the middle of defence, with Caitlin Clothier on the left.  They were immediately put under pressure by Woodside’s strikers, but were able to hold firm. Strath’s midfielders of Evie Brook, Estelle Dybala and Leah Davis were getting more of the ball and pushing the ball forward to Savannah Dennison, Tiana Storey-Possingham and Grace Thorpe, who all showed great pace. This pace was starting to cause headaches for Woodside’s defence with Dennison and Storey-Possingham both having shots on goal, ably stopped by the Woodside goalkeeper.  Thorpe also got into the action with a shot going wide.The first half ebbed and flowed with both Woodside and Strath having periods where they controlled the game, but neither team could find the back of the net. Halftime remained at 0-0. Coach Aaron Groffen’s comments to the girls at halftime was to keep passing to each other and don’t be afraid to shoot.The second half started with Zufferey making some great runs from left midfield, providing great opportunities for Dennison and Thorpe going forward before an unfortunate incident with Dennison forced her out of the game. Mundy entered the pitch as a field player, with Holliday having reverted to goalkeeper for the second half.  All of a sudden a through ball from Dybala to Possingham-Storey, saw Possingham-Storey with a one-on-one with the goal keeper, making no mistake to take the score to 1-0.  This refocused the Woodside girls who came at ‘Strath’ with wave after wave of attacking moves, all ably cut out by Slade, Reid, Hanley and Clothier. Another attacking move saw Mundy run onto goal and slot the ball into the bottom corner to make it 2-0. With the girls physically tiring, it was important to defend the lead now, and only one sub left made for some headaches for Groffen, who to rest and how long for! Finally the referee called time and a great start for the Strikers girls. The final scores were Strathalbyn Strikers 2 defeating Woodside Rams 0. Strathalbyn Under 13 MixedStrathalbyn Under 13’s played against Murray Bridge Gold in the first round of the AHJFA league on Saturday. It was the first time a number of the players had played on the full sized pitch with unmodified rules, but the ‘Strath’ team didn’t show any trepidation, working together well to score two goals in the opening 10 minutes. The Murray Bridge side, with their physical presence and pace, fought back putting pressure on the defensive line of Alex Thrope, Braden Gane, Tavish Halliday and Pete Hissey. Goalkeeper Coby Sharrock stood tall in goals making a number of very good saves and demonstrating excellent potential for the season to come. The Strathalbyn team went into the half time break with the lead. The midfield work of Jules Williamson, Dallas Miles and Olly Barker created chances up front as well as supporting the defence by pushing back. Alec Zuffery played well when put out of his comfort zone by playing on the right wing while Jake Mikhail showed composure out wide controlling the ball well. Raymond Rigney demonstrated his versatility by playing in a number of different positions and the team welcomed Etienne Stark to the club who played very well in his first game in Red and White. As the game progressed the speed and experience of the Murray Bridge team caught up and passed the Strathalbyn team with the final score being Murray Bridge 8 defeating Strathalbyn 5.

Yankalilla and Victor Harbor played out the first draw of the FPAG ‘A’ Grade Women’s season during round five action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. Both sides were looking for their first win of the 2022 season but they couldn’t be separated as the final siren sounded with both sides on 5.4 (34). Yankalilla led by six points at quarter time and seven points at halftime, before ‘Victor’ kicked two goals to zero in the third term to lead by seven points at the last change. Yankalilla settled in the last quarter to kick the only goal of the term to eventually share the points. Madi Munro kicked two goals for Yankalilla and Natasha Fairhurst also kicked two goals for Victor Harbor. Tegan Cross, Chloe Howlett, Munro, Kimberley Rowe and Amelia Bilney were the best players for Yankalilla, while for Victor Harbor, their best were Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Aloura Kirk, Jasmine Bailey, Fairhurst and Maya Overall. Goolwa/Port Elliot consolidated their spot in the top four with a gritty 12-point win against Strathalbyn at Goolwa Oval. The Magpies kicked the first two goals of the game to lead by 13 points at quarter time. Strathalbyn reduced the margin to seven points at the last change before the Magpies won 4.3 (27) to 2.3 (15). Kate Moore, Kerrie-Ann Moon, Alana Browne, Indiana Quaremba and Amber McKinlay were best for Goolwa/Port Elliot with Quaremba also kicking two goals. Indi Miller and Morgan Tucker were the goalkickers for the Roosters with Tess Huxtable, Courtney Mesecke and Heidi Groom among their best players. McLaren Eagles won their third game of the season with a convincing 60-point win against Mount Compass last Friday night at McLaren Vale. Lauren Reynolds was a star for McLaren as she kicked five goals in a best on ground performance. She was ably assisted by Katrina Munzberg, Ally Bailey, Katie Whish and Brooke Archbold. Kiahni Russell was the sole goalkicker for Mount Compass with Amy Vitkunas, Georgina Thomas and Amelia Sartor among their sides best players.Willunga had the bye. Ladder after Round 5Willunga 8, McLaren 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Strathalbyn 4, Mount Compass 4, Yankalilla 1, Victor Harbor 1.Round 6 FixturesVictor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Friday 13/5 - 7.30pm @ Victor Harbor)Strathalbyn v McLaren (Sunday 15/5 - 10.40am @ Yankalilla)Yankalilla v Willunga (Sunday 15/5 - 2.10pm @ Goolwa)Mount Compass has the byeProudly brought to you by FPAG the major sponsor of the Great Southern Women’s Football League (GSWFL).

Reigning premier Wisanger got their Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) premiership defence off to the perfect start with a comfortable 109-point win at Kingscote on Saturday. The final scores were Wisanger 20.19 (139) to Kingscote 5.0 (30). Jackson Lockett starred up forward for the Panthers with seven goals and he was ably supported by Luke Shurven and Khyal Stead who each kicked five goals. Declan Hardy-Corby kicked two majors for Kingscote. Sam Snowball, Liam Sampson, Jordan Ackland, Lockett and Dusty Cross were named best for Wisanger. For Kingscote, Jordan Connell, Billy Goodwin and Paul Green were among their best players.Western Districts won their second game in a row to remain top of the KIFL ladder following their comprehensive 110-point win against Parndana. The Saints have been strengthened this season with the acquisition of dual Magarey medallist Joel Cross, former Mount Compass ruckman Peter Hoban and the returning Bradley Crabb. We could be getting an early Grand Final preview on Saturday as Western Districts travel to face reigning premier Wisanger. On Saturday the Saints were far too strong for Parndana as they won 18.19 (127) to 2.5 (17). Cross starred with four goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Lloyd Coulson and Lleyton Hedges also kicked four majors for the Saints. James Davis and Jack Sexton were the goalkickers for Parndana on a tough day for the Roosters. Joining Cross in the best players for Western Districts were Damon Weatherspoon, Cam Florance, Hedges and Tye Boyle. Patrick Skeer, Zac Trethewey and Jaan Kuchel were among the best players for Parndana.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Western Districts 8, Wisanger 4, Kingscote 4, Dudley United 0, Parndana 0.Round 3 Fixtures (home team named first)Parndana v Dudley UnitedWisanger v Western DistrictsKingscote has the bye

Newly promoted Noarlunga remained undefeated as they defeated 2021 runner-up Kangarilla 53-49 at Noarlunga during second round action in the Southern Hills Netball Association. In other games, Clarendon travelled to Seaford and came away with a 61-46 win, Aldinga had their first win of the season with a 37-31 home victory against McLaren Flat, while reigning premier Pulse had a comfortable 47-24 victory over Southern Stars.Ladder (after round 2)Clarendon 4, Pulse 4, Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 2, Southern Stars 2, Seaford Storm 0, Kangarilla 0, McLaren Flat 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Pulse v Kangarilla Clarendon v AldingaSouthern Stars v Seaford StormMcLaren Flat v Noarlunga

Myponga/Sellicks won their third game in a row to consolidate their spot in the top-five during round four action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The Mudlarks travelled to the previously undefeated Encounter Bay and came away with a 35-point victory. Myponga/Sellicks kicked eight goals to four in the second half to turn an eight-point lead at halftime, into a 14.9 (93) to 9.4 (58) triumph. Hassan Ahmat-Watkins (4) and Ben Kennedy (3) were the multiple goalkickers for the Mudlarks, while Nick Marshall was a star for the Bays with six goals. Ben Kennedy, Elliot Chalmers, Delahay Miller, Anthony Kempster and Levi Proude were best for Myponga/Sellicks. For Encounter Bay, Marshall, Marcus Lippett, Cohen Pettitt, Lachlan Williams and Hamish Tonkin were their best players.Mount Compass won their second game of the season with a comprehensive 70-point win over Langhorne Creek yesterday. ‘Compass’ won every quarter on their way to a 15.11 (101) to 4.7 (31) victory. Mount Compass had eight different goalkickers with Ziggy Vitkunas (4) and Tom Pinyon (3) leading the way. Alex Cleggett, Tasman Follett, Curtis Perrey and Malakai Kartinyeri were the goalkickers for the Hawks. Best players for Mount Compass were Sam Haniford, Adam Hunter, Bailey Hann, Klaus Simons and Ziggy Vitkunas. Scott Tonkin, Darcy Clifford and Matt Tonkin were among the best players for Langhorne Creek.Strathalbyn also won their second game of 2022 with a hard-fought 18-point win against Victor Harbor at ‘Strath’. The Roosters led at every change before winning 12.13 (85) to 9.13 (67). Ben Simounds (4), Riley Clamp (2) and Cooper Machin (2) combined for eight Rooster goals, while Jaymes Hewett kicked two majors for ‘Victor’. Clamp, Mark Tucker, Xavier Redden, Richard O’Grady and Dylan Mason were named best for Strathalbyn. Among the best players for Victor Harbor were Jesse McKinnon, Heath Treloar and Zac Dowling.McLaren continued their unbeaten start to the season with a huge 207-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. McLaren had an incredible 60 scoring shots as they finished with 32.28 (220) to 2.1 (13). The Eagles had plenty of avenues to goal with 10 different goalkickers, led by James Grimley who kicked eight to give him 20 for the season. Cody Ellison and Matthew Merrett chimed in with four goals each for McLaren. Trent Griffen and Rory Hausser were the only goalkickers on a rough day for the Magpies. Ellison, Merrett, Brett Ellis, Luke Mitton and Tarak Redigolo were named best for a dominant Eagles outfit. Jaid Cooper, Charlie Steele and Frazer Hayward battled hard for the Magpies.Reigning premier Willunga consolidated their spot in the top-five with a comfortable 110-point win at Yankalilla yesterday. The final scores were Willunga 20.18 (138) to Yankalilla 4.4 (28). Veteran Jake Standfield (5), Daniel Bass (3), Cam Hutchens (3) and Scott Hunt (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Demons. Jack Fitzgerald kicked two goals for the Tigers, while Jesse Fitzgerald was named the Tigers' best player. Best players for Willunga included Darcy Scott, Brian Fenton, Myles Warmington, Job Colwell and Hutchens. Ladder after Round 4McLaren 8, Encounter Bay 6, Myponga/Sellicks 6, Willunga 6, Mount Compass 4, Victor Harbor 4, Strathalbyn 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Langhorne Creek v Myponga/SellicksMcLaren v StrathalbynVictor Harbor v YankalillaMount Compass v Encounter BayGoolwa/Port Elliot v Willunga

McLaren continued their unbeaten start to the season with a convincing 58-point win against reigning premier Willunga during round three action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. After a tight first quarter saw McLaren lead by 10 points, the Eagles dominated the rest of the match, kicking 10 goals to two, to run out winners 12.10 (82) to 3.6 (24). James Grimley (4) and Matthew Merrett (3) were the multiple goalkickers for McLaren, while Liam Nye kicked two majors for Willunga. Tarak Redigolo, Todd McKay, Tyson Brown, Sam Lawrie and James Grimley were named best players for McLaren. For Willunga, Lachlan Scott, Darcy Scott and Cameron McDonald were among their best players.Encounter Bay are also undefeated following their 29-point win at Victor Harbor. Ben Davis kicked five goals for the Bays, and he was ably supported by Tyson Neale and Jake Tarca who kicked three goals each, as Encounter Bay won 15.9 (99) to 10.10 (70). Tyler Baldock, Davis, Oakley Johnson, Cohen Pettitt and Fraser Tonkin were named in the best players for the Bays. For 'Victor', Sam Basham and James Hewett kicked three goals with Harry Vincent, Ben Yeomans and Rhys Bartram among the best players. Mount Compass won their first game of the season with an emphatic 81-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa. The final scores were Mount Compass 18.16 (124) to Goolwa/Port Elliot 5.13 (43). Tom Pinyon kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Corey Grove and Jordan Hooper kicked three goals each. Kai Iwao was the only multiple goalkicker for the Magpies with two majors. Joining Pinyon in the best players for the Bulldogs were Bailey Hann, Brandon McKenzie, Adam Hunter and Tom Dix. Jordan Wilson-King, Fred Nissen, Frazer Hayward, Harry Pearce and Cody Griffiths were best for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Myponga/Sellicks won their second game of the season with a comfortable 102-point win against Yankalilla. The Mudlarks’ win puts them up to third spot on the ladder ahead of a big clash with Encounter Bay next weekend. Myponga/Sellicks had plenty of avenues to goal with 11 different goalkickers as they won 18.19 (127) to 3.7 (25). Ben Kennedy (4), Hassan Ahmat-Watkins (3), Thomas Carroll (2) and Cooper Gilbert (2) were the Mudlarks’ multiple goalkickers. Ryan Fisher, Will Hogben and Angus Weir were the only goalkickers for the Tigers on a tough day. Best players for the Mudlarks were Levi Proude, Luke Whitford, Ben Kennedy, Scott Ogilvie and Sam Kennedy. ‘Yank’ was best served by Weir, Jesse Fitzgerald and Kaleigh Fitzgerald.Langhorne Creek won their first game of the season with a convincing 53-point win over local rival Strathalbyn in their ANZAC Day clash yesterday at Langhorne Creek. A tight first half saw the ‘Creeks’ lead by just two points at halftime, before they completely took control of the contest, kicking nine goals to one in the second half, to win 14.10 (94) to 6.5 (41). Langhorne Creek had nine different goalkickers with Caleb Howell leading the way with three goals. Riley Clamp kicked two goals for the Roosters. Darcy Clifford, Jarrod Kellock, Jake Dominish, Ben Arbon and Troy Blackwell were best for the Hawks. For Strathalbyn, Marc Elliott, Tom Redden, Richard O’Grady, Mark Tucker and Reid Mahains were their best. Ladder after Round 3McLaren 6, Encounter Bay 6, Myponga/Sellicks 4, Victor Harbor 4, Willunga 4, Mount Compass 2, Strathalbyn 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 4 Fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay v Myponga/SellicksYankalilla v WillungaMcLaren v Goolwa/Port ElliotMount Compass v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v Victor Harbor

Reigning premier Pulse started their premiership defence in fine style with a 39-24 win against Kangarilla in the Grand Final rematch during opening round action in the Southern Hills Netball Association. Rebecca Higgins from Kangarilla won the Flo Staker Anzac Medal as the best player on court. In other games, Clarendon had a big 75-18 win against McLaren Flat, Noarlunga defeated local rival Seaford Storm 46-39, while Southern Stars got their 2022 campaign off to a great start with a 37-31 win over Aldinga.Ladder (after round 1)Clarendon 2, Pulse 2, Southern Stars 2, Noarlunga 2, Seaford Storm 0, Aldinga 0, Kangarilla 0, McLaren Flat 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Aldinga v McLaren FlatSouthern Stars v PulseNoarlunga v KangarillaSeaford Storm v Clarendon