It was a weekend of close finishes and upsets during round four action in the Southern Football League (SFL) with Port Noarlunga winning their first game of the season, while Reynella went a game clear on top of the ladder. Port Noarlunga upset the more fancied Morphett Vale by three points after clinging on to win 9.5 (59) to 7.14 (56). The Cockle Divers got off to a fantastic start as they kicked 7.2 (44) to 2.1 (13) in the opening term to lead by 31 points at quarter time. Morphett Vale hit back hard in the second stanza to reduce the margin to eight points at halftime. The Emus kicked 2.4 to 1.2 in the third term as the game was tied up with a quarter to go. ‘Porties’ kicked the only goal of the final quarter while Morphett Vale continued their inaccurate day and could only manage four behinds. Dylan Williams was a star up forward for Port Noarlunga with five majors while Ashley Baxter kicked two goals in a best on ground performance for the Cockle Divers. Denis Iljcesen continued his good goal scoring form with five goals himself, while Daniel Bode was named best player for the Emus.Happy Valley won their second game on the trot with a thrilling three-point away win against Noarlunga. Happy Valley made full use of the breeze in the first quarter as they kicked 6.2 to 0.1 and led by 37 points at quarter time. The home side hit back in the second term as they kicked five goals to zero with Happy Valley clinging to a five-point lead at halftime. Happy Valley pushed ahead again in the third term to lead by 16 points at the last change but with the Shoes coming home to the scoring end in the last term, it was game on. Noarlunga managed five goals in the final term but Happy Valley bucked the trend of the day to kick three majors of their own to win 13.7 (85) to 12.10 (82). Jack Flett, in his first game of 2021, kicked five goals for the Vikings while Ben Geytenbeek kicked four to give him 17 for the season. Nathan Schulz and Vic Robertson kicked three goals each for the Shoes. Johnny Pegoraro, Scott Rademacher, Dwayne Ruddock, Liam O’Connor and Flett were named in the best players for the Vikings. For Noarlunga, Jake Anderson, Brayden Wait and Tailen Hobson were among their best players.Cove won their second game of 2021 and moved up to fourth spot on the SFL ladder following an 11-point victory against Christies Beach at Cove on Saturday. The game was tight all day with Cove leading by nine points at quarter time, one point at halftime and six points at the last change before they kicked 2.7 to 2.2 in the final term to win 12.23 (95) to 12.12 (84). Jayden Morton (3), Justin Wicks (2), Ben Charlesworth (2) and Jake Williams (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the victorious Cobras. Keelan Boehm played a lone hand up forward for the Saints as he jagged nine goals to give him 15 for the season so far. Michael Galley, Ryan Need, Morton, Scott Grieve and James Farrugia were named best for Cove while Shaun King, Boehm and Mark Larritt were best for Christies.Reynella continued their winning ways to move a game clear on top of the ladder following a convincing 91-point win at Aldinga. After a tight opening quarter saw Reynella lead by just five points, the visitors poured on the pressure to kick 18 goals to five in the last three quarters to win 21.13 (139) to 7.6 (48). Reynella shared the goals around with Bailey Marshman, Dylan Roser and Josh Frisby leading the way with three majors each. Timmy Sumner and Zhaidyn Hamdorf each kicked two goals for the Sharks. Kieran Powell, Frisby, Kaleb Wilden, Roser and Marshman were best for the Wine Flies while for Aldinga it was Angus Stangewitz, Tyler Flintham and the consistent Michael Balas leading the way. Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Happy Valley 4, Cove 4, Morphett Vale 2, Noarlunga 2, Christies Beach 2, Aldinga 2, Port Noarlunga 2.Round 5 Fixtures (Home team named first)Aldinga v NoarlungaCove v Flagstaff HillHappy Valley v Christies BeachMorphett Vale v Reynella (Sunday)Port Noarlunga has the bye

Willunga, Mount Compass and Langhorne Creek remain undefeated at the completion of round three in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Sunday. Willunga are still top of the ladder on percentage following a solid 21-point win against McLaren at McLaren Vale on ANZAC Day. The visitors held a handy 20-point lead at halftime before McLaren fought their way back into the contest with a four goal to two third term to see them trail by just six points at the final change. Willunga steadied in the final term as they kicked 3.0 to 0.3 to win 13.7 (85) to 9.10 (64). Tyson Hoffmann kicked five goals for Willunga and won the ANZAC medal for his best on ground performance. Sam Renney, Brett Miegel, Harrison Mills and Brad Haskett were also named in the best players for the Demons. James Grimley (2) was the only multiple goal kicker for McLaren while Stephen Branson, Samuel Lawrie, Kiefver Zohar, Todd McKay and Henry Mathews were the Eagles leading players.Yankalilla moved inside the top five with a tight seven-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Yankalilla on Saturday. It was a tight game throughout with Goolwa/Port Elliot leading by a point at quarter time before Yankalilla took a five-point lead into halftime. Goolwa/Port Elliot had an excellent third term as they kicked 4.6 to 1.4 as they turned for home with a 15-point lead as they hunted down their first win of 2021. Spurred on by their home crowd, Yankalilla turned it on in the final term to kick seven goals to three to run out winners 15.12 (102) to 14.11 (95). Harrison Morgan and Adam Braendler each kicked four goals for the Tigers while Zac Bates kicked three majors for the Magpies. Ben Gogel, Morgan, Braendler, Brad Thompson and Denver Ker were named best for Yankalilla. Aisea Raikiwasa, Zac Bates, Brayden Lane, Jesse Bates and Brock Godwin-Knott were best for a gallant Goolwa/Port Elliot. Reigning premier Langhorne Creek kept their unbeaten status intact with a 27-point win over local rival Strathalbyn on ANZAC Day at Strath. An inaccurate first term saw Langhorne Creek lead 1.5 (11) to Strathalbyn 0.8 (8) at quarter time. Langhorne Creek hit the scoreboard in the second term to kick 4.3 to 1.4 to lead by a handy 20 points at halftime. The Roosters came roaring back into the contest in the third quarter as they finally started kicking straight to add 4.2 to the Hawks 2.3 and the margin was just nine points at the last change. It was a high scoring last quarter with Langhorne Creek kicking clear to win 13.14 (92) to 8.17 (65). Jackson Dalitz kicked four goals and Coby Helyar kicked three for the winners. Cooper Machin was the only multiple goal kicker for the Roosters with three majors. Helyar, Ben Arbon, Matt Dominish, Darcy Clifford, Tom Derham and Dalitz were named best players for the reigning premier. For Strathalbyn, Ryan Clarke, Machin and former Crows player Brodie Martin were among Strathalbyn’s best.Mount Compass continued their great start to the season with another convincing victory, this time by 78 points, over Myponga/Sellicks. Mount Compass have been a ‘scoring machine’ so far this season as they’re averaging 132 points per game. The game was pretty tight early with the Bulldogs taking a 15-point lead into halftime at Mount Compass. The home side really flexed their muscles in the second half as they kicked 15 goals to five to win 21.10 (136) to 9.4 (58). The goals were shared around between the Bulldogs with Ziggy Vitkunas leading the way with five goals. He was well supported by Nick Mott (4), Shane Heatley (3), Tom Pinyon (2), Lewis Johnston (2) and Joss Davis (2). Cameron Vinall led the way for Myponga/Sellicks with four goals. Jordan Kennedy, Sam Kennedy, Vinall, James Hutchinson and Anthony Kempster were named best for the Mudlarks.Encounter Bay won their first game of the season with a convincing 84-point win against bottom side Victor Harbor at Encounter Bay. The Bays led all day to win 22.9 (141) to 8.9 (57). The Bays were celebrating their 100 year anniversary and named their ‘Team of the Century’ with current captain Tyson Neale the only current player named in the historic lineup. Neale celebrated in style with a best on ground performance as he kicked an amazing 10 goals! Kyle Hayter (3), Ben Gibbs (2) and Ben Davis (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for Encounter Bay. Billy Wade kicked three goals for Victor Harbor while Jaymes Hewett and Sam Basham kicked two goals each. Joining Neale in the best players for Encounter Bay were Callum Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks, Marcus Lippett and Wade Sweetman. For Victor Harbor, Leslie Weetra, Seb Guilhaus, James Boyd, Wade and Dylan Kleinig were their best players.Ladder after Round 3Willunga 6, Mount Compass 6, Langhorne Creek 6, McLaren 4, Yankalilla 4, Encounter Bay 2, Strathalbyn 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 4 Fixtures (Home team named first)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Encounter BayLanghorne Creek v McLarenMyponga/Sellicks v StrathalbynVictor Harbor v Mount CompassWillunga v Yankalilla

Yankalilla won their second game of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season with an upset 28-point win against Strathalbyn at Yankalilla on Saturday. Yankalilla started the game well to lead by 20 points at quarter time and they extended their lead out to 28 points by halftime. Strathalbyn fought hard in the second half but couldn’t make any inroads into the Yankalilla lead as the home side went on to win 5.12 (42) to 2.2 (14). Dakota Oniszk was a constant threat for Yankalilla as she slotted three majors for her side. Emily Cozamanis and Indigo Miller were the goal scorers for Strathalbyn. Helen Maidment was named best for Yankalilla and she was well supported by Colbie Frankland, Jemma Ellis, Nari Wright and Leah Bailey. Miller, Katie Ehlers, Morgan Tucker, Megan Rich and Emma Chapman were Strathalbyn’s best.Victor Harbor notched their first win of 2021 with a tough 14-point win at Encounter Bay on Sunday. The game was tight throughout as Victor led by five points at halftime and extended their lead to a handy 12 points at the last change before a goalless last term saw Victor win 3.5 (23) to 1.3 (9). Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Maya Overall, Tyla Millard, Daisy Blencowe and Mackenzie Worsley were named in the best players for Victor Harbor. Encounter Bay was best served by Kate Sanders, Zoe Lush, Elena Earl, Meg Earl and Sherrie Hurrell. Mount Compass continued their unbeaten start to 2021 with a comfortable 40-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot. Mount Compass led by 15 points at quarter time, 16 points at halftime, 23 points at the last change before winning 7.7 (49) to 1.1 (7). Linda Shute (3) and Demi Sharp (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Compass while Emma Cooney kicked the only major for the Magpies. Amy Taylor was named best for the undefeated Bulldogs and she was joined in the best players by Emily Smith, Shute, Heidi Smith and Sharp. Lacey Cuthbert, Asha Bell, Emma McKinlay, Jessica Bailey and Amber mcKinlay were best for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Willunga moved up to second on the GSFLW ladder with a comprehensive 44-point win against McLaren in the Grand Final rematch from 2020. The first quarter was tight with Willunga leading by six points at the first change. From that moment on it was all Willunga as they kicked 5.8 to no score to win 7.9 (51) to 1.1 (7). Kristen Rothwell continued her good season to be named the Demons best player. Ella Radbone, Katrice Turner, Stellar Remphrey-Pese and Jodie Hunt were the other best players for Willunga. Jessica Harris continued her excellent goal kicking form as she kicked four majors to give her 17 goals for the season so far. Sheena Peters was the sole goal kicker for McLaren while Benita Brinkworth, Katrina Munzberg and Stephanie Warn were among the Eagles’ best players.                                                            Ladder after Round 5Mount Compass 10, Willunga 8, Strathalbyn 6, McLaren 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 4, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 0.Round 6 Fixtures (Sunday 2 May)Strathalbyn v Mount Compass (10.10am @ McLaren Vale)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Willunga (10.10am @ Yankalilla)Yankalilla v Encounter Bay (12.30pm @ Yankalilla)McLaren v Victor Harbor (1.40pm @ McLaren Vale)

The Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) is back after no senior footy was played in 2020 after the bushfire devastation during the summer of 2019/20 followed by the outbreak of COVID-19. It was a triumphant return for a club that was directly affected by the bushfires in the Western Districts Football Club who hosted Kingscote on ANZAC Day with the home side winning the ‘A’ grade clash by 23 points, 13.10 (88) to 9.11 (65). Rhys Bullard and Josh Graham each kicked four goals for Western Districts while Vaughn Virgo kicked three majors for Kingscote. Michael Balas (Western Districts) and Paul Green (Kingscote) were named joint winners of the Jamie Larcombe Memorial Medal. Dylan Lockett, Graham, Cameron Florance and Bullard were other good players for the Saints while Rory Lovering, Zak Siemer, Declan Corby and Virgo were among the best players for Kingscote.Wisanger got their 2021 campaign off to the perfect start as they travelled to Parndana and came away with a 34-point victory, 14.14 (98) to 9.10 (64). Wisanger had eight different goalkickers with Dustin Cross and Jackson Lockett each kicking three goals for the winners while Jarrad Kelly, Reece Johnston and James Davis all kicked two goals for Parndana. Khyal Stead was awarded the Timothy Turner Memorial Medal for Wisanger and he was well supported by Cross, Liam Sampson, Luke Bowd and Sam Snowball. For Parndana, Trad McMulkin, Zac Trethewey and Frank May were among their side's best players.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Wisanger 2, Western Districts 2, Kingscote 0, Parndana 0, Dudley United 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v WisangerParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Southern Breakers Soccer Club (SBSC) Girls travelled away again to West Lakes Shore to take on Adelaide Jaguars. The girls played extremely well for the entire game with constant pressure and forward movement two of the key features of their game. SBSC started the first half with two excellent goals from forward Kayte O'Donnell. Nila Mohring set Kayte up well with a clean cross for the first goal. The second goal came from a fast and efficient midfield run and Kayte played the ball through to score. The girls also had plenty of other shots on goal, especially from corners.   The second half was a very tight contest with midfielders Lucy Boundey and Abbie Ellis winning plenty of ball and pushing up forward while Taylor Perry, Allara Ramasawmy and Nula Davis put pressure on their opponents. The girls had several other shots on goal that didn't quite hit the target. A strong feature of the second half was the tough backline led by Amber Kim and Hannah Rowlands with Lokke Rennerts and Bethany North also supporting well in defence. Notable mention to our goal keeper Ella Keam who kept a clean sheet with some brilliant saves. She also set up an almost perfect play by kicking out to forward Kayte O'Donnell who was able to hit fellow forward Nila Mohring in front of goal who unfortunately just missed. All girls played extremely well and were lifted by our smallest player Zara Yates who won some really tough contests on the wing as the SBSC under 13 girls notched their second win in succession.Final Score: Southern Breakers 2 defeated Adelaide Jaguars 0The next game is at Breakers Park, Port Elliot (11.00am KO) on Sunday 2 May against one of South Australia’s biggest Soccer clubs in Adelaide City. 

Christies Beach started their Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) season with a convincing 119-point win over competition newcomers Port Noarlunga at ‘Porties’ yesterday. Christies Beach led by 37 points at quarter time, 57 points at halftime and 85 points at the last change before winning 17.19 (121) to 0.2 (2). The Saints had eight different goal kickers with Emily Risitano leading the way with five majors while Indiana Flynn kicked three goals. Neriah Milis, Melanie Koster, Emma Crisp, Rachael Farlam and Casie Coombe were best for Christies while Bridie Nye, Kaiya Nivett, Kerry Howes, Belinda Macrow and Madison Harris were best for Port Noarlunga.Reynella produced a withering final quarter burst to defeat Flagstaff Hill by 43 points in the Grand Final rematch at Flagstaff Hill on Sunday. The first three quarters were tight with the visitors turning for home with a slender 11-point lead. The Wine Flies went on to completely dominate the final stanza as they poured on five goals with no reply to win 8.4 (52) to 1.3 (9). Morgan Blackwell (3) and Emily Woods (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Reynella while Alana Baker was the sole goalkicker for Flagstaff Hill. Grace Doran, Emily Anne Franklin, Jessica Redigolo, Blackwell and Ella Besley were named in the best players for Reynella. Lanie Williams, Riley Mitchell and Rachel Crockart were among the best players for the Falcons. Aldinga won a tight round one match against Hackham by 13 points at ‘Shark Park’. The game was set up by Aldinga in the second quarter when they kicked 2.4 to 0.0 to take a15-point lead into the long break. Hackham fought back in the third term to reduce the margin to just six points at the last change before Aldinga steadied to win 3.5 (23) to 1.4 (10). Amy Mathewson, Jess McCann and Jessica O’Hanlon were the goalkickers for Aldinga while Emily Hateley-Watson kicked Hackham’s only goal. Best players for Aldinga were Vanessa Chambers, Ayla Regione, Nikki Duggan, O’Hanlon and Kyla Hamdorf. Hateley-Watson was named best for the Hawks and she was ably supported by Courtnie Noble, Katelyn Hayes-Phillips, Kirsty Watson and Caitlin Haire. Cove had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Christies Beach 2, Reynella 2, Aldinga 2, Hackham 0, Flagstaff Hill 0, Port Noarlunga 0, Cove 0.Round 2 Fixtures (Home team named first)Aldinga v Flagstaff HillChristies Beach v CoveReynella v HackhamPort Noarlunga has the bye

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ Grade (Round 1 @ Goolwa)Victor Grey 4 defeated Victor 0Victor Blue 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Aldinga Black 8 defeated Goolwa 0Victor White 5 defeated Yankalilla 0 (Victor White won by forfeit)South Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ Grade (Round 1 @ Goolwa)Yankalilla 2 defeated Aldinga Blue 1Goolwa 1 defeated Victor 0Aldinga Black had the bye

Morphett Vale sent a warning to the Southern Football League (SFL) competition as they notched their first win of 2021 with a convincing 74-point win over Christies Beach yesterday. After a promising round one performance where they lost by just seven points to Flagstaff Hill, the Emus had the bye in round two so they stripped nice and fit for their big ANZAC Day clash with the Saints. It was a tight opening quarter with Christies taking the lead at quarter time by two points. From then on it was all Morphett Vale as the big home crowd urged the Emus on to kick 16 goals to five in the last three quarters to win 17.20 (122) to 7.6 (48). Daniel Noble kicked five goals for Morphett Vale while Denis Iljcesen kicked three. Aidan Coakley was the only multiple goalkicker for the Saints with two majors. Braydan Hartwig, Liam Corrie, Daniel Bode, Noble and Bodie Sowter were named in the best players for Morphett Vale while for Christies Beach, Nathan Stock, Aiden Fitzgibbons and Coakley were among their best.Reynella went to the top of the SFL ladder following a crushing 120-point win against Cove at Reynella Oval on Saturday. Reynella led by 28 points at quarter time and increased their margin to 40 points by halftime. Any slight glimmer of hope the Cobras had of a comeback were snuffed out with a 10.3 to 0.0 third term from the Wine Flies before the home side went on to win 18.18 (126) to 0.6 (6). Bailey Marshman continued his good recent form as he kicked six goals for the winners. Marshman has 10 goals from three games in 2021. Robert Irra, Bradley Potter, Josh Frisby and Chris Hunter all kicked two majors for Reynella. Tyler Davies was named best on ground for Reynella and he was ably supported by Dylan Roser, Marshman, Potter and Hunter. For Cove, Damian Roach, Hayden Kernahan and Oliver Moore were among their best players.Happy Valley notched their first victory of 2021 with a 58-point victory over Port Noarlunga at Happy Valley on Saturday. Ben Geytenbeek (4), Dwayne Ruddock (3) and Josh Dwyer Sterzl (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Vikings. Sandy Oosterwegel kicked two majors for Port Noarlunga. Ben Ryan, Joel Beeche, Jaxon McGregor-Dey, Liam Hamilton and Caleb Dolman were named best for Happy Valley. James Ledgard, Alex McKay, Daniel Loveridge, Tristan Pearce and Jesse Vaughan were the best players for Port Noarlunga.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their 16th game in a row following a comprehensive 73-point win in the Grand Final rematch with Noarlunga at Flagstaff Hill. The reigning premiers led by just eight points at quarter time before they kicked six goals to one in the second term to take a comfortable 38-point lead at halftime. A further nine goals to four in the second half saw the Falcons win 17.12 (114) to 6.5 (41). ‘Flaggies’ had eight different goalkickers with Ryan Mountford, Daniel Webb and Samuel Smith all kicking three goals. Nathan Schulz also kicked three goals for the Shoes and Reece Martell slotted two majors. Brad Patterson, Tynan Carney, Webb, Sam Tharaldsen and Brad Kirk were named best for Flagstaff Hill while Callum Gaspari, Jake Anderson, Martell, Brayden Wait and Thomas Mott were best for NoarlungaAldinga had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Reynella 6, Flagstaff Hill 6, Morphett Vale 2, Happy Valley 2, Noarlunga 2, Aldinga 2, Christies Beach 2, Cove 2, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 4 Fixtures (Home team named first)Aldinga v ReynellaCove v Christies BeachNoarlunga v Happy ValleyPort Noarlunga v Morphett ValeFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Strathalbyn won their first game of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League competition with a 32-25 win on Anzac Day against Langhorne Creek. In other games, reigning premier Willunga kept their undefeated start to the season intact with a thrilling 45-43 win at McLaren Vale, Goolwa travelled to Yankalilla and came away with a 50-41 triumph while Mount Compass defeated Myponga 47-33.Victor Harbor had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Willunga 6, Mount Compass 4, McLaren Vale 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Victor Harbor 2, Goolwa 2, Yankalilla 2, Myponga 2, Strathalbyn 2.Round 4 Fixtures (Home team named first)Myponga v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor v Mount CompassWillunga v YankalillaGoolwa has the bye

Kangarilla started their 2021 Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) campaign with an upset 35-34 win over reigning premier Pulse yesterday in the Grand Final rematch from last season. In other games, newly promoted teams Croweaters and Seaford Storm clashed with Croweaters winning 58-44. In the final game of round one, Clarendon had a convincing 57-31 victory over McLaren Flat. In the A2 competition, McLaren Flat defeated Clarendon 42-41, Valley Vikings triumphed 30-25 against Port Noarlunga while Noarlunga had a convincing 53-21 win over Southern Stars. A1 Ladder (After Round 1) Clarendon 2, Croweaters 2, Kangarilla 2, Pulse 0, Seaford Storm 0, McLaren Flat 0. A2 Ladder (After Round 1) Noarlunga 2, Valley Vikings 2, McLaren Flat 2, Clarendon 0, Port Noarlunga 0, Southern Stars 0. Round 2 Fixtures A1 (2.00pm) Kangarilla v Clarendon (Kangarilla)McLaren Flat v Croweaters (McLaren Flat)Seaford Storm v Pulse (Seaford) A2 (3.30pm) McLaren Flat v Noarlunga (McLaren Flat)Southern Stars v Port Noarlunga (SUNA Court 3)Valley Vikings v Clarendon (Meadows)

Reynella made it two-from-two to start the 2021 season with a tough nine-point win over Noarlunga in round two action of the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. Reynella started well to lead by 14 points at quarter time and they extended their lead out to a handy 21 points at the long break. Noarlunga fought back in the third term to kick 5.1 to 3.1 as the margin was reduced to just nine points at the last change. The Wine Flies steadied in the final term with both teams kicking three goals each as Reynella came out on top 11.9 (75) to 10.6 (66). For the second game in a row, Reynella forward Callan Semple kicked five goals while Bailey Marshman slotted three majors. Vic Robertson played a lone hand up forward for the Shoes as he dobbed five goals for his side. Robert Irra, James Smith and Nick McLean were named among the best players for Reynella while Callum Gaspari, Sam Carlyle and Thomas Mott were best for Noarlunga.Cove got their first win of the season with a thrilling one-point win against Happy Valley at Cove. Happy Valley were having their first outing for 2021 after a round one bye and they played well to lead by 14 points at three quarter time. The Cobras, revved on by their home crowd, came home with a wet sail to kick five goals to three in the final term to win 14.12 (96) to 14.11 (95). James Farrugia kicked four goals for the Cobras and Ryan Need kicked three. Scott Grieve, Hayden Kernahan and Need were named in the best players for Cove. Ben Geytenbeek kicked nine goals on debut for the Vikings and was named as their best player. Lee Davis, Bailey O’Donnell, Dwayne Ruddock and Liam O’Connor were also named in the best players for the Vikings.Christies Beach also notched their first win of the season with a convincing, but somewhat erratic, 45-point win over Aldinga at Bice Oval. The Saints kicked an inaccurate 9.21 (75) to Aldinga’s 4.6 (30). After a tight opening term saw Christies lead by just two points at quarter time, they came out firing in the second stanza as they kicked 3.7 to no score to lead by 27 points at halftime. A further five goals to three in the second half saw the Saints to their comfortable victory. Blake Carter (3), Aidan Coakley (2) and Keelan Boehm (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Christies while Brady O’Hanlon kicked two majors for the Sharks. Coakley, Brad Truscott, Josh Semmens, Rhys Mundy and Carter were named best for the winners while Angus Stangewitz, Michael Balas and Timmy Sumner were among the Sharks best players. Flagstaff Hill are back in a familiar spot on top of the SFL ladder following their 83-point victory against Port Noarlunga. The game was all but over at quarter time after the Falcons slammed on 7.0 (42) to 0.1 (1) in the first term. Port Noarlunga kicked two goals to one in the second quarter to reduce the margin to 38 points at the long break. It was all ‘Flaggies’ in the second half as they kicked seven goals to one to run out winners 15.16 (106) to 3.5 (23). Ryan Mountford and Daniel Butcher each kicked five goals for the winners. Butcher has kicked nine goals in the opening two rounds of 2021. Bradley Patterson, Mountford, Sam Tharaldsen, Brad Kirk and Butcher were the Falcons best players while Jayden Close, Leigh Smith and Paul Randall were among the best players for Port Noarlunga.Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Flagstaff Hill 4, Reynella 4, Christies Beach 2, Noarlunga 2, Cove 2, Aldinga 2, Happy Valley 0, Morphett Vale 0, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 3 Fixtures (Home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v NoarlungaReynella v CoveHappy Valley v Port NoarlungaMorphett Vale v Christies Beach (Sunday 25/4 @ 2.30pm)Aldinga has the bye

Dear Southern District Cricket Club member,The management committee has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure the Southern District Cricket Club and cricket in the southern region thrives into the future. It is, therefore, with great pleasure that we announce Nigel Smart has been appointed to a casual vacancy on the management committee. Nigel will step into the vacant president’s role, with immediate effect, and will nominate for that position at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, to be held before the first week of July.Nigel’s accomplishments on the football field will be well known to many of you but you may not know he is a foundation player and member of the Southern District Cricket Club. Nigel brings excellent leadership credentials and has an in depth understanding of what it takes for sporting clubs to be successful on and off the field. He holds an MBA from the University of Adelaide and was a board member of the Adelaide Football Club from 2005 to 2012, including deputy Chairman from 2009. He became Chief Operating Officer of the Adelaide Football Club in 2013 to 2020, where he was instrumental in generating significant off-field commercial, community and charitable outcomes.Nigel said ”It’s a privilege and honour to serve the Southern District Cricket Club once again and I am looking forward to driving future success on and off the field. We have an excellent management committee, and I will endeavour to meet as many passionate stakeholders involved throughout the club across players, coaches, sponsors, parents, volunteers and stingray cricket fans. We have many plans to bring the club together and to provide the necessary resources and facilities required to drive outcomes in a high-performance sporting organisation. On a particular note, having been an instrumental driver of the successful Adelaide Crows AFLW team, I’m really looking forward to supporting our Southern Districts Women’s Cricket strategy and success into the future”.Nigel has the skills, experience and professional networks to lead the club during the next phase of our evolution and we are incredibly excited that he has agreed to join the club. Also joining Nigel on the Management Committee is former player Martin Clifton. Marty has had a long association with Southern Districts and with sport in the Southern area. Marty will actively use his sporting networks to bring the many cricketing clubs and industry stakeholders in the south together leading to shared and beneficial outcomes for all. Please join us in welcoming Nigel and Marty back to the Stingrays. There will be further announcements coming soon, so stay tuned.Go Stingrays!

Mount Compass remain the only undefeated side after four rounds of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season following a comprehensive 142-point victory over Victor Harbor yesterday. Mount Compass led by 36 points at quarter time, 65 points at halftime, 96 points at the last change before winning 22.10 (132) to 0.0 (0). Mount Compass had eight different goal kickers with Tyler Garrett (5), Mykala-Marie Walker-Murphy (5) and Kiahni Russell (4) leading the way. Walker-Murphy, Garrett, Heidi Smith, Demi Sharp and Georgina Thomas were named as best players for the Bulldogs. Courtney Marks, Tegan Yeomans, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Nakeisha Aileen Pomeroy and Mackenzie Worsley were best for Victor.Willunga ended Strathalbyn’s undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 59-point win at Victor Harbor yesterday. Willunga were dominant as they opened up a 34-point lead at halftime before going on to win 9.8 (62) to 0.3 (3). Jessica Harris and Kristen Rothwell each kicked three goals for the Demons. Ella Radbone and Caitlin Radbone continued their excellent recent form for Willunga and they were well supported by Courtney Gutschmidt, Katrice Turner and Shannen Hiern. Megan Rich, Courtney Mesecke, Elouisa Thomas, Melanie Cross and Holly Santibanez were named best for Strath.Goolwa/Port Elliot notched their second victory of 2021 with an 85-point win against Encounter Bay at Goolwa. After a tight opening quarter saw the Magpies lead by 10 points at quarter time, they pulled away to kick a further 11 goals to zero to win 12.13 (85) to 0.0 (0). The Magpies had plenty of avenues to goal with 10 different goal kickers, Melissa Ramsey leading the way with three majors. Asha Bell continued her excellent season for Goolwa/Port Elliot to be named best on ground and she was ably supported by Amber McKinlay, Kerrie-Ann Moon, Kaya Angus and Ramsey. For Encounter Bay, Sherrie Hurrell, Amber Grahame and Zoe Lush were among their best players.McLaren moved to second spot on the GSFLW ladder with a 43-point win over Yankalilla at Goolwa. McLaren led at every change to win 10.4 (64) to 3.3 (21). Sally Fuller led the way as she kicked four goals in a best on ground performance for the Eagles. She was joined in the best players by Jessica Veasey, Jenna Bowles, Alycia Hepburn and Katrina Munzberg. Colbie Frankland, Jemma Ellis, Nari Wright, Helen Maidment and Dakota Oniszk were best for the Tigers.                                                                        Ladder after Round 4Mount Compass 8, McLaren 6, Strathalbyn 6, Willunga 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 5 FixturesStrathalbyn v Yankalilla (Saturday 24 April, 5.00pm @ Yankalilla)McLaren v Willunga (Sunday 25 April, 10.10am @ McLaren Vale)Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 25 April, 11.00am @ Encounter Bay)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Mount Compass (Sunday 25 April, 2.10pm @ Goolwa)

Reigning premier Langhorne Creek flexed their considerable muscle with a 102-point victory at Goolwa over Goolwa/Port Elliot during round two action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The Hawks had 11 different goal kickers with livewire forward Lachie McGregor kicking 11 goals and James Sellar four. After a high scoring first quarter saw Langhorne Creek lead 7.4 (46) to Goolwa/Port Elliot 4.1 (25), the reigning premier took over to kick 19 goals to seven for the rest of the game to win 26.16 (172) to 11.4 (70). Troy Blackwell, David Warren, Tom Derham, Damien James and Alex Cleggett were named in the best players for the winners. Trent Griffen led the way up forward for the Magpies with four goals while Brody Vincent, Brayden Miller and Zac Bates were among Goolwa/Port Elliot’s best. Willunga made it two-from-two with a convincing 73-point win at home against Strathalbyn. The first half was a real ‘shootout’ with the Demons taking a 12-point lead into the long break, 10.2 (62) to 8.2 (50). After halftime it was all Willunga as they kicked 10 goals to one to win 20.10 (130) to 9.3 (57). The Demons had 11 different goal kickers with Sean Beath, Tyson Hoffmann and Daniel Bass all kicking three goals. Beath has kicked 14 goals in two games so far in 2021. Craig Nelson, Cam Hutchens, Brian Fenton, Brad Haskett and Hoffmann were best for Willunga while for Strathalbyn, Tom Redden, Ryan Clarke and Marc Elliott were among their best players. McLaren has also started the 2021 season with two wins following a convincing 52-point win over Victor Harbor. The game was tight for the first three quarters with McLaren leading by 24 points at the last change against a much improved Victor outfit. McLaren showed their class in the last term as they kicked seven goals to three to win 15.17 (107) to 8.7 (55). Brendan Gill kicked three goals for the winners while Sam Basham also kicked three majors for the ‘Roos. Todd McKay, Brett Ellis, Thomas Fenoughty, Kaine Hopkins and Gill were named in the best players for McLaren. Former Magarey Medal winner James Boyd, who left Central District last week, was best for Victor with their other new recruit, Seb Guilhaus, also named in the best players.Yankalilla notched their first win for 2021 with a thrilling two-point win against a brave Myponga/Sellicks outfit. Yankalilla led by 10 points at the first break before the Mudlarks roared back into the contest with six goals to one in the second quarter to lead by 19 points at the long break. The Tigers hit back hard in the third term to turn for home with a slender five-point lead and two goals apiece in the last term saw Yankalilla hold on to win 11.9 (75) to 11.7 (73). Playing-Coach Lindsay Thomas kicked four goals for Yankalilla and Harrison Cock also slotted four majors for Myponga/Sellicks. Joel Kay, Adam Braendler, Lachlan Whittlesea, Harrison Morgan and Brad Thompson were named best for the Tigers. For Myponga/Sellicks, Cock, Jake Spinks and Cambell Dahlitz were their team's best players. Mount Compass had another big win, this time by 76 points against 2020 grand finalists Encounter Bay with the returning Tom Pinyon kicking another eight goals to give him 15 majors after just two rounds for the Bulldogs. The game was all but over at quarter time as Compass led by 45 points at the first break. The game evened up in the next two quarters with each team kicking five goals before Mount Compass kicked away in the final term with a further six goals to one to win 18.9 (117) to 6.5 (41). Ziggy Vitkunas, Nick Mott, Sam Haniford, Corey Grove and Pinyon were named best for the Bulldogs while Kyle Hayter kicked three majors for the Bays with Andrew Fyfe, Lachlan Williams and Daniel Toole in the best players.Ladder after Round 2 Willunga 4, Mount Compass 4, Langhorne Creek 4, McLaren 4, Yankalilla 2, Strathalbyn 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0, Encounter Bay 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 3 Fixtures (Home team named first)Encounter Bay v Victor HarborMcLaren v WillungaMount Compass v Myponga/SellicksStrathalbyn v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v Goolwa/Port Elliot

Willunga made it two-from-two with a convincing 56-34 win in their round two match against Strathalbyn in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League competition. In other games, Victor Harbor hit back after their round one loss to defeat McLaren Vale 58-44, Langhorne Creek travelled to Goolwa and picked up their first win of 2021 with a 45-34 triumph, while Myponga also won their first match of the season with a 36-27 victory at Yankalilla.Mount Compass had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Willunga 4, Mount Compass 2, Langhorne Creek 2, McLaren Vale 2, Victor Harbor 2, Yankalilla 2, Myponga 2, Goolwa 0, Strathalbyn 0.Round 3 Fixtures (Home team named first)Mount Compass v MypongaYankalilla v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v WillungaStrathalbyn v Langhorne CreekVictor Harbor has the bye

Strathalbyn won a three-point thriller against Encounter Bay to open the 2021 Great Southern Football League (GSFL) season at Strathalbyn Oval on Saturday. It was a tight game from the start with the home side leading by three points at quarter time and by four points at halftime. Encounter Bay played a good third term as they kicked four goals to two and turned for home with an eight-point lead. The Roosters were now under pressure but buoyed on by their home crowd, Strath kicked four goals to two in the final quarter to win 10.7 (67) to 9.10 (64). Jacob Wright kicked four goals in a best on ground performance for the Roosters with Marc Elliott (2) and Lachlan Butler (2) the other multiple goal kickers. Zac Edwards, Mark Tucker, Elliott and Xavier Redden joined Wright in the best players for the Roosters. Tyson Neale kicked three goals and was named best for the Bays. He was well supported by Lachlan Williams, Daniel Toole, Fraser Tonkin and Ben Davis.McLaren travelled to Myponga to take on the Mudlarks and came away with a 35-point victory. McLaren got off to a fast start to lead 4.5 (29) to 0.0 (0) at quarter time. The game was pretty even after that with each team kicking four goals in the last three quarters with McLaren winning 8.14 (62) to 4.3 (27). Jordan Mutton kicked three goals for the visitors while Sam Kennedy also kicked three majors for Myponga/Sellicks. Brett Ellis, Sam Lawrie, Thomas Harms, Matthew Hill and Thomas Fenoughty were named in the best players for McLaren. For Myponga/Sellicks, Harrison Cock, Daniel Trevena and Luke Whitford were among the best players.Mount Compass showed they will be a force to be reckoned with in 2021 following a comprehensive 87-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. After a tight opening half which saw Mount Compass lead by 17 points, the Bulldogs completely took over in the second half as they kicked 15.6 to 4.2 to win 22.11 (143) to 8.8 (56). Mount Compass had 10 different goal kickers including the returning Tom Pinyon who slotted seven majors. Nick Mott (5) and Ziggy Vitkunas (3) were the other multiple goal kickers for the Bulldogs. Zac Bates kicked three goals for the Magpies. Former Port Noarlunga player Matthew Skrypek was named best for Mount Compass and he was joined in the best players by Mott, Peter Hoban, new recruit Lewis Johnston and Pinyon. Daniel Fry, Brayden Miller and Sam Ezard were among the Magpies best.Three-time reigning premier Langhorne Creek got their premiership defence off to a perfect start with a 54-point win at home against Yankalilla. The game was tight up until halftime with Yankalilla taking it right up to the reigning premier to only trail by three points at the main break. The Hawks came out firing after halftime to extend their lead to 20 points at three quarter time. The margin could have been greater but for the home sides inaccurate kicking of 3.7 for the term. It was all Langhorne Creek in the final term as they poured on six goals to one to win 16.17 (113) to 9.5 (59). The Hawks shared the goals around with 10 different goal kickers including James Sellar (3), Caleb Howell (3), Jarrod Kellock (2) and Jackson Dalitz (2). Adam Braendler and Lindsay Thomas each kicked two goals for the Tigers. David Warren, Howell, Matt Dominish, Sellar and Kellock were best for the Hawks while for the Tigers, Brad Thompson, Finn Betterman and Braendler were Yankalilla’s best.Willunga started their 2021 season with a bang as they comprehensively defeated Victor Harbor to the tune of 167 points at Victor. The Demons led by 35 points at quarter time, 68 points at halftime, 127 points at the final change before winning 26.21 (177) to 1.4 (10). Sean Beath had a day out as he kicked 11 majors to be named best on ground. Scott Hunt (4), Myles Warmington (3), Cam Hutchens (2) and Tyson Hoffmann (2) were the Demons other multiple goal kickers. Marcus Burdett, Sam Renney, Hunt, Brian Fenton and Darcy Scott were also named in the best for Willunga while Ben Basham, Mitchell Brook, Zac Dowling and Dylan Kleinig were Victor’s best. Ladder after Round 1 Willunga 2, Mount Compass 2, McLaren 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Strathalbyn 2, Encounter Bay 0, Yankalilla 0, Myponga/Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 2 Fixtures (Home team named first)Encounter Bay v Mount CompassGoolwa/Port Elliot v Langhorne CreekMcLaren v Victor HarborWillunga v StrathalbynYankalilla v Myponga/Sellicks

Strathalbyn ground out their third straight win to start the 2021 Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season with a 12-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot at McLaren Vale yesterday as Strathalbyn skipper Morgan Tucker celebrated her 50th game in style. Scores were level at 2.3 (15) apiece at halftime before a three goal to one second half saw the Roosters win 5.4 (34) to 3.4 (22). Emily Cozamanis and Indigo Miller each kicked two goals for Strathalbyn while Megan Rich, Cozamanis, Elyse Haylock, Tessa Grant and Emma Chapman were named in the best players. Amber McKinlay, Rachel Searle, Kerrie-Ann Moon, Kate Whiting and Emma Cooney were best for a gallant Magpies outfit.Mount Compass also remained undefeated following a 36-point win over Willunga at Willunga. Mount Compass put the game to bed with a powerful first half which saw them kick 7.6 to Willunga’s 1.0 to take a 42-point lead into the long break. The Demons outscored Mount Compass in the second half but the Bulldogs went on to win 9.7 (61) to 4.1 (25). Linda Shute (3), Heidi Smith (2) and Brooke Boileau (2) were the multiple goal kickers for the winners while Jessica Harris kicked three majors for Willunga. Mount Compass was best served by Stacey Dale, Mykala-Marie Walker-Murphy, Demi Sharp, Shute and Amy Taylor. For Willunga, Holly Ifould, Kristen Rothwell, Courtney Gutschmidt, Caitlin Radbone and Ella Radbone were named in their best players.Yankalilla registered their first win for 2021 with a convincing 131-point win over Victor Harbor at Willunga. The Tigers led by 20 points at quarter time, 57 at halftime, 98 points at the last change before winning 19.17 (131) to 0.0 (0). Yankalilla had eight goal scorers with Kimberly Robinson leading the way with five majors. She was well supported by Jasmine Smith (4), Natasha Hunt (3) and Leah Bailey (3). Bailey was adjudged best on ground for the Tigers with Robinson, Hunt, Emily Sowter and Colbie Frankland also amongst the best players. For Victor Harbor, Joanne Spriggs, Daisy Blencowe, Tegan Yeomans, Demi Morse and Mackenzie Worsley tried hard all day.McLaren moved up to third spot on the GSFLW ladder with a convincing 75-point win over Encounter Bay at McLaren Vale. McLaren led by 25 points at quarter time, 45 points at halftime, 52 points at the final change before winning 11.9 (75) to 0.0 (0). Zoe Lush, Jemima Maine Althorp, Sherrie Hurrell, Tess Huxtable and Teagan Stewart were named in Encounter Bay’s best players. No details were supplied by McLaren.                                                                                         Ladder after Round 4Strathalbyn 6, Mount Compass 6, McLaren 4, Willunga 4, Yankalilla 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 5 Fixtures (Sunday 18 April)McLaren v Yankalilla (10.10am @ Goolwa)Willunga v Strathalbyn (10.10am @ Victor Harbor)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Encounter Bay (12.30pm @ Goolwa)Victor Harbor v Mount Compass (1.40pm @ Victor Harbor)

Willunga began their premiership defence in fine fashion with a 68-53 win in their Grand Final rematch against Victor Harbor during round one of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League competition. Willunga surprised many with their premiership win in 2020 and on Saturday they showed they’d be hard to beat again in 2021. In other games, McLaren Vale had a strong 50-30 victory against Myponga, Mount Compass won a high scoring match 64-55 against Goolwa while Yankalilla travelled to Langhorne Creek and came away with a tight 23-20 victory.Strathalbyn had the bye.Ladder after Round 1McLaren Vale 2, Willunga 2, Mount Compass 2, Yankalilla 2, Langhorne Creek 0, Goolwa 0, Victor Harbor 0, Myponga 0, Strathalbyn 0.Round 2 Fixtures (Home team named first)Willunga v StrathalbynMcLaren Vale v Victor HarborGoolwa v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v MypongaMount Compass has the bye

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill got their premiership defence off to a winning start with a seven-point victory at home against Morphett Vale during round one action in the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. The reigning premier started well to lead by 16 points at quarter time, and after a tight second term, the Falcons led 7.5 (47) to 5.2 (32) at the main break. It was the third quarter that proved the difference between the teams as Flagstaff Hill kicked 5.5 to 2.1 to turn for home with a handy 37-point lead. Morphett Vale wouldn’t lie down as they finished the game off well by kicking 6.2 to 1.2 in the final term but it was not enough as ‘Flaggies’ won 13.12 (90) to 13.5 (83). Daniel Butcher (4), Anthony Karner (3), Samuel Smith (2) and Ryan Mountford (2) were the multiple goal kickers for the Falcons while Aiden Baker (3), Daniel Noble (3) and Denis Iljcesen (2) were the leading goal kickers for the Emus. Bradley Kirk, Daniel Webb, Cooper Gilbert, Matthew Walton and Huw Channing were named in the best players for the Falcons. For Morphett Vale, Liam Corrie, Jack Langdon, Baker, Michael Smith and Scott Carpenter were their best.2020 runners-up Noarlunga had a solid 26-point win at Christies Beach to get their 2021 campaign off to a flying start. Christies got off to an excellent start as they raced out to a 27-point lead at the first break. Noarlunga fought their way back into the contest with a four goal to one second term to only trail by eight points at the main break. The second half was all Noarlunga as they dominated the last hour of the match, kicking eight goals to three to win 12.11 (83) to 8.9 (57). Thomas Mott, Sam Carlyle, Joel Brown, Shay Connolly and Nick Robertson were best for the Shoes while Austinn Wurst kicked four goals and Reece Martell slotted three majors for the winners. Jacob Crate, Josh Semmens, Josiah Sheppard, Patrick Jolly and Bradley Truscott were best for the Saints and Keelan Boehm (3) and Josh Walker (2) were the multiple goal kickers.Aldinga made a triumphant return to SFL ‘A’ grade ranks with a 15-point victory over the Cove Cobras at Aldinga Oval. It was a ‘game of two halves’ with Cove skipping out to a handy 25-point lead at halftime. Aldinga came roaring back into the contest with a stunning 6.6 to 0.0 third term to head for home with an improbable 17-point lead. A tight last quarter saw the Sharks win 10.10 (70) to 8.7 (55). New recruit Timmy Sumner kicked six goals for the winners while Sam Noble, Michael Balas, Brady O’Hanlon, Tyler Flintham and Jack O’Hanlon were the Sharks’ best players. Scott Grieve kicked two goals for the Cobras with Damian Roach, Grieve, Oliver Moore, Dean Hancock and Hayden Kernahan named in the best players.Reynella started their season with a convincing 57-point victory against Port Noarlunga at Reynella Oval. Reynella started fast to lead by 39 points at quarter time and went on to win 14.10 (94) to 5.7 (37). Callan Semple kicked five majors for the Wine Flies and he was supported by Dylan Roser and Robert Irra who each kicked two goals. Irra, Kieran Powell, Roser, James Smith and Semple were named in Reynella’s best players. For Port Noarlunga, Leigh Smith, Alex McKay, Russell Curyer, Dylan Williams and Daniel Loveridge were their best.Happy Valley had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Reynella 2, Noarlunga 2, Aldinga 2, Flagstaff Hill 2, Morphett Vale 0, Cove 0, Christies Beach 0, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 2 Fixtures (Home team named first)Christies Beach v AldingaCove v Happy ValleyNoarlunga v ReynellaPort Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillMorphett Vale has the bye