Cove Cobras consolidated their spot in the top-four after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 13 points during round eight action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ led by six points at the last change, before Cove kicked three unanswered goals in the last term to win 5.8 (38) to 3.7 (25). Jaime Norup was named best for the Cobras and she was well supported by Dana O'Brien, Angelique Dean, Kate Galley, Ella Gill and Rebecca Silverlock. Amber Cloughessy kicked three goals for Flagstaff Hill, while their best players were Emma Hodgson, Brooke Watson, Chloe Meyers, Elise Winton, Rachel Crockart and Melanie Koster.Reigning premier Reynella moved a game clear on top of the ladder after defeating Port Noarlunga by 33 points yesterday. The Wine Flies won 7.5 (47) to 2.2 (14). Sarah Bourn and Jaya Shreeve kicked two goals each for Reynella, while their best players were Zannah Loxton, Sienna Garner, Shanique West, Madison Bennett, Dominique Byrne and Tayla Wright. Best for ‘Porties’ were Zoe Flesfadar, Philippa Worthley, Carli Morton, Rubi Sutton, Charli Faulkner and Shakira Dolman.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their second game of the season after beating Noarlunga by 50 points at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The visitors led at every change to win 9.11 (65) to 2.3 (15). Estelle McPhee, Olivia Walker-Obushak and Fern van Loon-Thomson all kicked two goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Walker-Obushak, Josie Harris, Tahlia Ward, Bailey Preston, Audrey Myers and McPhee were named best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while best for Noarlunga included Kytanna Buckskin, Megan Weetra, Sarah Stanbury, Gwendolyn Mattock and Jacinta Wilson.Hackham had the bye.Ladder (after round 8)Reynella 14, Port Noarlunga 12, Flagstaff Hill 8, Cove 8, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Hackham 2, Noarlunga 0.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Ironbank Cherry GardensNoarlunga v ReynellaHackham v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga has the bye

Southern Stars won their fourth game of the season after defeating McLaren Flat 42-40 during round seven action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Pulse had a comfortable 72-30 win against Kangarilla, while Clarendon defeated Noarlunga 61-27.Ladder (after round 7)Pulse 14, Clarendon 12, Southern Stars 8, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Kangarilla v ClarendonPulse v McLaren FlatNoarlunga v Southern Stars

2022 premier Reynella won their eighth game of the season after defeating the previously unbeaten Port Noarlunga by 21 points during round nine action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 29 points at halftime, before Port Noarlunga came right back into contention in the third quarter with four goals to one to cut the margin to nine points at the last change. Reynella steadied in the last term to run out winners 16.6 (102) to 12.9 (81). Tom Schirmer (4), Marc Borholm (3), James Papworth (2) and Mitch Scotland (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Reynella, while Zac Sproule kicked six majors for ‘Porties’. Best players for Reynella were Jacob McDonald, Bradley Potter, Schirmer, Samuel Whitbread, Matthew Stanford and Daniel Whitaker. Nathaniel Paredes, Sproule, Nathan Hedger, Joshua Johns, Tom Dix and Brodie Smith were named best for the Cockle Divers.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their third game of the season after defeating Aldinga by 11 points at Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Thunderers led at every change to win 15.14 (104) to 13.15 (93). Nick Marshall (4), Kaea Cleary (3), Tyler Quinn (2) and Conor Lidstone (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while Jayden Scott was a standout for the Sharks with eight goals. Jake Pokoina, Levi Grigg, Dion Davidson, Quinn, Cleary and Marshall were named best for the Thunderers. Scott, Ryan Parry, Jack Langdon, Samuel Bentley, Matthew Beinke and Luke Watson were Aldinga’s best players. Flagstaff Hill moved to the top of the SFL ladder after a convincing 130-point win against Cove. The Falcons won every quarter on their way to a 24.18 (162) to 4.8 (32) victory. ‘Flaggies’ had 10 different goalkickers including Blake Aldridge and Aiden Grayson who snagged four majors each, while Chris Buersch kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best for the Falcons included Caleb McCormick, Reece Milsom, Samuel Smith, D’Arcy Mitchell, Samuel Tharaldsen and Brayden Heyward-Ferors. Cove was served best by Alex Marra, James Wilton, Kyle Stoldt, Antony McWilliams, Adam Kleinig and Jethro Buss.Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-five with a 22-point win at Happy Valley. The Shoes dominated the first quarter to jump out to a handy 28-point lead, before the Vikings hit back to reduce the margin to just four points at the last change. Noarlunga steadied with the only two goals of the last quarter to win 9.12 (66) to 6.8 (44). Nick Mott kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for Noarlunga, while Cody Cox and Harry Davenport each kicked two goals for Happy Valley. Joining Mott in the best players for the Shoes were Terry Kathopoulis, Luke Ross, Jake Anderson, Beau Donaldson and Josh Beard. Best players for the Vikings included Lachlan Hamilton, Matthew Lillis, Billy Wilson, Rhys Stringer, Max Gill and Sam Flett.Christies Beach won their third game for the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 14 points yesterday. Morphett Vale led at halftime by two points, but ‘Christies’ kicked five goals to two in the second half to win 9.11 (65) to 7.9 (51). Jace Daris kicked two goals for the Saints, while Stanley Tipiloura kicked three majors for the Emus. Thomas Kirwan, Austin Hogg, Emmerson White, Aidan Coakley, Michael Mazey and Harry Caught were named best for Christies Beach. Best for the Emus included Leroy Marsh, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Tipiloura, Connor Lock, Brian Gill and Joel Handreck.Ladder (after round 9)Flagstaff Hill 16, Reynella 16, Port Noarlunga 16, Noarlunga 10, Happy Valley 10, Christies Beach 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 6, Morphett Vale 4, Cove 4, Aldinga 2.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v Christies Beach Cove v Ironbank Cherry Gardens Morphett Vale v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga v Happy ValleyAldinga v Reynella

Kingscote got back on the winners list with a tight 38-33 win at Parndana during round seven action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round seven, Western Districts travelled to Wisanger and had a comfortable 63-38 victory.  Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Kingscote 10, Western Districts 8, Dudley United 6, Parndana 4, Wisanger 0.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v WisangerKingscote has the bye

Western Districts stayed undefeated after holding on to win a thriller by three points against Wisanger during round seven action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Western Districts led by 20 points at three-quarter time, before Wisanger kicked 3.5 to 1.0 in the final term, but ultimately came up short as the Saints won 11.12 (78) to 10.15 (75). Lleyton Hedges kicked six goals for Western Districts, while Khyal Stead slotted four majors for Wisanger. Best players for the Saints included Rhys Bullard, Dylan Lockett, Sam Jonas, Jordan Whittle and Wade Tucker. Best for Wisanger were Liam Sampson, Luke Shurven, Jesse Rule, Darcy Kildea and Brok Viney-Obst.Kingscote won their second game of the season with a comfortable 76-point win at Parndana. Kingscote led by 38 points at halftime, before kicking five unanswered goals in the second half to win 12.18 (90) to 2.2 (14). Lachie Ingerson kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance for Kingscote, while James Davis and Cameron Stewart kicked the goals for Parndana. Joining Ingerson in Kingscote’s best players were Zak Edwards, Paul Green, Anthony Anderson and Frank Colman. Eli Kuchel, Jed Bald, Jaan Kuchel, Zach Trethewey and Bailey Mashford were named best for Parndana. Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Western Districts 24, Wisanger 16,  Dudley United 8, Kingscote 8, Parndana 0.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v WisangerKingscote has the bye

The Southern Football League (SFL) and Great Southern Football League (GSFL) locked horns on the weekend at Bice Oval, with five games of interleague football. The SFL won the day with three wins to the GSFL’s two victories. Senior MenSFL 13.8 (86) defeated GSFL 9.9 (63)Senior WomenGSFL 7.4 (46) defeated SFL 4.6 (30)Under 17 GirlsSFL 3.5 (23) defeated GSFL 3.3 (21)Under 17.5 BoysGSFL 10.10 (70) defeated SFL 10.7 (67)Under 15 BoysSFL 13.7 (85) defeated GSFL 3.6 (24)

Goolwa/Port Elliot consolidated their spot in the top-four after a comprehensive 82-point win against Victor Harbor during round nine action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition today. Indiana Quaremba (4), Jessica Bailey (3) and Kalani Bates (2) were the leading goalkickers for the Magpies as they won 11.17 (83) to 0.1 (1). Best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Ellie Fry, Bates, Quaremba, Amber McKinlay, Megan Hoad and Breanna Maynard.Willunga stayed on top of the ladder with an 85-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay at Victor Harbor today. The Demons jumped out the blocks to lead by 38 points at quarter time, 52 points at halftime, and 58 points at the last change, before winning 12.9 (81) to 0.2 (2). Willunga vice-captain Tamara Page was the standout forward on the field with seven goals, while Jodie Hunt and Emily Cooper kicked two goals each. Best players for the reigning premiers included Caitlin Radbone, Courtney Gutschmidt, Jessica Kirk, Hunt, Bella Rigby and Page. Chloe Howlett, Matisse Hunter, Delia Althorp, Tyler Rigney Garrett, Bella Walden and Tahlia Parsons were named in the best players for the Stingrays.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-two with a come-from-behind win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga today. A huge upset appeared a possibility as the Mudlarks led by four points at halftime, before the Eagles steadied in the second half to win 5.8 (38) to 3.1 (19). Lisa Whiteley kicked two goals for McLaren Districts, as did Courtney Gum for the Mudlarks. Best players for McLaren Districts were Katrina Munzberg, Layla Rogers, Whiteley, Taylah Scapens, Donna Boal and Kiera Harvey. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Nari Wright, Caitlin Ross, Imogen Harney, Ally Bailey, Chloe Boileau and Mandy Gay. Ladder after Round 9Willunga 16, McLaren Districts 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, Victor Harbor 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0. Round 10 FixturesGoolwa/Port Elliot v Willunga (Friday 14/6/24 - 8.15pm @ Goolwa)Myponga-Sellicks v Victor Harbor (Sunday 16/6/24 - 11.45am @ Myponga)McLaren Districts v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 16/6/24 - 3.15pm @ Goolwa)

Willunga celebrated their 150th birthday in style with their first win of the season, a comprehensive 106-point win over Mt Compass, during round eight action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Willunga yesterday. The Demons led by 21 points at quarter time, 52 points at halftime, and 71 points at the last change, before winning 18.8 (116) to 1.4 (10). Ryan Sherry (5), Dylan Draper (4) and Cam McDonald (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Willunga, while Cody Connor kicked the only goal for the Bulldogs. Best players for Willunga were Cameron Hutchens, Braden Altus, Brady McDonald, Harrison Mills, Jackson Collins and Jake Renney.Strathalbyn won their third game of the season after defeating Yankalilla by 17 points yesterday. Ben Simounds kicked five goals for the Roosters as they won 12.10 (82) to 8.17 (65). The Roosters’ win kept their slim finals chances alive with 10 games left in the season. Best players for Strathalbyn were Brock Keding, Marc Elliott, Jacob Wright, Tay Crawford-Sandison, Cooper Machin and Mark Tucker. Joe Tyllis and Karison Kantilla kicked three goals each for the Tigers and their best players were Chris Clark, Jesse Fitzgerald, Tyler Athanasos, Tyllis, Jack Fitzgerald and Ayden Duke.Reigning premier McLaren Districts has ominously moved up to second spot on the ladder following their sixth win on the trot. The Eagles led at every change against Encounter Bay before winning 13.12 (90) to 5.7 (37). Henry Mathews (3), Jackson Daniels (2), Matthew Merrett (2) and Luke Mitton (2) were the multiple goalkickers for McLaren Districts, while their best players were Mathews, Aaron Rende, Sam Venning, Daniels, Mitton and Lachlan Camm. Best for the Bays included Cory Gamble, Callum Tonkin, Ryan Pearsons, Marcus Lippett, James Bradford and Jarran Crabb.Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-five with a percentage boosting 214-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Mudlarks led  by 93 points at halftime and kicked a further 19 goals to one in the second half to win 33.29 (227) to 2.1 (13). Jake Spinks kicked 10 goals to be named best afield, while Darren Shillabeer snagged eight majors to give him 47 goals for the season so far. Luke Oliver and Logan Payne were the goalkickers for the Magpies. Joining Spinks in the best for Myponga-Sellicks included Sam Kennedy, Scott Hunt, Ben Kennedy, Jack O'Hanlon and Mitchell Wilkins. The Magpies were best served by Levi Baillie, James Fry, Kai Iwao, Fred Nissen and Kaiden Wilton.Victor Harbor will go to the June long weekend bye undefeated and on top of the ladder after winning a high scoring game against Langhorne Creek by 34 points yesterday. Victor Harbor led by 27 points at halftime, before the Hawks hit back in the third term to reduce the margin to 16 points at the last change. ‘Victor’ steadied in the last quarter, kicking six goals to three, to win 20.8 (128) to 14.10 (94). Sam Basham was the leading goalkicker on the field with five majors, giving him 41 for the season, while Michael Ross and Ben Heaslip kicked four goals each. Jarrod Kellock (4), Mitch Cleggett (3) and Caleb Howell (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Hawks. Best players for Victor Harbor were Ross, Heaslip, Zac Dowling, Matthew Wiese, Reece Kleinig and Mitchell Brook. Langhorne Creek’s best were Kellock, Matt Dominish, Henry Bruce, Angus Cole, Tom Derham and James Dawson.Ladder (after round 8)Victor Harbor 16, McLaren Districts 13, Langhorne Creek 12, Encounter Bay 12, Myponga-Sellicks 11, Strathalbyn 6, Mt Compass 4, Yankalilla 4, Willunga 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 9 fixtures (15/6/24 home team named first)Encounter Bay v Myponga-SellicksGoolwa/Port Elliot v WillungaLanghorne Creek v McLaren DistrictsMt Compass v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor Harbor 

Kangarilla won their second game in a row after defeating Noarlunga 47-41 during round six action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Aldinga on Friday night. In other games, Pulse had a comfortable 64-29 win against Southern Stars, while Clarendon defeated McLaren Flat 60-34.Ladder (after round 6)Pulse 12, Clarendon 10, Southern Stars 6, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 7 fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Southern Stars v McLaren FlatNoarlunga v ClarendonPulse v Kangarilla

Western Districts continued their undefeated start to 2024 with a 128-point win against Kingscote during round six action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Western Districts captain Lleyton Hedges kicked six goals and former Port Adelaide skipper Tom Jonas Kicked five as the Saints won 21.14 (140) to 2.0 (12). Raymond Walker kicked both of Kingscote’s goals. Best players for the Saints included Caleb Whittle, Henry Hammat, Tom Jonas, Sam Jonas and Tim Larcombe. Best for the Hounds included Jacob Spark, Paul Green and Luke Mackie.Wisanger consolidated their top-two spot with a comprehensive 102-point win against Dudley United. Wisanger led by 33 points at halftime, before kicking 14 goals to two to win 23.7 (145) to 5.13 (43). Khyal Stead kicked seven goals for the Panthers, while Brok Viney-Obst, Luke Shurven and Sam Clifford kicked three goals each. Sam Willson and Brent Kirby kicked two goals each for the Eagles. Best players for Wisanger included Luke Shurven, Viney-Obst, Darcy Kildea, Liam Sampson and Jesse Rule. Tait Florance, Toby Wheaton, Korbyn Childs, Keenan Jacobs and Dylan Bunney were named best for Dudley United. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Western Districts 20, Wisanger 16,  Dudley United 8, Kingscote 4, Parndana 0.Round 7 Fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Wisanger v Western DistrictsParndana v KingscoteDudley United has the bye

Western Districts brought an end to Kingscote’s undefeated run with a 51-44 victory during round six action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Gosse yesterday. In the other game of round six, Dudley United travelled to Wisanger and came away with a 49-33 win. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Kingscote 8, Western Districts 6, Dudley United 6, Parndana 4, Wisanger 0.Round 7 Fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Parndana v KingscoteWisanger v Western DistrictsDudley United has the bye

Happy Valley moved up to fourth spot on the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder after defeating Cove by 29 points at Hallett Cove during round eight action today. The Vikings led at every change to triumph 14.11 (95) to 10.6 (66). Harry Davenport kicked three goals for Happy Valley in a best-on-ground display, while Jett Carlier and Shane Stagg kicked two goals each. Other good players for Happy Valley included Sam Flett, Jayden Little, Liam O’Connor, Stagg and Tain Smelt. Ryan Need kicked four goals for the Cobras and was named their best player, and he received good support from Nicholas Pijsters, Jayj Butler-Chaseling, Aaron Wordsworth and Alex Marra.Morphett Vale won their second game in a row after a comfortable 63-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Emus led throughout before going on to win 21.13 (139) to 11.10 (76). Blake Carter and Stanley Tipiloura both kicked five goals for Morphett Vale, while Will Muirden and Nick Marshall each kicked two goals for the Thunderers. Best players for the Emus included Connor Lock, Brian Gill, Tipiloura, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Thaddeus Puautjimi and Bailey Sowter. Ironbank Cherry Gardens were best served by Dion Davidson, Jayden Rea, Joshua Brown, Chris Morgan, Marshall and Muirden.Flagstaff Hill consolidated their spot in the top-three with a comprehensive 102-point victory at Aldinga today. The Falcons led by 40 points at halftime, before kicking a further 10 goals to one in the second half to win 18.14 (122) to 3.2 (20). ‘Flaggies’ had 11 different goalkickers with Sam Smith and Jordan Etto kicking three goals each. Jayden Scott kicked all three of the Sharks goals. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Caleb McCormick, Etto, Ryan Mountford, D’Arcy Mitchell, Michael Shearer and Aiden Grayson, while the Sharks were best served by Scott O'Dea, Izaih Wortley, Angus Stangewitz, Ryan Parry, Ishmael Palmer and Mitchell Jarrett.Port Noarlunga are still undefeated after defeating Christies Beach by 26 points at ‘Porties’ today. The home side got out the blocks quickly to take a 26-point lead at quarter time. Christies Beach won the next two quarters to reduce the margin to a gettable 15 points at the last change. However, the Cockle Divers proved too strong, kicking six goals to four in the last quarter, to win 17.12 (114) to 13.10 (88). Nick Steele kicked eight goals (33 for the season) in a best-on-ground performance for Port Noarlunga, while Nathaniel Paredes kicked three majors. Other good players for ‘Porties’ included Sam Abbott, Billy Cook, Rhys Mckay and Eduard Van den berg. Alan Singh, Jace Daris, Zak Short and Josh de Roode all kicked two goals for the Saints, while their best players were de Roode, Michael Mazey, Daris, Jordan Hunnable-Ford, Mackenzie Nield and Nathan Sable.Reynella won their third game in a row after defeating Noarlunga by eight points in a low-scoring affair at Old Noarlunga this afternoon. The Wine Flies set up their victory with a four goal to zero second term to lead by 23 points at the main break. The Shoes fought back in the third quarter to reduce the margin to 10 points with a quarter to go. Each team kicked two goals in the final stanza as Reynella won 10.6 (66) to 8.10 (58). Bradley Potter kicked three majors for Reynella, while Jamie Grosser and Terry Kathopoulis kicked two goals apiece for the Shoes. Reynella’s best players included Brody Dayman, Talon Copley, Chris Hunter, Potter, Marc Borholm and Sam Whitbread. Noarlunga were best served by Luke Ross, Nick Mott, Josh Beard, Nathanael Dudley, Kathopoulis and Zac Williams.Ladder (after round 8)Port Noarlunga 16, Flagstaff Hill 14, Reynella 14, Happy Valley 10, Noarlunga 8, Christies Beach 4, Morphett Vale 4, Cove 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2.Round 9 fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Christies Beach v Morphett Vale Ironbank Cherry Gardens  v AldingaFlagstaff Hill v CoveHappy Valley v NoarlungaReynella v Port Noarlunga

Encounter Bay won their first game of the 2024 Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season after defeating McLaren Vale 53-36 during round eight action this afternoon. In other games, Willunga won their fifth game of the season with a 71-42 victory over Mount Compass, Langhorne Creek moved up to second spot with a 53-44 triumph at Victor Harbor, Yankalilla remained undefeated with a 50-44 win at Strathalbyn, while Goolwa travelled to Myponga and came away with a 55-28 victory.  Ladder after Round 8Yankalilla 16, Langhorne Creek 14, Victor Harbor 12, Strathalbyn 10, Willunga 10, Goolwa 8, Myponga 4, Mount Compass 4, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Vale 0.Round 9 Fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Goolwa v WillungaEncounter Bay v MypongaLanghorne Creek v McLaren ValeMount Compass v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor Harbor

Women - Round 5 @ YankalillaYankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Victor White 1 defeated Aldinga Black 0Goolwa 1 defeated Victor Blue 0Ladder (After Round 5)Victor White 12, Yankalilla 12, Goolwa 9, Victor Blue 6, Aldinga Black 6, Aldinga Blue 0.Men - Round 5 @ YankalillaAldinga Blue 3 defeated Aldinga Black 1Victor Grey 0 drew Victor Blue 0Goolwa 2 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor White had the byeLadder (After Round 5)Victor Blue 10, Goolwa 10, Victor Grey 7, Aldinga Blue 7, Yankalilla 4, Victor White 4, Aldinga Black 0.

Reigning premier Reynella won their fifth game of the season following a 27-point win against Cove during round six action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Reynella yesterday. The first three quarters were tight with Reynella turning for home with a slender two-point lead. The reigning premier put their foot down in the final quarter, kicking four goals to zero, to win 7.8 (50) to 3.5 (23). Chloe Lea and Ashlee Wright kicked two goals each for Reynella, while their best players were Zannah Loxton, Ashlee Wright, Charlotte Watson, Mia Brennan, Scarlett Bradford and Sarah Bourn. The Cobras were best served by Jaime Norup, Ella Gill, Jemima Buss, Angelique Dean, Hayley Donnell and Zali Trenorden.Flagstaff Hill kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a comfortable 60-point victory against Ironbank Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Falcons led throughout to win 10.13 (73) to 2.1 (13). Jessica Couch continued her good goal kicking form with five majors for ‘Flaggies’ to be the standout forward on the field. Other good players for the Falcons included Emma Hodgson, Melanie Koster, Elise Winton, Brooke Watson and Rachel Crockart. Best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens were Olivia Walker-Obushak, Josie Harris, Tahlia Ward, Georgia Kempster, Rebecca Watson and Jessie O’Brien.In the final match of round six, Port Noarlunga received a forfeit win from Noarlunga.Hackham had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Port Noarlunga 10, Reynella 10, Flagstaff Hill 8, Cove 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Hackham 0, Noarlunga 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v ReynellaCove v Port NoarlungaIronbank Cherry Gardens v HackhamFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Willunga moved back to the top of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder after a comprehensive 121-point win against Victor Harbor last Friday night at Willunga. The Demons led by 21 points at quarter time, 49 points at halftime, and 83 points at the last change, before winning 18.16 (124) to 0.3 (3). Jessica Kirk kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance, while vice-captain Tamara Page kicked five goals. Other good players for Willunga included Caitlin Radbone, Courtney Gutschmidt, Jodie Hunt, Jessica Harris and Raffael Lombardozzi. Victor Harbor was best served by Rebecca Baga, Chloe Byrne, Maya Overall, Lucy Rubie, Chloe Colman and Annabelle Yelland.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their second game for the season with a 19-point win over Myponga-Sellicks at Encounter Bay yesterday. Scores were level at three-quarter time as the Mudlarks were eyeing off their first win for 2024. However, the Stingrays steadied, kicking three unanswered goals in the final term, to win 6.5 (41) to 3.4 (22). Bella Walden was the leading goalkicker on the field with three goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, while their best players were Tyler Rigney-Garrett, Chloe Howlett, Tahlia Parsons, Natalie Cocks and Lauren Haywood. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Nari Wright, Imogen Harney, Courtney Gum, Chloe Boileau and Elsie Upton.McLaren Districts pulled two games clear in the top-two after an excellent 36-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Encounter Bay yesterday. The Eagles led throughout to run out winners 7.4 (46) to 1.4 (10). Kiahni Russell kicked three goals for the Eagles and their best players were Abby Woodward, Esther Rayner, Donna Boal, Taylah Scapens, Emily Franklin and Ally Bailey. Kalani Bates kicked the only goal for Goolwa/Port Elliot while their best players were Ellie Fry, Bates, Indiana Quaremba, Bridget Lindsay, Rosie Shaw and Rachel Wood. Ladder after Round 8Willunga 14, McLaren Districts 14, Goolwa/Port Elliot 10, Victor Harbor 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0. Round 9 FixturesVictor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 2/6/24 - 11.15am @ Victor Harbor)Myponga-Sellicks v McLaren Districts (Sunday 2/6/24 - 1.15pm @ Myponga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Willunga (Sunday 2/6/24 - 3.45pm @ Victor Harbor)

Morphett Vale won their first game of the season following a 27-point win at Aldinga during round seven action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Aldinga yesterday. The Emus led at every change to triumph 16.10 (106) to 12.7 (79). Morphett Vale had plenty of goalkicking options with Aiden Baker, Blake Carter, Brian Gill, Braydan Hartwig, Khori Mills-Richardson, Stanley Tipiloura and Thaddeus Puautjimi all kicking two goals. Thomas Boreham kicked three goals for the Sharks. Best players for Morphett Vale were Bailey Sowter, Dylan Miller, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Leroy Marsh, Mills-Richardson and Gill. Aldinga were best served by Sam Bentley, Boreham, Angus Stangewitz, Brayden Hooper, Scott O'Dea and Ryan Parry.Port Noarlunga continued their undefeated season with a 21-point win against local rival Noarlunga. The game was tight in the first half with Noarlunga leading by six points at halftime. The third term would prove decisive as Port Noarlunga kicked four unanswered goals to lead by 17 points at the last change, before going on to win 11.6 (72) to 7.9 (51). Nick Steele (4) and Zac Sproule (3) were the multiple goalkickers for ‘Porties’, while Michael Balas slotted three majors for the Shoes. Billy Cook, Eduard Van den berg, Rhys McKay, Sproule, Joshua Johns and Nathaniel Paredes were named best for the Cockle Divers, while best for Noarlunga included Jamison Snelling, Balas, Terry Kathopoulis, Callum Gaspari and Nick Mott.Happy Valley consolidated their spot in the top-five after an 11-point win at home against Christies Beach. The win was set-up by a four goal to one third term from the Vikings as they ran out winners 10.8 (68) to 8.9 (57). Cody Cox and Liam Hamilton kicked three goals each for Happy Valley, while Mark Larritt also kicked three goals for the Saints. Best players for Happy Valley were Riley Jarmyn, Matthew Lillis, Rhys Stringer, Tain Smelt, Sam Flett and Sebastian Oliver. The Saints’ best included Michael Mazey, Harry Caught, Jonty Murphy, Ryan Matthews and Thomas Paparella. Flagstaff Hill consolidated their spot in the top-three with a convincing 117-point victory against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. ‘Flaggies’ led by 63 points at halftime, before kicking another 13 goals to four in the second half to win 25.12 (162) to 6.9 (45). The Falcons had 10 different goalkickers with Sam Smith leading the way with six majors, while Ryan Mountford kicked five. Brad Kreuger kicked four goals for the Thunderers. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Aiden Grayson, Sam Smith, Jordan Etto, Caleb McCormick, D’Arcy Mitchell and Brayden Heyward-Ferors. Joshua Brown, Oscar Morgan and Bradley Kreuger were among the best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Reynella are also looking good for a top-three spot after a comfortable 101-point win against Cove yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 23 points at halftime and exploded in the third quarter, kicking 11 goals to two, to turn for home with a commanding 80-point lead. A further three goals in the last quarter saw Reynella win 21.18 (144) to 6.7 (43). Talon Copley was best-on-ground for the Wine Flies and he was well supported by Sam Whitbread, Bradley Potter, Marc Borholm, Dylan Roser and Harrison Pope. Best for the Cobras included Ryan Need (3 goals), Adam Kleinig and Ethan Willcocks.Ladder (after round 7)Port Noarlunga 14, Reynella 12, Flagstaff Hill 12, Noarlunga 8, Happy Valley 8, Christies Beach 4, Cove 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Morphett Vale 2, Aldinga 2.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Morphett Vale v Ironbank Cherry Gardens Aldinga v Flagstaff HillCove v Happy ValleyNoarlunga v ReynellaPort Noarlunga v Christies Beach

Dudley United won their second game in a row after defeating reigning premier Kingscote by 17 points during round five action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Sam Willson kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for Dudley United as his side won 11.9 (75) to 8.10 (58). Other good players for the Eagles included Toby Wheaton, Keenan Jacobs, Brody Florance and Dylan Bunney. Jack Donkersley was a standout up forward for Kingscote with five goals, while their better players were Paul Green, Jack Grimes, Zak Edwards, Tyson Holman and Lachie Ingerson.Western Districts continued their undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 92-point victory at Parndana. The Saints led throughout to win 18.11 (119) to 3.9 (27). Skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked five goals for Western Districts, while Justin Carey kicked two goals for the Roosters. Best players for the Saints included Dylan Lockett, Thomas Schmidt, Hedges, Tye Boyle and Jordan Whittle. Zach Trethewey, Jack Sexton and Eli Kuchel were among the best players for Parndana.  Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Western Districts 16, Wisanger 12,  Dudley United 8, Kingscote 4, Parndana 0.Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Western Districts v KingscoteWisanger v Dudley UnitedParndana has the bye

Kangarilla won their first game of 2024 with a 55-45 win over McLaren Flat during round five action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) on Saturday afternoon at Kangarilla. In other games, Pulse had a comfortable 56-29 against Noarlunga, while Clarendon defeated Southern Starts 52-27.Ladder (after round 5)Pulse 10, Clarendon 8, Southern Stars 6, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 2, McLaren Flat 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Kangarilla v NoarlungaSouthern Stars v PulseMcLaren Flat v Clarendon