Reigning premier Pulse went a game clear on top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 ladder following their excellent 48-33 win at Clarendon in their top-of-the-table clash on Saturday. In other games, Seaford Storm confirmed their finals berth with a 64-50 win at McLaren Flat and Kangarilla went back to second spot with a convincing 63-31 win against Croweaters.  In the A2 competition, McLaren Flat confirmed the double chance with a hard fought 47-38 win against Southern Stars, Noarlunga remained undefeated with a convincing 63-32 victory against Valley Vikings, while Clarendon defeated Port Noarlunga 60-22. A1 Ladder (After Round 14) Pulse 22, Kangarilla 20, Clarendon 20, Seaford Storm 12, Croweaters 6, McLaren Flat 4. A2 Ladder (After Round 14) Noarlunga 26, McLaren Flat 22, Clarendon 14, Southern Stars 12, Valley Vikings 6, Port Noarlunga 4. Round 15 fixture - A1 (14 August - 2.00pm) Kangarilla v ClarendonMcLaren Flat v CroweatersSeaford Storm v Pulse Round 15 fixture - A2 (14 August - 3.30pm) Clarendon v Southern StarsMcLaren Flat v Valley VikingsPort Noarlunga v Noarlunga

Morphett Vale consolidated their spot in the top-five on the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder following their excellent 42-point win over fellow finals aspirant Noarlunga yesterday. The win puts the Emus up to fourth spot and a game clear of sixth-placed Christies Beach. Morphett Vale got off to a good start as they led by 17 points at quarter time. Noarlunga hit back in the second term but could only reduce the margin to 14 points at halftime as they kicked an inaccurate 3.4 to 3.1. The Emus kicked three goals to two in the third term to take a handy 19-point lead to the last change. Buoyed by their home crowd, Morphett Vale kicked five goals to one in the final term to win 16.3 (99) to 8.9 (57). Denis Iljcesen kicked five goals for the Emus and he was well supported by Aiden Baker (4), Julian Mardigan (3) and Bodie Sowter (2). Tailen Hobson and Nathan Schulz each kicked two goals for the Shoes. Sowter, Liam Corrie, Leroy Marsh, Baker and Mardigan were named best for the Emus. For Noarlunga, Callum Gaspari, Bailey Snelling and Jake Anderson were among their best players.Happy Valley all but cemented the double chance after a tight 18-point win at Aldinga yesterday. Happy Valley opened up a handy 17-point lead at halftime but the home side came roaring back into the contest with a four goal to one third term to cut the ‘Valleys’ lead to a solitary point at the last change. To their credit, the Vikings steadied to kick three unanswered goals in the last quarter to win 13.13 (91) to 10.13 (73). Dwayne Ruddock and Ben Geytenbeek each kicked three goals for the Vikings while Timmy Sumner, Jason Martin and Michael Balas each kicked two majors for the Sharks. James Hay, Henry Kerrison, Joel Beeche, Ross Mullins and Matthew Lillis were named best for Happy Valley. Balas, Brady O’Hanlon and Martin were among the best players for Aldinga.Flagstaff Hill continued their undefeated season with an 18-point victory in their top-of-the-table clash with Reynella. Flagstaff Hill dominated the first half to lead by 37 points at halftime and another big Falcons win appeared on the cards. Reynella showed their class in the third term as they kicked four goals to one to reduce the margin to 21 points at the final change. The Wine Flies had their chances in the final term but could only manage 1.4 as ‘Flaggies’ won 12.11 (83) to 9.11 (65). Nathan Beenham and Daniel Butcher kicked three goals each for the Falcons. Callan Semple and Jason Ferrier also kicked three goals apiece for Reynella. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Mitchell Johnson, Brad Kirk, Huw Channing, Brad Patterson and Nathan Beenham. Reynella were best served by Ben Lockett, Tyler Davies, Farrier, Boyd Austin and Nick McLean.Cove won their fourth game of the season with a convincing 73-point win at home against Port Noarlunga. It was a tight first quarter as the Cobras took a three-point lead to the first break. From then on it was all the Cobras as they kicked 14 goals to four to win 17.19 (121) to 7.6 (48). Cove shared the goals around with nine different goalkickers including Jayden Morton, David Harvey and Bailey Nicholas who all kicked three majors. Ashley Baxter kicked two goals for the Cockle Divers. Scott Grieve, Oliver Moore, Ryan Muldoon, Nicholas and Damian Roach were named best for the Cobras while James Ledgard, Jordan Zeitz and Jesse Vaughan were among Port Noarlunga’s best players.Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder after Round 16Flagstaff Hill 24, Reynella 22, Happy Valley 16, Morphett Vale 12, Noarlunga 12, Christies Beach 10, Cove 8, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 4.Round 17 Fixtures (August 14 - home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v Happy ValleyMorphett Vale v AldingaNoarlunga v CovePort Noarlunga v Christies BeachReynella has the bye

The Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) finals series will resume on Sunday with preliminary final action at Mount Compass. Willunga have already made their way through to the Open Women and Under 17’s grand finals (15 August at Victor Harbor) following their wins back on July 25 at Willunga. Open Women Preliminary Final (1.30pm @ Mount Compass)Mount Compass v McLarenUnder 17 Girls Preliminary Final (12.25pm @ Mount Compass)Yankalilla v Goolwa/Port Elliot

The Southern Hills Netball Association will recommence tomorrow with some exciting round 14 matches coming up. Rounds 12 and 13 have been constituted as byes due to the COVID-19 situation. The match of the round in A1 is a top-of-the-table clash between Pulse and Clarendon, while in A2 there’s a top-four showdown between McLaren Flat and Southern Stars. A1 Ladder (After Round 13) Pulse 18, Clarendon 18, Kangarilla 16, Seaford Storm 8, Croweaters 4, McLaren Flat 2. A2 Ladder (After Round 13) Noarlunga 22, McLaren Flat 18, Clarendon 10, Southern Stars 10, Valley Vikings 4, Port Noarlunga 2. Round 14 fixture - A1 (7 August - 2.00pm) Clarendon v PulseMcLaren Flat v Seaford StormCroweaters v Kangarilla Round 14 fixture - A2 (7 August - 3.30pm) Noarlunga v Valley VikingsClarendon v Port NoarlungaMcLaren Flat v Southern Stars

The Southern Football League (SFL) is back this Saturday (7/8/21) after COVID-19 restrictions were eased today. There are now just three minor rounds left before finals get underway on Saturday 28 August. There’s a couple of huge games this weekend with a top-of-the-table clash between Reynella and Flagstaff Hill, while there’s another top-five battle as Morphett Vale host Noarlunga.Ladder after Round 15Flagstaff Hill 22, Reynella 22, Happy Valley 14, Noarlunga 12, Morphett Vale 10, Christies Beach 10, Cove 6, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 4.Round 16 Fixtures (August 7 - home team named first)Aldinga v Happy ValleyCove v Port NoarlungaMorphett Vale v NoarlungaReynella v Flagstaff HillChristies Beach has the bye

The Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) will get back underway on Saturday following a two week break due to COVID-19. Round 16 will see some interesting battles with competition leader Willunga taking on third-placed Mount Compass while there’s another top-four clash with Strathalbyn hosting Victor Harbor.Ladder after Round 15Willunga 23, Victor Harbor 21, Mount Compass 15, Strathalbyn 13, McLaren Vale 11, Langhorne Creek 9, Myponga 9, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa 5.Round 16 Fixtures (Saturday 7 August - home team named first)Willunga v Mount CompassStrathalbyn v Victor HarborLanghorne Creek v MypongaMcLaren Vale v GoolwaYankalilla has the bye

The Great Southern Football League (GSFL) resumes on Saturday (7/8/21) after a two week hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. Rounds 14 and 15 have been classified as byes leaving just three minor rounds before finals get underway on Saturday 28 August. The battle for top spot is well and truly alive with Mount Compass, Langhorne Creek and Willunga separated by just three points on the ladder. Likewise the battle for the remaining two spots in the top-five will come right down to the wire with McLaren, Strathalbyn and Encounter Bay within just two points of each other. The match-of-the round on Saturday sees Willunga host Mount Compass.Ladder after Round 15Mount Compass 24, Langhorne Creek 23, Willunga 21, McLaren 16, Strathalbyn 16, Encounter Bay 14, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Yankalilla 6, Myponga/Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 2.Round 16 Fixtures (August 7 - home team named first)Encounter Bay v YankalillaLanghorne Creek v Myponga/SellicksMcLaren v Goolwa/Port ElliotStrathalbyn v Victor HarborWillunga v Mount Compass

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ Grade (Round 11)Victor White 3Victor 0Victor Grey 6Goolwa 0Aldinga Blue 2Aldinga Black 1Victor Blue had the byeSouth Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ Grade (Round 11)Goolwa 0Aldinga Blue 0Yankalilla 1Victor 0Aldinga Black had the bye

Reynella remained undefeated after 11 rounds of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) season after defeating reigning premier Flagstaff Hill by seven points in what could well be a Grand Final preview. Scores were level at quarter time before Reynella kicked the only two goals of the second term to take a handy 13-point lead at halftime. Flagstaff Hill kicked the only goal of a tough second half but couldn’t bridge the gap as Reynella won 3.3 (21) to 2.2 (14). Renee Wurfel was the only multiple goalkicker of the match as she kicked two goals for the Wine Flies. Best players for Reynella were Catherine Quinn, Georgia Scholes, Madison Bennett, Caitlin Williams and Wurfel. Hannah Griffin, Riley Mitchell and Tamsyn Morriss were among the best players for the Falcons.Cove all but booked their place in the major round with a comfortable 133-point win against Hackham at Hallett Cove. It was one way traffic for the Cobras as they kicked five goals in each of the first three quarters and another four majors in the last to win 19.20 (134) to 0.1 (1). Cove shared the goals with 11 different goalkickers including Samantha Franson (4) and Rebecca O’Shaughnessy (3). Franson was best on ground and was ably supported by Renee Ullrich, Layla Dungey, Edith Kosztovits and Jaime Norup. Hackham was best served by Kathryn Salter, Alana Browne and Hannah Crump.Christies Beach booked their finals spot with a convincing 59-point win over local rival Port Noarlunga at Bice Oval. The final scores were Christies Beach 9.11 (65) to Port Noarlunga 1.0 (6). Nicole Campbell kicked three goals in a best on ground display for the Saints. Other good players for ‘Christies’ were Melanie Koster, Neriah Milis, Angelique Dean and Paige Simmons. Best for ‘Porties’ were Belinda Gale, Sheridan Poland, Teegan Mesecke, Madison Harris and Kerry Howes. Aldinga had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Reynella 20, Flagstaff Hill 16, Christies Beach 12, Cove 10, Port Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 4, Hackham 0.Round 12 Fixtures (Sunday 25 July - home team named first)Christies Beach v CoveAldinga v ReynellaPort Noarlunga v HackhamFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Minor premier Willunga are the first team into the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) Grand Final following their tough 17-point win in the second semi-final against Mount Compass at Willunga yesterday. After a tight opening quarter where no goals were scored and ‘Compass’ led by a point, Willunga kicked three goals to one in the second term to lead by 11 points at the long break. Willunga kicked three goals to two in the second half to win 6.2 (38) to 3.3 (21). Aleesha Smith and Shae Archbold each kicked two goals for the Demons while Mount Compass’ goals were kicked by Kiahni Russell, Brooke Boileau and Mykala-Marie Walker-Murphy. Best players for Willunga were Ella Radbone, Bella Rigby, Caitlin Radbone, Katrice Turner and Kristen Rothwell. Taylah Eastwood, Morgan Dalglish and Stacey Dale were among the best players for Mount Compass.Reigning premier McLaren made their way into the Preliminary Final with a come-from-behind 17-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot in the first semi-final at Willunga. Goolwa/Port Elliot came out the blocks quickly to kick the only two goals of the first term to hold a handy 13-point lead at quarter time. McLaren started to work their way back into the game and scores were all tied up at the last change. The Eagles dominated the last term as they peppered the goals with 2.5 to 0.0 as the reigning premier won 4.7 (31) to 2.2 (14). Stephanie Warn kicked two goals for McLaren while Melissa Ramsey and Jessica Bailey were the goalkickers for Goolwa/Port Elliot. Best players for McLaren included Sophia Flanagan-Sjoberg, Jessica Veasey, Tiffany Copley, Layla Rogers and Jenna Bowles. Kaya Angus, Asha Bell and Jamie Buchanan were among the best players for a gutsy Magpies outfit.Open Women (Sunday 25 July)Preliminary FinalMount Compass v McLaren (1.30pm @ Mount Compass)Under 17 Girls (Sunday 25 July)Preliminary FinalYankalilla v Goolwa/Port Elliot (12.25am @ Mount Compass)

Happy Valley consolidated third spot on the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder following their important 34-point win over fellow finals aspirant Noarlunga on Saturday. The win puts the Vikings a game clear of the Shoes and they also have a game in hand. Happy Valley won every quarter to take victory 11.14 (80) to 7.4 (46). Jaxon McGregor-Dey continued his good recent form to be named best for Happy Valley while Ben Geytenbeek kicked five goals for the day. Geytenbeek now has 52 goals for the season to head the SFL goal kicking list. Vic Robertson was the only multiple goalkicker for the Shoes with two majors while Reece Martell was named Noarlunga’s best player.Christies Beach made it three wins on the trot and kept pace with the top-five after their 38-point win against Cove. Christies Beach led at every change before winning 14.3 (87) to 6.13 (49). Cove had more scoring shots but the Saints accurate kicking was a key to their victory. Blake Carter kicked four goals for the Saints and Jacob Crate kicked three. David Harvey was the only multiple goal kicker for the Cobras with two majors. Bailey Short, Josiah Sheppard and Shannon Archbold were among the best players for Christies Beach while for Cove, Ryan Muldoon, Harvey and Alex Shaw were their best.Reynella moved level on points with top side Flagstaff Hill (who have a game in hand) following their comprehensive 131-point win against Aldinga at Reynella. The Wine Flies led by 14 points at quarter time before a 9.4 to 0.1 second term saw Reynella take a commanding 71-point lead into halftime. Aldinga battled hard in the third term to outscore Reynella but it was one way traffic in the final stanza as Reynella kicked a whopping 13 goals to one to win 28.12 (180) to 6.13 (49). Bailey Marshman kicked seven goals in a best on ground performance for the Wine Flies while Callan Semple chimed in with five majors. Byron Sumner kicked three goals for Aldinga. Joining Marshman in the best players for Reynella were Tyler Davies, Jack Ball, Dylan Roser and Bailey England. Sam Noble, Angus Stangewitz and Kane Scott were among the best players for the Sharks.Morphett Vale consolidated their place in the top-five with a thumping 130-point win over Port Noarlunga. Morphett Vale led by 15 points at quarter time, 52 points at halftime and 100 points at the final change before winning 23.15 (153) to 3.5 (23). Daniel Noble was a star up forward for the Emus with eight goals and he was well supported by Aiden Baker who kicked five majors. Jordan Zeitz kicked two goals and was best player for Port Noarlunga. Best for Morphett Vale were Liam Corrie, Baker, Daniel Bode, Jack Langdon and Noble.Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder after Round 13Flagstaff Hill 22, Reynella 22, Happy Valley 14, Noarlunga 12, Morphett Vale 10, Christies Beach 10, Cove 6, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 4.Round 14 Fixtures (July 24 - home team named first)Christies Beach v Happy ValleyFlagstaff Hill v CoveNoarlunga v AldingaReynella v Morphett Vale (Sunday July 25)Port Noarlunga has the bye

Reigning premier Pulse stayed top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 ladder following their eight-goal win at Kangarilla in their top-of-the-ladder clash on Saturday. Pulse led by five goals at halftime before extending their lead to a handy eight goals at the last change. Both sides scored nine goals in the final quarter to see Pulse win 46-38. In other games, Seaford Storm consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 40-35 win against Croweaters, while Clarendon moved up to second with a convincing 58-33 victory over McLaren Flat. In the A2 competition, Noarlunga remained undefeated with a 47-34 win at home against Southern Stars. It was Noarlunga’s 11th win on the trot. In other games, McLaren Flat sewed up the double chance with a 40-31 win at Clarendon, while Port Noarlunga got their first win of 2021, courtesy of a Valley Vikings forfeit.    A1 Ladder (After Round 11) Pulse 18, Clarendon 18, Kangarilla 16, Seaford Storm 8, Croweaters 4, McLaren Flat 2. A2 Ladder (After Round 11) Noarlunga 22, McLaren Flat 18, Clarendon 10, Southern Stars 10, Valley Vikings 4, Port Noarlunga 2. Round 12 fixture - A1 (24 July - 2.00pm) Kangarilla v ClarendonMcLaren Flat v CroweatersSeaford Storm v Pulse Round 12 fixture - A2 (24 July - 3.30pm) McLaren Flat v NoarlungaSouthern Stars v Port NoarlungaValley Vikings v Clarendon

Wisanger consolidated top spot on the ladder following a come-from-behind 23-point win against Parndana during round 11 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. After a tight first half saw Wisanger lead by just three points at the long break, Parndana kicked six goals to three in the third term to take a handy 17-point advantage to the last change. Buoyed on by their home crowd, Wisanger stormed home, kicking 6.5 to 0.1 in the final stanza to win 17.12 (114) to 13.13 (91). Luke Stewart and Sam Clifford each kicked four goals for the Panthers, while James Davis, Adam Bussenschutt and Reece Johnston kicked three goals apiece for the Roosters. Brok Viney-Obst, Stewart,  Nick Berry, Dustin Cross and Liam Sampson were named as the best players for Wisanger. Parndana were best served by Bradley May, Ben Larsson, Ben Gaskin, Frank May and Zach Trethewey. Kingscote won their second game of the season with a tight 18-point win against Western Districts at Gosse, 11.8 (74) to 8.8 (56). Dylan Lockett kicked three goals in a best on ground display for Kingscote while Lloyd Coulson kicked two goals. Paul Green was Western Districts’ best player with his three goals while Luke Bruce and Rory Lovering each kicked two majors. Other good players for Kingscote were Tim Buck, Lang Wilmott, Henry Riggs and Damon Weatherspoon. Shane Docking, Josiah Bennett and Jack Grimes joined Green and Lovering in the best players for the Saints.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 11Wisanger 16, Dudley United 12, Parndana 10, Kingscote 4, Western Districts 2.Round 12 fixtures (Saturday 24 July - home team named first)Kingscote v WisangerParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Langhorne Creek all but wrapped up the double chance following their excellent 34-point win against McLaren during round 13 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. It was a tight and low scoring first half with Langhorne Creek taking a handy 18-point lead to the main break. The damage was done by the Hawks in the third term as they kicked 5.4 to 2.0 to turn for home with a commanding 40-point advantage. McLaren won the last quarter as they kicked four goals to three but Langhorne Creek went on to record their 11th victory of 2021, 13.10 (88) to 8.6 (54). For the second game in a row, Jarrod Kellock kicked five goals and was best-on-ground for the Hawks. He was ably supported by playing-coach James Sellar who kicked four goals in his first game since May 1. Other good players for the ‘Creeks’ were Darcy Clifford, Coby Helyar, Matt Dominish and Shannon Jones. Thomas Fenoughty, Daniel Marr, Matthew Merrett, Kaine Hopkins and Ashley Goodieson were the best players for the Eagles.Mount Compass stayed top of the ladder following a convincing 132-point home win against bottom side Victor Harbor. The Bulldogs led by 24 points at quarter time, 54 points at halftime and 92 points at the final change before winning 24.14 (158) to 3.8 (26). Mount Compass had nine different goal kickers with full-forward Tom Pinyon slotting eight majors. Pinyon now has 71 goals for the season with five minor round games remaining before finals. Sam Haniford, Tom Corbett, Ziggy Vitkunas, Matthew Skrypek and Corey Grove (3 goals) were best for the Bulldogs. Leslie Weetra, Dylan Kleinig and Rhys Bartram were among the best players for the Kangaroos.Strathalbyn maintained their spot in the top-five with a 39-point win over Myponga-Sellicks at Strathalbyn. It was a tight first half with the Roosters leading by just seven points at the main break. The third quarter would prove the difference in the game as ‘Strath’ kicked 5.4 to 0.1 to hold a match-winning 40 point lead with a quarter to go. The Mudlarks battled hard in the last term as both sides kicked two goals with Strathalbyn eventually winning 11.13 (79) to 6.4 (40). Tom McNamara and Brodie Martin each kicked three goals for Strathalbyn while Cam Vinell slotted two majors for the Mudlarks. Best players for the triumphant Roosters were Mark Tucker, Tom Redden, Reid Mahains, Liam Stirling and Jack Kelsh. Ryan Kelly, Nathan Hedger, Jake Spinks, Scott Ogilvie and Sam Kennedy were among the best for Myponga/Sellicks. Encounter Bay kept the pressure on Strathalbyn and McLaren for a spot in the top-five following their convincing 62-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at the Bays home ground. The game was ‘nip-and-tuck’ in the first half with Encounter Bay leading by just five points at halftime. It was a totally dominant display in the second half from the Bays as they slammed on 13 goals to four to run out winners 19.10 (124) to 10.2 (62). Encounter Bay skipper Tyson Neale kicked six goals in a best on ground performance while Gary Karpany kicked four. Brad Prior kicked three goals for the Magpies. Other good players for Encounter Bay included ruckman Callum Tonkin, Nick Marshall, Andrew Fyfe and Ben Gibbs. For Goolwa/Port Elliot, Ben Cummings, Jesse Bates, Prior, Rory Hausser and Tyson Rigney were their best players.Willunga put a five-point gap between them and fourth spot following their convincing 99-point win at Yankalilla. The Demons dominated from the start of the game as they led by 31 points at quarter time and 51 points at the main break. A further nine goals to two in the second half saw Willunga win 18.13 (121) to 3.4 (22). The Demons had eight different goal kickers with Tyson Hoffmann (4) and Sean Beath (3) leading the way. Joseph Tyliss kicked two goals for the Tigers. For the fourth time this season, the ever-consistent Cam Hutchens was named best for the Demons and he was well supported by Braden Altus, Billy Cook, Brad Haskett and Sam Renney. Yankalilla were best served by Ben Gogel, Jesse Fitzgerald, Finn Betterman, Jack Fitzgerald and Lachlan King. Ladder after Round 13Mount Compass 24, Langhorne Creek 23, Willunga 21, McLaren 16, Strathalbyn 16, Encounter Bay 14, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Yankalilla 6, Myponga/Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 2.Round 14 Fixtures (July 24 - home team named first)Encounter Bay v McLarenGoolwa/Port Elliot v WillungaLanghorne Creek v Mount CompassMyponga/Sellicks v Victor HarborStrathalbyn v Yankalilla

Victor Harbor all but assured themselves a top-two finish following their convincing 61-37 win at Mount Compass during round 13 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. It was the 10th win in a row for ‘Victor’. In other games, Willunga kept top position with a 50-24 win at Yankalilla, Strathalbyn consolidated fourth position with a 43-32 victory against Myponga, while McLaren Vale kept their finals hopes alive with a 41-31 win at home against Langhorne Creek. Goolwa had the bye. Ladder after Round 13Willunga 22, Victor Harbor 20, Mount Compass 14, Strathalbyn 12, McLaren Vale 11, Langhorne Creek 8, Myponga 8, Yankalilla 5, Goolwa 4.Round 14 Fixtures (Saturday 24 July - home team named first)Strathalbyn v YankalillaGoolwa v WillungaMyponga v Victor HarborLanghorne Creek v Mount CompassMcLaren Vale has the bye

The Great Southern Football League Open Women and Under 17 Girls finals series begin on Sunday (18/7) at Willunga, and it should be a great day of major round action. The Open Women’s competition has been dominated by Willunga, Mount Compass and McLaren in 2021, while Goolwa/Port Elliot finished in fourth position and will play finals for the first time. Willunga finished as minor premier and will play Mount Compass for the right to be the first team into the Grand Final. The teams met twice during the minor round with one win apiece. In the first semi-final, reigning premier McLaren will take on Goolwa/Port Elliot with the winner to advance to the Preliminary Final at Mount Compass on July 25 while the loser will be eliminated. In the Under 17 Girls competition, Willunga lost just one game on their way to the minor premiership and they will take on Yankalilla with the winner to progress to the Grand Final at Strathalbyn on August 1. The two teams met twice during the minor round with the Demons winning on both occasions, including a convincing 61-point win four weeks ago. In the ‘knockout’ semi-final, Goolwa/Port Elliot will face off against Mount Compass for the right to progress to the Preliminary Final. The teams split their encounters in 2021 with ‘Compass’ winning by 23 points in round six, while Goolwa/Port Elliot won by 27 points when the two teams met a fortnight ago in the final minor round match. Open WomenFirst Semi-FinalMcLaren v Goolwa/Port Elliot (12.15pm)Second Semi-FinalWillunga v Mount Compass (1.40pm)Under 17 GirlsFirst Semi-FinalGoolwa/Port Elliot v Mount Compass (9.45am)Second Semi-FinalWillunga v Yankalilla (11.00am)

The Great Southern Football League Women (GSFLW) held their Open Women’s and Under 17 Girls awards last night at the Mount Compass Football Club and it was a big night for a few of the Bulldogs ladies! The Open Women’s Best & Fairest was won by Mount Compass’ Demi Sharp who polled 23 votes to win from her Bulldogs teammate Amy Taylor, who finished with 19 votes. Goolwa/Port Elliot’s Rachel Searle finished third with 17 votes. Sheena Peters from McLaren kicked 34 goals to win the GSFLW goal kicking award.The under 17 Girls Best & Fairest was won by Shae Archbold of Willunga who polled a whopping 28 votes to win by three votes from Yankalilla’s Jemma Ellis who finished with 25 votes. Jaimee Millard from Victor Harbor finished third with 16 votes. There was a tie in the goal kicking award with Jessica Harris (Willunga) and Kiahni Russell (Mount Compass) kicking 30 goals each.

The Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) resumes on Saturday (17/7) and there are just five rounds remaining until finals begin on the 21st of August. In the A1 competition it appears to be a ‘3-horse race’ between Pulse, Kangarilla and Clarendon for the premiership. The match-of-the-round on Saturday sees Kangarilla host Pulse with the winner to go top of the ladder. In the A2 competition, Noarlunga are undefeated through 10 rounds and are the team to beat however McLaren Flat, Clarendon and Southern Stars are all capable of playing some excellent Netball on their day. A1 Ladder (After Round 10) Pulse 16, Kangarilla 16, Clarendon 16, Seaford Storm 6, Croweaters 4, McLaren Flat 2. A1 - Round 11 fixture (2.00pm) Kangarilla v PulseSeaford Storm v CroweatersClarendon v McLaren Flat A2 Ladder (After Round 10) Noarlunga 20, McLaren Flat 16, Clarendon 10, Southern Stars 10, Valley Vikings 4, Port Noarlunga 0. A2 - Round 11 fixture - A2 (3.30pm) Clarendon v McLaren FlatNoarlunga v Southern StarsValley Vikings v Port Noarlunga

The Southern Football League (SFL) resumes on Saturday (17/7) following the SA Country Football Championships which were held last weekend. With just six rounds to go, there are still plenty of permutations surrounding the composition of the top-five. There's one thing for certain, the five-time reigning premier Flagstaff Hill are warm flag favourites as they are undefeated through 12 rounds and sit on top of the ladder. Reynella are just about assured a top-three spot, while the remaining seven teams are still in the hunt for a finals berth. The match-of-the-day for round 13 sees Happy Valley host Noarlunga with the winner to move a game clear in third spot on the ladder.Ladder after Round 12Flagstaff Hill 22, Reynella 20, Happy Valley 12, Noarlunga 12, Morphett Vale 8, Christies Beach 6, Cove 6, Port Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 4.Round 13 Fixtures (home team named first)Christies Beach v CoveHappy Valley v NoarlungaMorphett Vale v Port NoarlungaReynella v AldingaFlagstaff Hill has the bye