Dudley United has won their way through to a second semi-final date with minor premier Wisanger after a comprehensive 73-point win over Parndana in the Qualifying Final at Penneshaw on Saturday as the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) finals series got underway. The Eagles dominated the game and the Roosters had no answers as Dudley United won 17.13 (115) to 6.6 (42). Kyron Pepper was the star up forward as he slotted seven majors for the Eagles. Troyston Corbett chipped in with four goals and Clayton Willson dobbed three. Ben Larsson kicked two goals for Parndana. Jack Gurney was adjudged best on ground for the Eagles and he was well supported by Ed Colley, Pepper, Willson and Kayne Wheaton. Zac Trethewey, Bailey Gaskin and Brodie Havelberg were among the best players for the Roosters.Western Districts progressed to the first semi-final on Sunday after a big 71-point win in their cut throat Elimination Final against Kingscote. Both sides have struggled this season with just one win each, but with the change to a top-five finals series, they both clinched a finals berth. Western Districts won easily with the final scores being Western Districts 16.13 (109) to Kingscote 5.8 (38). Lleyton Hedges (5), Josh Graham (3), Tim Larcombe (3) and Travis Hilder (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Saints. Anthony Anderson and Paul Green kicked two goals each for Kingscote. Tim Buck, Damon Weatherspoon, Graham, Rhys Bullard and Hedges were best for Western Districts while best for Kingscote included Daniel Roesler, Rory Lovering and Paul Green.Week 2 Finals FixturesSaturday 21 August (2.15pm @ Wisanger)Wisanger v Dudley United (2nd Semi-Final)Sunday 22 August (2.15pm @ Penneshaw)Parndana v Western Districts (1st Semi-Final)

Strathalbyn jumped from fifth up to third on the ladder with one round remaining in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) following their convincing 66-43 win against Goolwa. It sets up an intriguing encounter next week as Strathalbyn take on McLaren Vale with a finals spot on the line. In other games, McLaren Vale held onto fourth spot with a thrilling 36-33 victory against Mount Compass, Victor Harbor easily accounted for Yankalilla 61-36 and Willunga stayed in top spot with a 60-26 win at Myponga. Langhorne Creek had the bye. Ladder after Round 17Willunga 27, Victor Harbor 26, Strathalbyn 16, McLaren Vale 16, Mount Compass 16, Myponga 12, Langhorne Creek 10, Yankalilla 7, Goolwa 6.Round 18 Fixtures (Saturday 21 August - home team named first)McLaren Vale v StrathalbynGoolwa v Victor HarborYankalilla v Mount CompassWillunga v Langhorne CreekMyponga has the bye

The Breakers U13 girls travelled to Campbelltown on Sunday to take on the top team and came away with a nil-all draw after a hard-fought, physical tussle.Campbelltown are always strong from the first whistle and challenged the Breakers defence early.  As they have been all season, the combination of Amber Kim, Hannah Rowlands, Bethany North and Lokke-the-Blocker-Rennerts were up to the challenge.An early mistake by the Campbelltown goalie in picking up a pass-back, gave the Breakers a chance to score from another lovely free kick by Katye O’Donnell, The girls tried hard but just couldn’t quite get the ball where it needed to go.Coach O’Donnell tried to break the impasse by bringing Zara Yates and Nuala Davis on.  Hayley Modra and Alana Anderson were giving it all in the midfield but neither side could get an advantage.As the tough play continued, Hannah Rowlands went down injured and had to be helped from the field. At the start of the second half the team was still without Rowlands.   Taylor Perry stepped up and played some of the best football of her career, defending, dodging and taking on all comers.Lucy Boundey took a good shot in front of goal that just went wide and it was still anyone’s game to break through and win.Nila Mohring was the next casualty to need the trainer and had to go off after playing an intense game.A corner to Campbelltown raised Coach O’Donnell’s blood pressure but luckily the ball went out without testing goalie Ella Keam. A taped-up Rowlands came back on to try and lift the team and get the breakthrough needed.With Mohring still iced up on the bench Zara Yates went down heavily and had to be helped off by teammates, leaving the girls with no subs to call on.The game finished with no goals scored. It was a tough even game that showed off the skills and determination of both sides. The Breakers girls can be proud of matching the top team on their home turf. Next week’s game sees the girls back at home against Metro United who are currently just below them on the ladder.Suggestion for this week’s training session – any player found checking their phone while on the subs bench should get extra laps and pushups.

Willunga won their first Great Southern Football League Open Women’s premiership yesterday with a gallant nine-point win over reigning premier McLaren in the grand final at Victor Harbor. It was a tight, low scoring affair with just one goal kicked in the first half as Willunga led 1.2 (8) to 0.1 (1) at halftime. Willunga started to get on top in the third term as they kicked 1.4 to 0.0 and went to the last change with a handy 17-point lead. McLaren kicked their only goal of the game in the last quarter to give themselves a chance as they held Willunga scoreless, but the Demons prevailed to win 2.6 (18) to 1.3 (9). Lauren Clifton and Shae Archbold were the goalkickers for Willunga, while Tahlita Buethke kicked the Eagles only goal. Best players for Willunga were Ella Radbone, who was also best in the second semi-final, Courtney Gutschmidt, Bella Rigby, Clifton, Jodie Hunt and Caitlin Radbone. McLaren were best served by Gwen Humphreys, Layla Rogers, Tiffany Copley, Katrina Munzberg, Emily Rowe and Jenna Bowles.

Willunga won the Great Southern Football League under 17’s girls premiership following their 44-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot in the grand final at Victor Harbor yesterday. Goolwa/Port Elliot started well, kicking the only goal of the first term to lead by five points at quarter time. Willunga got their game going in the second term as they kicked two goals to one and took a slender two-point lead at the long break. The third quarter was a real arm wrestle with neither team kicking a goal and the margin just a solitary point in favour of Willunga at the final change. Amazingly the game changed completely in the final quarter with the Demons slamming on seven goals without reply to win 9.4 (58) to 2.2 (14). Emily Steele was a star for Willunga with four goals in a best on ground performance, while Jessica Harris and Isabelle Cameron chipped in with two goals each. Deriney Headon and Indiana Quaremba kicked the Magpies' two goals. Joining Steele in the best players for the premiers were Shae Archbold, Holly Ifould, Ada Anninos, Cleo Guilfoyle and Bella Rigby. Best for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Kalani Bates, Rachael Sommerville, Mia Headon, Latisha MacGowan and Nikita Wilson.

The top-five is set with one round to go in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) following round 17 action yesterday. In the match of the day at Mount Compass, the visiting McLaren Eagles came away with an excellent 32-point victory, their second win of the season against the Bulldogs. Mount Compass got off to a great start as they kicked seven first-quarter goals to lead by 31 points at the first break. The game was flipped on its head in the second term as McLaren slammed on nine goals to two to take the lead by 11 points at halftime. The Eagles continued on after the break with a further seven goals in the third term to take a very handy 32-point lead to the final change. Two goals each in the final quarter saw McLaren win 20.6 (126) to 14.10 (94). James Mathews kicked six goals for the Eagles and James Grimley kicked four majors. Peter Hoban (5), Tom Pinyon (3) and Corey Grove (3) led the way for Mount Compass. Best players for McLaren were Daniel Marr, Brett Ellis, Sam Lawrie, James Mathews and Matthew Merrett. Hoban was named best for the Bulldogs and he was well supported by Matthew Skrypek, Joss Davis, Tomas Vitkunas and James Scudds.Reigning premier Langhorne Creek maintained top spot with a round to go with their 13th win of the season, a 43-point triumph against Encounter Bay. The Hawks led by 11 points at quarter time, 24 points at halftime and 19 points at the last change before kicking four goals to zero in the last quarter to win 16.12 (108) to 9.11 (65). Langhorne Creek had nine different goalkickers with James Sellar and Mitch Cleggett kicking three goals each. Gary Karpany was a standout for the Bays with six of their nine goals. Tom Derham, Matt Dominish, Ben Arbon, Jarrod Kellock and Coby Helyar were named best for the Creeks, while for Encounter Bay, Callum Tonkin, Karpany, Elijah Horrocks, Cohen Pettitt and Jayden Christophers were their best.Willunga kept the pressure on Langhorne Creek for top spot with a 78-point win at Myponga/Sellicks yesterday. It sets up a blockbuster final round game between the Demons and the Hawks next Saturday for the minor premiership. Willunga won every quarter as they kicked 17.14 (116) to 6.2 (38). The Demons shared the goals around with 10 different goalkickers including Braden Altus (4), Scott Hunt (3) and Jake Standfield (3). Jayden Scott and Cameron Vinall each kicked two goals for the Mudlarks. Altus continued his good recent form to be named best on ground for Willunga and he was joined in the best by Brett Miegel, Craig Nelson, Sam Renney and Job Colwell. Nathan Hedger, Scott Ogilvie and Ryan Kelly were among the best for Myponga/Sellicks. Strathalbyn won their third game in a row and confirmed their spot in the finals following their comprehensive 85-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Roosters win was set up by a rampant first quarter as they kicked nine goals to three to lead by 38 points at the first break. A further 11 goals to three from then on saw ‘Strath’ win 20.13 (133) to 6.12 (48). Riley Clamp kicked seven goals for the Roosters in a best on ground performance while Marc Elliott kicked three majors. Other good players for Strathalbyn included Tom Redden, Xavier Redden, Marc Elliott and Mark Tucker. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Ben Cummings, Brad Prior and Rory Hausser. Victor Harbor won just their second game for the season and in the process handed Yankalilla their seventh straight defeat as the Kangaroos won 14.5 (89) to 9.5 (59). The win was set up by a six goal to one opening term with the rest of the match being very even. Brok Schubert had a day out with seven goals for Victor, while Finn Betterman, Denver Ker and Joseph Tyllis each kicked two goals for the Tigers. Ruckman Seb Guilhaus, Schubert, James Boyd, Rhys Mutch and Rhys Bartram were named best players for the Kangaroos. Best for Yankalilla included Billy Hogben, Chris Clark, Matthew Wilson, Jack Fitzgerwald and Betterman.Ladder after Round 17Langhorne Creek 27, Willunga 25, Mount Compass 24, McLaren 20, Strathalbyn 20, Encounter Bay 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Yankalilla 6, Victor Harbor 4, Myponga/Sellicks 2.Round 18 Fixtures (August 21 - home team named first)Encounter Bay v Myponga/SellicksGoolwa/Port Elliot v Victor HarborMcLaren v StrathalbynWillunga v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v Mount Compass

Noarlunga confirmed their spot in the Southern Football League (SFL) finals after a 30-point win over Cove at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The home side led by six points at quarter time and extended their lead out to 15 points by halftime. The Shoes came out firing in the third term, as they piled on five goals to zero, to take an unassailable 47-point lead to the last change. To the Cobras credit, they outscored the home side three goals to one in the final term, before Noarlunga won 12.10 (82) to 6.16 (52). Vic Robertson provided an excellent target up forward for the Shoes as he slotted six majors while Nathan Schulz chipped in with two goals. Scott Grieve kicked three goals for Cove. Jake Anderson, Schulz, Bailey Snelling, Callum Gaspari and Joel Brown were named best for the Shoes. Damian Roach, Grieve, Ryan Muldoon, Michael Galley and Bailey Nicholas were the best players for Cove.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill remained undefeated with a comprehensive 57-point win against third-placed Happy Valley. The Falcons led by 33 points at halftime and kicked a further seven goals to four in the second half to win 14.15 (99) to 6.6 (42). Daniel Butcher kicked five goals for ‘Flaggies’ and he was supported by Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Beenham and Ryan Mountford who each kicked two goals. Ben Geytenbeek kicked two goals for the Vikings. Best for Flagstaff Hill were Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Johnson, Huw Channing, Brad Kirk and Mackenzie Short. Happy Valley was best served by Ben Ryan, Liam Hamilton, Liam O’Connor, Henry Kerrison and Scott Rademacher.Morphett Vale have given themselves a shot at the double chance after a percentage-boosting 97-point win against Aldinga at Morphett Vale. The win sets up a huge game next week as Morphett Vale face off with Happy Valley for third spot. Morphett Vale set up their big win with a powerful 10-goal first term as they led by 48 points at quarter time. The Emus were on fire but could only manage an inaccurate 4.11 in the second term as they extended their lead out to 75 points at the long break. A further eight goals to six in the second half saw Morphett Vale win 22.28 (160) to 9.9 (63). The Emus had 11 different goalkickers with Daniel Noble (5), Steven Byrne (3) and Aiden Baker (3) leading the way. Timmy Sumner kicked four goals for the Sharks while Zach Young kicked three. For the third time this season Bodie Sowter was named best for Morphett Vale and he was well supported by Connor Lock, David Sampson, Byrne and Ryan Fitzpatrick. Byron Sumner, Timmy Sumner and Angus Stangewitz were among the best players for Aldinga.Christies Beach finally got back on the park after a four-week break and they made the most of it with a thumping 113-point win over local rival Port Noarlunga. The Saints led by 36 points at quarter time, 81 points at halftime and 110 points at the final change before running out winners 26.9 (165) to 7.10 (52). ‘Christies’ had 11 different goalkickers including best-on-ground Blake Carter who kicked eight goals while Jasper Roads kicked four and Nathan Stock three for the winners. Clinton Calyun and Joseph Butterworth each kicked two goals for the Cockle Divers. Andrew Bachmann, Josh Semmens, Bailey Short and Jonty Murphy joined Carter in the best for Christies Beach while for Port Noarlunga, Jordan Zeitz, Sam Zeitz and James Ledgard were among their best players.Reynella had the bye.Ladder after Round 17Flagstaff Hill 26, Reynella 22, Happy Valley 16, Morphett Vale 14, Noarlunga 14, Christies Beach 12, Cove 8, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 4.Round 18 Fixtures (August 21 - home team named first)Aldinga v Flagstaff HillChristies Beach v ReynellaHappy Valley v Morphett ValeNoarlunga, Port Noarlunga & Cove have the bye

Due to the season being interrupted by the COVID-19 lockdown, the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) has decided to wrap up the minor round and go straight into a top-five finals series which begins on Saturday (14/8). The change to a top-five finals set up means that all five clubs in the competition will get their chance at premiership glory. The Grand Final will be held on Saturday 4 September at Parndana. Wisanger will have week one of the finals off as they finished minor premier. The schedule for week one of the finals is below.Saturday 14 August (2.15pm @ Penneshaw)Dudley United v Parndana (Qualifying Final)Sunday 15 August (2.15pm @ Kingscote)Kingscote v Western Districts (Elimination Final)

Willunga secured the double chance and are still a in with a shot at the minor premiership following their impressive 22-point home win against Mount Compass during round 16 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The win for Willunga put them just two points from top spot and five points clear of fourth-placed McLaren. Tyson Hoffmann and Jake Standfield each kicked three goals for the Demons while Ziggy Vitkunas also kicked three majors for Mount Compass. Harrison Mills, Braden Altus, Standfield, Cameron McDonald and Sam Renney were named in the best players for Willunga. Matthew Skrypek, Peter Hoban, Tom Corbett, Michael Corbett and Ziggy Vitkunas were best for the Bulldogs.Encounter Bay kept their finals hopes alive following their convincing 47-point win over Yankalilla. The Bays got off to a flying start to lead by 35 points at quarter time. They extended their lead out to 61 points at the last change before Yankalilla put some credibility back on the scoreboard with a four goal to two final term before Encounter Bay won 13.17 (95) to 7.6 (48). Skipper Tyson Neale kicked five goals for the Bays while Denver Ker and Matthew Wilson kicked two goals each for the Tigers. Ruckman Callum Tonkin was best on ground for the Bays and he was well supported by Neale, Andrew Fyfe, Hamish Tonkin and Cohen Pettitt. Yankalilla were best served by Ben Gogel, Nicholas Bond, Kaleigh Fitzgerald, Wilson and Joseph Tyllis.Strathalbyn took another big step towards finals action following their comprehensive 122-point win against Victor Harbor. The win keeps the Roosters a game and percentage ahead of sixth-placed Encounter Bay. Strathalbyn put on a powerful display with Riley Clamp, Brodie Martin and Marc Elliott all kicking six goals while Jacob Wright kicked four majors in a best on ground display as the Roosters won 29.12 (186) to 10.4 (64). Zac Dowling, Brok Schubert and James Mulhern all kicked two goals for Victor. Joining Jacob Wright in the best players for Strathalbyn were Marc Elliott, Brodie Martin, Cooper Machin and Riley Clamp. Best for the Kangaroos was Seb Guilhaus, Schubert, Zac Stichel, Cohan Bartlett and James Boyd.Three-time reigning premier Langhorne Creek stayed top of the ladder with a comfortable 104-point victory against Myponga/Sellicks. The Hawks powerful forward line was on fire as they kicked 24.15 (159) to Myponga/Sellicks 8.7 (55). It was the fifth time in 2021 that Langhorne Creek had scored 150 points or more. Jarrad Kellock (6), Coby Helyar (5), Matt Dominish (4), James Sellar (3) and Lachie McGregor (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the ‘Creeks’. Jake Spinks with three majors was the Mudlarks only multiple goal kicker. Best players for Langhorne Creek were Kellock, Coby Helyar, Ben Arbon, Shannon Jones and Tom Derham. Ben Kennedy, Luke Whitford and Jack Sires were among the best players for the Mudlarks.McLaren all but confirmed their finals berth with a hard fought 18-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at McLaren Vale. The win for the Eagles sees them sit in fourth spot with two rounds to go. James Grimley and Stephen Branson each kicked three goals for McLaren, while Sam Dunn and Zac Bates also kicked three goals each for the Magpies. Sam Bentley was named best for McLaren and he was well supported by Matthew Merrett, Alex Moyle, James Grimley and Joel Vandeleur. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Dunn, Charlie Steele, Brad Prior, Daniel Fry and Ben Cummings.Ladder after Round 16Langhorne Creek 25, Mount Compass 24, Willunga 23, McLaren 18, Strathalbyn 18, Encounter Bay 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Yankalilla 6, Myponga/Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 2.Round 17 Fixtures (August 14 - home team named first)Langhorne Creek v Encounter BayMount Compass v McLarenMyponga/Sellicks v WillungaStrathalbyn v Goolwa/Port ElliotVictor Harbor v Yankalilla

Aldinga won their third game of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) season after defeating Hackham by 40 points during round 14 action on Sunday. Hackham started well as they kicked the only goal of the first term to lead by five points at quarter time. Aldinga took over after the first quarter to kick eight goals to one and win 8.6 (54) to 2.2 (14). India Hamdorf and Dakota Oniszk each kicked two goals for the Sharks, while Emily Hateley-Watson and Chrysti Flevill were the goalkickers for the Hawks. Hamdorf, Kimberly Robinson, Eilish O’Hanlon, Oniszk and Nadine Jansma were best for Aldinga. Hackham were best served by Hateley-Watson, Hannah Crump, Alana Browne, Kiri-Anne Deboar and Krystal Stokes.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill sewed up the double chance with a convincing 61-point win at home against Cove. Flagstaff Hill led by nine points at quarter time and set their win up with a powerful second term as they kicked five goals to one to lead by 34 points at the long break. A further four goals to zero in the second half saw the Falcons win 11.7 (73) to 1.6 (12). Emily Brockhurst was a tower of strength up forward as she kicked 10 goals! This takes her season tally to 45, 19 clear of her nearest competitor in Reynella’s Rebecca Denyer. Leah Mason was the Cobras sole goalkicker. Kelsey Rodman, Brockhurst, Rachel Crockart, Riley Mitchell and Alana Baker were best for ‘Flaggies’. Cove’s best were Renee Ullrich, Ashleigh Need, Jaime Norup, Dana O’Brien and Felicity Oliver.Reynella continued their dominant undefeated season with a 112-point win against Port Noarlunga. The Wine Flies led by 37 points at quarter time, 46 points at halftime and 84 points at the last change before winning 16.16 (112) to 0.0 (0). Reynella had eight different goalkickers including Emily Franklin (4), Renee Wurfel (3), Emily Woods (3) and Kristy Jenkinson (2). Madison Bennett was named best on ground for Reynella and she was well supported by Woods, Caitlin Williams, Wurfel and Jenkinson. Stephanie Rallis, Brittany Pratt and Sheridan Poland were among the best players for Port Noarlunga.Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Reynella 22, Flagstaff Hill 18, Christies Beach 12, Cove 10, Aldinga 6, Port Noarlunga 4, Hackham 0.Round 15 Fixtures (Sunday 15 August - home team named first)Aldinga v CoveHackham v Flagstaff HillChristies Beach v ReynellaPort Noarlunga has the bye

McLaren Vale moved back inside the top-four following their 69-50 win over Goolwa during round 16 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Willunga stayed top of the ladder with a 55-38 win over Mount Compass, Victor Harbor travelled to Strathalbyn and came away with a 65-51 win, while Myponga defeated Langhorne Creek 39-35. Yankalilla had the bye. Ladder after Round 16Willunga 25, Victor Harbor 24, Mount Compass 16, McLaren Vale 14, Strathalbyn 14, Myponga 12, Langhorne Creek 10, Yankalilla 7, Goolwa 6.Round 17 Fixtures (Saturday 14 August - home team named first)Mount Compass v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn v GoolwaVictor Harbor v YankalillaMyponga v WillungaLanghorne Creek has the bye

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ Grade (Round 14)Victor White 9Goolwa 0Victor Blue 5Victor 0Victor Grey 6Aldinga Blue 0Aldinga Black had the byeSouth Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ Grade (Round 14)Goolwa 1Yankalilla 0Victor 4Aldinga Black 1Aldinga Blue had the bye

Reigning premier McLaren won their way through to the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) Grand Final at Victor Harbor next Sunday after their thrilling five-point win in the preliminary final yesterday against Mount Compass. McLaren will take on Willunga in a rematch of the 2020 decider. It was a tight and tough encounter with McLaren prevailing 2.2 (14) to Mount Compass 1.3 (9). Sheena Peters kicked both goals for the Eagles while Taylah Eastwood kicked Mount Compass’ only major. Tiffany Copley, Layla Rogers, Ally Bailey, Sophia Flanagan-Sjoberg and Tessa Cunningham were best for McLaren. Mount Compass was best served by Amy Taylor, Demi Sharp, Linda Shute, Eastwood and Megan Tilby. Goolwa/Port Elliot won the under 17 girls preliminary final following a 15-point win against Yankalilla. Goolwa/Port Elliot started well to lead by 20 points at quarter time.Yankalilla reduced the margin to 14 points at halftime but neither team could score a goal in the second half as the Magpies prevailed 5.4 (34) to 3.1 (19). Layla Woods kicked two goals for the Magpies and Tasiah Wright also kicked two goals for Yankalilla. Open Women (Sunday 15 August)Grand FinalWillunga v McLaren (1.30pm @ Victor Harbor)Under 17 Girls (Sunday 15 August)Grand FinalWillunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (11.10am @ Victor Harbor)

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