Wisanger won their first game of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) season on Saturday after triumphing in a thrilling encounter against Kingscote. With no senior competition last season, this was the Panthers first win since the 29th of June 2019! In the other game of round seven, Parndana continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 70-45 win over Dudley United at Penneshaw. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after round 7Parndana 12, Western Districts 8, Dudley United 4, Kingscote 2, Wisanger 2.Round 8 fixtures (19/6/21 - home team named first)Western Districts v ParndanaWisanger v Dudley UnitedKingscote has the bye

Clarendon has shown the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) that they are not a spent force as they defeated reigning premier Pulse 42-38 to join Pulse on 10 points after seven rounds. The loss meant Pulse lost top spot on the ladder after Kangarilla defeated Croweaters 62-37 at home. In the other game of round seven, Seaford Storm won their third game of the season with a 58-53 win against McLaren Flat.  In the A2 competition, Noarlunga remained undefeated after a comprehensive 67-29 win at Meadows against Valley Vikings. In other games, Clarendon won their third game of 2021 following their 46-28 victory over Port Noarlunga, while McLaren Flat defeated Southern Stars 56-32.    The competition will pause next weekend for the Queen’s birthday holiday and resume on the 19th of June. A1 Ladder (After Round 7) Kangarilla 12, Pulse 10, Clarendon 10, Seaford Storm 6, Croweaters 4, McLaren Flat 0. A2 Ladder (After Round 7) Noarlunga 14, McLaren Flat 12, Clarendon 6, Southern Stars 6, Valley Vikings 4, Port Noarlunga 0. Round 8 fixture - A1 (2.00pm) Clarendon v KangarillaCroweaters v McLaren FlatPulse v Seaford Storm Round 8 fixture - A2 (3.30pm) Clarendon v Valley VikingsNoarlunga v McLaren FlatPort Noarlunga v Southern Stars

Reigning premier Langhorne Creek and 2019 runner-up Willunga played out the first draw of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) season at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. When the final siren rang, the sides were locked on 12.12 (84) each. Willunga got off to a good start to lead by 12 points at quarter time before Langhorne Creek bounced back in the second term to trail by just one point at the long break. The Demons took over in the third quarter as they kicked five goals to two to take a handy 23-point lead at the last change. Buoyed on by their home crowd, Langhorne Creek roared back into the contest as they kicked 6.2 to 2.3 in the final quarter to force the points to be shared. Caleb Howell kicked four goals and was named best player for the Hawks. Brett Miegel led the way for the Demons with three majors. Joining Howell in the best players for Langhorne Creek was Coby Helyar, Curtis Perrey, Troy Blackwell and Damien James. Best for Willunga was Brian Fenton, James Collier, Cam Hutchens, Miegel and Job Colwell.Mount Compass returned to the top of the GSFL ladder following their comfortable 63-point home win against Yankalilla. ‘Compass’ welcomed back gun forward Tom Pinyon and also added a handy inclusion in former 130-game Crows player, Jason Porplyzia. After a low scoring first quarter saw Mount Compass lead by eight points at quarter time, the home side completely dominated the last three quarters as they added 10 goals to two to win 12.13 (85) to 3.4 (22). The returning Pinyon kicked five goals while Lewis Johnston kicked three. Best for the Bulldogs was Nick Mott, Peter Hoban, Nathan Hicks, Johnston and Sam Haniford. Yankalilla, under new coach ‘Micka’ James, were best served by Finn Betterman, Chris Clark, Mackenzie Ryan, Joel Kay and Kaleigh Fitzgerald.Encounter Bay moved back inside the top five at the midway point of the season following their 55-point win at Myponga against the Mudlarks. The first three quarters were nip and tuck with the Bays leading by nine points at quarter time, five points at halftime and by six points at the final change. The Mudlarks were right in the hunt for their first win of the season with just 30 minutes left in the game but sadly, for them, it was all Encounter Bay in the final term. The Bays slammed on 8.2 to 0.1 in the last quarter to win 14.8 (92) to 5.7 (37). Gary Karpany kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for Encounter Bay while Ben Davis chimed in with three majors. Joining Karpany in the best players for the Bays was Fraser Tonkin, Ben Davis, Cohen Pettitt and Mitch Davis. Best for the Mudlarks was Harrison Cock, Sam Kennedy, Cambell Dahlitz, Ben Hamilton and Daniel Trevena.McLaren consolidated their spot in the top five with a grinding nine-point win at Strathalbyn. The first quarter was a tight one with scores locked away at 4.1 (25) apiece at the first change. The Eagles kicked four goals to two in the second term to lead by 12 points at halftime. Each team picked five goals apiece in the second half as McLaren banked a very important two points as they won 13.8 (86) to 11.11 (77). Joel Chahla continued his good recent form as he jagged five majors for McLaren and he was well supported by Jordon Mutton who kicked three. Marc Elliott led the Roosters with three goals of his own. For the third game in a row, Todd McKay was named best for McLaren. Other good players for the Eagles were Kiefver Zohar, Chahla, Matthew Merrett and Joel Vandeleur. Brodie Martin, Lachlan Butler, Richard O’Grady, Marc Elliott and Mark Tucker were best for Strathalbyn. Goolwa/Port Elliot won their second game for 2021 with a 28-point win at Victor Harbor. The Magpies started well as they kicked 5.5 to 3.0 and led by 17 points at quarter time. They extended their lead out to 18 points at halftime and after kicking three goals to none in the third quarter, they turned for home with a handy 37-point margin. Victor battled hard to win the last term but the Magpies prevailed 12.9 (81) to 8.5 (53). Former Carlton and West Adelaide player, Adam Hartlett, kicked five goals on debut for Goolwa/Port Elliot while Fred Nissen kicked two. Billy Wade and Sam Basham each kicked two goals for the Kangaroos. Daniel Fry, Ben Cummings, Tyron Rigney, James Fry and Sam Priest were best for Goolwa/Port Elliot while best for Victor Harbor was Brok Schubert, Billy Wade, Seb Guilhaus, Dylan Kleinig and Zac Dowling.  The competition takes a break for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend next week with the GSFL set to host the Southern Football League at Strathalbyn Oval on Saturday (12 June). There will be five games played on the day with the gates opening at 7.30am. Regular competition will resume on Saturday 19 June. Ladder after Round 9Mount Compass 16, Willunga 15, Langhorne Creek 15, McLaren 12, Encounter Bay 10, Strathalbyn 10, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0.Round 10 Fixtures (19/6/21 - home team named first)Encounter Bay v StrathalbynGoolwa/Port Elliot v Mount CompassMcLaren v Myponga/SellicksWillunga v Victor HarborYankalilla v Langhorne Creek

Noarlunga won their fourth game of the season and moved within percentage of third spot following their comprehensive 94-point victory against Cove during round eight action in the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. The Shoes started well to lead by 22 points at quarter time and the game was as good as over at halftime as Noarlunga kicked eight goals to one in the second stanza to take a 66-point lead into the long break. A further nine goals to five in the second half saw Noarlunga win 22.14 (146) to Cove 8.4 (52). Vic Robertson was a star up forward for the Shoes as he kicked nine goals in a best on ground performance. Reece Martell (6), Callum Gaspari (3) and Josh Thewlis (3) were the other multiple goalkickers for Noarlunga. Jayden Morton kicked three goals for the Cobras while Blake Harding kicked two majors. Joining Vic Robertson in the best players for the Shoes was Sam Carlyle, Martell, Nick Robertson and Gaspari. Best for the Cobras was Hayden Kernahan, Morton, Ryan Need, Corey Jackson and Scott Abbott.Christies Beach had their second win of the season with a 37-point win over local rival Port Noarlunga at Bice Oval. Christies got off to a good start to lead by 25 points at quarter time and they extended their lead out to 47 points by halftime as they took control of the game. ‘Porties’ battled hard to win the second half but the damage had been done as the Saints won 16.11 (107) to 11.4 (70). Blake Carter kicked five goals for Christies while Matthew Coulthard led the way for the Cockle Divers with three majors. Aidan Coakley continued his good season to be named best for Christies Beach and he was well supported by Lee Hoey, Rhys Mundy, Jacob Crate and Josh Semmens. Port Noarlunga’s best were Alex McKay, Coulthard, Sam Zeitz, Connor Sampson and Will Hyndman. Morphett Vale kept their spot in the top five with a come-from-behind victory at Aldinga on Saturday. Morphett Vale led by six points at quarter time before Aldinga took over as a powerful second term saw them kick six goals to three to take a handy 14-point lead to the main break. The game tightened up again in the third quarter as scores were level at 9.8 (62) apiece at the last change. Morphett Vale produced a powerful last quarter burst of six goals to one to win by 27 points, 15.9 (99) to 10.12 (72). Denis Iljcesen (4) and Joel Handreck (3) led the goal kickers for the Emus while the Sharks’ Timmy Sumner dobbed four majors. Jared Greenbank was best for the fast finishing Emus and he was ably supported by Braydan Hartwig, Handreck, Jack Barter and Connor Lock. Best players for Aldinga included Michael Balas, Sam Noble, Byron Sumner, Angus Stangewitz and Timmy Sumner.The Flagstaff Hill machine rolled on to a 20th consecutive victory on Saturday, this time by 93 points at Happy Valley. The opening term was tight with 2021’s big improvers in Happy Valley only trailing by six points at the first break. However, from then on it was all the Falcons as they kicked 16 goals to two to win 19.9 (123) to 4.6 (30). As usual ‘Flaggies’ had plenty of avenues to goal with nine different goalkickers led by Daniel Butcher with five while Ryan Mountford kicked four. Sam Tharaldsen continued his excellent season for the reigning premier to be named best on ground. He was well supported by Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Tynan Carney, Mountford and Michael Shearer. James Hay, Ross Mullins, Matthew Sukkel, Joel Beech and Liam O’Connor were best for the Vikings.Reynella had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Flagstaff Hill 14, Reynella 12, Happy Valley 8, Noarlunga 8, Morphett Vale 6, Christies Beach 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 4, Cove 4.Round 9 Fixtures (Home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v AldingaMorphett Vale v Happy ValleyNoarlunga v Port NoarlungaReynella v Christies BeachCove has the bye

McLaren Vale moved into the top four after an excellent 55-40 win at home against Mount Compass during round eight action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League competition. In other games, Strathalbyn banked their third win of the season with a thrilling 52-51 win at Goolwa, Victor Harbor travelled to Yankalilla and came away with a convincing 69-27 win, while reigning premier Willunga also had a big win as they defeated Myponga 73-34. Langhorne Creek had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Willunga 14, Victor Harbor 12, Mount Compass 8, McLaren Vale 7, Strathalbyn 6, Myponga 6, Langhorne Creek 5, Goolwa 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 9 Fixtures (Home team named first)Strathalbyn v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor v GoolwaMount Compass v YankalillaLanghorne Creek v WillungaMyponga has the bye

Goolwa/Port Elliot have put themselves in the race for a finals berth in the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition after an upset 12-point win over McLaren at Mount Compass. Fresh off beating Strathalbyn for the first time last week, the Magpies continued their good form to knock off the reigning premier Eagles, 4.3 (27) to 2.3 (15). Jaimi Griffen (2), Kerrie-Ann Moon and Megan Hoad were the goal kickers for the victorious Magpies. Stephanie Warn and Sophia Flanagan-Sjoberg kicked McLaren’s two goals. Asha Bell continued her excellent season to be named best for Goolwa/Port Elliot and she was well supported by Amber McKinlay, Jessica Bailey, Rachel Searle and Kaya Angus. McLaren were best served by Alycia Hepburn, Ally Bailey, Tahlita Buethke, Jessica Veasey and Warn.Mount Compass returned to the winners circle in emphatic fashion with an 88-point win over Encounter Bay. The Bulldogs led by 13 points at quarter time, 28 points at halftime and 61 points at the last change before winning 13.10 (88) to 0.0 (0). Elke Jarvis led the way for ‘Compass’ with five goals while Demi Sharp and Kiahni Russell added three goals each. For the third time this season Sharp was adjudged best on ground for the Bulldogs. Other good players for the winners were the consistent Amy Taylor, Jarvis, Georgina Thomas and Heidi Smith. Amber Grahame, Chelsea Walker and Kate Sanders were among the best players for the Bays.Willunga consolidated their spot in the top two with a tough 22-point win at Victor Harbor against Yankalilla. Willunga got off to a fast start as they kicked 4.2 to 0.0 in the opening term to lead by 26 points at quarter time. The final three quarters were very even with the Tigers actually shading the Demons by two points with the game ending with Willunga 8.2 (50) to Yankalilla 4.4 (28). Shae Archbold was a star up forward for Willunga with six goals, giving her 21 for the season so far. For the fourth time in 2021, Katrice Turner was named best for Willunga. Carli Perryman, Kristin Rothwell, Courtney Gutschmidt and Archbold were also named in the best for the Demons. Nari Wright, Jemma Ellis, Charlotte Dolan, Tegan Cross and Jasmine Smith were best for a brave Tigers outfit. Strathalbyn sit just percentage outside the top four following their convincing 75-point victory over Victor Harbor. The Roosters led by 33 points at halftime and kicked a further six goals to zero in the second half to win 12.10 (82) to 1.1 (7). Strathalbyn had seven different goalkickers including Indigo Miller (3), Emily Cozamanis (3) and Tijana Jokic (2). Tyla Millard kicked Victor’s only goal in the first term. Emma Chapman was best on ground for ‘Strath’ and she got good support from Courtney Mesecke, Tessa Grant, Elyse Haylock and Jokic. Best for the Kangaroos was the consistent Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Jaimee Millard, Daisy Blencowe, Maya Overall and Mackenzie Worsley.Ladder after Round 10Mount Compass 18, Willunga 18, McLaren 16, Yankalilla 8, Strathalbyn 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Victor Harbor 4, Encounter Bay 0.Round 11 Fixtures (Sunday 6 June)Yankalilla v Goolwa/Port Elliot (10.10am @ Encounter Bay)Mount Compass v Victor Harbor (10.10am @ Strathalbyn)Encounter Bay v McLaren (12.30pm @ Encounter Bay)Strathalbyn v Willunga (1.40pm @ Strathalbyn)

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

Western Districts consolidated second spot on the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder following their 57-43 win at Kingscote on Saturday. In Saturday’s other game, Parndana continued their unbeaten start to the season as they travelled to Wisanger and came away with a 55-39 victory. Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after round 6Parndana 10, Western Districts 8, Dudley United 4, Kingscote 2, Wisanger 0.Round 7 fixtures (Home team named first)Dudley United v ParndanaWisanger v KingscoteWestern Districts has the bye

Reynella maintained top spot on the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) ladder after defeating Christies Beach by 80 points during round six action at Bice Oval yesterday. The Wine Flies led by eight points at quarter time, 39 points at halftime and 60 points at the last break before winning 12.8 (80) to 0.0 (0). Emily Woods kicked four goals for Reynella with Georgia Pennifold and Rebecca Denyer chiming in with two goals each. Madi Thwaites, Morgan Blackwell, Ella Besley, Pennifold and Renee Wurfel were best for Reynella while for Christies Beach, Angeligue Dean, Mia Dunn, Neriah Mills, Brooke O’Brien and Monique Hepden were named as their sides best.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill consolidated second spot on the ladder following their convincing 83-point win at Hackham yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ were inaccurate in the first term as they kicked 1.6 to lead by 12 points at quarter time. Five goals to none in the second quarter saw the Falcons out to a commanding 46-point lead by halftime. A further five goals to none in the second half saw Flagstaff Hill win 11.18 (84) to 0.1 (1). Chloe Meyers, Emma Sjoberg, Emily Erickson and Emily Brockhurst all kicked two goals for the Falcons. Sjoberg, Erickson, Isobel Dyson, Hannah Griffin and Alana Baker were the leading players for the winners while Hannah Crump, Emily Hateley-Watson, Alana Browne, Chrysti Flevill and Courtnie Noble battled hard for Hackham.Cove kept their spot in the top four with a 29-point win over Port Noarlunga at Hallett Cove. The Cobras started well to lead by 21 points at quarter time and they extended their lead out to 27 points at the long break. Port Noarlunga battled hard in the second half as both sides added two goals with Cove winning 6.7 (43) to 2.2 (14). Felicity Oliver kicked two goals for Cove while Stephanie Raliis and Kaiya Ivett were the goal kickers for ‘Porties’. Emma Fitzpatrick, Edith Kosztovits, Oliver, Rebecca O’Shaughnessy and Lara Ward were best for the Cobras. Port Noarlunga was best served by Ivett, Bridie Nye, Rallis, Belinda Gale and Madison Harris.Aldinga had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Reynella 10, Flagstaff Hill 10, Christies Beach 6, Cove 6, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 0, Hackham 0.Round 7 Fixtures (Home team named first)Aldinga v Christies BeachReynella v CovePort Noarlunga v HackhamFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Kingscote broke through to win their first game of the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season with a convincing 53-point victory over Western Districts on Saturday. Paul Green was a star up forward for the Hounds as he slotted eight majors. Anthony Anderson, Rory Lovering, Jordan Connell, Jayden Christophers and Green were the best players for Kingscote. For Western Districts, Dylan Lockett, Tim Larcombe, Henry Riggs, Cameron Florance and Rhys Bullard were their best.Wisanger ground out a 30-point win over a gutsy Parndana outfit to consolidate second spot on the KIFL ladder. Parndana started well as they kept Wisanger goalless in the opening term to take a 13-point lead at the first break. Wisanger got on top in the second quarter as they kicked five goals to one and took a 12-point lead to halftime. The Panthers kicked six goals to the Roosters three in the second half to win 11.9 (75) to 6.9 (45). Khyal Stead (4), Liam Sampson (3) and Luke Shurven (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Wisanger while Reece Johnston kicked three goals for Parndana. Sampson, Sam Snowball, Paul Bott, Brok Viney-Obst and Stead were best for Wisanger.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Dudley United 8, Wisanger 8, Parndana 4, Western Districts 2, Kingscote 2.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v ParndanaWisanger v KingscoteWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Pulse moved to the top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season following a tight 44-40 win over the previously undefeated Kangarilla at Port Noarlunga on Saturday. It was the fifth win on the trot for Pulse since they lost their round one clash with ‘Kangies’. In other games, Clarendon travelled to McLaren Flat and came away with a comfortable 51-33 victory, while Seaford Storm won their second game of the season with a 62-52 win at Croweaters.  In the A2 competition, McLaren Flat consolidated second spot on the ladder with a 47-32 win over Clarendon, Noarlunga defeated Southern Stars 52-33 to remain undefeated, while Valley Vikings made their way to Port Noarlunga and came away with a 52-37 victory.   A1 Ladder (After Round 6) Pulse 10, Kangarilla 10, Clarendon 8, Croweaters 4, Seaford Storm 4, McLaren Flat 0. A2 Ladder (After Round 6) Noarlunga 12, McLaren Flat 10, Southern Stars 6, Clarendon 4, Valley Vikings 4, Port Noarlunga 0. Round 7 fixture - A1 (2.00pm) Seaford Storm v McLaren FlatKangarilla v CroweatersClarendon v Pulse Round 7 fixture - A2 (3.30pm) Clarendon v Port NoarlungaSouthern Stars v McLaren FlatValley Vikings v Noarlunga

McLaren took a big scalp yesterday in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) as they knocked off the previously undefeated Mount Compass by 33 points at McLaren Vale. The home side started well as they kicked the first two goals of the game before Mount Compass hit back in a tight opening term, as the Eagles led by four points at quarter time. After kicking 3.7 in the opening term, McLaren again had plenty of shots at goal in the second term as they kicked an inaccurate 4.8 to lead 7.15 (57) to 6.6 (42) at halftime. Mount Compass were missing prolific full-forward Tom Pinyon but elusive half-forward Ziggy Vitkunas was keeping his side in the game with four goals in the first half. Thomas Harms was on fire up forward for McLaren with five goals of his own. The Eagles kept their foot on the Bulldogs throat as they kicked a further six goals to two in the second half to win 13.16 (94) to 8.13 (61). Harms finished with five goals while Joel Chahla kicked three majors for McLaren. Vitkunas played a lone hand up forward for Mount Compass with five goals. Todd McKay, Chahla, Alex Moyle, Sam Bentley and Daniel Marr were best for McLaren. For Mount Compass, Vitkunas, Peter Hoban, Nick Mott, Nick Brokenshire and Michael Corbett were named as their best players.Willunga moved back to the top of the ladder, but it wasn’t easy, as they hosted bottom side Myponga/Sellicks at Willunga. The Demons won a tight and scrappy affair 8.10 (58) to 7.6 (48). Willunga led by 15 points at halftime but its lead could’ve been far greater as they kicked 3.9 (27) to Myponga/Sellicks 2.0 (12). The Mudlarks played some of their best footy for 2021 as they kicked four goals to three in the third term and turned for home just nine points in arrears. The visitors had plenty of chances in the final term but it was their turn to be inaccurate as they kicked 1.5 while the Demons added 2.0 to win by 10 points. Cam Hutchens kicked two goals for Willunga while Jayden Scott led the way for Myponga/Sellicks with three majors. Brian Fenton, Myles Warmington, Job Colwell, Billy Cook and Jake Standfield were best for Willunga while Daniel Trevena, Jack Sires, Scott Ogilvie, Sam Kennedy and Jake Spinks were best for a brave Mudlarks outfit.Strathalbyn had a very important come-from-behind win over Goolwa/Port Elliot to keep their spot in the top five after eight rounds. It was a low scoring first half with Goolwa/Port Elliot holding a slender six-point lead at halftime. Three goals apiece in the third term saw the Magpies turn for home with a seven-point lead and the home crowd dared to dream of an upset over the more fancied Roosters. The dream turned into a nightmare in the final term as the Roosters roared home with five goals to one to win 11.11 (77) to 8.11 (59). Riley Clamp was the hero again for Strathalbyn with four last-quarter goals in a best on ground performance while Brad Prior kicked three for the Magpies. Joining Clamp in the best players for Strathalbyn were Richard O’Grady, Jacob Wright, Xavier Redden and Lachlan Butler. Best for the Magpies were Daniel Fry, Dale Cuthbert, James Fry, Mckale O’Flaherty and Jesse Bates.Langhorne Creek moved to second spot on the GSFL ladder with a convincing 67-point in the grand final rematch at Encounter Bay. The reigning premier Hawks kept the Bays goalless in the first half as they took a handy 38-point lead to halftime. The Bays made some inroads into the lead in the third quarter as they outscored the Hawks to trail by 30 points at the last change. The ‘Creeks’ put the foot down in the last quarter as they kicked seven goals to one to win 15.9 (99) to 4.8 (32). Caleb Howell kicked five goals for Langhorne Creek and he was ably assisted by Lachlan McGregor, Mitchell Cleggett and Coby Helyar who all kicked three goals. Tyson Neale was the only multiple goal kicker for the Bays with two. Ben Arbon, Jarrad Kellock, Howell, Tom Derham and Curtis Perrey were best for Langhorne Creek. Lachlan Williams, Cohen Pettitt and Callum Tonkin were among the best players for Encounter Bay.Yankalilla won their fourth game of the season following a grinding nine-point win against Victor Harbor at Yankalilla yesterday. Victor Harbor made a fast start and held a handy 23-point lead at quarter time. The hosts woke up in the second term, kicking five goals to two, and reducing the margin to just four points at the long break. The Tigers hit the front in the third term to lead by nine points at three quarter time. Yankalilla dominated the last term but could only manage a wasteful 1.9 to Victor’s 2.3 but it was enough for Yankalilla to win 11.18 (84) to 11.9 (75). Harry Morgan was a star for ‘Yank’ with five goals in a best on ground display. Brok Schubert matched Morgan’s output with five goals of his own for the Kangaroos. Joining Morgan in the best players for the winners was Joel Kay, Lachlan Whittlesea, Finn Betterman and Matthew Wilson. Best for a brave Victor team were Billy Wade, Dylan Kleinig, Schubert, Noah Williams and Heath Treloar. Ladder after Round 8Willunga 14, Langhorne Creek 14, Mount Compass 14, McLaren 10, Strathalbyn 10, Encounter Bay 8, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0.Round 9 Fixtures (Home team named first)Langhorne Creek v WillungaMount Compass v YankalillaMyponga/Sellicks v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v McLarenVictor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot

McLaren sent a warning to the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition as they ended Mount Compass’ undefeated run with a gritty nine-point win at Encounter Bay on Sunday. The game was tight all day with McLaren leading by five points at quarter time before Mount Compass hit the front by four points at halftime. McLaren steadied to kick the only two goals of the second half to win 4.3 (27) to 2.6 (18). Sally Fuller kicked two goals for the Eagles while Linda Shute and Heidi Smith each kicked a goal for the Bulldogs. Caitlin Ross continued her excellent season to be named best for McLaren and she was ably supported by the consistent Layla Rogers, Katie Whish, Emily Rowe and Katrina Munzberg. Mount Compass was best served by Tyler Garrett, Kiara Upitis, Georgina Thomas, Emily Smith and Brooke Boileau. Yankalilla moved up to fourth spot on the GSFLW ladder following a convincing 109-point win against Encounter Bay. The Tigers led by 27 points at quarter time, 51 points at halftime and 81 points at the last change before they won 15.19 (109) to 0.0 (0). Colbie Frankland and Dana Oniszk each kicked four goals for the Tigers. Best players for Yankalilla were Charlotte Dolan, Frankland, Nari Wright, Emily Sowter and Tegan Cross. Chelsea Walker, Kayla Lang and Michelle Lang were best for the Bays.Willunga went top of the ladder with a percentage-boosting 110-point win over Victor Harbor at Goolwa. The final scores were Willunga 15.21 (111) to Victor Harbor 0.1 (1). Kristen Rothwell kicked five goals for the Demons while Patty Parry, Katrice Turner and Jessica Harris all kicked two goals. For the third time in four weeks, Katrice Turner was named as best player for Willunga. Joining her in the best players for the Demons was Courtney Gutschmidt, Parry, Ella Radbone and Lauren Clifton. Maya Overall, Demi Morse, Jaimee Millard, Daisy Blencowe and Tegan Yeomans were best for Victor.Goolwa/Port Elliot kept pace with the top four after accounting for Strathalbyn by 27 points at Goolwa. ‘Strath’ kicked the only goal of the first quarter to lead by five points at quarter time. From quarter time onwards however it was all the Magpies as they kicked five goals to zero to win 5.6 (36) to 1.3 (9). Rachel Searle kicked two goals for the Magpies while Megan Rich was Strathalbyn’s sole goalkicker. Megan Hoad was named best for Goolwa/Port Elliot for the second time in three games and she was well supported by Tracey O’Donnell, Jessica Bailey, Catherine Griffen and Searle. Elouisa Thomas, Emily Egilitis, Emily Cozamanis, Courtney Mesecke and Rich were best for the Roosters.Ladder after Round 9Willunga 16, Mount Compass 16, McLaren 14, Yankalilla 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Strathalbyn 6, Victor Harbor 4, Encounter Bay 0.Round 10 Fixtures (Sunday 30 May)Goolwa/Port Elliot v McLaren (10.10am @ Mount Compass)Yankalilla v Willunga (10.10am @ Victor Harbor)Mount Compass v Encounter Bay (12.30pm @ Mount Compass)Victor Harbor v Strathalbyn (1.40pm @ Victor Harbor)

Mount Compass defeated Willunga by 18 points at Mount Compass on Saturday during round seven action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) to move top of the ladder and in the process, ended the unbeaten run of the Demons. It was a much anticipated clash between the two undefeated sides in the GSFL and it didn’t disappoint. Both sides were inaccurate in the first term with Willunga leading by 13 points at the first break. ‘Compass’ hit back in the second quarter to go to the halftime break with a slender two-point lead, before Willunga again took the lead at the last change by five points. Willunga’s lead could easily have been greater but for an inaccurate 3.8 for the quarter. Mount Compass showed their class in the final term as they kicked five goals to one to win 15.10 (100) to 10.22 (82). Tom Pinyon was best on ground for the Bulldogs with seven goals, giving him 39 for the season so far. Ziggy Vitkunas also chimed in with four goals for Mount Compass. Cam Hutchens kicked three goals for the Demons. Other good players for Mount Compass included Matthew Skrypek, Peter Hoban, Nick Mott and Shane Heatley. Best for Willunga were Braden Altus, James Collier, Hutchens, Lachlan Scott and Cameron McDonald. An after-the-siren goal to Riley Clamp saw Strathalbyn win a thriller against Victor Harbor by five points. ‘Strath’ were in control at the three quarter time break as they held a 21-point lead with a quarter left. The Kangaroos came home hard, kicking four of the first five goals of the last term, until Clamp stepped in to seal the win for the Roosters, 11.12 (78) to 10.13 (73). Clamp and Ryan Clarke each kicked three goals for Strathalbyn while Billy Wade and Sam Basham kicked two goals each for Victor. Richard O’Grady, Clamp, Xavier Redden, Mark Tucker and Lachlan Butler were best for the Roosters. For Victor Harbor, Rhys Bartram, Heath Treloar and Billy Wade were among their best players.Langhorne Creek consolidated third spot on the GSFL ladder with a comfortable 83-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga. The reigning premier led by 30 points at halftime before kicking a further 11 goals to three in the second half to win 19.15 (129) to 7.4 (46). David Warren kicked four goals for the ‘Creeks’ while Caleb Howell kicked three majors. Sam Kennedy kicked three for the Mudlarks. Ben Arbon, Howell, Warren, Matt Dominish and Darcy Clifford were best for Langhorne Creek. Sam Kennedy, Jake Spinks and Jordan Kennedy were among the Mudlarks’ best players.McLaren travelled down to Goolwa on Saturday and came away with an impressive 62-point win. The first quarter was tight with the highly fancied McLaren outfit leading by just four points at the first break. The game was completely opened up in the second term as the visiting Eagles slammed on seven goals to zero to lead by a handy 48 points at halftime. A further seven goals to four in the second half saw McLaren win 17.6 (108) to 6.10 (46). Jordon Mutton kicked eight goals for the Eagles, giving him 20 from his past three games. Brett Ellis kicked four goals for McLaren in a best on ground performance. Sam Priest kicked two majors for the Magpies. Joining Ellis in the best players for McLaren were Alex Moyle, Sam Lawrie, Mutton and Stephen Branson. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Rory Hausser, Ben Cummings and Daniel Fry.Encounter Bay moved into fifth position with a comfortable 49-point win at Yankalilla. The Bays were never threatened as they won 12.17 (89) to 6.4 (40). Encounter Bay skipper Tyson Neale and Nick Marshall each kicked three goals for the winners while Patrick Fittock also kicked three for the Tigers. Cohen Pettitt, Neale, Callum Tonkin, Hamish Tonkin and Fraser Tonkin were named in the best players for Encounter Bay. Sam Crawford, Jesse Fitzgerald, Finn Betterman, Joseph Tyllis and Joel Kay were best for Yankalilla. Ladder after Round 7Mount Compass 14, Willunga 12, Langhorne Creek 12, McLaren 8, Encounter Bay 8, Strathalbyn 8, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0.Round 8 Fixtures (Home team named first)Encounter Bay v Langhorne CreekGoolwa/Port Elliot v StrathalbynMcLaren v Mount CompassWillunga v Myponga/SellicksYankalilla v Victor Harbor

Parndana are shaping as the team to beat after five rounds of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA). On Saturday, Parndana hosted Western Districts in a top-of-the-ladder clash which Parndana won 61-41. Dudley United won their second game of 2021 to sit third on the ladder following their 52-40 win against Wisanger. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after round 5Parndana 8, Western Districts 6, Dudley United 4, Kingscote 2, Wisanger 0.Round 6 fixtures (Home team named first)Kingscote v Western DistrictsWisanger v ParndanaDudley United has the bye

Cove moved inside the top four on the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) ladder after defeating Hackham by 107 points on Sunday during round five action at Hallett Cove. The Cobras led by 29 points at quarter time, 45 points at halftime and 81 points at the last change before winning 15.18 (108) to 0.1 (1). Edith Kosztovits kicked five goals for the Cobras and she was well supported by Felicity Oliver (4) and Alesia Leduff (3). Best players for Cove were Oliver, Kosztovits, Mikala Graham, Renee Ullrich and Dana O’Brien. The consistent Alana Browne was best for Hackham along with Hannah Crump, Courtnie Noble, Stacey Deans and Katelyn Hayes-Phillips.Reynella maintained their undefeated start to the season with a comfortable 103-point victory against Aldinga at Reynella Oval yesterday, The Wine Flies led by 46 points at halftime before kicking a further eight goals to zero in the second half to win 15.13 (103) to 0.0 (0). Rebecca Denyer continued her good recent goalkicking form as she slotted four goals for Reynella to give her 17 majors in her past three outings. Emily Woods also chimed in three goals of her own. Caitlin Williams, Woods, Ella Besley, Grace Doran and Renee Wurfel were the best performing Reynella players. For Aldinga, Eilish O’Hanlon, India Hamdorf, Vanessa Chambers, Jemma Looyesten and Kiara Lovett fought it out until the final siren.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill consolidated second position with a 52-point home win against Port Noarlunga. ‘Flaggies’ won every quarter to win 8.11 (59) to 1.1 (7). Rachel Crockart, Zoe Walker-Roberts and Emily Brockhurst all kicked two goals for the Falcons while Genevieve Lawless kicked Port Noarlunga’s only major. Crockart, Isobel Dyson, Walker-Roberts, Emma Sjoberg and Riley Mitchell were the best players for the Falcons. The Cockle Divers were best served by Kaiya Ivett, Madison Harris, Belinda Gale, Bridie Nye and Colette Barnard.Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 8, Christies Beach 6, Cove 4, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 0, Hackham 0.Round 6 Fixtures (Home team named first)Hackham v Flagstaff HillCove v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach v ReynellaAldinga has the bye

Kangarilla maintained their unbeaten start to the 2021 Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season following a convincing 70-29 win at home against McLaren Flat on Saturday. Kangarilla led at every change to win their fifth game in a row. In other games, reigning premier Pulse consolidated second spot with a comfortable 51-18  win against Croweaters, while Clarendon won their third game of the season with a 62-42 win against Seaford Storm. In the A2 competition, Southern Stars moved up to third spot on the ladder with a 57-44 win against Clarendon, Noarlunga had a strong 54-32 win against local rival Port Noarlunga, while McLaren Flat travelled to Meadows to defeat Valley Vikings 53-30.  A1 Ladder (After Round 5) Kangarilla 10, Pulse 8, Clarendon 6, Croweaters 4, Seaford Storm 2, McLaren Flat 0. A2 Ladder (After Round 5) Noarlunga 10, McLaren Flat 8, Southern Stars 6, Clarendon 4, Valley Vikings 2, Port Noarlunga 0. 

Dudley United have skipped a game clear on top of the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) ladder following their 37-point win over previously undefeated Wisanger at Penneshaw on Saturday. The clash between the two top sides in the competition lived up to expectations for the first three quarters with Dudley United hanging on to a six-point lead at the last change. Dudley United really turned it on for their home fans in the last quarter as they kicked 8.3 to 3.2 to win a high-scoring affair, 20.12 (132) to 15.5 (95). Kyron Pepper kicked five goals for the Eagles with support from Brodie Howard and Clayton Willson who each kicked four goals. Luke Shurven was a star up forward for Wisanger as he kicked eight goals to take his season tally to 14 from three games. Sam McLeay, Nathan Dickson, Edward Colley, Matthew Houchin and Brent Kirby were named best players for the undefeated Eagles. Wisanger’s best were Shurven with his eight majors, Liam Sampson, Brodee Williams, Dustin Cross and Brok Viney-Obst.Parndana won their second game of 2021 with a convincing 54-point win against Western Districts at Parndana. The Roosters kicked an inaccurate 11.19 (85) to the Saints’ 5.1 (31). Nathan Trethewey, James Davis, Ben Gaskin and Jarrad Kelly all kicked two goals for Parndana. Trad McCulkin, Ben Gaskin, Mahaki Edwards, Nathan Trethewey and Zac Trethewey were best for Parndana. Dylan Lockett was best for Western Districts and he was well supported by Henry Riggs, Lachlan Florance, Adam Robson and Scott Hammat.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Dudley United 8, Wisanger 6, Parndana 4, Western Districts 2, Kingscote 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v Western DistrictsWisanger v ParndanaDudley United has the bye

Goolwa won their second game of the 2021 Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League season with a nail-biting 54-53 win against McLaren Vale at Goolwa. It was the Magpies first win since round three. In other games, Willunga stayed undefeated with a tight 53-46 victory over Mount Compass, Victor Harbor maintained second place on the ladder with a 51-40 win against Strathalbyn, while Langhorne Creek travelled to Myponga and came away with a 36-31 victory. Yankalilla had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Willunga 12, Victor Harbor 10, Mount Compass 8, Myponga 6, McLaren Vale 5, Langhorne Creek 5, Strathalbyn 4, Goolwa 4, Yankalilla 2.Round 8 Fixtures (Home team named first)McLaren Vale v Mount CompassGoolwa v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor HarborWillunga v MypongaLanghorne Creek has the bye