Victor Harbor won their second game of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season with a comfortable 49-point win against Encounter Bay at Willunga on Sunday. After a scoreless opening term, Victor kicked three goals in the second quarter to lead by 21 points at halftime. The Bays kicked their first goal of the game in the third term through Keeley Round but Victor increased their lead to 30 points at the last change before winning 8.7 (55) to 1.0 (6). Tyla Millard starred with four goals for the Kangaroos and was named in the best players along with Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Chloe Colman, Deb Beaton and best on ground, Jaimee Millard. Best for Encounter Bay was Amber Grahame, Chelsea Walker, Teagan Stewart, Zoe Lush and Kayla Jade Lang. Mount Compass continued their undefeated start to the season with a tough 15-point win over a gallant Strathalbyn outfit at Mount Compass. It was a low scoring contest with ‘Compass’ winning 3.2 (20) to Strathalbyn 0.5 (5). Taylar McGrath, Kelly Haverty and Kiahni Russell were the goalkickers for the Bulldogs. The consistent Demi Sharp was best for Mount Compass. Sharp has been named in the best players in seven of the eight games so far this season. She was supported by Amy Taylor, Linda Shute, Amelia Sartor and Elke Jarvis. The Roosters battled hard with their best players being Courtney Mesecke, Indigo Miller, Tessa Grant, Emily Cozamanis and Morgan Tucker.McLaren consolidated third position on the GSFLW ladder with a 39-point win against Yankalilla at Mount Compass. Yankalilla took a surprise three point lead at quarter time but the Eagles hit back in the second term to lead by 11 points at halftime. A further five goals to one in the second half saw the Eagles triumph 9.7 (61) to 3.4 (22). Sheena Peters kicked four goals for McLaren while teammate Caitlin Ross kicked three majors. Natasha Hunt, Kimberly Robinson and Nari Wright kicked Yankalilla’s goals. Layla Rogers, Peters, Ross, Emily Rowe and Ruby Flanagan-Sjoberg were best for the winners while for the Tigers, Jemma Ellis, Wright, Amelia Bilney, Emily Sowter and Chloe Howlett were their best.Willunga kept the pressure on top side Mount Compass with their fifth win on the trot after accounting for a gutsy Goolwa/Port Elliot to the tune of 35 points in the late game at Willunga on Sunday. Willunga led by seven points at quarter time, 28 points at halftime and 36 points at the last change before winning 6.6 (42) to 1.1 (7). Jessica Harris, Cleo Guilfoyle and Shae Archbold all kicked two goals each for the Demons. Tracey O’Donnell was the Magpies’ sole goalkicker. Guilfoyle, Bella Rigby, Courtney Gutschmidt, Ella Radbone, Katrice Turner and Jessica Williams were named in the best players for Willunga. Rachel Searle, Asha Bell, O’Donnell, Tayla Hoad and Megan Hoad were best for the Magpies. Ladder after Round 8Mount Compass 16, Willunga 14, McLaren 12, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Strathalbyn 6, Yankalilla 6, Victor Harbor 4, Encounter Bay 0.Round 9 Fixtures (Sunday 23 May)McLaren v Mount Compass (10.10am @ Encounter Bay)Willunga v Victor Harbor (10.10am @ Goolwa)Encounter Bay v Yankalilla (12.30pm @ Encounter Bay)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Strathalbyn (1.40pm @ Goolwa)

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill moved to third spot on the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) ladder after defeating Cove by 32 points at Flagstaff Hill on Sunday. It was a tight first half with ‘Flaggies’ leading by just seven points at halftime. The Falcons took over after the long break as they kicked 4.2 to 0.1 to win 7.5 (47) to 2.3 (15). For the second game in a row Emily Brockhurst was the star up forward for Flagstaff Hill with five goals. Vanetta Renfrey and Kelsey Rodman were the other goal kickers for the winners. Felicity Oliver and Alesia Leduff kicked the Cobras two goals. Zoe Walker-Roberts, Chloe Meyers, Taylah Revink, Brockhurst and Alana Baker were best for Flagstaff Hill. Cove were best served by Mikala Graham, Seraphina Moon and Emma Fitzpatrick.Aldinga won their first game of 2021 with a tight four-point win against a gallant Port Noarlunga in a low-scoring affair at ‘Porties’. Port Noarlunga led by seven points at the first change before Aldinga led by four points at halftime. And that’s how it ended with Aldinga hanging on to win 1.6 (12) to 1.2 (8). India Hamdorf kicked the only goal for Aldinga and she was also named in the best players along with Amber O’Hanlon, Ayla Regione, Jessika O’Hanlon and Eilish O’Hanlon. It was the second week in a row that Eilish O’Hanlon had been named best player for the Sharks. For the second time this season Bridie Nye was named best for the Cockle Divers and she was well supported by Stephanie Rallis, Emma Matonia, Genevieve Lawless and Madison Harris. Nye also kicked the only goal for Port Noarlunga.Christies Beach sit just percentage behind top side Reynella, who had the bye in round four, following their comprehensive 70-point win at Hackham. Christies Beach were inaccurate in the first half as they kicked 5.8 but still led by 38 points at halftime. A further six goals to one in the second half saw the Saints take out the win 11.11 (77) to 1.1 (7). Brooke O’Brien kicked four goals for Christies Beach with Casie Coombe and Indiana Flynn also hitting the scoreboard as they kicked three goals apiece. Emily Hateley-Watson was the only goal kicker for the Hawks. Coombe was named best on ground for Christies Beach with Neriah Milis, Rachael Farlam, Flynn and Emma Dumbill in support. Chrysti Flevill, Amy Hall, Alana Browne, Hateley-Watson and Kirsty Watson were best for Hackham.Reynella had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Reynella 6, Christies Beach 6, Flagstaff Hill 6, Aldinga 4, Cove 2, Port Noarlunga 0, Hackham 0.Round 5 Fixtures (Home team named first)Cove v HackhamReynella v AldingaFlagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaChristies Beach has the bye

Parndana went back to the top of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder following their big 75-38 victory at Kingscote on Saturday. In the other game of round four, Western Districts remained undefeated with a tough 53-42 win against Dudley United. Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after round 4Parndana 6, Western Districts 6, Dudley United 2, Kingscote 2, Wisanger 0.Round 5 fixtures (Home team named first)Dudley United v Wisanger Parndana v Western DistrictsKingscote has the bye

McLaren moved back inside the top five following their tight 12-point win against Yankalilla during round six action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. Yankalilla has suffered some big losses recently while McLaren had lost their past three games by a combined total of only 28 points. It was a much-improved performance from Yankalilla but ultimately McLaren won their third match of the season 13.11 (89) to 11.11 (77). Jordan Mutton kicked six goals for the Eagles and James Grimley chipped in with three majors. Jack Fitzgerald, Lindsay Thomas and Patrick Fittock all kicked two goals for Yankalilla. Brett Ellis continued his excellent season to be named best for McLaren. He was ably supported by Mutton, Tom Fenoughty, Tom Harms and Joel Vandeleur. Joel Kay, Chris Clark, Joseph Tyllis, Thomas and Jack Fitzgerald were named in the best players for the Tigers.Willunga continued on their merry way as they won their sixth game in a row with a comfortable 92-point win at Encounter Bay. The final scores were Willunga 20.11 (131) to Encounter Bay 6.3 (39). The Demons sit atop the GSFL ladder with a whopping percentage of 398.20! On Saturday, the Demons had 12 different goalkickers including Tyson Hoffmann (3), Jake Standfield (3), Cam Hutchens (2), Myles Warmington (2), Sean Beath (2) and Daniel Bass (2). New recruit Brian Fenton was named best for the Demons and he was joined in the best players by Warmington, Hutchens, Billy Cook and Harrison Mills. Hamish Tonkin, Cohen Pettitt and Ben Gibbs were best for the Bays.It was a high scoring affair at Langhorne Creek on Saturday as the Hawks defeated Victor Harbor by 71 points to consolidate third spot on the GSFL ladder. 44 goals were scored with Victor Harbor’s Sam Basham slotting eight majors and Mitch Cleggett from Langhorne Creek kicking seven goals. The final scores were Langhorne Creek 28.6 (174) to 16.7 (103). The reigning premier had many good players including Ben Arbon, Jake Dominish, Curtis Perrey, Matt Dominish and Troy Blackwell. Victor Harbor was best served by Billy Wade, Dylan Kleinig and Leslie Weetra. Goolwa/Port Elliot travelled to Myponga and had their first win of 2021 as they defeated the Mudlarks 14.11 (95) to 8.8 (56) by 39 points. Magpies playing-coach Todd Miles kicked four goals while Jesse Bates and Trent Griffen kicked two goals each. Jayden Scott, Sam Kennedy and James Hutchinson each kicked two goals for Myponga/Sellicks. Aisea Raikiwasa continued his excellent month of football to be named best for the Magpies. He was ably supported by James Fry, Dale Cuthbert, Brad Prior and Jesse Bates. Kane Andrewartha, Harrison Cock and Tyler Daniell were among the Mudlarks’ best.Mount Compass joined Willunga as the only undefeated sides after round six as they fought off a tenacious Strathalbyn outfit at Strath on Saturday. Mount Compass won 16.10 (106) to 11.15 (81) and now will turn their focus to a blockbuster contest against Willunga this Saturday. The Mount Compass forward line was once again a threat on Saturday with Tom Pinyon and Ziggy Vitkunas each kicking five goals for the Bulldogs, while Matt Skrypek chipped in with three majors. Austin McFarlane also kicked three goals for Strathalbyn. Vitkunas was best for Compass along with Michael Corbett, Lewis Johnston, Skrypek and Brandon McKenzie. Lachlan Butler, Richard O’Grady and Ryan Clarke were best for the Roosters.Ladder after Round 6Willunga 12, Mount Compass 12, Langhorne Creek 10, McLaren 6, Strathalbyn 6, Encounter Bay 6, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0.Round 7 Fixtures (Home team named first)Goolwa/Port Elliot v McLarenMount Compass v WillungaMyponga/Sellicks v Langhorne CreekVictor Harbor v StrathalbynYankalilla v Encounter Bay

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ Grade (Round 4)Victor Grey 1Victor White 0Victor Blue 5Victor 0Goolwa 5 (Goolwa won by forfeit)Yankalilla 0Aldinga Black and Aldinga Blue had the byeSouth Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ Grade (Round 4)Goolwa 2Aldinga Black 0Victor 3Yankalilla 1Aldinga Blue had the bye

Clarendon moved up to third spot on the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder following a convincing 59-35 win at Croweaters on Saturday. It was the second win of 2021 for Clarendon as they moved ahead of Croweaters on percentage. In other games, reigning premier Pulse consolidated second spot with a comfortable 61-20 win against McLaren Flat, while Kangarilla remained undefeated following a big 89-43 win against Seaford Storm. In the A2 competition, Noarlunga remained undefeated with a 41-32 win against Clarendon, Southern Stars won their second game of the season with a 60-42 victory against Valley Vikings and McLaren Flat consolidated second position following a tight 39-33 win against a gallant Port Noarlunga. A1 Ladder (After Round 4) Kangarilla 8, Pulse 6, Clarendon 4, Croweaters 4, Seaford Storm 2, McLaren Flat 0. A2 Ladder (After Round 4) Noarlunga 8, McLaren Flat 6, Clarendon 4, Southern Stars 4, Valley Vikings 2, Port Noarlunga 0. 

Aldinga won their second game of 2021 following their 11-point win at Port Noarlunga during round six action in the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. Incredibly it was the first time in 71 years that the Sharks had tasted victory against the Cockle Divers. The game was tight all day with Aldinga leading by two points at quarter time and one point at halftime. Port Noarlunga hit the front at the last change by two points but the margin could have been greater as Port Noarlunga had 18 scoring shots to Aldinga’s 11 as the teams turned for home. Aldinga lifted in the last term to kick four goals to two and come away with a 10.8 (68) to 7.15 (57) victory. Timmy Sumner continued his good season as he kicked four majors for the Sharks. Bailey Pilmore also kicked four goals for Aldinga. Dylan Williams was the only multiple goalkicker for the Cockle Divers with three goals. Angus Stangewitz was named best for Aldinga and he was ably supported by Byron Sumner, Tyler Flintham, Jack O’Hanlon and Michael Balas. Russell Curyer, Paul Randall and Aaron Peterson were among ‘Porties’ best. Reynella remained undefeated and on top of the ladder following a hard fought 22-point win against Happy Valley at Reynella. The home side got off to a fast start to lead by 38 points at halftime but the Vikings came right back into the contest in the third term to see scores locked up at the last change. The undefeated Wine Flies, with support from their home crowd, steadied to kick 4.3 to 0.5 in the last quarter to win 11.9 (75) to 7.11 (53). Reynella’s win sets up a huge clash next Saturday against the other undefeated team in 2021, Flagstaff Hill. Bradley Potter and Callan Semple each kicked three goals for Reynella while Josh Dwyer Sterzl kicked four goals for Happy Valley. Bailey England, Nick McLean, Potter, Robert Irra and Jason Farrier were best for Reynella. For Happy Valley, James Hay, Caleb Dolman and Dwayne Ruddock were among their best players.Morphett Vale are back on the winning list with a convincing 58-point victory against Cove on Saturday at Hallett Cove. Morphett Vale started strongly as they kicked 11 goals in the first half to take a 45-point lead to the long break. A further five goals to two in the second half saw the Emus win 16.9 (105) to 6.11 (47). Aiden Baker and Joel Handreck each kicked four goals for the winners while Ryan Need kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for Morphett Vale were Steven Byrne, Jack Dal Santo, Handreck, Daniel Earl and Denis Iljcesen. Dean Hancock, Oliver Moore, Need, Ben Pittard and Hayden Kernahan were best for Cove.Flagstaff Hill notched their fifth victory of 2021 to consolidate second spot on the SFL ladder with a comfortable 85-point win at Christies Beach. The Falcons led by 20 points at quarter time, 38 points at halftime and 65 points at the last change before winning 17.13 (115) to 4.6 (30). Daniel Webb continued his good recent goalkicking form with five majors for the Falcons. Sam Smith, Dan Butcher and Mitchell Johnson all chimed in with three majors as well. Ryan Grimmond kicked two goals for the Saints. David Kearsley, Sam Tharaldsen, Johnson, Smith and Webb were best for the reigning premier while for Christies Beach, Jacob Crate, Rhys Mundy and Bradley Truscott were among their sides best players. Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Reynella 12, Flagstaff Hill 10, Happy Valley 6, Morphett Vale 4, Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 4, Cove 4, Christies Beach 2, Port Noarlunga 2.Round 7 Fixtures (Home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v ReynellaHappy Valley v AldingaNoarlunga v Morphett ValePort Noarlunga v CoveChristies Beach has the bye

Parndana won their first game of the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season with a 29-point win over Kingscote at Kingscote on Saturday. The final scores were Parndana 11.7 (73) to Kingscote 6.8 (44). James Davis was a star up forward with five goals for Parndana while Riley Puckridge kicked three majors for Kingscote. Ben Gaskin, Zac Trethewey, Will Stanton, Frank May and Bailey Gaskin were named best for the Roosters.Dudley United went to the top of the KIFL ladder following their crushing 146-point win against Western Districts at Gosse. The Eagles had a day out as they kicked 23.15 (153) to 1.1 (7). Dudley United had 10 different goalkickers with Nathan Dickson (5), Tjedan McKeown (4), Clayton Willson (3) and Kyron Pepper (3) leading the way. Edward Colley, McKeown, Bradlee Ward, Dickson and Brent Kirby were best for a dominant Dudley United while for the Saints, Henry Riggs, Lachlan Florance and Tim Larcombe were among their best players. Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Dudley United 6, Wisanger 6, Parndana 2, Western Districts 2, Kingscote 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Parndana v Western DistrictsDudley United v WisangerKingscote has the bye

Myponga won their third game of the season to move into the top four on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League ladder. Myponga won a high scoring contest 59-54 at home against Goolwa. In other games, Mount Compass consolidated third spot with a 38-36 away win at Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor made the trip to Langhorne Creek and came away with a strong 67-32 win, while McLaren Vale had a convincing 52-25 win against Yankalilla. Willunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Willunga 10, Victor Harbor 8, Mount Compass 8, Myponga 6, McLaren Vale 5, Strathalbyn 4, Langhorne Creek 3, Goolwa 2, Yankalilla 2.Round 7 Fixtures (Home team named first)Mount Compass v WillungaVictor Harbor v StrathalbynMyponga v Langhorne CreekGoolwa v McLaren ValeYankalilla has the bye

Goolwa/Port Elliot won their third game of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season with a 69-point win against Victor Harbor to move up to fourth spot on the ladder. The Magpies started well to lead by 39 points at halftime before winning 10.10 (70) to 0.1 (1). Kate Whiting and Isabella Ramsey each kicked two goals for Goolwa/Port Elliot. Best players for the Magpies were Megan Hoad, Whiting, Rachel Searle, Kerrie-Ann Moon and Catherine Griffen. Victor was best served by Jaimee Millard, Tegan Yeomans, Courtney Marks, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner and Lottie Pehi.Willunga consolidated second spot on the ladder following their comprehensive 146-point win over Encounter Bay at Victor Harbor. Willunga led by 42 points at quarter time, 80 points at halftime and 107 points at the last change before winning 23.8 (146) to 0.0 (0). Shae Archbold had a day out kicking eight goals while Jessica Harris chimed in with six majors. Katrice Turner continued her consistent season to be named best player for the Demons. She was well supported by Archbold, Jodie Hunt, Lauren Clifton and Caitlin Radbone. Kate Sanders, Teagan Stewart, Delia Althorp, Katharine McPhee and Michelle Lang battled hard for the Bays.McLaren won their fifth game of the season with a 44-point win over Strathalbyn. McLaren got off to a flyer as they kicked 5.0 to 0.0 in the first term to lead by 30 points. The remainder of the game was tight and low scoring as the Eagles won 7.4 (46) to 0.2 (2). Layla Rogers and Sally Fuller each kicked two goals for McLaren while Jessica Veasey, Caitlin Ross, Rogers, Tessa Cunningham and Ruby Flanagan-Sjoberg were named in the best players. For Strathalbyn, Morgan Tucker, Emily Eglitis, Emma Chapman, Indigo Miller and Melanie Cross were their best.Mount Compass maintained their undefeated status, but not before getting a big scare from their opponent Yankalilla. Mount Compass started well to take a handy 14-point lead at quarter time. Yankalilla kicked two goals to one in the second term to reduce the margin to 11 points at the long break. Yankalilla continued their good form into the ‘premiership quarter’ as they kicked a further two goals to one and turned for home just five points in arrears of the ladder leader. Mount Compass showed their class as they pulled away in the final stanza, kicking three goals to zero, to win 7.11 (53) to 4.3 (27). Heidi Smith kicked three very important goals for the winners while Kimberly Robinson and Dakota Oniszk each kicked two majors for the Tigers. Kiara Upitis was named best player for the undefeated Mount Compass outfit with support coming from Stacey Dale, Georgina Thomas, Demi Sharp and Megan Tilby. Best players for the brave Tigers were Nari Wright, Colbie Frankland, Natasha Hunt, Jasmine Smith and Tahlia Sheehan.Ladder after Round 7Mount Compass 14, Willunga 12, McLaren 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Yankalilla 6, Strathalbyn 6, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 0.Round 8 Fixtures (Sunday 16 May)Yankalilla v McLaren (10.10am @ Mount Compass)Victor Harbor v Encounter Bay (10.10am @ Willunga)Mount Comapss v Strathalbyn (1.40pm @ Mount Compass)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (1.40pm @ Willunga)

Western Districts moved to the top of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder following their 49-28 victory at Wisanger on Saturday. Western Districts won their round one clash with Kingscote before having a bye last week. Dudley United had their first win for 2021 as they held on to defeat Kingscote 47-42 at Penneshaw. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after round 3Western Districts 4, Parndana 4, Kingscote 2, Dudley United 2, Wisanger 0Round 4 fixtures (Home team named first)Kingscote v ParndanaWestern Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger has the bye

Happy Valley won their third game on the trot with a convincing 99-point win against Christies Beach during round five action in the Southern Football League (SFL). Happy Valley got off to a fast start to lead by 30 points at quarter time and extended their lead out to 54 points by halftime. The Vikings continued on their merry way after halftime as they kicked a further 11 goals to three to win 21.7 (133) to 4.10 (34). New recruit Ben Geytenbeek continued his good start to the season as he kicked six goals, giving him 23 for the season. Josh Dwyer-Sterzl also kicked six goals for Happy Valley while Jack Flett kicked three . Bailey Short and Keelan Boehm each kicked two goals for Christies Beach. Jaxon McGregor-Dey, Scott Rademacher, Dwyer-Sterzl, Joel Beeche and James Hay were named in the best players for the Vikings. Jacob Crate, Aidan Coakley and Aiden Fitzgibbons were among the best for a disappointing Saints outfit.Flagstaff Hill had a huge percentage-boosting win against Cove to consolidate second spot on the ladder. The Falcons kicked a whopping 38.16 (244) to Cove’s 5.7 (37) to win by 207 points. It was an entertaining first quarter with 10 goals scored with Flagstaff Hill taking a 17-point lead to the first break. From that moment on it was all ‘Flaggies’ with the five-time reigning premier kicking an incredible 32 goals to one in the last three quarters. The Falcons had 11 different goal kickers with Daniel Webb (8), Daniel Butcher (6), Ryan Mountford (5), Sam Smith (4) and Mitchell Johnson (4) leading the way. Jayden Morton kicked two majors for the Cobras. Michael Shearer, Webb, Johnson, Sam Tharaldsen and Butcher were best for a dominant Flagstaff Hill outfit. Cove were best served by Alex Shaw, Hayden Kernahan, Alex Marra, Scott Grieve and Michael Galley.Reynella are looming as the biggest threat to Flagstaff Hill’s dominance as they continued their undefeated start to the season with an impressive 44-point win at Morphett Vale on Mother’s Day. Reynella got off to a fast start as they kicked 5.2 (32) to 0.2 (2) in the first quarter. The Emus fought back in the second term to reduce the margin to 27 points at the long break. They could have been even closer had they not kicked an inaccurate 3.7 for the term. Reynella went on with the job after halftime, kicking nine goals to six, to win 17.8 (110) to 9.12 (66). Reynella shared the goals around with Robert Irra kicking four goals for the winners. Jonah Dolman kicked three goals for Morphett Vale. Dylan Roser continued his excellent season for the Wine Flies to be named their best player and he was well supported by Tyler Davies, Jason Farrier, Irra and Boyd Austin. Morphett Vale’s best were Aiden Baker, Daniel Bode, Scott Carpenter, Connor Mulloy and Julian Mardigan.Noarlunga moved up to fourth spot on the SFL ladder following their 28-point win against Aldinga. The Shoes led by 21 points at quarter time and by 20 points at halftime. Aldinga managed to kick six goals after halftime with Noarlunga kicking an inaccurate 5.16 to win 11.23 (89) to 9.7 (61). Vic Robertson and Terry Kathopoulis each kicked two goals for Noarlunga while Timmy Sumner and Jason Martin also kicked two goals for the Sharks. Sam Carlyle continued his consistent season to be named best for the Shoes along with Jake Anderson, Matthew Fry, Tailen Hobson and Shane Stagg. Timmy Sumner, Byron Sumner, Jack O’Hanlon, Michael Balas and Brady O’Hanlon were named in the best players for Aldinga.Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Reynella 10, Flagstaff Hill 8, Happy Valley 6, Noarlunga 4, Cove 4, Morphett Vale 2, Christies Beach 2, Aldinga 2, Port Noarlunga 2.Round 6 Fixtures (Home team named first)Cove v Morphett ValeChristies Beach v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga v AldingaReynella v Happy ValleyNoarlunga has the bye

Cove won their first game of the 2021 season with a 33-point win against Aldinga on Sunday during round three action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition. The Cobras got off to a good start and took a handy 26-point lead into halftime. Aldinga battled hard in the second half but it was a bridge too far as Cove kept their home crowd happy as they won 7.8 (50) to 2.5 (17). Alesia Leduff kicked five goals for Cove in a best on ground display. She was ably supported by Lara Ward, Dana O’Brien, Jahna Perry and Seraphina Moon. Eilish O’Hanlon, Kiara Lovett, Ayla Regione, Amber O’Hanlon and Taeh Ferrari were named in the best players for Aldinga.Reynella continued their undefeated start to the season with a convincing 85-point win at home against Port Noarlunga. The Wine Flies led by 13 points at quarter time, 30 points at halftime and 55 points at the last change, before running out winners 14.9 (93) to 1.2 (8). Rebecca Denyer continued her good goal kicking form as she slotted seven majors to give her 13 goals for the season from three games. Emily Franklin, Ella Besley, Denyer, Georgia Pennifold and Renee Wurfel were named best for Reynella. For Port Noarlunga, Claire Murphy, Kaiya Ivett and Samantha Lynch were among their best players.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill put an end to Christies Beach undefeated start to the season following an impressive 45-point victory at Bice Oval on Sunday. Flagstaff Hill opened up a 28-point lead at halftime but it could have been even more as they kicked an inaccurate 5.10 (40) to 2.0 (12). A further three goals to one in the second half saw the Falcons win 8.15 (63) to 3.0 (18). Emily Brockhurst kicked five goals in a best on ground performance for the Falcons. Jenna Andrews, Alana Baker, Brooke Kleinig and Riley Mitchell were also named in the best players for ‘Flaggies’. Brooke O’Brien, Angelique Dean, Casie Coombe, Tayler Poland and Paige Simmons were best for the Saints.Hackham had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Reynella 6, Christies Beach 4, Flagstaff Hill 4, Cove 2, Aldinga 2, Hackham 0, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 4 Fixtures (Home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v CoveHackham v Christies BeachPort Noarlunga v AldingaReynella has the bye

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ GradeVictor 4Yankalilla 2Victor Grey 4Aldinga Blue 2Victor Blue 13Aldinga Black 1Victor White and Goolwa had the byeSouth Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ GradeYankalilla 6Aldinga Blue 0Victor 3Aldinga Black 1Goolwa had the bye

Mount Compass ended reigning premier Langhorne Creek’s unbeaten start to 2021 as they outlasted the Hawks to win by 19 points at Mount Compass during round five action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The game was a low scoring affair with the Bulldogs kicking the only two goals of the opening term to lead by 10 points at quarter time. They extended their lead to a handy 19 points at halftime before turning for home with a 26-point buffer. Langhorne Creek kicked four goals to three in the final term but the home side won 9.11 (65) to 6.10 (46). On a tough day for the forwards, Tom Pinyon showed his class as he slotted four majors to give him a league-leading 27 goals after five rounds. David Warren was the only multiple goalkicker for the Hawks with two goals. Nick Mott was adjudged best player for the Bulldogs and he was ably supported by Ziggy Vitkunas, Matthew Skrypek, Corey Grove and Shane Heatley. Langhorne Creek was best served by Tom Derham, Matt Dominish, Brodie O’Dea, Curtis Perrey and Tyler Follett. Victor Harbor won their first game of the season after dominating the last quarter in their clash with Myponga/Sellicks to win by 23 points. Victor led by three points at quarter time, 14 points at halftime and by just five points at the last change. Spurred on by their home crowd, Victor Harbor kicked 4.1 to 1.1 in the final quarter to win 12.9 (81) to 9.4 (58). Sam Basham kicked four goals for the winners and Billy Wade chimed in with three. Jake Spinks also kicked four majors for the Mudlarks and Cam Vinall kicked three. Brok Schubert was best on ground for Victor and he was well supported by Seb Guilhaus, James Boyd, Wade and Leslie Weetra. Jake Spinks, Harrison Cock, Nathan Hedger, Josh Donohue and Sam Kennedy were best for Myponga/Sellicks.Willunga continued their undefeated start to the 2021 season with a comfortable 68-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Willunga on Saturday. The Demons average winning margin from their five games is an amazing 114 points! The game was as good as over at halftime as the Demons led by 50 points. The Magpies battled hard in the second half but Willunga ran out winners 15.19 (109) to 5.11 (41). Sean Beath continued his excellent goalkicking form as he kicked six goals to give him 25 for the season. For the second week in a row, Cam Hutchens was best for Willunga. Brad Haskett, Beath, Billy Cook and Harrison Mills were also named in the Demons’ best players. Zac Bates, Sam Dunn and Aisea Raikiwasa were among the best for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Former Adelaide Crow Brodie Martin kicked 10 goals to lead Strathalbyn to their third win of the season as the Roosters accounted for Yankalilla by 75 points at Yankalilla. Strathalbyn won 24.10 (154) to Yankalilla 12.7 (79). Martin was on fire for the Roosters with Riley Clamp also kicking four goals. Harry Morgan (5), Adam Braendler (4) and Jesse Fitzgerald (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Tigers. Marc Elliot continued his consistent season to be named best for Strathalbyn and he received good support from Richard O’Grady, Ryan Clarke, Jack Kelsh and of course Martin. Ben Gogel, Morgan, Denver Ker and Braendler were named best for Yankalilla.Encounter Bay moved up to fourth spot on the GSFL ladder following a thrilling one-point win against McLaren. McLaren started well to lead by 17 points at the first change before Encounter Bay fought back to trail by just three points at halftime. Both sides added five goals in a free-flowing third term as McLaren still led by three points with a quarter to play. In a thrilling final quarter, the Bays kicked four goals to three to win 14.10 (94) to 14.9 (93). Encounter Bay had nine different goal kickers with Gary Karpany and Tyson Neale kicking three goals each. Jordon Mutton had a day out as he kicked six majors for McLaren. Fraser Tonkin, Neale, Cohen Pettitt, Andrew Fyfe and Callum Tonkin were best for a jubilant Encounter Bay while Kiefver Zohar, Mutton, Thomas Fenoughty, Brett Ellis and Leon Groves were best for McLaren.Ladder after Round 5Willunga 10, Mount Compass 10, Langhorne Creek 8, Encounter Bay 6, Strathalbyn 6, McLaren 4, Yankalilla 4, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 6 Fixtures (Home team named first)Encounter Bay v WillungaLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMcLaren v Yankalilla Myponga/Sellicks v Goolwa/Port ElliotStrathalbyn v Mount Compass

Mount Compass moved up to third spot on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League ladder following a convincing 45-23 win against Langhorne Creek on Saturday. In other games, Willunga stayed undefeated with a powerful 80-56 victory over Goolwa, Victor Harbor maintained second place on the ladder with a 70-42 win against Myponga, while Strathalbyn won their second game of the season with a grinding 35-23 win at Yankalilla.McLaren Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Willunga 10, Victor Harbor 6, Mount Compass 6, Strathalbyn 4, Myponga 4, McLaren Vale 3, Langhorne Creek 3, Goolwa 2, Yankalilla 2.Round 6 Fixtures (Home team named first)Strathalbyn v Mount CompassMcLaren Vale v YankalillaLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMyponga v GoolwaWillunga has the bye

Dudley United won their second game on the trot following a crushing 173-point win against Kingscote during round three action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. Dudley United had the bye in round one and then had an excellent 84-point win over Parndana in round two. On Saturday they dominated, kicking a whopping 32.23 (215) to 6.6 (42). The Eagles had nine goalkickers, led by Kyron Pepper who slotted eight majors. He was well supported by Tjedan McKeown (5), Clayton Willson (5) and Troyston Corbett (4). Paul Green kicked three for Kingscote. McKeown, Brent Kirby, Pepper, Jack Gurney and Clayton Willson were best for a dominant Dudley united outfit. For Kingscote, Rory Lovering, Green and Anthony Anderson were among their best players.Wisanger remained undefeated and on top of the ladder as they disposed of Western Districts to the tune of 52 points at Wisanger on Saturday. Wisanger led by eight points at quarter time and theN opened the game up with a seven goal to three second term to take a handy 33-point lead to halftime. A further nine goals to five in the second half saw the Panthers win 19.10 (124) to 10.12 (72). Wisanger had 10 different goalkickers including Brok Viney-Obst (4), Khyal Stead (4) and Luke Shurven (3). Dylan Lockett, Cameron Florance, Harvey Pohlner and Robert Benney all kicked two goals for Western Districts. Viney-Obst, Luke Stewart, Stead, Liam Sampson and Luke Bowd were named best players for the Panthers. Henry Riggs, Josh Graham, Scott Hammatt, Cameron Florance and Lockett were best for the Saints.Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Wisanger 6, Dudley United 4, Western Districts 2, Parndana 0, Kingscote 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v ParndanaWestern Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger has the bye

Kangarilla are back on top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder following a 48-36 win against the previously undefeated Croweaters. The win leaves Kangarilla as the only undefeated side in the competition. In other games, reigning premier Pulse moved up to second spot with a comfortable 45-28 win against Clarendon while Seaford Storm won their first game of the season with a thrilling 41-40 victory over McLaren Flat. In the A2 competition, Noarlunga remained undefeated with a 50-34 win at home against Valley Vikings, Clarendon defeated the winless Port Noarlunga 39-30 while McLaren Flat won their second game of 2021 with a 44-36 triumph over Southern Stars. A1 Ladder (After Round 3) Kangarilla 6, Pulse 4, Croweaters 4, Clarendon 2, Seaford Storm 2, McLaren Flat 0. A2 Ladder (After Round3) Noarlunga 6, Clarendon 4, McLaren Flat 4, Southern Stars 2, Valley Vikings 2, Port Noarlunga 0. Round 4 Fixtures A1 (2.00pm) Kangarilla v Seaford Storm (Kangarilla)Pulse v McLaren Flat (Noarlunga)Croweaters v Clarendon (STA Headquarters) A2 (3.30pm) Noarlunga v Clarendon (Noarlunga)Valley Vikings v Southern Stars (Meadows)Port Noarlunga v McLaren Flat (Port Noarlunga)

Mount Compass remained undefeated after six rounds of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season as they ground out a tough 24-point win against Strathalbyn at McLaren Vale on Sunday. Strathalbyn led by four points at quarter time but Mount Compass took over for the final three quarters as they kicked five goals to one for the rest of the match to win 5.9 (39) to 2.3 (15). Megan Rich was the only multiple goalkicker for the game as she kicked both goals for Strath. For the third time in 2021, Amy Taylor was named best for Mount Compass and she was ably supported by Georgina Thomas, Heidi Smith, Demi Sharp and Emily Smith. Strathalbyn were best served by the consistent Tessa Smith, Indigo Miller, Emily Eglitis, Emma Chapman and Courtney Mesecke. Willunga held onto second spot on the ladder following a tough 15-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Yankalilla. In a low scoring game, Willunga led by 14  points at halftime before winning 3.6 (24) to 1.3 (9). The ever-consistent Katrice Turner was named best for Willunga with Holly Ifould, Shae Archbold, Ella Radbone, Aleesha Smith and Ada Anninos were also named in the best players for Willunga who now boast a 5-1 record for the season.Yankalilla moved to fifth spot on the GSFLW ladder with a convincing 90-point win at home over bottom side Encounter Bay. Yankalilla led by 30 points at halftime and extended their lead by kicking nine goals to none in the second half to win 14.12 (96) to 1.0 (6). Kimberly Robinson was a star for the Tigers with five goals while Jasmine Smith and Helen Maidment kicked two goals each. Nari Wright, Robinson, Colbie Frankland and Maidment were best for Yankalilla. Keeley Round kicked Encounter Bay’s only goal and was also named their best player.McLaren consolidated third spot on the ladder with a comfortable 123-point win against Victor Harbor at McLaren Vale on Sunday. The Eagles led by 20 points at quarter time, 53 points at halftime and 92 points at the last change before winning 19.9 (123) to 0.0 (0). Sheena Peters kicked five goals for McLaren to give her 12 goals for the season. Layla Rogers (3), Caitlin Ross (2) and Donna Boal (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for McLaren. Ross, Rogers, Jessica Veasey, Ally Bailey and Peters were best for McLaren. For Victor Harbor, Maya Overall, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner and Courtney Marks were among their best players.Ladder after Round 6Mount Compass 12, Willunga 10, McLaren 8, Strathalbyn 6, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 0.Round 7 Fixtures (Sunday 9 May)Yankalilla v Mount Compass (10.10am @ Strathalbyn)Encounter Bay v Willunga (10.10am @ Victor Harbor)Strathalbyn v McLaren (1.40pm @ Strathalbyn)Victor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (1.40pm @ Victor Harbor)