Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) powerhouse Victor Harbor, are the first team through to the League Grand Final, to be held at Strathalbyn on September 11, following their 72-65 win over reigning premier Willunga in the 2020 Grand Final rematch. It was the 14th consecutive win for ‘Victor’. In the knockout first semi-final, McLaren Vale prevailed in a thriller against Mount Compass, 44-41, to advance to the preliminary final next week at Yankalilla.                                                      Week 2 finals fixture (Saturday 4 September @ Yankalilla)Willunga v McLaren Vale (Preliminary Final @ 3.00pm)

The Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) finals series begins on Sunday with the four best teams in the competition set to battle it out for premiership glory. The second semi-final sees a Grand Final rematch from 2020 with Reynella taking on Flagstaff Hill. Reynella has been the pacesetter this season, winning all 12 games on their way to the minor premiership. The biggest threat to the Wine Flies winning their first SFLW flag will be reigning premier Flagstaff Hill, who lost just two games in 2021, both to Reynella. The last time they met was back on July 18 with Reynella winning a tight, low-scoring battle by seven points and I expect this Sunday’s game will be another tight affair.In the first semi-final, Cove will face off against Christies Beach with the loser saying goodbye to the 2021 season, while the winner will progress to the Preliminary Final. Cove has the finals pedigree, having won SFLW premierships in 2018 and 2019. Christies Beach were minor premiers last season but bowed out in ‘straight sets’ so they’ll be desperate to make amends. The teams met just once in the minor round, way back on May 2, when ‘Christies’ won convincingly by 57 points. Final LadderReynella 24, Flagstaff Hill 20, Cove 12, Christies Beach 12, Port Noarlunga 6, Aldinga 6, Hackham 0.Week 1 finals fixture (Sunday 29 August @ 1.35pm)Reynella v Flagstaff Hill (2nd Semi-Final @ Flagstaff Hill)Cove v Christies Beach (1st Semi-Final @ Morphett Vale)

The Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) finals series got underway on Saturday with Western Districts upsetting the unbeaten minor premier Parndana in the second semi-final at Wisanger. The 43-26 win for Western Districts sees them straight through to the Grand Final on September 4 at Parndana. In the first semi-final, Dudley United defeated Wisanger 49-39 at Penneshaw and booked a date with Parndana in the Preliminary Final on Saturday at Western Districts. 

Wisanger are through to the 2021 Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) Grand Final following their comprehensive 63-point win against Dudley United in the second semi-final at Wisanger on Saturday. These two teams were the standouts in the truncated minor round with one win each from their two meetings. The Panthers had the added bonus of playing the semi-final on their home deck and they made it count as they won 23.7 (145) to 12.10 (82). Luke Stewart was a star up forward for Wisanger as he kicked 10 goals in a best on ground performance. Nick Berry (4), Khyal Stead (3), Jackson Lockett (2) and Sam Clifford (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for the Panthers. Clayton Willson and Troyston Corbett each kicked three goals for the Eagles. Joining Stewart in the best players for Wisanger were Liam Sampson, Brok Viney-Obst, Berry and Jai Turner. Best players for Dudley United were Bradlee Ward, Hugo Sharkey, Sam McLeay, Kayne Wheaton and Clayton Willson.Western Districts stunned Parndana and made their way through to the Preliminary Final on Saturday after a tight 10-point win in the first semi-final at Penneshaw yesterday. Western Districts won just one match in the minor round and actually finished on the bottom (fifth) of the ladder, but the KIFL went to a top-five finals series this season and now the Saints are just one win from a Grand Final spot! Dylan Lockett (4), Joshua Graham (3) and Lloyd Coulson (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Western Districts, while Reece Johnston was a standout for Parndana with six goals and Jarrad Kelly chimed in with three goals. Rhys Bullard, Graham, Ty Boyle, Lockett and Henry Riggs were the best performing Saints. Zac Trethewey, Trad McMulkin, Johnston, Bailey Gaskin and Daniel Dunstan were named as best players for the Roosters.Saturday 28 August (2.15pm @ Western Districts)Dudley United v Western Districts (Preliminary Final)

The Breakers U13 girls scraped a narrow 1-0 win at home against Metro United in a tense game played in beautiful sunny conditions on Sunday. The Breakers started with the advantage of the northerly breeze and had the ball in their attack in the early part of the play. Lucy Boundey delivered a nice ball down the wing early on and Kayte O’Donnell pitched in a great cross but the petite Metro goalie showed great skill in blocking the shot. O’Donnell and Nila Mohring worked well up forward but frustratingly the girls just couldn’t quite get through.   They got painfully close from a corner, with the ball just slicing past the wrong side of the post. Zara Yates and Abby Ellis were also working hard in the midfield, pushing the ball up forward. Lokke Rennerts showed her defensive best again, coming out best against two Metro forwards on her own. The second half saw Metro gain momentum, winning corners and giving goalie Ella Keam a bit more to do.  Alana Anderson showed some nice touches in delivering the ball back out of defence.  Hannah Rowlands was again the bedrock of the Breakers defence and Bethany North tried a couple of times to smartly lob the ball forward to set the forwards up. All around the ground the girls were showing their skills. Modra went on a fantastic weaving dribble through the Metro midfield. Amber Kim, on a run forward out of her normal defensive position, won another corner for the Breakers and Nuala Davis kept turning her midfield opponent inside out to dodge past. The game turned when a handball inside the Metro’s box delivered the Breakers a penalty.   O’Donnell stepped up and didn’t miss a beat in scooping the ball into the left corner of the net. It looked although the girls might get another with a fast break late in the game by Mohring and Ellis but the game ended with the 1-0 score line. Next week the girls are at home again with an 11am kick-off against Noarlunga United.Amber Kim stretches for the ball. Photo by Tash Mohring.

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ Grade (Semi-Finals)Victor Grey 1Victor Blue 0Victor White 2Victor 0South Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ Grade (Semi-Finals)Goolwa 1Victor 0Yankalilla 1Aldinga Blue 0

McLaren Vale leapfrogged Strathalbyn into the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) finals following their 50-39 win against the Roosters in the final round on Saturday. In other games, Mount Compass shored up their finals spot with a 39-21 win at Yankalilla, Victor Harbor defeated Goolwa 67-47 and Willunga thrashed Langhorne Creek 80-27. Myponga had the bye. Ladder after Round 18Willunga 29, Victor Harbor 28, McLaren Vale 18, Mount Compass 18, Strathalbyn 16, Myponga 12, Langhorne Creek 10, Yankalilla 7, Goolwa 6.Week 1 finals fixture (Saturday 28 August)McLaren Vale v Mount Compass (1st Semi-Final)Willunga v Victor Harbor (2nd Semi-Final)

Reigning premier Pulse has made their way through to a fourth successive A1 Grand Final in the Southern Hills Netball Association following their 46-34 win against Kangarilla in the second semi-final at Strathalbyn on Saturday. Kangarilla live to fight another day as they will play in the Preliminary Final next week against Clarendon. Clarendon had a convincing 74-39 win over Seaford Storm in the first semi-final which put an end to the Storm’s season.In the A2 competition, minor premier Noarlunga survived a scare in the second semi-final to progress to the Grand Final in two weeks time after a thrilling 40-39 win against a gallant McLaren Flat. McLaren Flat will face Clarendon in the cut-throat Preliminary Final next Saturday after the Dons defeated Southern Stars 42-37 in the first semi-final.

Happy Valley defeated Morphett Vale by 15 points, and in the process wrapped up the double chance, as the Southern Football League (SFL) minor round concluded yesterday. Happy Valley started well to lead by 22 points at halftime, 8.1 (49) to 3.9 (27). It was a real arm wrestle after halftime with Morphett Vale kicking two goals to one before the Vikings triumphed 9.4 (58) to 5.13 (43). Ben Geytenbeek kicked five goals for Happy Valley to give him 62 majors for the season to see him win the SFL leading goalkicker award. Braydan Hartwig was a standout up forward for Morphett Vale as he slotted four majors. James Hay, Dwayne Ruddock, Johnny Pegoraro, Harry Spacie and Ross Mullins were named best for the Vikings. For the third game in a row Bodie Sowter was named best for the Emus and he was well supported by David Sampson, Hartwig, Aiden Baker and Leroy Marsh.Flagstaff Hill won their 27th consecutive match yesterday and will go into the finals as red-hot favourites to win a sixth successive flag. This time their victim was Aldinga with the Falcons winning by 90 points, 21.26 (152) to 10.2 (62). It was an amazing first term as Aldinga took a surprising one-point lead to quarter time kicking 7.0 (42) to 6.5 (41). This seemed to jolt the Falcons into action as over the next three quarters they kicked 15.21 to 3.2. Flagstaff Hill shared the goals around with 11 different goalkickers with Daniel Butcher (6), Nathan Beenham (3), David Kearsley (2), Brad Patterson (2) and Tynan Carney (2) the multiple goalkickers. Daniel Sumner and Jason Martin kicked two goals each for the Sharks. Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Nathan Beenham, Mitch Johnson, Butcher and Patterson were best for ‘Flaggies’. Aldinga were best served by Martin, Jack O’Hanlon, Zach Young, Daniel Sumner and Angus Stangewitz.Reynella will enter the finals full of confidence after a convincing 87-point away win against Christies Beach. The Wine Flies lost just two games in the minor round (both to Flagstaff Hill) to finish in second spot on the ladder. Reynella led by 10 points at quarter time, 39 points at halftime and 67 points at the final change before winning 15.19 (109) to 3.4 (22). Bailey Marshman kicked six goals for the Wine Flies, giving him 45 for the season, while Zak Short kicked two goals for the Saints. For the fourth time this season Robert Irra was named best player for Reynella along with Sam Whitbread, Marshman, Dylan Roser and Tyler Davies. Mark Larritt, Josiah Sheppard and Aidan Coakley were among the best players for Christies Beach.Cove, Noarlunga & Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 18Flagstaff Hill 28, Reynella 24, Happy Valley 18, Morphett Vale 14, Noarlunga 14, Christies Beach 12, Cove 8, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 4.Saturday 28 August (2.30pm @ Christies Beach)Reynella v Happy Valley (Qualifying Final)Sunday 29 August (2.30pm @ Aldinga)Morphett Vale v Noarlunga (Elimination Final)

Willunga claimed the minor premiership with a come-from-behind eight-point win against reigning premier Langhorne Creek during round 18 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Willunga Oval yesterday. Langhorne Creek started well to lead by 12 points at quarter time and they extended the margin out to a handy 25 points by halftime. Things were looking good for the Hawks to take the minor premiership and get the week off, but Willunga had other ideas. Urged on by the home crowd, the Demons stormed back into the contest during the third term as they kicked five goals to two to turn for home just four points in arrears. A further three goals to one in the final term saw Willunga triumph 11.9 (75) to 10.7 (67). Jake Standfield rolled back the clock as he slotted five majors for the Demons, while Job Colwell kicked two goals. Caleb Howell was a standout up forward for the Hawks with five goals, while Lachlan McGregor kicked three. Best players for Willunga were Colwell, Marcus Burdett, Standfield, Cameron McDonald and Nicholas Scanlan. Langhorne Creek was best served by Howell, Matt Dominish, Jarrod Kellock, Tom Derham and Ben Arbon.Mount Compass tuned up for their finals assault with a comprehensive 75-point away win at Yankalilla. The Bulldogs led by 34 points at quarter time, 49 points at halftime and 88 points at the last change before winning 21.13 (139) to 9.10 (64). The Mount Compass forwards had a field day with Lewis Johnston (8), Tom Pinyon (6) and Jordan Boots (5) leading the way. Pinyon finished the minor round with a league-leading 82 goals. Denver Ker kicked four goals for Yankailla. Corey Grove was named best for Mount Compass and he was ably supported by Johnston, the ever consistent Matthew Skrypek, Tomas Vitkunas and Brandon McKenzie. Chris Clark, Murphy Ames and Finn Betterman were among the best players for Yankalilla. Goolwa/Port Elliot finished off their 2021 campaign in style with their fourth win of the season, a comprehensive 60-point win against Victor Harbor. The loss consigned Victor Harbor to the wooden spoon. Goolwa/Port Elliot took a handy 35-point lead to halftime and added a further nine goals to five in the second half to win 22.11 (143) to 12.11 (83). The Magpies shared the goals around with 12 different goalkickers including former Carlton and West Adelaide player Adam Hartlett who kicked six majors. Hartlett was well supported by Zac Bates who kicked four goals. Rhys Mutch (5), Sam Basham (3) and Jaymes Hewett (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Kangaroos. Ben Cummings, Hartlett, Rory Hausser, Fred Nissen and Ty Rigney were best for Goolwa/Port Elliot. Better players for Victor Harbor were Seb Guilhaus, Mutch and James Boyd.Myponga/Sellicks travelled to Encounter Bay and came away with just their second win of 2021, and in the process lifted themselves off the bottom of the ladder. It was a tight and low-scoring game for the first three quarters as the Bays led by just five points at the last change. The Mudlarks wouldn’t be denied as they totally dominated the final term, kicking 4.6 to 0.0, to win 8.13 (61) to 5.6 (36). Jayden Scott kicked four goals for the Mudlarks while Cam Vinall slotted three majors. Nick Marshall and Elijah Horrocks each kicked two goals for Encounter Bay. Bradley Clarke, Scott, Scott Ogilvie, Luke Whitford and Ryan Kelly were best for Myponga/Sellicks. Hamish Tonkin, Jayden Christophers and Andrew Fyfe were among the best players for Encounter Bay.McLaren warmed up for their Elimination Final next Sunday against Strathalbyn with a win against the same opponent to the tune of 46 points at McLaren Vale yesterday. It was a dour and low scoring first half with just seven goals kicked as the home side led by 15 points at the long break. A powerful second half saw McLaren kick 12 goals to seven and win 17.8 (110) to 9.10 (64). McLaren had 11 different goalkickers with Matthew Merrett leading the way with three goals. Jacob Wright also kicked three goals for Strathalbyn. Best players for McLaren were Will Gomer, Sam Bentley, Merrett, Henry Mathews and Alex Moyle. Strathalbyn were best served by Brodie Martin, Tom Redden, Sam Elliott, Wright and Lachlan Butler.Ladder after Round 18Willunga 27, Langhorne Creek 27, Mount Compass 26, McLaren 22, Strathalbyn 20, Encounter Bay 16, Goolwa/Port Elliot 8, Yankalilla 6, Myponga/Sellicks 4, Victor Harbor 4.Saturday 28 August (2.30pm @ Strathalbyn)Langhorne Creek v Mount Compass (Qualifying Final)Sunday 29 August (2.30pm @ Willunga)McLaren v Strathalbyn (Elimination Final)

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ Grade (Round 15)Victor Blue 8Goolwa 0Aldinga Black 0Victor 0Victor Grey 3Victor White 1Aldinga Blue had the byeSouth Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ Grade (Round 15)Victor 2Aldinga Blue 0Goolwa 3Aldinga Black 0Yankalilla had the bye

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)