Women - Round 8 @ AldingaVictor White 1 drew Aldinga Blue 1Goolwa 6 defeated Yankalilla 2Victor Blue 2 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 8)Goolwa 18, Victor White 17, Yankalilla 16, Victor Blue 12, Aldinga Black 6, Aldinga Blue 1.Men - Round 8 @ AldingaVictor Blue 4 defeated Aldinga Black 3Yankalilla 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 4Victor Grey 4 defeated Victor White 1Goolwa had the byeLadder (After Round 8)Victor Blue 19, Goolwa 13, Yankalilla 10, Victor Grey 10, Aldinga Blue 10, Victor White 4, Aldinga Black 3.

Flagstaff Hill consolidated their spot in the top-four after defeating Hackham by 87 points during round nine action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Hackham yesterday. The Falcons led by 38 points at halftime, before kicking a further seven unanswered goals in the second half to win 13.9 (87) to 0.0 (0). Jessica Couch and Amber Cloughessy kicked four goals each for the Falcons, while their best players were Rachel Crockart, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson, Elise Winton, Nicole O'Connor, Cloughessy. Best for the Hawks included Charlotte Carter, Nevara Richards, Alisha MacFadyen, Alana Browne, Melissa Belmont, Shayley MacFadyen. Cove won their fifth game of the season following a comfortable 76-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Cobras led throughout to win 10.18 (78) to 0.2 (2). Emily Risitano (4), Ella Gill (2) and Jaime Norup (2) were the leading goalkickers for Cove. The Cobras had plenty of good players including Norup, Angelique Dean, Gill, Dana O'Brien, Breanna Stoldt and Brittnie Edwards. Best players for the Thunderers were Olivia Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward, Cassandra Wilson, Audrey Myers, Josie Harris and Fern van Loon-Thomson.Reynella won their round 9 clash after Noarlunga unfortunately forfeited their game yesterday. Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 9)Reynella 16, Port Noarlunga 12, Flagstaff Hill 10, Cove 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Hackham 2, Noarlunga 0.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v CoveHackham v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaNoarlunga has the bye

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their third game of the season after upsetting Goolwa/Port Elliot by 14 points during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Willunga yesterday.  The Stingrays led by six points at halftime, before running out winners 5.6 (36) to 3.4 (22). Matisse Hunter was the only multiple goalkicker in the match with three majors for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay. The Stingrays best players were Iilish Ross, Madison Russell, Tyler Rigney-Garrett, Tahlia Parsons, Hunter and Chloe Howlett. The Magpies were best served by Megan Hoad, Indigo Miller, Cassie Burrows, Jessica Bailey, Georgina Thomas and Rachel Wood.Willunga maintained top spot on the ladder after a convincing 70-point win over Myponga-Sellicks. The Demons led at every change to win 11.10 (76) to 1.0 (6). Jessica Kirk kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground display for Willunga, while Courtney Gum kicked the Mudlarks only goal. Joining Kirk in the best players for the reigning premiers were Kirstin Remfrey, Courtney Gutschmidt, Cleo Guilfoyle, Bella Rigby and Eva Aldridge.McLaren Districts won their round 11 clash after Victor Harbor unfortunately forfeited their game last Friday night.  Ladder after Round 11Willunga 20, McLaren Districts 20, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 6, Victor Harbor 6, Myponga-Sellicks 2. Round 12 FixturesMcLaren Districts v Willunga (Friday 28/6/24 - 8.15pm @ McLaren Vale)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 30/6/24 - 11.45am @ Yankalilla)Myponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 30/6/24 - 3.15pm @ Yankalilla)

Parndana won their third game of the season after defeating Wisanger 48-44 during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round eight, Western Districts travelled to Penneshaw and came away with a 56-37 win over Dudley United. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Kingscote 10, Western Districts 10, Parndana 6, Dudley United 6, Wisanger 0.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v WisangerDudley United v ParndanaWestern Districts has the bye

Wisanger consolidated their spot in the top-two with a convincing 119-point win at Parndana during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The Panthers won every quarter on their way to a 20.17 (137) to 2.6 (18) victory. Wisanger had 10 different goalkickers with Nick Shurven leading the way with five goals, while Brok Viney-Obst kicked four goals. Best players for the Panthers included Timmy Turner, Liam Sampson, Viney-Obst, Nick Berry and Nick Shurven. The Roosters were best served by Eli Kuchel, Jesse Gaskin, Zach Trethewey, Bailey Mashford and Trad McMulkin.Western Districts continued on their merry way in 2024 with a comfortable 122-point win against Dudley United at Penneshaw. Western Districts skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked 10 goals (42 for the season) as his side won 26.13 (139) to 7.5 (47). Joining Hedges in the best players for the Saints were Tim Larcombe, Sam Jonas, Dylan Lockett and Bradley Crabb. Clayton Willson kicked four goals for Dudley United, while the Eagles best were Keenan Jacobs, Trae Lovering, Rory Florance, Tait Florance and Ryan Stoeckel.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Western Districts 28, Wisanger 20, Kingscote 8, Dudley United 8, Parndana 0.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v WisangerDudley United v ParndanaWestern Districts has the bye

Goolwa kept their finals hopes alive with an upset 45-43 win at Langhorne Creek during round 10 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 59-41 win against Strathalbyn, Willunga did likewise with a convincing 68-31 victory over Encounter Bay, Myponga won their fourth game of the season with a 54-39 win at home against McLaren Vale, while reigning premier Yankalilla continued their undefeated start to the season with a comfortable 67-31 win against Mount Compass.Ladder after Round 10Yankalilla 20, Langhorne Creek 16, Victor Harbor 14, Willunga 14, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa 10, Myponga 8, Mount Compass 6, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Vale 0.Round 11 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Langhorne CreekEncounter Bay v Victor HarborMcLaren Vale v WillungaMount Compass v GoolwaYankalilla v Myponga

Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their position in the top-five with a nail-biting four-point win against reigning premier McLaren Districts during round 10 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Myponga on Saturday. The game was tight all day with McLaren Districts holding a slender four-point lead at three quarter time. Buoyed by their home crowd, Myponga-Sellicks finished well, kicking three goals to two in the last quarter, to win 10.13 (73) to 10.9 (69). Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals for the Mudlarks, while Henry Mathews and Matthew Merrett kicked two goals each for the Eagles. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Ben Kennedy, Sam Kennedy, Connor Sampson, Mitchell Wilkins, Jack Cooper and Justin Whitford. The Eagles were best served by Ashley Goodieson, Henry Mathews, Merrett, Darcy Brown, Brett Ellis and Lachlan Mathews.Encounter Bay moved up to second spot on the GSFL ladder after defeating Willunga by 16 points at Willunga yesterday. The first half was tight with the Bays holding a three-point lead at halftime. Four goals to one in the third quarter from the Bays saw them take a handy 22-point lead into the last quarter. Willunga battled hard in the final term, before Encounter Bay prevailed 11.8 (74) to 9.4 (58). Kyron Pepper kicked four goals for the Bays, while Tyson Hoffmann also kicked four majors for the Demons. Callum Tonkin was excellent in the ruck for the Bays and he was well supported by Pepper, Tyler Baldock, Marcus Lippett, Kyle Hayter and Oliver Price. Best for Willunga included Braden Altus, Hoffmann, Zac Dumesny, Jake Shirvington and Tom Messenger.Langhorne Creek kept their top-three hopes alive with a big 171-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot yesterday. Langhorne Creek led by 68 points at halftime, before kicking 20 goals to three in the second half to win 33.15 (213) to 6.6 (42). Darcy Clifford kicked eight goals for the Hawks, while Caleb Howell (6), Jackson Dalitz (5), Henry Bruce (4) and Mitchell Cleggett (4) were other good contributors. Ken Angus kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Angus Cole, Clifford, Howell, Henry Bruce, Cleggett and Dalitz. Best for the Magpies included Ryan Carnelly, Logan Payne and Ryan Pearce.Mt Compass won their third game of the season with a 33-point win at Yankalilla. ‘Compass’ led at every change to win 14.9 (93) to 9.6 (60). Tom Pinyon kicked five goals for the Bulldogs giving him 34 majors for the season, while Joel kay kicked three goals for the Tigers. Mt Compass’ best players were Will Zimmermann, Shannon Jones, Tom Vitkunas, Jayden Weetman, Pinyon and Lochie Nash. Yankalilla was best served by Jack Fitzgerald, Jesse Fitzgerald, Will Hogben, Kay, Sam Crawford and Tyler Athanasos.Victor Harbor continued on their merry way with their 10th win on the trot, a 36-point win against Strathalbyn. The Roosters tried hard but ultimately the ‘Roos were too good, winning 16.11 (107) to 10.11 (71). Kane Cooper, Jesse McKinnon, Michael Ross (5 goals), Bryce Gibbs, Jackson Elmes and Heath Treloar were named best for ‘Victor’. Marc Elliott and Ben Simounds kicked three goals each for ‘Strath’, while their best players were Jacob Wright, Tay Crawford-Sandison, Elliott, Brock Keding, Jake Stafford and Mark Yeatman.Ladder (after round 10)Victor Harbor 20, Encounter Bay 16, McLaren Districts 15, Langhorne Creek 14, Myponga-Sellicks 13, Strathalbyn 8, Mt Compass 6, Willunga 4, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 11 fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v Myponga-SellicksMcLaren Districts v WillungaMt Compass v Goolwa/Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 30/6/24)

Reigning premier Pulse continued their undefeated season after defeating McLaren Flat 72-32 during round eight action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Clarendon travelled to Kangarilla and came away with a 66-32 victory, while Southern Stars won their fifth game of the season with a 45-38 win against Noarlunga. Ladder (after round 8)Pulse 16, Clarendon 14, Southern Stars 10, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Flat v Noarlunga Clarendon v PulseSouthern Stars v Kangarilla

Christies Beach moved within a game of the top-five after an upset seven-point win against Noarlunga during round 10 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Old Noarlunga today. Noarlunga got off to an excellent start to lead by 25 points at quarter time, and they still led by 21 points at the main break. From halftime onwards however, it was all Christies Beach as they kicked six goals to two to win 11.6 (72) to 10.5 (65). Christies Beach skipper Michael Mazey kicked four goals, while Tom Anderson kicked three goals for the Shoes. Best players for the Saints included Josh de Roode, Mazey, Jace Daris, Thomas Kirwan, Nathan Sable and Austin Hogg. The Shoes were best served by Tom Anderson, Nick Mott, Beau Donaldson, Terry Kathopoulis, Sam Goldfinch and Josh Beard.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their second game in a row after defeating Cove by four points at Hallett Cove today. The Cobras held a handy 16-point lead at halftime, before Ironbank Cherry Gardens hit back in the third term to draw level at the last change. The Thunderers kicked three goals to two in the last term to run out winners 14.11 (95) to 13.13 (91). Elijah Ware kicked four goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while Chris Buersch and Corey Nesbitt kicked three goals each for Cove. The Thunderers best included Max Matheson, Jake Pokoina, Alec Bryars, Mitchell Davis, Chris Morgan and Joshua Brown. Best for the Cobras were Dean Hancock, Samuel Kendall, Alex Marra, Buersch, Dylan Seirch and Jethro Buss.Port Noarlunga got back in the winners circle with a comfortable 31-point win at home against Happy Valley. The Cockle Divers won every quarter on their way to a 14.12 (96) to 9.11 (65) victory. Nathaniel Paredes kicked four goals for ‘Porties’, while Harry Davenport kicked two goals for the Vikings. Best players for the third-placed Port Noarlunga included Liam Lusty, Jayden Close, Darcy Warman, Aaron Peterson, Liam O’Connor-Dawkins and Oliver Goss. Happy Valley’s best players were Joel Beeche, Max Gill, Lachlan Hamilton, Billy Wilson, Ben Ryan and Charlie Eldridge.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their ninth game of the season with a 117-point win at Morphett Vale. The Falcons led by just eight points at quarter time, before kicking 11 goals to three in the second term to take an unassailable 57-point lead at halftime. A further 10 goals to one in the second half saw ‘Flaggies’ win 25.15 (165) to 7.6 (48). Nathan Beenham kicked six goals for Flagstaff Hill and he was well supported by Sam Smith who slotted five majors (28 for the season). Aiden Baker and Dylan Williams kicked two goals each for the Emus. Jordan Etto, Bradley Patterson, Beenham, Smith, Reece Milsom and Caleb McCormick were named best players for Flagstaff Hill, while for Morphett Vale, Daniel Bode, Dylan Miller and Scott Carpenter were among their best performers. Reynella won their fifth game in a row following a comprehensive 87-point win at Aldinga today. The Wine Flies won every quarter as they kicked an inaccurate 15.23 (113) to Aldinga’s 3.8 (26). Reynella had 10 different goalkickers with Marc Borholm, Luke Cooper, Brad Potter, Mitch Scotland and Sam Whitbread all kicking two majors. Best for Reynella included Dylan Roser, Scotland, Whitbread, Bailey Marshman, Alex Lawley and Joel Stone. Best for Aldinga included Matthew Beinke, Josiah Sheppard and Brayden Hooper.Ladder (after round 10)Flagstaff Hill 18, Reynella 18, Port Noarlunga 18, Noarlunga 10, Happy Valley 10, Christies Beach 8, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 8, Morphett Vale 4, Cove 4, Aldinga 2.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v Noarlunga Christies Beach v CoveFlagstaff Hill v Port Noarlunga Happy Valley v AldingaReynella v Morphett Vale (Sunday 30/6/24)

Women - Round 7 @ YankalillaVictor White 2 defeated Victor Blue 1Goolwa 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Yankalilla 1 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 7)Victor White 16, Yankalilla 16, Goolwa 15, Victor Blue 9, Aldinga Black 6, Aldinga Blue 0.Men - Round 7 @ YankalillaVictor Blue 3 defeated Yankalilla 0Goolwa 4 defeated Victor Grey 3Aldinga Black 4 defeated Victor White 3Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 7)Victor Blue 16, Goolwa 13, Aldinga Blue 10, Yankalilla 7, Victor Grey 7, Victor White 4, Aldinga Black 3.

Myponga-Sellicks won their first game of 2024 after defeating Victor Harbor by 46 points during round 10 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition on Sunday. The Mudlarks led throughout to win 6.13 (49) to 0.3 (3). Grace Deacon kicked four goals for the Mudlarks in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for Myponga-Sellicks included Imogen Harney, Felicity Whiley, Amy Veron, Charlie Shaw-Mcmillan and Tasiah Wright. Best players for ‘Victor’ were Lucy Rubie, Annabelle Yelland, Chloe Byrne, Georgia Perry, Deb Beaton and Stacie Findlow.Willunga has all but assured themselves the double chance after a 30-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot last Friday night to stay top of the ladder with four games to go in the minor round. The Demons led by 13 points at halftime, before kicking three goals to one in the second half to win 7.8 (50) to 3.2 (20). Jessica Kirk kicked four goals for Willunga, while Jessica Bailey kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for Willunga included Courtney Gutschmidt, Kirk, Caitlin Radbone, Ada Anninos, Cleo Guilfoyle and Bella Rigby. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Indigo Miller, Kalani Bates, Ellie Fry, Rosie Shaw, Bailey and Lucy Earl.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-two with a comfortable 53-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay. The Eagles dominated the first half to lead by 40 points, before going on to win 8.7 (55) to 0.2 (2). Best players for McLaren Districts were Layla Rogers, Caitlin Ross (3 goals), Esther Rayner, Josephine Hoare, Ally Bailey and Kiera Harvey, while the Stingrays were best served by Chloe Howlett, Matisse Hunter, Lauren Haywood, Mahli Littlely, Bella Walden, and Tyler Rigney-Garrett. Ladder after Round 10Willunga 18, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, Victor Harbor 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Myponga-Sellicks 2. Round 11 FixturesMcLaren Districts v Victor Harbor (Friday 21/6/24 - 8.15pm @ McLaren Vale)Willunga v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 23/6/24 - 11.45am @ Willunga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 23/6/24 - 3.15pm @ Willunga)

Encounter Bay moved up to third spot on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder following their 16-point win against Myponga-Sellicks during round nine action on Saturday. The Bays’ win was set up by a dominant first quarter as they took a 27-point lead at quarter time. They extended their lead out to 32 points by the last change, before the Mudlarks won the last quarter. The final scores were Encounter Bay 10.9 (69) to Myponga-Sellicks 7.11 (53). Tyson Neale and Kyron Pepper kicked two goals each for the Bays, while Darren Shillabeer was the standout forward on the field with six goals for the Mudlarks. Best players for Encounter Bay were Callum Tonkin, James Bradford, Cory Gamble, Jarran Crabb, Elijah Horrocks and Tyler Baldock. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Ben Kennedy, Darren Shillabeer, Jack Cooper, Mitchell Wilkins, Justin Whitford and Scott Ogilvie.Victor Harbor rolled to their ninth consecutive win after a comprehensive 126-point victory at Yankalilla on Saturday. Victor Harbor led by 40 points at halftime, before kicking 15 goals to one in the second half to win 24.16 (160) to 5.4 (34). Harry Vincent, Sam Basham, Bryce Gibbs and Jackson Elmes all kicked four goals for the ‘Roos, while Joel Kay kicked two goals for the Tigers. Best players for ‘Victor’ included Matthew Wiese, Jesse McKinnon, Reece Kleinig, Elmes, Zachary Dowling and Kane Cooper. Yankalilla were best served by Tyler Athanasos, Jack Fitzgerald, Bailey Gaskin, Jesse Fitzgerald, William Hogben and Toby Nolan.Willunga won their second game in a row with a 154-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Demons led by 50 points at quarter time, 79 points at halftime, and 125 points at the last change, before winning 32.15 (207) to 8.5 (53). Ryan Sherry had a day out for Willunga with 11 goals, Cam McDonald kicked seven majors, while Daniel Bass chipped in with four goals. Fred Nissen and Brock Donaldson kicked two goals each for the Magpies. Cam McDonald, Sherry,  Sam Renney, Cameron Hutchens, Braden Altus and Bass were named as Willunga’s best players. Fred Nissen, Ryan Carnelly, Kai Iwao, Patrick Grigg, Logan Payne and Dene McKinlay were best for the Magpies.Strathalbyn kept their finals hopes alive with an 18-point win against Mt Compass. ‘Strath’ led by just three points at the last change, before kicking four goals to two in the last term to win 12.7 (79) to 9.7 (61). Ben Simounds (4), Jacob Wright (3) and Marc Elliott (2) were the leading goalkickers for the Roosters. Tom Pinyon (4), Adam Hunter (3) and Cody Connor (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Bulldogs. Best players for Strathalbyn included Wright, Thomas Welk, Brock Keding, Charles Durack, Elliott and Simounds. Mt Compass was best served by Will Zimmermann, Leo Turner, Tom Vitkunas, Darcy Boots, Connor and Rilee Endersby.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-three following a comfortable 38-point win against Langhorne Creek. The Eagles led at every change to win 18.7 (115) to 11.11 (77). Brett Ellis kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for McLaren Districts and he was joined in the best players by Alex Moyle, Patrick McMahon, Luke Mitton, Cameron Jarrett and Ashley Goodieson. Jackson Dalitz kicked five goals for Langhorne Creek, while their best players were Angus Cole, Matt Dominish, Dalitz, Jarrod Kellock, Tom Derham and Matt Richards.Ladder (after round 9)Victor Harbor 18, McLaren Districts 15, Encounter Bay 14, Langhorne Creek 12, Myponga-Sellicks 11, Strathalbyn 8, Willunga 4, Mt Compass 4, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v Encounter Bay Langhorne Creek v Goolwa/Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v McLaren DistrictsYankalilla v Mt CompassVictor Harbor v Strathalbyn

Willunga moved inside the top-four after defeating Goolwa 52-44 during round nine action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) on Saturday. In other games, Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-two with a 50-31 victory over McLaren Vale, Myponga travelled to Encounter Bay and came away with a 55-42 win, Yankalilla remained undefeated after a high scoring 80-65 win against Victor Harbor, while Mount Compass had an upset 39-38 victory over Strathalbyn. Ladder after Round 9Yankalilla 18, Langhorne Creek 16, Victor Harbor 12, Willunga 12, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa 8, Myponga 6, Mount Compass 6, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Vale 0.Round 10 Fixtures (home team named first)Victor Harbor v StrathalbynWillunga v Encounter BayLanghorne Creek v GoolwaMyponga v McLaren ValeYankalilla v Mount Compass

Cove Cobras consolidated their spot in the top-four after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 13 points during round eight action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition yesterday. ‘Flaggies’ led by six points at the last change, before Cove kicked three unanswered goals in the last term to win 5.8 (38) to 3.7 (25). Jaime Norup was named best for the Cobras and she was well supported by Dana O'Brien, Angelique Dean, Kate Galley, Ella Gill and Rebecca Silverlock. Amber Cloughessy kicked three goals for Flagstaff Hill, while their best players were Emma Hodgson, Brooke Watson, Chloe Meyers, Elise Winton, Rachel Crockart and Melanie Koster.Reigning premier Reynella moved a game clear on top of the ladder after defeating Port Noarlunga by 33 points yesterday. The Wine Flies won 7.5 (47) to 2.2 (14). Sarah Bourn and Jaya Shreeve kicked two goals each for Reynella, while their best players were Zannah Loxton, Sienna Garner, Shanique West, Madison Bennett, Dominique Byrne and Tayla Wright. Best for ‘Porties’ were Zoe Flesfadar, Philippa Worthley, Carli Morton, Rubi Sutton, Charli Faulkner and Shakira Dolman.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their second game of the season after beating Noarlunga by 50 points at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The visitors led at every change to win 9.11 (65) to 2.3 (15). Estelle McPhee, Olivia Walker-Obushak and Fern van Loon-Thomson all kicked two goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Walker-Obushak, Josie Harris, Tahlia Ward, Bailey Preston, Audrey Myers and McPhee were named best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while best for Noarlunga included Kytanna Buckskin, Megan Weetra, Sarah Stanbury, Gwendolyn Mattock and Jacinta Wilson.Hackham had the bye.Ladder (after round 8)Reynella 14, Port Noarlunga 12, Flagstaff Hill 8, Cove 8, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Hackham 2, Noarlunga 0.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Ironbank Cherry GardensNoarlunga v ReynellaHackham v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga has the bye

Southern Stars won their fourth game of the season after defeating McLaren Flat 42-40 during round seven action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Pulse had a comfortable 72-30 win against Kangarilla, while Clarendon defeated Noarlunga 61-27.Ladder (after round 7)Pulse 14, Clarendon 12, Southern Stars 8, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Kangarilla v ClarendonPulse v McLaren FlatNoarlunga v Southern Stars

2022 premier Reynella won their eighth game of the season after defeating the previously unbeaten Port Noarlunga by 21 points during round nine action in the Southern Football League (SFL) yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 29 points at halftime, before Port Noarlunga came right back into contention in the third quarter with four goals to one to cut the margin to nine points at the last change. Reynella steadied in the last term to run out winners 16.6 (102) to 12.9 (81). Tom Schirmer (4), Marc Borholm (3), James Papworth (2) and Mitch Scotland (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Reynella, while Zac Sproule kicked six majors for ‘Porties’. Best players for Reynella were Jacob McDonald, Bradley Potter, Schirmer, Samuel Whitbread, Matthew Stanford and Daniel Whitaker. Nathaniel Paredes, Sproule, Nathan Hedger, Joshua Johns, Tom Dix and Brodie Smith were named best for the Cockle Divers.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their third game of the season after defeating Aldinga by 11 points at Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Thunderers led at every change to win 15.14 (104) to 13.15 (93). Nick Marshall (4), Kaea Cleary (3), Tyler Quinn (2) and Conor Lidstone (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while Jayden Scott was a standout for the Sharks with eight goals. Jake Pokoina, Levi Grigg, Dion Davidson, Quinn, Cleary and Marshall were named best for the Thunderers. Scott, Ryan Parry, Jack Langdon, Samuel Bentley, Matthew Beinke and Luke Watson were Aldinga’s best players. Flagstaff Hill moved to the top of the SFL ladder after a convincing 130-point win against Cove. The Falcons won every quarter on their way to a 24.18 (162) to 4.8 (32) victory. ‘Flaggies’ had 10 different goalkickers including Blake Aldridge and Aiden Grayson who snagged four majors each, while Chris Buersch kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best for the Falcons included Caleb McCormick, Reece Milsom, Samuel Smith, D’Arcy Mitchell, Samuel Tharaldsen and Brayden Heyward-Ferors. Cove was served best by Alex Marra, James Wilton, Kyle Stoldt, Antony McWilliams, Adam Kleinig and Jethro Buss.Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-five with a 22-point win at Happy Valley. The Shoes dominated the first quarter to jump out to a handy 28-point lead, before the Vikings hit back to reduce the margin to just four points at the last change. Noarlunga steadied with the only two goals of the last quarter to win 9.12 (66) to 6.8 (44). Nick Mott kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for Noarlunga, while Cody Cox and Harry Davenport each kicked two goals for Happy Valley. Joining Mott in the best players for the Shoes were Terry Kathopoulis, Luke Ross, Jake Anderson, Beau Donaldson and Josh Beard. Best players for the Vikings included Lachlan Hamilton, Matthew Lillis, Billy Wilson, Rhys Stringer, Max Gill and Sam Flett.Christies Beach won their third game for the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 14 points yesterday. Morphett Vale led at halftime by two points, but ‘Christies’ kicked five goals to two in the second half to win 9.11 (65) to 7.9 (51). Jace Daris kicked two goals for the Saints, while Stanley Tipiloura kicked three majors for the Emus. Thomas Kirwan, Austin Hogg, Emmerson White, Aidan Coakley, Michael Mazey and Harry Caught were named best for Christies Beach. Best for the Emus included Leroy Marsh, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Tipiloura, Connor Lock, Brian Gill and Joel Handreck.Ladder (after round 9)Flagstaff Hill 16, Reynella 16, Port Noarlunga 16, Noarlunga 10, Happy Valley 10, Christies Beach 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 6, Morphett Vale 4, Cove 4, Aldinga 2.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v Christies Beach Cove v Ironbank Cherry Gardens Morphett Vale v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga v Happy ValleyAldinga v Reynella

Kingscote got back on the winners list with a tight 38-33 win at Parndana during round seven action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round seven, Western Districts travelled to Wisanger and had a comfortable 63-38 victory.  Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Kingscote 10, Western Districts 8, Dudley United 6, Parndana 4, Wisanger 0.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v WisangerKingscote has the bye

Western Districts stayed undefeated after holding on to win a thriller by three points against Wisanger during round seven action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Western Districts led by 20 points at three-quarter time, before Wisanger kicked 3.5 to 1.0 in the final term, but ultimately came up short as the Saints won 11.12 (78) to 10.15 (75). Lleyton Hedges kicked six goals for Western Districts, while Khyal Stead slotted four majors for Wisanger. Best players for the Saints included Rhys Bullard, Dylan Lockett, Sam Jonas, Jordan Whittle and Wade Tucker. Best for Wisanger were Liam Sampson, Luke Shurven, Jesse Rule, Darcy Kildea and Brok Viney-Obst.Kingscote won their second game of the season with a comfortable 76-point win at Parndana. Kingscote led by 38 points at halftime, before kicking five unanswered goals in the second half to win 12.18 (90) to 2.2 (14). Lachie Ingerson kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance for Kingscote, while James Davis and Cameron Stewart kicked the goals for Parndana. Joining Ingerson in Kingscote’s best players were Zak Edwards, Paul Green, Anthony Anderson and Frank Colman. Eli Kuchel, Jed Bald, Jaan Kuchel, Zach Trethewey and Bailey Mashford were named best for Parndana. Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Western Districts 24, Wisanger 16,  Dudley United 8, Kingscote 8, Parndana 0.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana v WisangerKingscote has the bye

The Southern Football League (SFL) and Great Southern Football League (GSFL) locked horns on the weekend at Bice Oval, with five games of interleague football. The SFL won the day with three wins to the GSFL’s two victories. Senior MenSFL 13.8 (86) defeated GSFL 9.9 (63)Senior WomenGSFL 7.4 (46) defeated SFL 4.6 (30)Under 17 GirlsSFL 3.5 (23) defeated GSFL 3.3 (21)Under 17.5 BoysGSFL 10.10 (70) defeated SFL 10.7 (67)Under 15 BoysSFL 13.7 (85) defeated GSFL 3.6 (24)