Parndana made it two-from-two in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association following their 14 goal victory over Dudley United. The final scores were Parndana 46 to Dudley United 32. Parndana are in good early season form having won their round one clash against Wisanger on ANZAC Day by 19 goals. Kingscote got their first win of 2021 with a 48-36 victory over Wisanger at Kingscote. After winning in round one, Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after round 2Parndana 4, Western Districts 2, Kingscote 2, Dudley United 0, Wisanger 0Round 3 fixtures (Home team named first)Dudley United v KingscoteWisanger v Western DistrictsParndana has the bye

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ GradeVictor Blue 5Victor Grey 2Victor 3Goolwa 0Aldinga Blue 2Victor White 2Yankalilla 3Aldinga Black 1South Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ GradeAldinga Blue 4Aldinga Black 1Yankalilla 0Goolwa 0Victor had the bye

Reigning premier Langhorne Creek kept their unbeaten start to the 2021 Great Southern Football League (GSFL) season intact with a tight six-point win against McLaren at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. McLaren held sway in the first half as they opened up a 10-point lead at halftime. The Hawks came back into the contest with a five goal to two burst in the ‘premiership quarter’ as they turned for home with a nine-point lead. The Eagles had plenty of chances in the last quarter but could only manage 2.6 to the Creeks 2.3 as the home side hung on to win 11.11 (77) to 9.17 (71). Angus Lally kicked three goals for Langhorne Creek while Todd McKay, with two majors, was McLaren’s only multiple goalkicker. Alex Cleggett, Caleb Howell, James Sellar, Ben Arbon and Coby Helyar were named best players for the Hawks. Alex Moyle, McKay, Bryn Loots, Brett Ellis and Sam Lawrie were best for a gutsy McLaren outfit.Willunga had a massive percentage boosting 241-point win over Yankalilla at Willunga Oval as they stayed on top of the ladder through four rounds. The Demons kicked seven goals in the first term, a whopping 13 majors in the second, eight goals in the third and finished off the game with nine last quarter goals to win 37.30 (252) to 1.5 (11). Willunga had 14 different goalkickers including Tyson Hoffmann (7), Daniel Bass (4), Scott Hunt (4) and Cam Hutchens (4). Ben Gogel was Yankalilla’s sole goalkicker. Hutchens, Brain Fenton, Hoffmann, Sean Beath and Harrison Mills were best for the dominant Demons while for Yankalilla, Brad Thompson, Gogel and Joel Kay battled hard on a dirty day for the Tigers.Encounter Bay moved up to fourth spot on the GSFL ladder following a convincing 76-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Bays led by just one point at quarter time but completely dominated the second term to lead by 35 points at the long break. The Magpies came back in the third quarter as they kicked three goals to two but they still trailed by 30 points at three quarter time. It was all Encounter Bay in the last quarter as they kicked 7.5 to 0.1 to win 16.14 (110) to 5.4 (34). Tyson Neale kicked four goals for the Bays (17 for the season) and he was well supported by Lachlan Costello and Cohen Pettitt who kicked three goals each. Brayden Lane and Brock Godwin-Knott each kicked two majors for the Magpies. Pettitt, Andrew Fyfe, Lachlan Williams, Fraser Tonkin and Costello were best for Encounter Bay. James Fry, Aisea Raikiwasa and Dale Cuthbert were among Goolwa/Port Elliot’s best.Mount Compass continued their winning ways with a comfortable 69-point win at Victor Harbor. Tom Pinyon kicked six goals for the Bulldogs to take his season tally to 23 from just four games, while former Adelaide Crows player, Lewis Johnston, kicked three goals in a  best on ground performance. Other good players for Mount Compass were Ziggy Vitkunas, Nick Mott, Tomas Vitkunas and ruckman Peter Hoban. Sam Basham provided Victor with a target up forward as he slotted three goals. Zac Dowling, Brok Schubert, Seb Guilhaus, Billy Wade and James Boyd were best for Victor Harbor.Strathalbyn travelled to Myponga to take on the Mudlarks and emerged with a good 54-point win to sit just outside the top five on percentage. The Roosters opened up a match winning 43-point lead at halftime and extended their lead out to 65 points at three quarter time. Myponga/Sellicks battled the game out well to win the last quarter but Strathalbyn went on to win 13.15 (93) to 6.3 (39). Brodie Martin kicked three goals for Strath while Cam Vinall slotted two majors for the Mudlarks. Richard O’Grady, Xavier Redden, Jacob Wright, Marc Elliott and Sam Elliott were named in the best players for Strathalbyn while Ryan Mayes, Jake Spinks, Harry Cock, Anthony Kempster and Wade Hutchinson were best for Myponga/Sellicks.Ladder after Round 4Willunga 8, Mount Compass 8, Langhorne Creek 8, Encounter Bay 4, McLaren 4, Strathalbyn 4, Yankalilla 4, Myponga/Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 5 Fixtures (Home team named first)McLaren v Encounter BayMount Compass v Langhorne CreekVictor Harbor v Myponga/SellicksWillunga v Goolwa/Port ElliotYankalilla v Strathalbyn

Croweaters went to the top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder following a tight 46-40 win at McLaren Flat in round two action on Saturday. In other games, Kangarilla remained undefeated with a 45-34 win over local rival Clarendon and reigning premier Pulse got their first victory of 2021 following a convincing 68-32 victory against Seaford Storm. In the A2 competition, Noarlunga are the only undefeated team following their 46-33 win at McLaren Flat, Southern Stars had their first win of the season with a 45-40 triumph over Port Noarlunga while Clarendon also won their first game of 2021 with a convincing 60-27 win against Valley Vikings. A1 Ladder (After Round 2) Croweaters 4, Kangarilla 4, Pulse 2, Clarendon 2, McLaren Flat 0, Seaford Storm 0. A2 Ladder (After Round 2) Noarlunga 4, Clarendon 2, McLaren Flat 2, Southern Stars 2, Valley Vikings 2, Port Noarlunga 0. Round 3 Fixtures A1 (2.00pm) Pulse v Clarendon (Noarlunga)Croweaters v Kangarilla (STA Headquarters)Seaford Storm v McLaren Flat (Seaford) A2 (3.30pm) Port Noarlunga v Clarendon (Port Noarlunga)Noarlunga v Valley Vikings (Noarlunga)Southern Stars v McLaren Flat (SUNA Court 3)

Wisanger made it two-from-two with a crushing 148-point win over Kingscote during round two action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. Wisanger led by 48 points at quarter time, 69 points at halftime, 109 points at the final change before winning 23.24 (162) to 2.2 (14). The Panthers shared the goals around with 10 different goal kickers including Jai Turner (4), Luke Stewart (3), Gavin Mason (3) and Luke Shurven (3). Stewart, Thomas Snowball, Dustin Cross, Liam Sampson and Khyal Stead were named best for the top-of-the-ladder Panthers outfit while Karim Hadland, Paul Green, Riley Puckridge, Jack Grimes and Josiah Bennett were best for Kingscote.After a bye in round one, Dudley United hit the ground running with a convincing 84-point win over Parndana, 15.20 (110) to 3.8 (26). Nathan Dickson and Kyron Pepper each kicked four goals for the Eagles while Troyston Corbett chimed in with three majors. Sam McLeay, Dickson, Corbett, Brent Kirby and Edward Colley were named best for Dudley United. Frank May, Zac Trethewey, Ben Gaskin, Jaan Kuchel and Bradley May were named best for the Roosters.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Wisanger 4, Dudley United 2, Western Districts 2, Parndana 0, Kingscote 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v KingscoteWisanger v Western DistrictsParndana has the bye

Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale played out a thrilling 43-43 draw during round four action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League competition on Saturday. It was the first draw of 2021 and leaves both sides sitting just one point outside the top-four. In other games, reigning premier Willunga continued their undefeated start to the season with a 44-26 win against Yankalilla, Victor Harbor moved up to second on the ladder with a convincing 63-30 win against Mount Compass, while Myponga moved inside the top-four with a tight 39-33 win over Strathalbyn.Goolwa had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Willunga 8, Victor Harbor 4, Mount Compass 4, Myponga 4, McLaren Vale 3, Langhorne Creek 3, Goolwa 2, Strathalbyn 2, Yankalilla 2.Round 5 Fixtures (Home team named first)Willunga v GoolwaVictor Harbor v MypongaYankalilla v StrathalbynMount Compass v Langhorne CreekMcLaren Vale has the bye

It was a weekend of close finishes and upsets during round four action in the Southern Football League (SFL) with Port Noarlunga winning their first game of the season, while Reynella went a game clear on top of the ladder. Port Noarlunga upset the more fancied Morphett Vale by three points after clinging on to win 9.5 (59) to 7.14 (56). The Cockle Divers got off to a fantastic start as they kicked 7.2 (44) to 2.1 (13) in the opening term to lead by 31 points at quarter time. Morphett Vale hit back hard in the second stanza to reduce the margin to eight points at halftime. The Emus kicked 2.4 to 1.2 in the third term as the game was tied up with a quarter to go. ‘Porties’ kicked the only goal of the final quarter while Morphett Vale continued their inaccurate day and could only manage four behinds. Dylan Williams was a star up forward for Port Noarlunga with five majors while Ashley Baxter kicked two goals in a best on ground performance for the Cockle Divers. Denis Iljcesen continued his good goal scoring form with five goals himself, while Daniel Bode was named best player for the Emus.Happy Valley won their second game on the trot with a thrilling three-point away win against Noarlunga. Happy Valley made full use of the breeze in the first quarter as they kicked 6.2 to 0.1 and led by 37 points at quarter time. The home side hit back in the second term as they kicked five goals to zero with Happy Valley clinging to a five-point lead at halftime. Happy Valley pushed ahead again in the third term to lead by 16 points at the last change but with the Shoes coming home to the scoring end in the last term, it was game on. Noarlunga managed five goals in the final term but Happy Valley bucked the trend of the day to kick three majors of their own to win 13.7 (85) to 12.10 (82). Jack Flett, in his first game of 2021, kicked five goals for the Vikings while Ben Geytenbeek kicked four to give him 17 for the season. Nathan Schulz and Vic Robertson kicked three goals each for the Shoes. Johnny Pegoraro, Scott Rademacher, Dwayne Ruddock, Liam O’Connor and Flett were named in the best players for the Vikings. For Noarlunga, Jake Anderson, Brayden Wait and Tailen Hobson were among their best players.Cove won their second game of 2021 and moved up to fourth spot on the SFL ladder following an 11-point victory against Christies Beach at Cove on Saturday. The game was tight all day with Cove leading by nine points at quarter time, one point at halftime and six points at the last change before they kicked 2.7 to 2.2 in the final term to win 12.23 (95) to 12.12 (84). Jayden Morton (3), Justin Wicks (2), Ben Charlesworth (2) and Jake Williams (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the victorious Cobras. Keelan Boehm played a lone hand up forward for the Saints as he jagged nine goals to give him 15 for the season so far. Michael Galley, Ryan Need, Morton, Scott Grieve and James Farrugia were named best for Cove while Shaun King, Boehm and Mark Larritt were best for Christies.Reynella continued their winning ways to move a game clear on top of the ladder following a convincing 91-point win at Aldinga. After a tight opening quarter saw Reynella lead by just five points, the visitors poured on the pressure to kick 18 goals to five in the last three quarters to win 21.13 (139) to 7.6 (48). Reynella shared the goals around with Bailey Marshman, Dylan Roser and Josh Frisby leading the way with three majors each. Timmy Sumner and Zhaidyn Hamdorf each kicked two goals for the Sharks. Kieran Powell, Frisby, Kaleb Wilden, Roser and Marshman were best for the Wine Flies while for Aldinga it was Angus Stangewitz, Tyler Flintham and the consistent Michael Balas leading the way. Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Happy Valley 4, Cove 4, Morphett Vale 2, Noarlunga 2, Christies Beach 2, Aldinga 2, Port Noarlunga 2.Round 5 Fixtures (Home team named first)Aldinga v NoarlungaCove v Flagstaff HillHappy Valley v Christies BeachMorphett Vale v Reynella (Sunday)Port Noarlunga has the bye

Willunga, Mount Compass and Langhorne Creek remain undefeated at the completion of round three in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Sunday. Willunga are still top of the ladder on percentage following a solid 21-point win against McLaren at McLaren Vale on ANZAC Day. The visitors held a handy 20-point lead at halftime before McLaren fought their way back into the contest with a four goal to two third term to see them trail by just six points at the final change. Willunga steadied in the final term as they kicked 3.0 to 0.3 to win 13.7 (85) to 9.10 (64). Tyson Hoffmann kicked five goals for Willunga and won the ANZAC medal for his best on ground performance. Sam Renney, Brett Miegel, Harrison Mills and Brad Haskett were also named in the best players for the Demons. James Grimley (2) was the only multiple goal kicker for McLaren while Stephen Branson, Samuel Lawrie, Kiefver Zohar, Todd McKay and Henry Mathews were the Eagles leading players.Yankalilla moved inside the top five with a tight seven-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Yankalilla on Saturday. It was a tight game throughout with Goolwa/Port Elliot leading by a point at quarter time before Yankalilla took a five-point lead into halftime. Goolwa/Port Elliot had an excellent third term as they kicked 4.6 to 1.4 as they turned for home with a 15-point lead as they hunted down their first win of 2021. Spurred on by their home crowd, Yankalilla turned it on in the final term to kick seven goals to three to run out winners 15.12 (102) to 14.11 (95). Harrison Morgan and Adam Braendler each kicked four goals for the Tigers while Zac Bates kicked three majors for the Magpies. Ben Gogel, Morgan, Braendler, Brad Thompson and Denver Ker were named best for Yankalilla. Aisea Raikiwasa, Zac Bates, Brayden Lane, Jesse Bates and Brock Godwin-Knott were best for a gallant Goolwa/Port Elliot. Reigning premier Langhorne Creek kept their unbeaten status intact with a 27-point win over local rival Strathalbyn on ANZAC Day at Strath. An inaccurate first term saw Langhorne Creek lead 1.5 (11) to Strathalbyn 0.8 (8) at quarter time. Langhorne Creek hit the scoreboard in the second term to kick 4.3 to 1.4 to lead by a handy 20 points at halftime. The Roosters came roaring back into the contest in the third quarter as they finally started kicking straight to add 4.2 to the Hawks 2.3 and the margin was just nine points at the last change. It was a high scoring last quarter with Langhorne Creek kicking clear to win 13.14 (92) to 8.17 (65). Jackson Dalitz kicked four goals and Coby Helyar kicked three for the winners. Cooper Machin was the only multiple goal kicker for the Roosters with three majors. Helyar, Ben Arbon, Matt Dominish, Darcy Clifford, Tom Derham and Dalitz were named best players for the reigning premier. For Strathalbyn, Ryan Clarke, Machin and former Crows player Brodie Martin were among Strathalbyn’s best.Mount Compass continued their great start to the season with another convincing victory, this time by 78 points, over Myponga/Sellicks. Mount Compass have been a ‘scoring machine’ so far this season as they’re averaging 132 points per game. The game was pretty tight early with the Bulldogs taking a 15-point lead into halftime at Mount Compass. The home side really flexed their muscles in the second half as they kicked 15 goals to five to win 21.10 (136) to 9.4 (58). The goals were shared around between the Bulldogs with Ziggy Vitkunas leading the way with five goals. He was well supported by Nick Mott (4), Shane Heatley (3), Tom Pinyon (2), Lewis Johnston (2) and Joss Davis (2). Cameron Vinall led the way for Myponga/Sellicks with four goals. Jordan Kennedy, Sam Kennedy, Vinall, James Hutchinson and Anthony Kempster were named best for the Mudlarks.Encounter Bay won their first game of the season with a convincing 84-point win against bottom side Victor Harbor at Encounter Bay. The Bays led all day to win 22.9 (141) to 8.9 (57). The Bays were celebrating their 100 year anniversary and named their ‘Team of the Century’ with current captain Tyson Neale the only current player named in the historic lineup. Neale celebrated in style with a best on ground performance as he kicked an amazing 10 goals! Kyle Hayter (3), Ben Gibbs (2) and Ben Davis (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for Encounter Bay. Billy Wade kicked three goals for Victor Harbor while Jaymes Hewett and Sam Basham kicked two goals each. Joining Neale in the best players for Encounter Bay were Callum Tonkin, Elijah Horrocks, Marcus Lippett and Wade Sweetman. For Victor Harbor, Leslie Weetra, Seb Guilhaus, James Boyd, Wade and Dylan Kleinig were their best players.Ladder after Round 3Willunga 6, Mount Compass 6, Langhorne Creek 6, McLaren 4, Yankalilla 4, Encounter Bay 2, Strathalbyn 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 4 Fixtures (Home team named first)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Encounter BayLanghorne Creek v McLarenMyponga/Sellicks v StrathalbynVictor Harbor v Mount CompassWillunga v Yankalilla

Yankalilla won their second game of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season with an upset 28-point win against Strathalbyn at Yankalilla on Saturday. Yankalilla started the game well to lead by 20 points at quarter time and they extended their lead out to 28 points by halftime. Strathalbyn fought hard in the second half but couldn’t make any inroads into the Yankalilla lead as the home side went on to win 5.12 (42) to 2.2 (14). Dakota Oniszk was a constant threat for Yankalilla as she slotted three majors for her side. Emily Cozamanis and Indigo Miller were the goal scorers for Strathalbyn. Helen Maidment was named best for Yankalilla and she was well supported by Colbie Frankland, Jemma Ellis, Nari Wright and Leah Bailey. Miller, Katie Ehlers, Morgan Tucker, Megan Rich and Emma Chapman were Strathalbyn’s best.Victor Harbor notched their first win of 2021 with a tough 14-point win at Encounter Bay on Sunday. The game was tight throughout as Victor led by five points at halftime and extended their lead to a handy 12 points at the last change before a goalless last term saw Victor win 3.5 (23) to 1.3 (9). Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Maya Overall, Tyla Millard, Daisy Blencowe and Mackenzie Worsley were named in the best players for Victor Harbor. Encounter Bay was best served by Kate Sanders, Zoe Lush, Elena Earl, Meg Earl and Sherrie Hurrell. Mount Compass continued their unbeaten start to 2021 with a comfortable 40-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot. Mount Compass led by 15 points at quarter time, 16 points at halftime, 23 points at the last change before winning 7.7 (49) to 1.1 (7). Linda Shute (3) and Demi Sharp (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Compass while Emma Cooney kicked the only major for the Magpies. Amy Taylor was named best for the undefeated Bulldogs and she was joined in the best players by Emily Smith, Shute, Heidi Smith and Sharp. Lacey Cuthbert, Asha Bell, Emma McKinlay, Jessica Bailey and Amber mcKinlay were best for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Willunga moved up to second on the GSFLW ladder with a comprehensive 44-point win against McLaren in the Grand Final rematch from 2020. The first quarter was tight with Willunga leading by six points at the first change. From that moment on it was all Willunga as they kicked 5.8 to no score to win 7.9 (51) to 1.1 (7). Kristen Rothwell continued her good season to be named the Demons best player. Ella Radbone, Katrice Turner, Stellar Remphrey-Pese and Jodie Hunt were the other best players for Willunga. Jessica Harris continued her excellent goal kicking form as she kicked four majors to give her 17 goals for the season so far. Sheena Peters was the sole goal kicker for McLaren while Benita Brinkworth, Katrina Munzberg and Stephanie Warn were among the Eagles’ best players.                                                            Ladder after Round 5Mount Compass 10, Willunga 8, Strathalbyn 6, McLaren 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 4, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 0.Round 6 Fixtures (Sunday 2 May)Strathalbyn v Mount Compass (10.10am @ McLaren Vale)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Willunga (10.10am @ Yankalilla)Yankalilla v Encounter Bay (12.30pm @ Yankalilla)McLaren v Victor Harbor (1.40pm @ McLaren Vale)

The Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) is back after no senior footy was played in 2020 after the bushfire devastation during the summer of 2019/20 followed by the outbreak of COVID-19. It was a triumphant return for a club that was directly affected by the bushfires in the Western Districts Football Club who hosted Kingscote on ANZAC Day with the home side winning the ‘A’ grade clash by 23 points, 13.10 (88) to 9.11 (65). Rhys Bullard and Josh Graham each kicked four goals for Western Districts while Vaughn Virgo kicked three majors for Kingscote. Michael Balas (Western Districts) and Paul Green (Kingscote) were named joint winners of the Jamie Larcombe Memorial Medal. Dylan Lockett, Graham, Cameron Florance and Bullard were other good players for the Saints while Rory Lovering, Zak Siemer, Declan Corby and Virgo were among the best players for Kingscote.Wisanger got their 2021 campaign off to the perfect start as they travelled to Parndana and came away with a 34-point victory, 14.14 (98) to 9.10 (64). Wisanger had eight different goalkickers with Dustin Cross and Jackson Lockett each kicking three goals for the winners while Jarrad Kelly, Reece Johnston and James Davis all kicked two goals for Parndana. Khyal Stead was awarded the Timothy Turner Memorial Medal for Wisanger and he was well supported by Cross, Liam Sampson, Luke Bowd and Sam Snowball. For Parndana, Trad McMulkin, Zac Trethewey and Frank May were among their side's best players.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Wisanger 2, Western Districts 2, Kingscote 0, Parndana 0, Dudley United 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v WisangerParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Southern Breakers Soccer Club (SBSC) Girls travelled away again to West Lakes Shore to take on Adelaide Jaguars. The girls played extremely well for the entire game with constant pressure and forward movement two of the key features of their game. SBSC started the first half with two excellent goals from forward Kayte O'Donnell. Nila Mohring set Kayte up well with a clean cross for the first goal. The second goal came from a fast and efficient midfield run and Kayte played the ball through to score. The girls also had plenty of other shots on goal, especially from corners.   The second half was a very tight contest with midfielders Lucy Boundey and Abbie Ellis winning plenty of ball and pushing up forward while Taylor Perry, Allara Ramasawmy and Nula Davis put pressure on their opponents. The girls had several other shots on goal that didn't quite hit the target. A strong feature of the second half was the tough backline led by Amber Kim and Hannah Rowlands with Lokke Rennerts and Bethany North also supporting well in defence. Notable mention to our goal keeper Ella Keam who kept a clean sheet with some brilliant saves. She also set up an almost perfect play by kicking out to forward Kayte O'Donnell who was able to hit fellow forward Nila Mohring in front of goal who unfortunately just missed. All girls played extremely well and were lifted by our smallest player Zara Yates who won some really tough contests on the wing as the SBSC under 13 girls notched their second win in succession.Final Score: Southern Breakers 2 defeated Adelaide Jaguars 0The next game is at Breakers Park, Port Elliot (11.00am KO) on Sunday 2 May against one of South Australia’s biggest Soccer clubs in Adelaide City. 

Christies Beach started their Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) season with a convincing 119-point win over competition newcomers Port Noarlunga at ‘Porties’ yesterday. Christies Beach led by 37 points at quarter time, 57 points at halftime and 85 points at the last change before winning 17.19 (121) to 0.2 (2). The Saints had eight different goal kickers with Emily Risitano leading the way with five majors while Indiana Flynn kicked three goals. Neriah Milis, Melanie Koster, Emma Crisp, Rachael Farlam and Casie Coombe were best for Christies while Bridie Nye, Kaiya Nivett, Kerry Howes, Belinda Macrow and Madison Harris were best for Port Noarlunga.Reynella produced a withering final quarter burst to defeat Flagstaff Hill by 43 points in the Grand Final rematch at Flagstaff Hill on Sunday. The first three quarters were tight with the visitors turning for home with a slender 11-point lead. The Wine Flies went on to completely dominate the final stanza as they poured on five goals with no reply to win 8.4 (52) to 1.3 (9). Morgan Blackwell (3) and Emily Woods (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Reynella while Alana Baker was the sole goalkicker for Flagstaff Hill. Grace Doran, Emily Anne Franklin, Jessica Redigolo, Blackwell and Ella Besley were named in the best players for Reynella. Lanie Williams, Riley Mitchell and Rachel Crockart were among the best players for the Falcons. Aldinga won a tight round one match against Hackham by 13 points at ‘Shark Park’. The game was set up by Aldinga in the second quarter when they kicked 2.4 to 0.0 to take a15-point lead into the long break. Hackham fought back in the third term to reduce the margin to just six points at the last change before Aldinga steadied to win 3.5 (23) to 1.4 (10). Amy Mathewson, Jess McCann and Jessica O’Hanlon were the goalkickers for Aldinga while Emily Hateley-Watson kicked Hackham’s only goal. Best players for Aldinga were Vanessa Chambers, Ayla Regione, Nikki Duggan, O’Hanlon and Kyla Hamdorf. Hateley-Watson was named best for the Hawks and she was ably supported by Courtnie Noble, Katelyn Hayes-Phillips, Kirsty Watson and Caitlin Haire. Cove had the bye.Ladder after Round 1Christies Beach 2, Reynella 2, Aldinga 2, Hackham 0, Flagstaff Hill 0, Port Noarlunga 0, Cove 0.Round 2 Fixtures (Home team named first)Aldinga v Flagstaff HillChristies Beach v CoveReynella v HackhamPort Noarlunga has the bye

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ Grade (Round 1 @ Goolwa)Victor Grey 4 defeated Victor 0Victor Blue 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Aldinga Black 8 defeated Goolwa 0Victor White 5 defeated Yankalilla 0 (Victor White won by forfeit)South Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ Grade (Round 1 @ Goolwa)Yankalilla 2 defeated Aldinga Blue 1Goolwa 1 defeated Victor 0Aldinga Black had the bye

Morphett Vale sent a warning to the Southern Football League (SFL) competition as they notched their first win of 2021 with a convincing 74-point win over Christies Beach yesterday. After a promising round one performance where they lost by just seven points to Flagstaff Hill, the Emus had the bye in round two so they stripped nice and fit for their big ANZAC Day clash with the Saints. It was a tight opening quarter with Christies taking the lead at quarter time by two points. From then on it was all Morphett Vale as the big home crowd urged the Emus on to kick 16 goals to five in the last three quarters to win 17.20 (122) to 7.6 (48). Daniel Noble kicked five goals for Morphett Vale while Denis Iljcesen kicked three. Aidan Coakley was the only multiple goalkicker for the Saints with two majors. Braydan Hartwig, Liam Corrie, Daniel Bode, Noble and Bodie Sowter were named in the best players for Morphett Vale while for Christies Beach, Nathan Stock, Aiden Fitzgibbons and Coakley were among their best.Reynella went to the top of the SFL ladder following a crushing 120-point win against Cove at Reynella Oval on Saturday. Reynella led by 28 points at quarter time and increased their margin to 40 points by halftime. Any slight glimmer of hope the Cobras had of a comeback were snuffed out with a 10.3 to 0.0 third term from the Wine Flies before the home side went on to win 18.18 (126) to 0.6 (6). Bailey Marshman continued his good recent form as he kicked six goals for the winners. Marshman has 10 goals from three games in 2021. Robert Irra, Bradley Potter, Josh Frisby and Chris Hunter all kicked two majors for Reynella. Tyler Davies was named best on ground for Reynella and he was ably supported by Dylan Roser, Marshman, Potter and Hunter. For Cove, Damian Roach, Hayden Kernahan and Oliver Moore were among their best players.Happy Valley notched their first victory of 2021 with a 58-point victory over Port Noarlunga at Happy Valley on Saturday. Ben Geytenbeek (4), Dwayne Ruddock (3) and Josh Dwyer Sterzl (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Vikings. Sandy Oosterwegel kicked two majors for Port Noarlunga. Ben Ryan, Joel Beeche, Jaxon McGregor-Dey, Liam Hamilton and Caleb Dolman were named best for Happy Valley. James Ledgard, Alex McKay, Daniel Loveridge, Tristan Pearce and Jesse Vaughan were the best players for Port Noarlunga.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their 16th game in a row following a comprehensive 73-point win in the Grand Final rematch with Noarlunga at Flagstaff Hill. The reigning premiers led by just eight points at quarter time before they kicked six goals to one in the second term to take a comfortable 38-point lead at halftime. A further nine goals to four in the second half saw the Falcons win 17.12 (114) to 6.5 (41). ‘Flaggies’ had eight different goalkickers with Ryan Mountford, Daniel Webb and Samuel Smith all kicking three goals. Nathan Schulz also kicked three goals for the Shoes and Reece Martell slotted two majors. Brad Patterson, Tynan Carney, Webb, Sam Tharaldsen and Brad Kirk were named best for Flagstaff Hill while Callum Gaspari, Jake Anderson, Martell, Brayden Wait and Thomas Mott were best for NoarlungaAldinga had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Reynella 6, Flagstaff Hill 6, Morphett Vale 2, Happy Valley 2, Noarlunga 2, Aldinga 2, Christies Beach 2, Cove 2, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 4 Fixtures (Home team named first)Aldinga v ReynellaCove v Christies BeachNoarlunga v Happy ValleyPort Noarlunga v Morphett ValeFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Strathalbyn won their first game of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League competition with a 32-25 win on Anzac Day against Langhorne Creek. In other games, reigning premier Willunga kept their undefeated start to the season intact with a thrilling 45-43 win at McLaren Vale, Goolwa travelled to Yankalilla and came away with a 50-41 triumph while Mount Compass defeated Myponga 47-33.Victor Harbor had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Willunga 6, Mount Compass 4, McLaren Vale 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Victor Harbor 2, Goolwa 2, Yankalilla 2, Myponga 2, Strathalbyn 2.Round 4 Fixtures (Home team named first)Myponga v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor v Mount CompassWillunga v YankalillaGoolwa has the bye

Kangarilla started their 2021 Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) campaign with an upset 35-34 win over reigning premier Pulse yesterday in the Grand Final rematch from last season. In other games, newly promoted teams Croweaters and Seaford Storm clashed with Croweaters winning 58-44. In the final game of round one, Clarendon had a convincing 57-31 victory over McLaren Flat. In the A2 competition, McLaren Flat defeated Clarendon 42-41, Valley Vikings triumphed 30-25 against Port Noarlunga while Noarlunga had a convincing 53-21 win over Southern Stars. A1 Ladder (After Round 1) Clarendon 2, Croweaters 2, Kangarilla 2, Pulse 0, Seaford Storm 0, McLaren Flat 0. A2 Ladder (After Round 1) Noarlunga 2, Valley Vikings 2, McLaren Flat 2, Clarendon 0, Port Noarlunga 0, Southern Stars 0. Round 2 Fixtures A1 (2.00pm) Kangarilla v Clarendon (Kangarilla)McLaren Flat v Croweaters (McLaren Flat)Seaford Storm v Pulse (Seaford) A2 (3.30pm) McLaren Flat v Noarlunga (McLaren Flat)Southern Stars v Port Noarlunga (SUNA Court 3)Valley Vikings v Clarendon (Meadows)

Reynella made it two-from-two to start the 2021 season with a tough nine-point win over Noarlunga in round two action of the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. Reynella started well to lead by 14 points at quarter time and they extended their lead out to a handy 21 points at the long break. Noarlunga fought back in the third term to kick 5.1 to 3.1 as the margin was reduced to just nine points at the last change. The Wine Flies steadied in the final term with both teams kicking three goals each as Reynella came out on top 11.9 (75) to 10.6 (66). For the second game in a row, Reynella forward Callan Semple kicked five goals while Bailey Marshman slotted three majors. Vic Robertson played a lone hand up forward for the Shoes as he dobbed five goals for his side. Robert Irra, James Smith and Nick McLean were named among the best players for Reynella while Callum Gaspari, Sam Carlyle and Thomas Mott were best for Noarlunga.Cove got their first win of the season with a thrilling one-point win against Happy Valley at Cove. Happy Valley were having their first outing for 2021 after a round one bye and they played well to lead by 14 points at three quarter time. The Cobras, revved on by their home crowd, came home with a wet sail to kick five goals to three in the final term to win 14.12 (96) to 14.11 (95). James Farrugia kicked four goals for the Cobras and Ryan Need kicked three. Scott Grieve, Hayden Kernahan and Need were named in the best players for Cove. Ben Geytenbeek kicked nine goals on debut for the Vikings and was named as their best player. Lee Davis, Bailey O’Donnell, Dwayne Ruddock and Liam O’Connor were also named in the best players for the Vikings.Christies Beach also notched their first win of the season with a convincing, but somewhat erratic, 45-point win over Aldinga at Bice Oval. The Saints kicked an inaccurate 9.21 (75) to Aldinga’s 4.6 (30). After a tight opening term saw Christies lead by just two points at quarter time, they came out firing in the second stanza as they kicked 3.7 to no score to lead by 27 points at halftime. A further five goals to three in the second half saw the Saints to their comfortable victory. Blake Carter (3), Aidan Coakley (2) and Keelan Boehm (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Christies while Brady O’Hanlon kicked two majors for the Sharks. Coakley, Brad Truscott, Josh Semmens, Rhys Mundy and Carter were named best for the winners while Angus Stangewitz, Michael Balas and Timmy Sumner were among the Sharks best players. Flagstaff Hill are back in a familiar spot on top of the SFL ladder following their 83-point victory against Port Noarlunga. The game was all but over at quarter time after the Falcons slammed on 7.0 (42) to 0.1 (1) in the first term. Port Noarlunga kicked two goals to one in the second quarter to reduce the margin to 38 points at the long break. It was all ‘Flaggies’ in the second half as they kicked seven goals to one to run out winners 15.16 (106) to 3.5 (23). Ryan Mountford and Daniel Butcher each kicked five goals for the winners. Butcher has kicked nine goals in the opening two rounds of 2021. Bradley Patterson, Mountford, Sam Tharaldsen, Brad Kirk and Butcher were the Falcons best players while Jayden Close, Leigh Smith and Paul Randall were among the best players for Port Noarlunga.Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Flagstaff Hill 4, Reynella 4, Christies Beach 2, Noarlunga 2, Cove 2, Aldinga 2, Happy Valley 0, Morphett Vale 0, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 3 Fixtures (Home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v NoarlungaReynella v CoveHappy Valley v Port NoarlungaMorphett Vale v Christies Beach (Sunday 25/4 @ 2.30pm)Aldinga has the bye

Dear Southern District Cricket Club member,The management committee has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure the Southern District Cricket Club and cricket in the southern region thrives into the future. It is, therefore, with great pleasure that we announce Nigel Smart has been appointed to a casual vacancy on the management committee. Nigel will step into the vacant president’s role, with immediate effect, and will nominate for that position at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, to be held before the first week of July.Nigel’s accomplishments on the football field will be well known to many of you but you may not know he is a foundation player and member of the Southern District Cricket Club. Nigel brings excellent leadership credentials and has an in depth understanding of what it takes for sporting clubs to be successful on and off the field. He holds an MBA from the University of Adelaide and was a board member of the Adelaide Football Club from 2005 to 2012, including deputy Chairman from 2009. He became Chief Operating Officer of the Adelaide Football Club in 2013 to 2020, where he was instrumental in generating significant off-field commercial, community and charitable outcomes.Nigel said ”It’s a privilege and honour to serve the Southern District Cricket Club once again and I am looking forward to driving future success on and off the field. We have an excellent management committee, and I will endeavour to meet as many passionate stakeholders involved throughout the club across players, coaches, sponsors, parents, volunteers and stingray cricket fans. We have many plans to bring the club together and to provide the necessary resources and facilities required to drive outcomes in a high-performance sporting organisation. On a particular note, having been an instrumental driver of the successful Adelaide Crows AFLW team, I’m really looking forward to supporting our Southern Districts Women’s Cricket strategy and success into the future”.Nigel has the skills, experience and professional networks to lead the club during the next phase of our evolution and we are incredibly excited that he has agreed to join the club. Also joining Nigel on the Management Committee is former player Martin Clifton. Marty has had a long association with Southern Districts and with sport in the Southern area. Marty will actively use his sporting networks to bring the many cricketing clubs and industry stakeholders in the south together leading to shared and beneficial outcomes for all. Please join us in welcoming Nigel and Marty back to the Stingrays. There will be further announcements coming soon, so stay tuned.Go Stingrays!

Mount Compass remain the only undefeated side after four rounds of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season following a comprehensive 142-point victory over Victor Harbor yesterday. Mount Compass led by 36 points at quarter time, 65 points at halftime, 96 points at the last change before winning 22.10 (132) to 0.0 (0). Mount Compass had eight different goal kickers with Tyler Garrett (5), Mykala-Marie Walker-Murphy (5) and Kiahni Russell (4) leading the way. Walker-Murphy, Garrett, Heidi Smith, Demi Sharp and Georgina Thomas were named as best players for the Bulldogs. Courtney Marks, Tegan Yeomans, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Nakeisha Aileen Pomeroy and Mackenzie Worsley were best for Victor.Willunga ended Strathalbyn’s undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 59-point win at Victor Harbor yesterday. Willunga were dominant as they opened up a 34-point lead at halftime before going on to win 9.8 (62) to 0.3 (3). Jessica Harris and Kristen Rothwell each kicked three goals for the Demons. Ella Radbone and Caitlin Radbone continued their excellent recent form for Willunga and they were well supported by Courtney Gutschmidt, Katrice Turner and Shannen Hiern. Megan Rich, Courtney Mesecke, Elouisa Thomas, Melanie Cross and Holly Santibanez were named best for Strath.Goolwa/Port Elliot notched their second victory of 2021 with an 85-point win against Encounter Bay at Goolwa. After a tight opening quarter saw the Magpies lead by 10 points at quarter time, they pulled away to kick a further 11 goals to zero to win 12.13 (85) to 0.0 (0). The Magpies had plenty of avenues to goal with 10 different goal kickers, Melissa Ramsey leading the way with three majors. Asha Bell continued her excellent season for Goolwa/Port Elliot to be named best on ground and she was ably supported by Amber McKinlay, Kerrie-Ann Moon, Kaya Angus and Ramsey. For Encounter Bay, Sherrie Hurrell, Amber Grahame and Zoe Lush were among their best players.McLaren moved to second spot on the GSFLW ladder with a 43-point win over Yankalilla at Goolwa. McLaren led at every change to win 10.4 (64) to 3.3 (21). Sally Fuller led the way as she kicked four goals in a best on ground performance for the Eagles. She was joined in the best players by Jessica Veasey, Jenna Bowles, Alycia Hepburn and Katrina Munzberg. Colbie Frankland, Jemma Ellis, Nari Wright, Helen Maidment and Dakota Oniszk were best for the Tigers.                                                                        Ladder after Round 4Mount Compass 8, McLaren 6, Strathalbyn 6, Willunga 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 5 FixturesStrathalbyn v Yankalilla (Saturday 24 April, 5.00pm @ Yankalilla)McLaren v Willunga (Sunday 25 April, 10.10am @ McLaren Vale)Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 25 April, 11.00am @ Encounter Bay)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Mount Compass (Sunday 25 April, 2.10pm @ Goolwa)