Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill completed an undefeated minor round in the Southern Football League (SFL) with a comprehensive 69-point win over Noarlunga in a rematch of the 2019 decider. Flagstaff Hill had an average winning margin of 67 points in their nine wins and they're looking good for a fifth consecutive flag. It was a reasonably tight first half with the Falcons taking a 17-point lead into the halftime break but the damage was done in the third term as Flaggies kicked six goals to two to turn for home up by 45 points. A further seven goals to three in the final term saw the Falcons win 20.9 (129) to 9.6 (60). Daniel Butcher kicked six goals for Flagstaff Hill and Mitchell Johnson kicked four. Nathan Schulz and Reece Martell each kicked two goals for the Shoes. Chris Puiatti, Mitchell Fazekas, Butcher, Johnson and Max Renfrey were best for the Falcons while Sam Carlyle, Jarrad Liebelt and Sammual Miller were amongst the best players for Noarlunga.A 13-goal haul from Daniel Nobes fired Christies Beach to a big 100-point win over Morphett Vale and into second spot and a date with Flagstaff Hill in the second semi-final this weekend. The game was effectively over at quarter time as the Saints had rushed out to a 43-point lead. They extended this to 75 points at halftime and 82 points at the final change before winning 22.13 (145) to 6.9 (45). Nobes was best on ground with his 13 goals to give him 50 majors for the season. Other good players for the Saints were Aidan Coakley, Ryan Grimmond, Clayton Mesecke and Michael Mazey. Jye Leake, Braydan Hartwig and Brandon Deroussent were amongst the best players for the Emus.Port Noarlunga finished the season on a high note as they defeated Reynella by seven points at Reynella. The home side led by 20 points at the last change and were looking good for their fourth win of the season. Port Noarlunga had other ideas as they kicked six goals to two in the final term to win 14.14 (98) to 14.7 (91). Ian Milera (4), Nick Steele (3), Ian Brown (3) and Elijah Satala (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Cockle Divers while Bailey Marsham kicked five goals for the Wine Flies and Ben Lockett kicked four. Ian Brown, Steele, Dylan Williams, Milera and Connor Sampson were best for Port Noarlunga while Chris Hunter, Marshman, Jason Farrier, Josh Frisby and Jarrod Beard were named in the best players for Reynella.Happy Valley finished their 2020 campaign on a high with a 54-point win over bottom side Cove. The Vikings dominated the first three quarters to lead by 69 points at the last change before Cove fought hard in the final term to kick five goals to two as the final score finished Happy Valley 18.20 (128) to Cove 11.8 (74). Happy Valley had 10 different goalkickers with Dwayne Ruddock leading the way with five majors. Lincoln Holder also kicked five goals for the Cobras. Trasden Kowalick, Tate Coleman, Ruddock, Nick Frisby-Smith and Liam O’Connor were best for the Vikings while for Cove, Michael Wilton, Dylan Seirch and Michael Galley were amongst their best players.Final LadderFlagstaff Hill 18, Christies Beach 14, Noarlunga 12, Morphett Vale 10, Port Noarlunga 8, Reynella 6, Happy Valley 4, Cove 0.Semi-Final fixtures (2.10pm)Flagstaff Hill v Christies Beach (Saturday @ Noarlunga)Noarlunga v Morphett Vale (Sunday @ Port Noarlunga)

Flagstaff Hill are the first team through to the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) grand final after defeating minor premier Christies Beach by 15 points on Sunday in the second semi-final. Flagstaff Hill led by six points at quarter time, 14 points at halftime and 23 points at the last change before winning 3.6 (24) to 1.3 (9). It was the first loss of the season for Christies who will face off with Reynella this Sunday to try and earn another crack at the Falcons in the grand final.Reigning back-to-back premiers Cove have been knocked out of the finals race, going down to Reynella by 10 points at Morphett Vale. It was a tight and low scoring first half with Cove going into halftime with a slender three point lead. Reynella came out after the long break and kicked the only two goals of the game to take a handy 12-point lead into the final quarter before winning 2.5 (17) to 0.7 (7). Georgia Pennifold, Olivia Gallio, Emma James, Anja Bancevic, Ella Besley and Sarah Bourn were best players for the Wine Flies while Lauren Kenny, Dana O’Brien, Alana Tuohy-Lashmar, Renee Ullrich, Jaime Norup and Lara Ward were best for the Cobras.Preliminary FinalChristies Beach v Reynella (Flagstaff Hill @ 2.45pm)

Kangarilla are just one win away from a grand final berth after defeating Kersbrook by 37 points at Birdwood Oval in week one of the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division finals series. An entertaining first quarter saw Kersbrook take a six point lead into the first break. Kangarilla hit back in the second quarter, kicking three goals to one, and took a seven point lead to halftime. The third quarter was going to be key to the result and so it proved as Kangies kicked five goals to two and turned for home with a handy 26-point lead. A further four goals to two in the last term saw Kangarilla win 16.12 (108) to 10.11 (71). Tom Hall kicked six goals for Kangarilla and Jamie Grosser kicked four. Jonathan Ross led the way for Kersbrook with five majors. Aydan Bartlett, Brendan Hillier, Michael Ross, Adrian Albanese and Hall were named as best players for Kangarilla while Aaron Killian, Brad Pearce, Ross, Brad Inglis and Ryan Xanthopoulos were best for the Brookers.Birdwood advanced to the second preliminary final by defeating reigning premier Gumeracha by 21 points at Kersbrook. Birdwood were well on top at halftime as they led by 23 points.The lead could’ve been much larger but for the Roosters kicking an inaccurate 6.7 (43) to 3.2 (20). A further three goals to two in the third term saw the Roosters take a handy 28-point lead into the final term. Brookers coach Roger James tried to rally his troops in the final term to keep their season alive but they couldn’t bridge the gap as Birdwood won 10.10 (70) to 7.7 (49). Mark Lamborn, Mason Ashby, Christian Elliott and Sean Williams all kicked two goals for Birdwood. Ben Hanna and Scott Mumford each kicked three goals for the Magpies. Josh Coleman, Lachlan Godden, Trevor Wohlfeil, Scott Sullivan, Mason Ashby and Fraser Gehrich were best for an inspired Roosters lineup. Danny Leith, Brendon Moon, Hanna, Daniel Wood, Cooper Robertson and Lachlan Carpenter were best for the Magpies.Preliminary Final fixturesIronbank-Cherry Gardens v Gumeracha (Macclesfield Oval, Saturday 2.30pm)Birdwood v Kangarilla (Birdwood Oval, Sunday 2.30pm)

McLaren Eagles won their first Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) premiership following an emphatic 46-point win over Willunga at Encounter Bay yesterday. It was a case of ‘third time lucky’ for the ‘Sheagles’ as they had lost the 2018 and 2019 deciders to Strathalbyn. Willunga had caused a boilover in the second semi-final to knock off the previously undefeated Eagles but it wasn’t to be on the big day for the Demons as McLaren won 8.5 (53) to 1.1 (7). Sally Fuller kicked five goals in a best on ground performance for McLaren and she was ably supported by Layla Rogers, Katie Whish, Jessica Veasey, Tahlita Buethke and Emma Goldsmith. Bridie Nye was Willunga’s sole goalkicker while Carli Perryman, Ella Radbone, Caitlin Radbone, Kimberly Robinson and Benita Brinkworth were the Demons’ best players.Mount Compass won the under 16 girls grand final with a 19-point win over Willunga. These two sides battled it out in 2019 with Willunga coming out on top but this year the Bulldogs wouldn’t be denied. Mount Compass went through the minor round undefeated but suffered a setback in the second semi-final when Willunga knocked them off by two points but Compass bounced back to win the preliminary final against Yankalilla to get back on track. It was a low scoring first three quarters with Mount Compass leading by just seven points at the final change. The Bulldogs kicked the only two goals in the final term to win 3.2 (20) to 0.1 (1). Kiahni Russell kicked all three goals for the Bulldogs to give her 19 majors for the season. Brooke Boileau, Kiahni Russell, Lianna Trueman, Tianah Connor, Anna Keiper-Bament and Kailey Webb were best for Mount Compass while for Willunga, Bridie Nye, Emily Smith, Ruby Flanagan-Sjoberg, Carli Perryman and Cleo Guilfoyle were named as their best players.

Pulse are through to their third consecutive Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 grand final following a 35-23 semi-final victory over reigning premier Clarendon. It would’ve been a great relief for Pulse to defeat Clarendon after they had lost the past two deciders to the same opposition. Kangarilla have completed an amazing turnaround in 2020 and they will take on Pulse in the grand final following a thrilling 35-34 victory over Aldinga. Kangarilla failed to win a game in 2019 so it’s been a dramatic rise in fortunes.There were two tight semi-finals played in the A2 competition. Minor premier Seaford Storm had a tough fight against Aldinga but eventually won 35-32. Storm had defeated Aldinga by 21 goals just four weeks ago so it was a great effort from Aldinga to push them so close. Clarendon will be the Storm’s opponent in the A2 decider after they outlasted Croweaters 27-24.Grand Final Fixtures (Games to be played at SUNA Morphett Vale)A1 (2.00pm)Pulse v KangarillaA2 (3.30pm)Seaford Storm v Clarendon

Ironbank completed an undefeated minor round in the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division with a crushing 62-point win over reigning premier Gumeracha. The game was as good as over at quarter time after the Thunderers kicked 7.8 to 1.3 to take a 41-point lead into quarter time. Six goals each in the second term saw the margin increase slightly to 42 points in favour of Ironbank-Cherry Gardens. A further seven goals to four in the second half saw the final score 20.18 (138) to 11.10 (76). Jeremy Johncock, Elijah Ware and Josh Vandermeer all kicked five goals for the Thunderers. Vandermeer ended up with 42 goals for the season to win the goal kicking award for the HFL Country Division. Cam Redden and Ben Hanna each kicked three majors for Gumeracha.Kangarilla tuned up for the finals with a crushing 169-point destruction of Torrens Valley. After a low scoring first quarter saw Kangarilla lead by just 10 points, it was all one way traffic for the last three quarters with Kangies kicking 24 goals to none, including 10 goals in the final term, to win 26.21 (177) to 1.2 (8). Kangarilla had 10 different goal kickers including Jamie Grosser (8), Michael Ross (5), Samuel Hall (4) and Henry Cann (3). Ashley Fawcett was the sole goalkicker for Torrens Valley while Mark Mueller was named best player for the Lions.Bridgewater-Callington finished their season in style with a big 94-point win against Macclesfield. The Raiders came out firing to kick eight goals in the first quarter and followed up with another six majors in the second quarter to lead by a whopping 77 points at halftime. A further nine goals to five in the second half saw Bridgewater-Callington win 23.10 (148) to 7.12 (54). The Raiders had 11 different goal kickers with Alistair Fleming leading the way with six goals to give him 25 for the season. He was ably supported by Alec Bryars (3), Nat Ryan (3), Jackson Hooper (2), Nathan Rowlands (2) and Shaun Steele (2). Reece Jolly and Jesse McCarthy each kicked two goals for Macclesfield.Birdwood prepared for the finals with a solid 18-point win at Meadows which secured the all important double chance for the Roosters. Birdwood started well to lead by 15 points at quarter time after kicking five goals to three in the opening stanza. The home side turned things around and hit the front late in the second term to hold a four point lead at halftime. Birdwood could see the double chance slipping away so they came out firing in the third quarter to kick 6.5 to 1.3 and turn for home with a 28-point lead. Meadows won the last quarter but it wasn’t enough as Birdwood won 14.14 (98) to 12.8 (80). Josh Sykes and Christian Elliott each kicked five goals for the Roosters and Sean Williams kicked three. Andrew Coombe (5), Mathew Beinke (3) and Jacob Comley (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Meadows.Kersbrook had the bye.Final LadderIronbank-Cherry Gardens 16, Gumeracha 12, Birdwood 12, Kersbrook 10, Kangarilla 10, Meadows 4, Bridgewater-Callington 4, Macclesfield 2, Torrens Valley 0.Semi Final fixturesGumeracha v Birdwood (Kersbrook Oval, Saturday 2.30pm)Kersbrook v Kangarilla (Birdwood Oval, Sunday 2.30pm)

McLaren Eagles bounced back after losing the second semi-final to Willunga last week to make it through to their third consecutive Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) Grand Final following an 11-point win in the preliminary final against a brave Mount Compass outfit at Yankalilla. The Eagles will be hoping for a case of  ‘third time lucky’, having lost the previous two grand finals to Strathalbyn. McLaren bounced out of the blocks to take a handy 15-point lead at quarter time. Mount Compass fought back in the second term to reduce the margin to just nine points at the long break. The Eagles re-grouped at halftime and stormed to a 30-point lead at the last change thanks to a 3.3 to 0.0 third quarter. Mount Compass battled hard in the final stanza but ultimately went down 6.8 (44) to 5.3 (33). Tahlita Buethke kicked three goals for McLaren in a best on ground performance. Kelly Nijhuis also kicked three goals for the winners. No details were supplied by Mount Compass. In the under 16 girls preliminary final, Mount Compass defeated Yankalilla 7.3 (45) to 2.2 (14) to set up a grand final rematch against Willunga. Willunga beat Compass in the 2019 decider and went straight through to this year's grand final after a two point win over the Bulldogs in the second semi-final.The weather looks magnificent for Sunday’s grand finals so get down to Encounter Bay to watch the culmination of another excellent GSFLW season.Open Women Grand Final (Sunday 6/9/20)Willunga v McLaren (Encounter Bay @ 1.30pm)Under 16 Girls Grand Final (Sunday 6/9/20)Willunga v Mount Compass (Encounter Bay @ 11.45am)

Christies Beach wrapped up the minor premiership with a comfortable 40-point victory over Aldinga as the minor round concluded in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition on Sunday. Christies led by 27 points at halftime (3.9 to 0.0) and it could’ve had a much bigger margin but for inaccurate kicking.Aldinga did well to kick three goals in the second half but the Saints were too powerful as they won 8.11 (59) to 3.1 (19). Indiana Flynn and Nicole Campbell kicked two goals each for Christies Beach while Jean-Louise Papps also kicked two for the Sharks. Melanie Koster continued her excellent season for the Saints to be named best player for a third time in 2020 and she was ably supported by Pamela May, Campbell, Flynn and Emily Risitano. Jaimi Griffen completed an excellent season for Aldinga with a sixth best player selection for the season. She was well supported by Sophia Flanagan-Sjoberg, Papps, Kiara Lovett and Joanne Walsh.Reigning premier Cove tuned up for their tilt at a third flag in a row with a solid 16-point win at Morphett Vale. Cove led by 13 points at quarter time and that lead was cut back to just 10 points at the long break. The third term would prove decisive as the Cobras kicked the only two goals of the quarter while keeping Morphett Vale scoreless to turn for home with a 24-point margin. In an excellent last quarter, Morphett Vale kicked three goals to two as Cove won 7.9 (51) to 5.5 (35). Cobras skipper Dana O’Brien was best on ground and she was well supported by Aidene Parr, Layla Dungey, Lauren Kenny and Felicity Oliver. Kate Dunn kicked three goals for the Emus while Brooke O’Brien, Katelyn Wilson and Hannah Fitzpatrick were amongst the best players.Flagstaff Hill secured the all-important double chance after a grinding seven point win at fellow finalist Reynella. Scores were tied at halftime before Flagstaff Hill kicked the only goal of the second half to win 2.4 (16) to 1.3 (9). Soriah Moon kicked two goals for the Falcons while Ella Besley kicked the only goal for the Wine Flies. Tamsyn Morriss, Shay’Lee Dayman and Moon were among the best players for Flaggies while for Reynella, Cassandra Newbery, Georgia Pennifold and Rebecca Denyer were their best.The top four teams are very even and on their day, each is capable of winning the flag. It should be an excellent finals series so head out on Sunday to watch some excellent Football.Hackham had the bye.Ladder (after round 8)Christies Beach 12, Flagstaff Hill 10, Cove 10, Reynella 8, Morphett Vale 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2Semi-Final fixtures (2.45pm)Christies Beach v Flagstaff Hill (2nd semi-final @ Flagstaff Hill)Cove v Reynella (1st semi-final @ Morphett Vale)

Pulse completed an undefeated minor round in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) following a 28-16 win over Clarendon. Pulse led by four goals at halftime before holding the reigning premier to just six second-half goals to win by 12 goals. These two teams who have fought out the past two grand finals will face off in a knockout semi-final on Saturday. Kangarilla and Aldinga played one of the games of 2020 with Kangarilla getting up 39-38. There was never more than a goal the difference at any break. These two teams will also play each other in the other semi-final on Saturday. Noarlunga had the bye.In the A2 competition, Seaford Storm wrapped up the minor premiership with a 43-29 victory over Noarlunga, Croweaters defeated Aldinga 30-23 and Clarendon tuned up for finals with a 32-25 victory over Port Noarlunga.Due to the shortened season, semi-finals will be knockout contests with 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd...no double chance! The two winners will play off in the grand final on September 12th.A1 Ladder (After Round 10)Pulse 20, Kangarilla 14, Aldinga 12, Clarendon 10, Noarlunga 4A2 Ladder (After Round 10)Seaford Storm 18, Croweaters 14, Clarendon 12, Aldinga 7, Noarlunga 4, Port Noarlunga 3Semi Final Fixtures (Games to be played at SUNA Morphett Vale)A1 (2.00pm)Pulse v ClarendonKangarilla v AldingaA2 (3.30pm)Seaford Storm v AldingaCroweaters v Clarendon

GSNA - Round 8 resultsWillunga 44 defeated Myponga 32Victor Harbor 72 defeated Langhorne Creek 25Ladder (after round 8)Victor Harbor 10, Willunga 6, Myponga 2, Langhorne Creek 2.Round 9 fixtures (Home team named first)Victor Harbor v MypongaLanghorne Creek and Willunga have the bye

Following claims of racial abuse directed towards Port Noarlunga indigenous players at their 'A' grade match at Flagstaff Hill on Saturday 1 August, the Southern Football League (SFL) launched an investigation. Below is a statement from the SFL...The investigating committee conducted a three hour hearing last night (24/8/20) as part of an ongoing investigation that has not yet concluded. At the conclusion of the hearing it found that indigenous players of the Port Noarlunga Football Club (PNFC) were subjected to racial abuse by several people whose identities could not be confirmed by either the PNFC or the Flagstaff Hill Football Club (FHFC) during an 'A' Grade match played between the clubs at Flagstaff Hill on 1st August 2020.The Committee was satisfied that no official or player of the FHFC was involved in this abusive behaviour. However, it was the Committee’s view that the FHFC failed to take appropriate action to identify and remove the perpetrators from the event. The FHFC acknowledged this failure and apologised for its conduct. It also assured the Committee that it was taking further steps to prevent this happening again in the future. As a consequence the Committee took the view that a formal reprimand was an appropriate sanction to be imposed on this occasion. The FHFC was warned that should this failure be repeated it will face severe sanctions.The Investigating Committee is continuing to investigate a second off field incident that involved a large number of spectators at the same football match.

Noarlunga won their fifth game in a row and in the process all but assured themselves a finals spot during round seven of the Southern Football League (SFL). The Shoes hosted Morphett Vale and after a dour and goalless first quarter, Noarlunga kicked four goals to one in the second term to lead by 16 points at halftime. Both sides kicked 4.6 in the second half as Noarlunga finished with a 16-point win, 8.8 (56) to 5.10 (40). Vic Robertson kicked three goals for the Shoes (19 for the season) while Joel Handreck kicked two goals for the Emus. Jake Birch was best on ground for Noarlunga and he was joined in the best players by Sammual Miller, Troy Johnson, Lachlan Sutton and Sam Carlyle. Jack Langdon, Aiden Baker, Michael Smith, Casey Chester and Braydan Hartwig were named as best players for Morphett Vale.Reynella won their second game of the season following a tight four point victory at home over Port Noarlunga. Reynella trailed by seven points at halftime but kicked five goals to three in the second half to win 8.7 (55) to 8.3 (51). Bailey Marshman kicked three goals for the Wine Flies and Josh Frisby kicked two. Ashley Baxter, Ian Milera and Elijah Satala all kicked two goals for the Cockle Divers. Frisby, Marshman, Lachlan McGuinness, Luke Caruso and Steven Farrelly were named best players for Reynella while for Port Noarlunga, Josh Mewburn, James Ledgard, Ian Brown, Matthew Coulthard and Mitchell Bennie were their best.Flagstaff Hill continued on their merry way with another big win, this time against Cove to the tune of 116 points. The Falcons are a perfect seven out of seven in 2020 with an average winning margin of 65 points! On Saturday they travelled to Cove and were never in any trouble as they led by 21 points at quarter time, 65 points at halftime, 89 points at three quarter time before winning 23.19 (157) to 6.5 (41). The Falcons shared the goals around with 11 different goalkickers including Ryan Mountford (5), Michael Shearer (3) and Danny Butcher (3). Michael Shearer, David Kearsley, Mountford, Brad Kirk and Mitch Fazekas were best for the high flying Falcons. For Cove, Kyle Stoldt, Michael Galley, Damian Roach, Ryan Muldoon and Kelly Gohl battled hard all day.Christies Beach consolidated second spot on the SFL ladder with a comfortable 49-point win over Happy Valley. The Saints started well to lead by 27 points at halftime before really opening up the game in the third term to kick seven goals to one and turn for home with an unassailable 64-point lead. To their credit, the Vikings won the last quarter as they kicked two goals to none as the Saints won 13.12 (90) to 5.11 (41). Blake Carter kicked his second ‘bag’ of eight goals in as many weeks for Christies Beach and he now has 26 goals for the season. Lee Davis was the only multiple goalkicker for Happy Valley with two majors. Aidan Coakley, Carter, Rhys Mundy, Michael Mazey and Jacob Crate were best for the Saints while Damon Birbeck, Tate Coleman, Davis, Ross Mullins and Nick Frisby-Smith tried hard all day for the Vikings.Ladder (after round 7)Flagstaff Hill 14, Christies Beach 12, Noarlunga 10, Morphett Vale 8, Port Noarlunga 6, Reynella 4, Happy Valley 2, Cove 0.Round 8 fixtures (Home team named first)Cove v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v Christies BeachMorphett Vale v Happy ValleyPort Noarlunga v Noarlunga

McLaren have inflicted reigning premier Langhorne Creek’s first loss of 2020 after defeating the Hawks by 54 points at Langhorne Creek during round six action of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL). McLaren lost their first match of the season last week but they bounced back magnificently to defeat the reigning premier 13.9 (87) to 4.9 (33). McLaren started well to lead by 19 points at quarter time before an even second term saw McLaren still in front by 17 points at halftime. Langhorne Creek would’ve been confident of working their way back into the game in the second half but the Eagles completely snuffed out any chance of a comeback as they kicked eight goals to two to run away with the win. James Grimley, Jordan Mutton and Max Wakefield all kicked three goals for the victorious McLaren outfit. Steve Kahl, Kaine Hopkins, Alex Moyle, Brett Ellis and Kiefver Zohar were named best for the Eagles while Tom Derham, Troy Blackwell, Shannon Jones, Jedd Rothe and James Sellar were best for the Hawks.Mount Compass won their fifth game on the trot with a 36-point victory at Yankalilla. Mount Compass got off to a fast start to lead by 26 points at quarter time. A further three goals to none in the second term saw the Bulldogs take an unassailable 41-point lead into the long break. To their credit, Yankalilla won the second half by kicking five goals to four as the final score ended in Mount Compass’ favour 13.9 (87) to 7.9 (51). Patrick Marshall and Shane Heatley each kicked three goals for Compass while Jed Durdin also kicked three majors for the Tigers. Bigman Peter Hoban turned in a best on ground performance for Mount Compass and he was well supported by Sam Haniford, Tomas Vitkunas, Klaus Simons and Brent Creek. Luke Durdin, Lindsay Thomas and Campbell Bellaney were among the best players for the Tigers.Myponga-Sellicks won their second game for season 2020 with a hard fought 4.11 (35) to 3.5 (23) win over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Myponga. The home side had the better of the first term to lead by seven points at quarter time before Goolwa/Port Elliot kicked two goals to none in the second quarter to take a seven point lead of their own into halftime. Myponga-Sellicks had most of the play in the second half as they kicked 2.8 while keeping the Magpies to a solitary behind to seal a gritty 12-point win. Brad Clarke, Scott Ogilvie, Anthony Kempster, Ben Hamilton and Daniel Trevena were best for the Mudlarks while for the Magpies, Daniel Fry was named their best player for the third time this season and he was supported by Ethan Cinc, Scott Kilgallon, Damien Nangle and Cody Griffiths.Encounter Bay consolidated their spot in the top five with a come-from-behind 24-point victory at Strathalbyn. Encounter Bay started well to lead by 21 points at halftime and they seemingly had the game well in hand. Strathalbyn had other ideas as they came out firing in the ‘premiership quarter’ to kick six goals to one for the term and head for home with a slender nine point lead. Encounter Bay hit back in the last term to dominate with the quarter being a complete mirror image of the third quarter as the Bays kicked six goals to one themselves to win 14.11 (95) to 10.11 (71). Gary Karpany kicked four goals for the winners while Ben Simounds kicked three majors for the Roosters. Tyson Neale, Jack Crispin, Nick Marshall, Callum Tonkin and Karpany were the best players for Encounter Bay with Tom McNamara, Mark Tucker, Xavier Redden, Jacob Wright and Joel Hodgson best for Strathalbyn.Willunga survived a scare from bottom side Victor Harbor to keep their spot in the top five with just two rounds left before the major round. After a tight first half saw Willunga lead by just three points, Victor kicked two goals to one in the third term to take an 11-point lead at the last change and the home side and its supporters were eyeing off a maiden win for 2020. Willunga dug deep in the last quarter to kick four goals to one and win by six points, 11.4 (70) to 9.10 (64). Daniel Lee kicked three goals for the Demons while Sam Basham was a star up forward for Victor as he kicked six goals, giving him 20 for the season so far. Daniel Bass, Braden Altus, Sean Beath, Mitch Portlock and Brett Miegel shone for Willunga. With his six goals, Sam Basham was best for the ‘Roos and he was supported by Mitch McRostie, Brok Schubert, Nathan McCarthy and Jacob Eats.Ladder (after Round 7)Langhorne Creek 12, McLaren 12, Mount Compass 11, Encounter Bay 9, Willunga 8, Yankalilla 6, Strathalbyn 6, Myponga-Sellicks 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor 0.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Encounter BayLanghorne Creek v YankalillaMcLaren v Mount CompassVictor Harbor v StrathalbynWillunga v Myponga-Sellicks

Reigning Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) premier Cove are back on the winners list following a convincing 82-point win in the grand final rematch over Aldinga during round seven action at Hallett Cove on Sunday. Led by five goals to Rebecca O’Shaughnessy, Cove won 12.10 (82) to Aldinga 0.0 (0). O’Shaughnessy had only kicked one goal for 2020 before Sunday but she is a renowned goalkicker, having kicked 32 majors in 2018 for the Cobras. Aidene Parr and Jaime Norup both kicked two goals each for the Cobras while Lauren Kenny, Lara Ward, Parr, Norup and O’Shaughnessy were named in the best players for Cove. For Aldinga, Jean-Louise Papps continued her consistent season to be named best player for the Sharks and she was ably supported by Kiara Lovett, Jaimi Griffen, Brook Fallon and Alexia Little.Flagstaff Hill secured their finals spot with a big 67-point win over Morphett Vale. The Falcons led by 14 points at quarter time, 31 points at halftime, 58 points at the last change before winning 10.15 (75) to 1.2 (8). Soriah Moon kicked three goals for Flagstaff Hill and Emily Brockhurst kicked two. Kate Dunn was the sole goalkicker for the Emus. Alana Baker, Tamsyn Morriss, Carli Morton, Hannah Griffin and Isobel Dahlen-Flight were named best for the Falcons while Katelyn Wilson, Hannah Armstrong, Brooke O’Brien, Amber Kennedy-Murphy and Ashleigh Carr were best for the Emus.Christies Beach maintained their undefeated 2020 season with another big win, this time by 65 points over Hackham. The Saints are firm premiership favourites having won six games from as many starts with an average winning margin of 37 points. Casie Combe kicked two goals for Christies Beach in a best on ground display. Hannah Crump also kicked two goals for the Saints. Other good players for the Saints were Melanie Koster, Tayler Poland, Tayla Weinert and Paige Simmons. Emily Cooper, Nikki Parker, Caitlin Haire, Kelly Malcolm and Rachel Cole were best for Hackham.Reynella had the bye.Ladder (after round 7)Christies Beach 10, Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 8, Cove 8, Morphett Vale 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Christies Beach v AldingaMorphett Vale v CoveReynella v Flagstaff HillHackham has the bye

Willunga are through to the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) Grand Final following an upset nine point win over undefeated minor premier McLaren at Victor Harbor yesterday. One goal to each team in the first quarter saw McLaren lead by four points at quarter time and they had extended their lead out to nine points by halftime. The third term would prove the difference in the match as Willunga kicked three goals while keeping McLaren scoreless and the Demons went into the last quarter holding a handy 11-point lead. One goal apiece in the final term saw Willunga hold on to win 6.4 (40) to 4.7 (31). Bridie Nye kicked three goals for the Demons while Kimberly Robinson kicked two. Katrice Turner, Ella Radbone, Caitlin Radbone, Nye and Carli Perryman were best for the Demons while for McLaren, Jessica Hutton, Tahlita Buethke and Sally Fuller were amongst the Eagles best players.Reigning premier Strathalbyn are out of the 2020 season as Mount Compass progressed to the Preliminary Final with a grinding four point victory in the first semi-final. In a low scoring game, Strathalbyn led by one point at quarter time, seven points at halftime and four points at the last change. It was all set up for a cracking final term and Mount Compass finished strongly to kick two goals to one in the last quarter and win 4.3 (27) to 3.5 (23). Mykala Walker-Murphy kicked two goals for Mount Compass as did Indigo Miller for Strathalbyn. Linda Shute, Taylah Eastwood, Kiara Upitis, Stacey Dale and Walker-Murphy were best for the Bulldogs while Miller, Katie Ehlers, Tessa Grant, Emogen Johnson and Georgie Pater were named in the best players for the Roosters.Preliminary Final (Sunday 30/8/20)McLaren v Mount Compass (Yankalilla @ 1.30pm)

Aldinga moved back to second spot on the ladder after round nine of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season following a convincing 48-18 home win over Noarlunga. The Sharks led by 10 goals at quarter time, 20 goals at halftime and 28 goals at the last change before winning by 30 goals. Pulse continued their unbeaten run in 2020 with a seventh consecutive win, this time by 13 goals over Kangarilla. Pulse led by seven goals at halftime and pushed on to win 42-29. Clarendon had the bye.In the A2 competition, Seaford Storm bounced back from their first loss of 2020 last week with a 36-25 win over Clarendon, Croweaters regained second spot on the ladder with a thrilling one goal win over Port Noarlunga while Aldinga defeated Noarlunga 26-22 for their third win of the season.A1 Ladder (After Round 9)Pulse 18, Aldinga 12, Kangarilla 12, Clarendon 10, Noarlunga 2A2 Ladder (After Round 9)Seaford Storm 16, Croweaters 12, Clarendon 10, Port Noarlunga 6, Aldinga 6, Noarlunga 4Round 10 Fixtures (Home teams named first)A1 (2.00pm)Aldinga v KangarillaPulse v Clarendon  Noarlunga has the byeA2 (3.30pm)Aldinga v Croweaters Port Noarlunga v ClarendonSeaford Storm v Noarlunga

Reigning premier Gumeracha has all but sewn up second spot and the all important double chance after defeating a gallant Meadows by two points at Gumeracha with just one round to go in the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division. The home side jumped out to an 11-point lead at quarter time before Meadows bounced back to trail by just four points at halftime. One goal each in the third term saw Gumeracha turn for home still clinging to that four point lead. Meadows hit the front at the 15-minute mark of the final term when Jarad Mellor kicked his third goal but the lead was to be short lived as Gumeracha goaled with just five minutes left and held on to win 8.6 (54) to 7.10 (52). Rob McCard kicked three goals for the home side while Mellor also kicked three for Meadows. Ben Hanna, Danny Leith and Daniel Wood were best for Gumeracha while Luke Smart, Luke Watson and Mathew Beinke were named in Meadows’ best players.Kangarilla won their fourth game of the 2020 HFL campaign with a comprehensive 67-point home win over Macclesfield. Kangies had a handy lead at halftime of 27 points before a nine goals to three second half saw the home side win 14.13 (97) to 4.6 (30). Kangarilla has shown excellent improvement in 2020, winning four games from seven starts compared to just five wins all last season (16 games). Josh Albanese (4), Michael Ross (3), Jamie Grosser (3) and Adrian Albanese (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Kangarilla. Adrian Albanese, Josh Albanese, Ross, Tyler Virgo and Brendan Hillier were best for the ‘Roos. Riley Daykin, Reece Jolly and Jack Clark were among the best players for Maccy.Kersbrook have booked their place in the finals after winning their final game of the minor round against Torrens Valley at Kersbrook Oval. The Brookers have the bye in the final round and will enjoy the week off leading into the major round after disposing of Torrens Valley 19.16 (130) to 3.2 (20). Jonathan Ross kicked six goals (23 for the season) for Kersbrook with Ben Paues kicking four. Ryan Xanthopoulos continued his excellent season as he was named best on ground. He was well supported by Matthew Gardner, Paul James, Ross and Jacob Pitman. Torrens Valley was best served by Aaron Turner, Jono Voigt, Shaun Lake, Jai Waterman and Mark Mueller.Birdwood also confirmed their spot in the major round as they ground out a tough 17-point win at home against Bridgewater-Callington. Birdwood led by 10 points at quarter time and had extended that out to a handy 18 points by the long break. The Raiders won the third quarter to reduce the margin to 10 points at the final change but the Roosters steadied to win 8.10 (58) to 6.5 (41). Josh Sykes led the goalscorers for Birdwood with three goals while Nathan Rowlands kicked two majors for the Raiders. Matthew Osborne, Jarred Jones, Fraser Gehrich, Steve Peter and Jed Telfer were best for the much improved Roosters while for the Raiders, Jackson Hooper was their best for the second week in a row and was well supported by Alec Bryars, Will Fearnhead, Charlie Dring and Liam Healey.Ironbank-Cherry Gardens had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Ironbank-Cherry Gardens 14, Gumeracha 12, Birdwood 10, Kersbrook 10, Kangarilla 8, Meadows 4, Bridgewater-Callington 4, Macclesfield 2, Torrens Valley 0.Round 9 fixtures (Home team named first)Bridgewater-Callington v Macclesfield Torrens Valley v KangarillaMeadows v BirdwoodIronbank-Cherry Gardens v GumerachaKersbrook has the bye

The Great Southern Football League Women's (GSFLW) Open and Under 16 Girls 2020 medal counts were held last night in the lead up to the finals series which starts at Victor Harbor on Sunday. Renee Moon from Goolwa/Port Elliot was the winner of the Open medal, polling an incredible 18 votes (out of a possible 21). The talented sportswoman also won the Great Southern Netball Association League Best and Fairest in 2019. Moon won by two votes from Emogen Johnson (16 votes) of Strathalbyn. Sally Fuller (9) from McLaren finished third with her teammate Layla Rogers (8) and Laura Smith (8) from Yankalilla finishing in a tie for fourth. Emily Cozamanis from Strathalbyn was the leading goalkicker with 14 goals.The Under 16 Girls medal was won by Jemma Ellis of Yankalilla with 14 votes. Ellis won by two votes from Jaimee Millard (12 votes) of Victor Harbor. The two girls will face off in the first semi final on Sunday at Victor. Carli Perryman (Willunga), Alissa Brook (Victor Harbor) and Brooke Boileau (Mount Compass) finished in a tie for third with seven votes each. Jessica Harris from Willunga was the leading goalkicker with 22 goals for the season including three 'bags' of five goals in a row to complete the minor round.

Morphett Vale have moved inside the top four in the Southern Football League (SFL) following a crushing 110-point win against Cove in round six action on Saturday at Morphett Vale. A tight first quarter gave no inkling of what was to come as scores were level at the first break. From that moment on however, it was all Morphett Vale as they kicked 20 goals to three to win 22.16 (148) to 6.2 (38). The Emus had 11 different goalkickers with Jack Glazbrook leading the way with four goals while Ben Charlesworth kicked three goals for the Cobras. Better players for the Emus included Braydan Hartwig, David Sampson and Daniel Bode. For the Cobras, Daniel Seirch, Kyle Stoldt and Damian Roach battled hard.Christies Beach consolidated second position on the SFL ladder with a big 99-point win at Port Noarlunga. Christies Beach played a solid first half to take a 26-point lead to halftime before they really put their foot down after the break to kick 15 goals to four and win 23.15 (153) to 8.6 (54). The Saints had nine different goalkickers with Blake Carter kicking eight majors while Daniel Nobes kicked six goals. Nobes now has 36 goals from six games in 2020. Nick Steele kicked three goals for Port Noarlunga and Dylan Williams kicked two. Andrew Bachmann, Josiah Sheppard, Carter, Shane Pettiford and Nobes were best for the Saints while Steele, Aaron Petersen and Steve O’Brien were among the best players for the Cockle Divers.2019 runner-up Noarlunga notched their fourth win on the trot with a convincing 48-point victory at Happy Valley. The Shoes lost their first two games but have not lost since then and have moved up to third spot on the ladder. Happy Valley started well to lead by seven points at quarter time before Noarlunga turned it around to take the lead by seven points themselves at halftime. Nine goals to two in the second half saw Noarlunga win 15.10 (100) to 7.10 (52). Vic Robertson kicked five goals for the Shoes and Harry Davenport kicked three for the Vikings. Noarlunga were best served by Sammual Miller, Nathan Schulz and Robertson while the Vikings best players were Tate Coleman, Henry Kerrison and Justin Schurgott.Flagstaff Hill continued on their merry way in 2020 with a sixth consecutive victory, this time by 81 points over Reynella at Flagstaff Hill. The Falcons have been untouchable so far this season with an average winning margin of 57 points. The Falcons led by three points at quarter time, 22 points at halftime, 42 points at three quarter time, before kicking six goals to zero in the final term to win 15.13 (103) to 3.4 (22). Mitchell Johnson led the goalkickers for Flagstaff Hill with three goals while Reynella had all individual goalscorers. Brad Kirk, Luke Beenham, David Kearsley, Johnson and Michael Shearer were best for the reigning premiers while for the Wine Flies, Shaun Miller, Nick Dixon and Steven Sullivan were among their best players.Ladder (after round 6)Flagstaff Hill 12, Christies Beach 10, Noarlunga 8, Morphett Vale 8, Port Noarlunga 6, Happy Valley 2, Reynella 2, Cove 0Round 7 fixtures (Home team named first)Christies Beach v Happy ValleyCove v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v Morphett ValeReynella v Port Noarlunga