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Raiders win thriller against Meadows in the Hills Football League
Raiders win thriller against Meadows in the Hills Football League

28 July 2020, 7:30 AM

Bridgewater-Callington moved up to third position on the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division ladder with a nail-biting five-point win over Meadows at Bridgewater on Saturday. The Raiders led all day and when they kicked the first goal of the final quarter, the margin was out to 28 points with the game seemingly over. Amazingly Meadows fought back with five goals in just 13 minutes to hit the front before the Raiders' Alistair Fleming kicked his fifth goal of the game at the 23-minute mark of the last term to seal the 12.13 (85) to 12.8 (80) victory for the Raiders. It was a bitter pill to swallow for Meadows who are showing strong signs of improvement so far in 2020. Shaun Steele kicked three goals for the Raiders in a best on ground performance while Gerard Dutton kicked two goals and was named best for the Bulldogs.A powerful second half propelled Ironbank-Cherry Gardens to a fourth consecutive victory after a 52-point win against Kangarilla at Yaroona. The Thunderers led by 20 points at halftime and the game was well and truly on. The second half was all Ironbank though as they kicked 9.8 to 4.6 to win going away, 17.16 (118) to 9.12 (66). The ‘dynamic duo’ up forward were at it again for Ironbank-Cherry Gardens with Jeremy Johncock (7) and Josh Vandermeer (4) combining for 11 goals. The pair have now kicked 38 goals between them in the opening four games. Tom Hall played an excellent game up forward for Kangarilla as he bagged six majors. Matthew Raitt continued his good start to the season to be named best for the winners while Adrian Albanese was named best for Kangies.Perennial powerhouse Kersbrook won their second game in row to move inside the top four following a comfortable 44-point win at Macclesfield. After a tight opening term which saw the Brookers lead by just five points, a seven goal to four second quarter had the visitors in the box seat at the long break with a 24-point margin. 10 goals to seven in the second half saw the high scoring match end, Kersbrook 21.9 (135) to Macclesfield 14.7 (91). Kersbrook shared the goals around with Jonathon Ross (5), Peter Masika (4) and Tyler Westley (3) leading the way. Luke Andruszkiewicz kicked three goals for Maccy. Ryan Xanthopoulos, Luke Tomaselli, Jacob Pitman, Regan Moyne and Josh Laube were named as Kersbrook’s best. Thomas Neville, Carey McLeod, Andruszkiewicz, Riley Daykin and Brad Thompson were best for Macclesfield.Reigning premier Gumeracha remained undefeated with a crushing 164-point victory over bottom side Torrens Valley. The Magpies dominated all day to win 26.21 (177) to 2.1 (13). Scott Mumford kicked seven goals in a best on ground performance for Gumeracha. Mumford has kicked 14 goals from just three games so far this season. Joining him in the best players for the Magpies were Danny Leith (four goals), Brendon Moon, Daniel Wood and Jack Parker. Torrens Valley were best served by Ashley Fawcett, Tyson Reichstein, Robbie Young, Steven Cooper and Jono Voigt.Birdwood had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Ironbank-Cherry Gardens 8, Gumeracha 6, Bridgewater-Callington 4, Kersbrook 4, Kangarilla 4, Macclesfield 2, Meadows 2, Birdwood 2, Torrens Valley 0.Round 5 fixtures (Home team named first)Kersbrook v KangarillaBirdwood v GumerachaMeadows v Torrens ValleyIronbank-Cherry Gardens v Bridgewater-CallingtonMacclesfield has the bye

McLaren Eagles remain undefeated in GSFLW
McLaren Eagles remain undefeated in GSFLW

28 July 2020, 2:30 AM

McLaren are the only undefeated side in the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition after four rounds following their 34-point victory over Mount Compass on Sunday. McLaren were deadly accurate in front of goals kicking 9.0 (54) to Compass’ 3.2 (20). Sally Fuller kicked four goals for the Eagles in a best on ground performance. Kelly Nijhuis and Meg Bentley kicked two goals each as well for the winners. Fuller was joined in the best players for McLaren by Tessa Wesson, Katrina Munzberg, Tahlita Buethke and Ally Bailey. Demi Sharp, Stacey Dale, Linda Shute, Emma Galbraith and Taylah Eastwood were best for the Bulldogs.Willunga moved into second spot on the ladder with a huge 107-point victory over Yankalilla at Goolwa Oval. The Demons led by 32 points at quarter time, 43 points at halftime and 88 points at the last change before winning 18.9 (117) to 1.4 (10). Willunga shared the goals around with 10 different goal kickers including Cleo Guilfoyle, Colbie Frankland, Dakota Oniszk and Katrice Turner who all kicked three majors. Ella Radbone was named best for Willunga and she was well supported by Turner, Oniszk, Franklin and Caitlin Radbone. For Yankalilla, Leah Bailey continued her good season to be named best for the Tigers and she was joined by Laura Smith, Paquita Eatts, Melissa Biddle and Bonnie Willsmore in the best players.Encounter Bay are on the board with their first win of 2020 after a 74-point victory over Victor Harbor at McLaren Vale on Sunday. The Bays got off to a good start to lead by 21 points at quarter time before extending their lead out to 36 points at halftime. A five goal to zero second half saw Encounter Bay win 12.15 (87) to 2.1 (13). For the second week in a row Achol Agany was named best for the Bays with a starring role up forward kicking five goals. TJ Walkden and Tess Huxtable kicked three goals each and were also named in the Bay's best players. Jordan Minenko, Maya Overall and Jaimee Millard were among the best players for Victor.Reigning premier Strathalbyn moved up to third place on the GSFLW ladder with a tough eight-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa Oval. The home side started well to lead by six points at the first break but the Roosters dominated the second quarter, kicking 4.2 to 0.0 to take a handy 20-point lead into halftime. The Magpies came back strongly in the third stanza to kick the only three goals of the term to only trail by two points at the final change. It was a tough slog in the last quarter with Strathalbyn kicking the only goal to win 6.3 (39) to 5.1 (31). Emily Cozamanis and Georgie Pater kicked two goals each for the Roosters while Kate Reynolds also kicked two goals for the Magpies. Emogen Johnson, Emma Chapman and Katie Ehlers were best for Strathalbyn with Asha Bell, Renee Moon and Melissa Ramsey in the best players for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Ladder (after round 4)McLaren 8, Willunga 6, Strathalbyn 6, Mt Compass 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Encounter Bay 2, Victor Harbor 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 5 fixtures (Sunday 2/8/20) Yankalilla v Strathalbyn (Victor Harbor 10.10am)Encounter Bay v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Willunga 10.10am)Victor Harbor v Mt Compass (Victor Harbor 1.40pm)Willunga v McLaren (Willunga 1.40pm)

SFLW - Round 3 review
SFLW - Round 3 review

27 July 2020, 10:30 PM

Cove and Reynella had the honour of playing on Friday night at Cove to open round three of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition. Unfortunately the game was abandoned in the third quarter due to a serious injury to a Reynella player. At that stage the Cobras let 1.3 (9) to 0.4 (4) and therefore Cove were awarded the match to remain undefeated and top of the SFLW ladder. Felicity Oliver was the sole goal kicker for the match whie the best players for Cove were Jaime Norup, Lara Ward, Lisa Hurcombe, Alana Tuohy-Lashmar and Tamara Zerna. Anja Bancevic, Sarah Bourn, Rebecca Denyer, Vanessa Graham and Zannah Loxton were named in the best players for Reynella.Aldinga won their first game for the 2020 season in a tight and low scoring affair against Hackham at Aldinga Oval. The Sharks won by four points, 1.5 (11) to 1.1 (7). There were no goals scored in the first half with Aldinga’s goal coming in the third term courtesy of Jean-Louise Papps and Hackham kicking the only goal of the last term through Courtnie Noble. For the third game in a row, Jaimi Griffen was named best player for Aldinga and she was ably supported by Papps, Alison Szalanski, Kiara Lovett and Molly Flanagan-Sjoberg. Alana Browne, Chelsea Deeth, Noble, Samatha Smith and Rachel Cole were named in the best players for a plucky Hackham side.Christies Beach moved up to third position after winning their second game of the season with a 17-point win at home against Morphett Vale. The visitors started well to lead by four points at quarter time before Christies hit back with the only goal of the second term to take a two point lead into halftime. The third quarter proved decisive as the Saints kicked two goals to zero for the term to turn for home with a handy 14 point buffer before finally winning 4.7 (31) to 2.2 (14). The Saints Melanie Koster was best on ground for the second time this season and she was well supported by Paige Kiley, Pamela May, Candice De Laine and Kelly Armstrong. Emma Morrison, Katelyn Wilson, Hannah Armstrong, Renee Harrison and Ashleigh Carr were amongst the best players for the Emus.Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder (after round 3)Cove 6, Reynella 4, Christies Beach 4, Morphett Vale 2, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2, Flagstaff Hill 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Aldinga v Christies BeachHackham v Flagstaff HillReynella v Morphett ValeCove has the bye

Reigning premier Langhorne Creek go top in the Great Southern Football League
Reigning premier Langhorne Creek go top in the Great Southern Football League

26 July 2020, 11:30 PM

Reigning premier Langhorne Creek has flexed its considerable muscle to thrash Strathalbyn by 113 points and move to the top of the ladder in round three action of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday at Langhorne Creek. After a tight opening quarter saw the home side lead by just eight points, the Hawks exploded in the second quarter kicking 11 goals to one to take an unassailable 68-point lead into halftime. A further 11 goals to four in the second half saw the final score of 27.15 (177) to 9.10 (64). Langhorne Creek had 11 different goalkickers with playing-coach James Sellar kicking six and Lachie McGregor slotting five majors. Ben Simounds was the standout forward for the Roosters kicking five goals. Dave Warren continued his excellent season with a best on ground performance and he was well supported by Sellar, Curtis Perrey, Caleb Howell and Jarrod Kellock. For Strathalbyn, Daniel Peglar, Zac Edwards, Mark Tucker, Simounds and Richard O’Grady were named as best players.McLaren remain undefeated after a thrilling four-point victory at Willunga. Five points was the largest margin at any break when McLaren were in front at quarter time. The game ebbed and flowed as Willunga turned for home with a slender four-point lead. McLaren kicked 3.3 to 2.1 in the final term to win 12.12 (84) to 12.8 (80). Max Wakefield and James Grimley kicked three goals each for the Eagles while Danie Lee was a constant threat up forward for the Demons with five majors. Ashley Goodieson, Brett Ellis, Kiefver Zohar (in his 200th game), Brendan Gill and Kaine Hopkins were named best for the Eagles. Marcus Burdett, Lee, Braden Altus, Reid Colwell and Brett Miegel were best for Willunga.Playing-coach Lindsay Thomas has helped fire Yankalilla to their second win of the season with an 83-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Yankalilla. The former Kangaroos and Power player kicked nine goals as the Tigers won 18.10 (118) to 5.5 (35). After a tight opening quarter saw Yankalilla lead by 10 points, it was all Tigers from then on as they kicked 15 goals to three for the rest of the game. Xavier Gotch, Jack Fitzgerald, Joel Kay, Thomas and Chris Clark were named best for Yankalilla. Daniel Fry kicked two goals for the Magpies and was named as their best player along with playing-coach Todd Miles, Caleb Pope, Rhett Perry and Mckale O’Flaherty.Mount Compass notched their first win of 2020 with a 36-point win at home over Myponga-Sellicks. It was a tight game for the first three quarters as the home side led by just 12 points at the last change. The Bulldogs came out full of running in the final quarter to kick five goals to one and win 14.9 (93) to 8.9 (57). Braden Ritter kicked four goals for the winners while Sam Kennedy continued his good start to 2020 with three goals. Tim Green, Joss Davis and Peter Hoban were named amongst the Bulldogs best players. Dylan Lang was named best for the Mudlarks with help from Sam Kennedy and Brett Baillie.Encounter Bay also had their first win of 2020 defeating bottom side Victor Harbor at home by 48 points. The Bays led by 19 points at quarter time, 35 points at halftime and 43 points at the last change before kicking four goals to three in the last quarter to win 13.14 (92) to 6.8 (44). Elijah Horrocks (4), Gary Karpany (4) and Tyson Neale (3) were the multiple goalkickers for Encounter Bay. Tyler Baldock was named best player for the Bays and he was well supported by Neale, Tom Bonnes, Karpany and Horrocks. Zac Dowling, Billy Wade and Dylan Kleinig were best for the Roos.Ladder after Round 3Langhorne Creek 6, McLaren 6, Yankalilla 4, Willunga 4, Strathalbyn 4, Encounter Bay 3, Mount Compass 3, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 4 fixtures (Home team named first)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Langhorne CreekMcLaren v YankalillaMyponga-Sellicks v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v WillungaVictor Harbor v Mount Compass

Roosters win a thriller in round two action of the GSFL
Roosters win a thriller in round two action of the GSFL

22 July 2020, 11:40 PM

Strathalbyn won a thrilling contest at home against Yankalilla in round two action of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. Strathalbyn led by 32 points at three quarter time before a late run from the Tigers in the last quarter, where they kicked 5.2 to 0.1, saw Strathalbyn cling on to a one-point victory. The final scores were Strathalbyn 13.7 (85) to Yankalilla 12.12 (84). The Roosters had eight different goalkickers with gun recruit Brodie Martin kicking three. Jed Durdin was a star up forward for the Tigers kicking five majors. Zac Edwards, Martin and Liam Stirling were best for the winners while for Yankalilla, Nick Liddle, Chris Clark and Xavier Gotch were named among their best players. Strathalbyn remain as one of four undefeated teams after the opening two rounds. Yankalilla sits in fifth place with a 1-1 record.Mount Compass have fought back to claim an exciting draw in their match against Encounter Bay. The Bays led by 13 points at the last change in a low scoring encounter on a blustery afternoon at Mount Compass but the home side would not be denied as they kicked the only two goals of the final term to leave the scores locked at the final siren. The final scores were Mount Compass 6.10 (46) to Encounter Bay 7.4 (46). Nick Marshall was the leading forward on the ground as he snagged three goals for the Bays while Ziggy Vitkunas kicked two for the Bulldogs. Tyson Neale was best for Encounter Bay and he was supported by Cory Gamble, Hamish Tonkin, Braedon Renshaw and Nick Marshall. For Compass Peter Hoban, Sam Haniford, Adam Hunter, Braden Ritter and Brandon McKenzie were their best players.McLaren remain on top of the GSFL ladder after a tough 16-point win at Myponga against Myponga-Sellicks. It was a tight affair all day and at the last change, the home side had a five-point lead. McLaren upped the ante in the final term to hold the Mudlarks scoreless while kicking three goals themselves to win 8.9 (57) to 6.5 (41). Brendan Gill for McLaren and Sam Kennedy for Myponga-Sellicks were the only multiple goalkickers for the day with three goals each. Stuart Green, Alex Boyle and Sam Bentley were best for the Eagles while Brett Baillie, Tyler Harman and Kennedy battled hard for a brave Mudlarks outfit.Reigning premier Langhorne Creek had a percentage-boosting win over Victor Harbor to the tune of 140 points at Victor. It’s been a very difficult start to 2020 for the Roos with two 100+ point losses to start the shortened season. On Saturday Langhorne Creek led by 33 points at quarter time, 61 points at halftime, 84 points at three quarter time before a 10 goal to one final term saw the final scores as Langhorne Creek 28.15 (183) to Victor Harbor 7.1 (43). The Hawks shared the goals around with 12 different goalkickers with Mitch Cleggett kicking eight in a best on ground performance. Coby Helyar (5), Jarrod Kellock (3), David Warren (2), Matt Tonkin (2) and Nick Sproull (2) were the other multiple goalkickers. Sam Basham was a standout for the Roos kicking four goals.2019 runner-up Willunga moved up to third spot on the GSFL ladder following a convincing 54-point victory over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Willunga. The Demons were never threatened in winning 13.18 (96) to 6.6 (42). Willunga shared the goals around with Todd Martin, Billy Cook, Jake Standfield and Sean Beath all kicking two goals. Magpies playing coach Todd Miles also kicked two goals. Cam Hutchens, Lachlan Scott and Marcus Burdett were among the best players for the winners while for Goolwa/Port Elliot, Daniel Fry continued his good start to the season to be named the Magpies best along with James Fry and Brock Godwin-Knott.Ladder after Round 2McLaren 4, Langhorne Creek 4, Willunga 4, Strathalbyn 4, Yankalilla 2, Encounter Bay 1, Mount Compass 1, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay v Victor HarborLanghorne Creek v StrathalbynMount Compass v Myponga-SellicksWillunga v McLarenYankalilla v Goolwa/Port Elliot

McLaren Eagles go top in the GSFLW
McLaren Eagles go top in the GSFLW

22 July 2020, 3:35 AM

McLaren Eagles have moved to the top of the Great Southern Football League Womens (GSFLW) ladder after a 71-point win against Yankalilla. The final scores were 9.18 (72) to 0.1 (1). Layla Rogers was named best for the Eagles and Brittnie Wyld kicked three goals.Tessa Wesson, Katrina Munzberg, Alexandra Bentley and Tiffany Copley were other good players for McLaren while for Yankalilla, Laura Smith, Jade Parker and Leah Bailey tried hard all day.Mount Compass joined McLaren as the other undefeated side after three rounds with an 18-point victory over previous top-of-the-ladder side Goolwa/Port Elliot. Mount Compass led by 11 points at halftime and kept the Magpies scoreless after the long break to win 3.2 (20) to 0.2 (2). Linda Shute continued her good season for the Bulldogs with her second best player nomination for 2020 and she was ably supported by Amy Taylor, Mykala Walker-Murphy, Caroline Scott and Demi Sharp. Renee Moon is having an excellent season for the Magpies and she was named best player for the second time this season. Michaela Hoppen, Megan Hoad, Asha Bell and Alexie McLellan were also good contributors for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Willunga had their second big win in a row, this time by 128 points over Victor Harbor, 19.14 (128) to 0.0 (0). Willunga shared the scoring around with 10 different goalkickers including Kimberly Robinson and Dakota Oniszk who slotted four majors each. Oniszk was named best on ground for the Demons with support from Neve Frankland, Colbie Frankland, Robinson, Lucy Wallis and Carli Perryman.Reigning premier Strathalbyn got themselves back in the winners circle following a 34-point victory over McLaren. The Roosters were keen to bounce back after losing to McLaren last week and after only leading by a point at quarter time, kicked three goals in the second term to lead by 21 points at halftime. After competing well in the first quarter, Encounter Bay failed to score for the final three quarters as the Roosters won 5.5 (35) to 0.1 (1). Emily Cozamanis was the best forward on the ground as she kicked three goals to take her season tally to eight after three games. Georgie Pater was adjudged best for Strathalbyn in her first game for the season with Tessa Grant, Katie Ehlers and Annabel Thomas also playing well. Achol Agany was best for the Bays along with Miette - Magali Allain and Kate Sanders.Ladder (after round 3)McLaren 6, Mt Compass 6, Willunga 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Strathalbyn 4, Yankalilla 0, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 4 fixtures (Sunday 26/7/20) Willunga v Yankalilla (Goolwa 10.10am)Victor Harbor v Encounter Bay (McLaren Vale 10.10am)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Strathalbyn (Goolwa 1.40pm)McLaren v Mt Compass(McLaren Vale 1.40pm)

Ironbank-Cherry Gardens stay undefeated in the Hills Football League
Ironbank-Cherry Gardens stay undefeated in the Hills Football League

22 July 2020, 2:30 AM

Ironbank-Cherry Gardens has moved a game clear at the top of the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division ladder after their round three victory at home over Macclesfield. The opening quarter was a high scoring affair with the Thunderers taking a seven-point lead into the first change, 5.3 (33) to 4.2 (26). By halftime the home side had increased their lead slightly out to 12 points and Maccy were right in the game. Ironbank-Cherry Gardens came out firing after the long break and totally dominated, kicking 15 goals to four in the second half to win by 82 points, 22.15 (147) to 9.11 (65). The Thunderers had 10 different goalkickers with Jeremy Johncock (6) and Josh Vandermeer (5) leading the way. These two have combined for 27 goals already and are a big reason the Thunderers are one of the favourites for the flag. Todd Pfeiffer was named best on ground for the second time in 2020 and he was ably supported by Johncock, Will Muirden, Joel Van Paridon and Tom Watton. Denis Iljcesen kicked three goals for Macclesfield with Brad Thompson, Isaac Lallard and Brad Noske amongst the best players for the Blood and Tars.Kangarilla moved up to third spot on the ladder with a good 26-point win at local rivals Meadows. Kangarilla led by just 10 points at the last change but ran away with the game in the last term, kicking six goals to three, to win 16.16 (112) to 12.14 (86). Kangies shared the goals around with 10 different goalkickers. Jack Unger, Jamie Grosser and Thomas Hall all kicked three for the winners. Jacob Comley also kicked three goals for Meadows. Josh Albanese, Thomas Hall, Gabriel Bayliss, Adrian Albanese and Brendan Hillier were Kangarilla’s best while for Meadows Luke Smart, Comely and Andrew Coombe were their best.Bridgewater-Callington won their first game of 2020 after a convincing 78-point win against Torrens Valley at Mount Torrens. Only poor kicking for goal by the Raiders kept the margin under 100 points as the final score was 12.18 (90) to 2.0 (12). Colonel Light Gardens recruit Alistair Fleming continued his good form with four majors which gives him 11 for the season so far. Jackson Hooper, Ben O’Donnell, Liam Healey, Will Fearnhead and Alfie Wenk were best for the Raiders. Dylan Rowe, Ashley Fawcett and Brandon Bormann battled hard for Torrens Valley.Kersbrook have also won their first game of the season following their 29-point win against arch-rival Birdwood. The Brookers took to their home deck determined to get on the board for 2020 and they started well to lead by 12 points at the first break. The next two quarters were very even with Kersbrook turning for home with a 14-point lead before a four-goal to one final quarter saw the home side home 11.7 (73) to 5.12 (42). Jonathan Ross led the way for the home side with six goals while Josh Sykes was the only multiple goalkicker for the Roosters with two goals. Josh Laube, Tom Underwood, Henry Lawrie, Ryan Xanthopoulos and Dylan Bingos were the best players for the Brookers. Fraser Gehrich, Jack Ince and Justin Sheedy were amongst the best for the Roosters.Gumeracha had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Ironbank-Cherry Gardens 6, Gumeracha 4, Kangarilla 4, Macclesfield 2, Bridgewater-Callington 2, Meadows 2, Birdwood 2, Kersbrook 2, Torrens Valley 0.Round 4 fixtures (Home team named first)Bridgewater-Callington v MeadowsKangarilla v Ironbank-Cherry GardensMacclesfield v KersbrookGumeracha v Torrens ValleyBirdwood has the bye

Southern Football League Women - Round 2 review
Southern Football League Women - Round 2 review

21 July 2020, 2:30 AM

Reynella are top of the ladder after round two of the Southern Football League Women’s competition (SFLW) following a 25-point away win over Flagstaff Hill on Sunday. Reynella dominated the first half to lead by 19 points at halftime but Flagstaff Hill hit back in the third term to keep the visitors scoreless and close the margin to just 11 points at three quarter time. The Wine Flies steadied in the last term to kick the only two goals of the quarter and win 5.6 (36) to 1.5 (11). Nikki Curnow kicked two goals for the winners with Reynella’s best players being Brina Thompson, Zannah Loxton, Shawna Bradshaw, Curnow and Shanique West. Emily Brockhurst was the sole goalkicker for Flaggies and she was named in the best players for the Falcons along with Carli Morton, Jenna Andrews, Alana Baker and Rachel Crockart.Reigning premier Cove are also undefeated after two rounds after with a 19-point win at Hackham. Cove kept the home side scoreless in the first half to lead by 21 points at the long break. Hackham finally got on the board with a goal in the third quarter but Cove still held a 23-point lead going into the last term. Hackham battled hard to win the last quarter but ultimately went down 4.8 (32) to 2.1 (13). Felicity Oliver kicked two goals for the Cobras and was named in the best players along with Jaime Norup, Aidene Parr, Lauren Grigg and Lara Ward. Caitlin Ross, Courtnie Noble, Chelsea Deeth, Alana Browne and Samantha Smith were best for a brave Hackham outfit.Morphett Vale won their first game of the season with a dominating 50-point victory at home against Aldinga. The Emus led by 15, 22 and 35 points at the breaks before winning 7.9 (51) to 0.1 (1). Kate Dunn kicked two goals for the winners. Katelyn Wilson continued her good start to the season to be named best player for the Emus and she was well supported by Alisha Lyall, Amber Kennedy-Murphy, Dunn and Hannah Fitzpatrick. Jaimi Griffen was named best for the Sharks for the second week in a row. Molly Flanagan-Sjoberg, Jean-Louise Papps, Catherine Warren and Nikki Duggan were also amongst Aldinga’s best players.Christies Beach had the bye.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Reynella (Friday 7.30pm)Aldinga v Hackham (Sunday 2.55pm)Christies Beach v Morphett Vale (Sunday 2.55pm)Flagstaff Hill has the bye

Morphett Vale stun Noarlunga to stay undefeated in the Southern Football League
Morphett Vale stun Noarlunga to stay undefeated in the Southern Football League

20 July 2020, 2:30 AM

In a major upset, Morphett Vale came from 20 points down at three quarter time to defeat 2019 grand finalists Noarlunga at Morphett Vale in round two action of the Southern Football League (SFL). It was the second week in a row that Noarlunga have blown a seemingly match winning lead at the last change. In a low scoring first half, Noarlunga led 2.3 (15) to 2.0 (12) at the long break. The visitors stretched their lead out to 20 points at the final change but it could easily have been more after kicking an inaccurate 3.6 in the third term. The Emus came out full of running in the final quarter to kick five goals to zero to win 8.2 (50) to 5.11 (41). Nathan Bayly was the leading forward on the ground with three goals for Morphett Vale while Nick Robertson kicked two for the Shoes. Bodie Sowter, Aiden Baker, Daniel Bode, Michael Smith and Jack Langdon were named as Morphett Vale’s best players. Robertson, Kevin Opperman, Nathan Schulz, Ben Goldfinch and Troy Johnson were best for Noarlunga.Christies Beach have launched another big comeback, this time against Reynella, to keep their undefeated season intact. The home side Reynella got off to a great start to lead by 31 points at the first break. After an even second quarter Reynella still led by 29 points at halftime. Christies Beach raced back into the game with a five goal to two third term to only trail by six points at three quarter time before overwhelming the Wine Flies in the final stanza to kick another six goals to two to win by 24 points, 13.16 (94) to 11.4 (70). Blake Carter kicked five goals for the Saints while Daniel Nobes kicked four. Josh Frisby, Callan Semple, Brad Potter and Bailey Marshman kicked two goals each for Reynella. For a second week in a row, Michael Mazey was named best for Christies and he was joined in the best players by Jacob Crate, Ryan Parry, Carter and Josiah Sheppard. Marshman, Ryan Richardson, Ben Lockett, Mackenzie Warman and Steven Farrelly were amongst the best for Reynella.Port Noarlunga notched their first win of 2020 with a 12-point win at Cove. A low scoring first half saw Port Noarlunga lead by just two points at the main break. The game opened up in the third term with each side scoring four goals to leave the scores locked at 7.8 (50) each. The last quarter was a dour struggle with Port Noarlunga kicking the only two goals of the last stanza to win 9.11 (65) to 7.11 (53). Dylan Williams kicked three goals for the Cockle Divers with Elijah Satala and Ian Milera adding a couple of goals each for the winners. Scott Grieve and Lincoln Holder snagged two goals each for the Cobras. James Ledgard, Phil Brown, Connor Sampson, Nick Steele and Williams were best for Port Noarlunga while the Cobras were best served by Michael Galley, Ben Charlesworth, Kyle Stoldt, Grieve and Scott Abbott.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill joined Christies Beach and Morphett Vale as the only undefeated teams after two rounds with a hard fought win at home against Happy Valley. Conditions were difficult with only two goals kicked against the wind all day. Happy Valley started well to take a 12-point lead into quarter time. The home side turned it around in the second term kicking four goals to zero and led by a handy 15 points at halftime. Happy Valley hit back in the third term to take a three-point lead into the last quarter. However that would be the end of the road for the Vikings as the Falcons took over in the last term to kick 4.3 to 0.0 and seal a 24-point victory, 10.10 (70) to 7.4 (46). Sam Tharaldsen, Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Mountford kicked two goals each for the winners while Joel Beeche also kicked two for Happy Valley. Brad Kirk, Mark Hollis and Chris Puiatti were named amongst the Falcons best. For the Vikings, Matthew Lillis, Damon Birbeck and Beeche tried hard all day.Round 3 fixtures (Home team named first)Christies Beach v Flagstaff HillHappy Valley v ReynellaNoarlunga v CovePort Noarlunga v Morphett Vale

Goolwa/Port Elliot top of the ladder as the GSFLW season resumes
Goolwa/Port Elliot top of the ladder as the GSFLW season resumes

14 July 2020, 8:30 PM

After a four-month break due to COVID-19, the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition finally resumed on Sunday with four matches in round two.Goolwa/Port Elliot have gone to the top of the ladder following a convincing 61-point win against Victor Harbor on Sunday in the early game at Willunga Oval. The Magpies led at every change to win 9.8 (62) to 0.1 (1). Catherine Griffen and Asha Bell kicked three goals for the winners with Renee Moon, Griffen, Bell, Megan Hoad and Kaya Angus named in the best players. Demi Morse, Joanne Spriggs, Claudia Rodda, Daisy Blencowe and Mackenzie Worsley were named best for Victor.Mt Compass remains undefeated after a 28-point win against Yankalilla in the early game at McLaren Vale. The Bulldogs led all day to record a 4.10 (34) to 1.0 (6) victory. Brooke Boileau, Amy Taylor, Taylah Eastwood, Linda Shute, Caroline Scott and Kelly Haverty were named in the best players for the undefeated Mt Compass. Laura Smith, Bonnie Willsmore, Helen Maidment, Leah Bailey, Brittany Bugg and Sophia Nicolis were the best players for Yankalilla.In the match of the round at McLaren Vale the home team McLaren Eagles had a tight 11-point victory over reigning premier Strathalbyn to remain undefeated in 2020. Brittnie Wyld kicked three goals for the Eagles while Emily Cozamanis slotted two majors for the Roosters. Tiffany Copley was named best for McLaren and she received good support from Layla Rogers, Ally Bailey, Donna Boal and Meg Bentley. Strathalbyn were best served by Courtney Mesecke, Emogen Johnson, Holly Wallace, Indigo Miller and Holly Santibanez.Willunga notched their first win of the season in the late game at Willunga Oval on Sunday with a 91-point victory over Encounter Bay, 14.7 (91) to 0.0 (0). The Demons led by 32 points at halftime before a devastating eight-goal third quarter blew the lead out to 81 points at the last change. Willunga shared the goals around with nine different goalkickers including Dakota Oniszk (3), Casey Evans (2), Emily Smith (2) and Ella Radbone (2). Ella Radbone was named best on ground for the Demons and she was joined in the best players by Katrice Turner, Kristen Rothwell, Oniszk and Kayla Catford. Georgia Harrington, Kate Sanders and TJ Walkden tried hard all day for the Bays.Ladder (after round 2)Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, McLaren 4, Mt Compass 4, Willunga 2, Strathalbyn 2, Yankalilla 0, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 3 fixtures (Sunday 19/7/20)Mt Compass v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Strathalbyn 10.10am)Victor Harbor v Willunga (Yankalilla 10.10am)Strathalbyn v Encounter Bay (Strathalbyn 1.40pm)Yankalilla v McLaren (Yankalilla 1.40pm)

Cove Cobras start SFLW premiership defence with a win over Morphett Vale
Cove Cobras start SFLW premiership defence with a win over Morphett Vale

14 July 2020, 8:30 AM

Cove Cobras launched their Southern Football League Women's (SFLW) premiership defence in the best way possible with a convincing 38-point victory over Morphett Vale at Cove. The Cobras made a fast start to lead by 21 points at quarter time, holding the Emus scoreless in the process. Morphett Vale got on the board with a couple of goals in the second term but Cove extended their lead marginally at the long break to 23 points.A further three goals to one in the second half saw Cove eventually win 8.11 (59) to 3.3 (21). Aidene Parr kicked two goals for Cove while Alana Tuohy-Lashmar, Parr, Jaime Norup, Renee Ullrich and Dana O’Brien were named in the Cobras best players. Kate Dunn kicked two goals for Morphett Vale and the Emus best were Hannah Armstrong, Shannon Foster, Katelyn Wilson, Dunn and Amber Kennedy-Murphy.Christies Beach celebrated their first game in the SFLW competition with a 24-point win over Flagstaff Hill at Christies. In a low scoring first half, the home side led by 11 points at the long break, 2.1 (13) to 0.2 (2). Both sides kicked one goal each in the third quarter as the Saints turned for home still leading by 11 points. Christies made the game safe in the final quarter, kicking two goals to zero to win 5.3 (33) to 1.3 (9). Kelly Armstrong was the sole multiple goalkicker on the day as she kicked two goals for the victors. Melanie Koster was named best for the Saints and she was joined in the best players by Armstrong, Casie Coombe, Hannah Crump and Maddeline Gladdis. Flagstaff Hill were best served by Hannah Griffin, Alana Baker, Riley Mitchell, Jenna Andrews and Katherine Wise while Kelsey Rodman was the Falcons sole goal kicker.Reynella has started their season with a bang following a crushing 73-point win over 2019 runners-up Aldinga at Reynella Oval. After a tight opening quarter saw the home side lead by just seven points, Reynella took control from then on as they kicked 10 goals in the final three quarters to win 11.7 (73) to 0.0 (0). Emily Wood was a star for the Wine Flies with five goals in a best on ground performance. Olivia Gallio, Shanique West, Rebecca Denyer and Zannah Loxton were also named in the best for Reynella. For Aldinga Jaimi Griffen, Jemma Looyestyn, Nikki Duggan, Brooke Mawer and Jean-Louiise Papps battled hard all day.Hackham had the bye.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v ReynellaHackham v CoveMorphett Vale v AldingaChristies Beach has the bye

Macclesfield bounce back with big win in Hills Football League
Macclesfield bounce back with big win in Hills Football League

13 July 2020, 9:30 PM

Macclesfield have hit back after their round one loss to Meadows with a thumping 138-point victory over Torrens Valley in round two of the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division on Saturday. The home team led all day by 28 points at quarter time, 51 at half time, 81 points at three quarter time before eventually winning 24.20 (164) to 4.2 (26). Maccy shared the goals around with 12 players hitting the scoreboard including Zac Cameron and Luke Andruszkiewicz with four goals apiece. Riley Daykin was adjudged best on ground for the Blood and Tars and he was well supported by Reece Jolly, Jesse McCarthy, Ben Flood and Daniel Dempsey.Ironbank-Cherry Gardens have gone to the top of the premiership ladder with a convincing 62-point win at home over perennial finalist Kersbrook. After a tight opening quarter saw the home side lead by just four points, the Thunderers opened up a handy 29-point lead at the main break after a five goal to one second term. It was more of the same in the third quarter with Ironbank-Cherry Gardens kicking a further six goals to Kersbrook’s one to lead by 64 points at the last change before an even last quarter saw the home side win 17.18 (120) to 7.16 (58). Padthaway recruit Josh Vandermeer was best on ground with nine goals for Ironbank-Cherry Gardens and he was well supported up forward by Jeremy Johncock who snagged three majors. Vandermeer was joined in the Thunderers best players by Rhys Van Paridon, Matthew Raitt, James Cross and Will Muirden. Peter Masika was the only multiple goalkicker for the Brookers with two goals. Aaron Killian, Brett James, Simon Ebert, Paul Delucia and Flynn Cameron were amongst the best players for Kersbrook.Reigning premier Gumeracha continued their perfect start to the 2020 season with a grinding 10-point win over Bridgewater-Callington at Bridgewater Oval. The home side started well to lead by seven points at quarter time but the ‘Magpie Machine’ got rolling in the second stanza to take a 24-point lead into the main break. The Raiders battled on well to outscore Gumeracha six goals to three in the second half before eventually going down 12.14 (86) to 11.10 (76). Scott Mumford, Ben Hanna, Brendon Moon and Rob McCard each kicked two goals for Gumeracha while Alistair Fleming led the way for Bridgewater-Callington with four majors. Hanna was best on ground and he was joined on the best players list for the Magpies by Braden Hutt, Matthew Redden, Danny Leith and Lachlan Carpenter. Nathan Rowlands, Jackson Hooper, Shaun Steele, Alfie Wenk and Will Bryars were best for the Raiders.Birdwood made the long trip to Kangarilla and it would’ve been an enjoyable trip home as the Roosters emerged with their first win of the season following a comprehensive 17.7 (109) to 10.8 (68) victory. The win was set up in the first half with Birdwood taking a handy 24-point into the main break. The home side gave themselves a chance with a good third term to reduce the margin to 21 points at the last change but a five goal to two final quarter from the visitors saw Birdwood home to a 41-point triumph. Josh Sykes was a star up forward for Birdwood with six goals and he was well supported by Christian Elliott who slotted five majors. Best on ground Justin Sheedy chipped in with three goals as well. Joining Sheedy in the best players for the Roosters were Jarred Jones, Elliott, Sykes and Fraser Gehrich. Matthew Collie, Jack Unger, Gabriel Ellis and Joseph Carapetis all kicked two goals for Kangies with Tyler Virgo, Adrian Albanese, Jake Corstens, Brendan Hillier and Collie named in the best players.Ladder after Round 2Ironbank-Cherry Gardens 4, Gumeracha 4, Macclesfield 2, Meadows 2, Birdwood 2, Kangarilla 2, Bridgewater-Callington 0, Kersbrook 0, Torrens Valley 0.Round 3 fixtures (Home team named first)Kersbrook v BirdwoodTorrens Valley v Bridgewater-CallingtonMeadows v KangarillaIronbank-Cherry Gardens v MacclesfieldGumeracha has the bye

McLaren start 2020 with a bang in the GSFL
McLaren start 2020 with a bang in the GSFL

13 July 2020, 8:30 AM

McLaren started the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) season in devastating fashion with a crushing 114-point win at home over Victor Harbor. It was a dominant performance from the Eagles as they led by 27 points at quarter time, 57 at half time, 63 points at the last change before a nine goal to one final term saw the final score blowout to 23.12 (150) to 5.6 (36). It was a powerful allround performance from McLaren who had 11 different goalkickers, led by James Grimley who slotted seven majors. Chris Bradwell and Steve Kahl chimed in with three goals each. Kahl was best on ground for the winners and he was well supported by former Meningie player Todd McKay, Grimley, Brett Ellis and Stuart Green. It was a tough day for Victor with Tyson Levy the only shining light up forward with three goals. Brok Schubert, Rhys Bartram, Lachlan Arnold, Dylan Kleinig and Levy were named best for the Roos.Lindsay Thomas began his stint as playing-coach at Yankalilla with a 31-point home win over Myponga-Sellicks. The Tigers have recruited well in the off-season, securing not only Thomas but former South Adelaide pair Bradley Crabb and Nick Liddle. Yankalilla were never seriously threatened by Myponga-Sellicks as the home side raced to a 43-point lead at three-quarter time. The Mudlarks put some respectability on the scoreboard in the final term by kicking four goals to two as Yankalilla won 10.11 (71) to 5.10 (40). Ryan Fisher kicked three goals for the Tigers while Tyler Harman kicked two for Myponga-Sellicks. Ashley Bond, Joel Kay, Ben Shute, Xavier Gotch and Crabb were named best players for the Tigers while Sam Kennedy, Dylan Lang, Liam Partridge, Bradley Clarke and Brett Baillie were best for the Mudlarks.Strathalbyn and Goolwa/Port Elliot had a tight tussle at Goolwa Oval on Saturday with the visitors coming out on top by 19 points, 14.8 (92) to 11.7 (73). After a tight opening half saw Strathalbyn lead by just two points at the long break, the Roosters stretched their lead to 13 points by the last change before kicking four goals to three in the final term to win by 19 points. Gun Strathalbyn forward Ben Simounds kicked four goals in a best on ground display while Marc Elliott also kicked four for the Roosters. New recruit and former Crows player Brodie Martin was also named in the best players along with Ryan Clarke, Liam Stirling and Aaron Noske. For the gallant Magpies, Tom Ferguson kicked three goals with new playing-coach Todd Miles, Brad Prior, Daniel Fry, Ferguson and Oscar Barnett named in the best players.2019 runners-up Willunga had a convincing 55-point victory at Mount Compass to launch their 2020 campaign. The Demons led by 25 points at halftime before taking control of the game completely in the second half to win 14.10 (94) to 5.9 (39). Daniel Lee led the way for the winners with three goals. Nick Scanlan was best on ground for Willunga and he was ably supported by Bradley Haskett, Sean Beath, Braden Altus and Danny Irvine. It was a tough day for the home side with no multiple goalkickers. Sam Haniford, Will Zimmermann, Peter Hoban, Brent Creek and Tim Green battled hard for the Bulldogs.Reigning premier Langhorne Creek began their quest for a third successive flag with a tough 24-point win at Encounter Bay. The Hawks led by just four points at quarter time and by 11 points at the long break before a decisive four goals to one third term set up the 12.9 (81) to 8.9 (57) victory. Goal-sneak Lachy McGregor snagged four majors while Coby Helyar kicked three and Caleb Howell two. Tom Neville, Tyson Neale and Nick Marshall kicked two goals each for Encounter Bay. Helyar, Howell, Curtis Perrey, David Warren and Ben Arbon were named best players for the Hawks while for the Bays Tyler Baldock, James Bradford, Callum Tonkin, Tom Bonnes and Neville were amongst their best players.Round 2 fixtures (Home team named first)Mount Compass v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v McLarenStrathalbyn v YankalillaVictor Harbor v Langhorne CreekWillunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot

Christies Beach produce stunning last quarter to defeat Noarlunga in Southern Football League
Christies Beach produce stunning last quarter to defeat Noarlunga in Southern Football League

13 July 2020, 1:30 AM

Christies Beach launched a stunning comeback to defeat Noarlunga by a point as the Southern Football League (SFL) got underway on Saturday. The Saints travelled to Noarlunga for the Match of the Day and after a tight opening quarter which saw the home side take a six- point lead, the second and third quarters were dominated by the Shoes. 12 goals to six in those quarters saw Noarlunga turn for home with a seemingly match-winning 41-point lead. The game was then turned on its head as Christies Beach came home with a withering last quarter to kick 9.2 to 2.2 and win an entertaining and high scoring affair 17.7 (109) to 17.6 (108). The returning Daniel Nobes kicked four goals for the victors and he was well supported by Matthew Spencely and Blake Carter who kicked three majors each. Vic Robertson, Thomas Caudle and Callum Gaspari kicked three goals each for Noarlunga. Michael Mazey, Jacob Crate, Clayton Mesecke, Carter and Nobes were named as best players for the Saints while Jarrad Liebelt, Nick Robertson, Nathan Schulz, Caudle and Zac Williams were amongst Noarlunga’s best players.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill got their premiership defence off to a convincing start with a 54-point win at Reynella. The opening half was a tight and low scoring affair with the visitors taking a slender one-point lead into the main break. The Falcons flexed their muscles after half time to kick nine goals to one and take victory 12.8 (80) to 4.2 (26). Daniel Butcher was a star up forward for Flaggies kicking five goals with Sam Tharaldsen and Daniel Webb kicking two goals apiece. Josh Frisby kicked two goals for Reynella. David Kearsley, Tharaldsen, Matthew Walton, Butcher and Max Renfrey were the best players for Flagstaff Hill. For Reynella Matthew Fox, Frisby, Nick Dixon, Daniel Whittaker and Boyd Austin were their best players.Happy Valley got their season off to a perfect start with a convincing 42-point win over Port Noarlunga at Happy Valley. The home side got off to a bright start, taking a 20-point lead into the first break. Port Noarlunga hit back hard in the second term to kick four goals to one and only trailed by one point at the long break. Happy Valley came out fired up in the second half to kick nine goals to two and pull away to win 13.11 (89) to 6.11 (47). The Vikings had nine different goalkickers with Joel Beeche, Henry Kerrison, Lee Davis and Tate Coleman kicking two each. Coleman, Damon Birbeck, Nick Frisby-Smith, Matthew Lillis and Beeche were named best for the victors. Port Noarlunga had all individual goalkickers with their best players being Connor Sampson, Jesse Vaughan, Joshua Mewborn, Paul Randall and Ian Brown.Morphett Vale and Cove played an entertaining and tight game at Aldinga with Morphett Vale emerging as 12-point winners. Cove led by four points at quarter time after a low scoring first term before the game opened right up with Morphett Vale kicking seven goals to five in the second stanza to take a 10-point lead into half time. Cove came back in the third quarter to reduce the margin to just one point before the Emus steadied in the last term to come out winners 13.11 (89) to 12.5 (77). Morphett Vale had 10 goalkickers with Scott Carpenter kicking three and Matthew Joraslafsky dobbing two. Brad Young kicked four goals for the Cobras and he was well supported by Michael Galley who kicked three majors. Carpenter was named best for Morphett Vale with Michael Smith, Jack Langdon, Braydan Hartwig and Aiden Baker also in the best players for the Emus. Oliver Moore, Galley, Alexander Marra, Young and Ben Charlesworth were named best for Cove.Round 2 fixtures (Home team named first)Cove v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v Happy ValleyMorphett Vale v NoarlungaReynella v Christies Beach

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