Willunga celebrated their 150th birthday in style with their first win of the season, a comprehensive 106-point win over Mt Compass, during round eight action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Willunga yesterday. The Demons led by 21 points at quarter time, 52 points at halftime, and 71 points at the last change, before winning 18.8 (116) to 1.4 (10). Ryan Sherry (5), Dylan Draper (4) and Cam McDonald (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Willunga, while Cody Connor kicked the only goal for the Bulldogs. Best players for Willunga were Cameron Hutchens, Braden Altus, Brady McDonald, Harrison Mills, Jackson Collins and Jake Renney.Strathalbyn won their third game of the season after defeating Yankalilla by 17 points yesterday. Ben Simounds kicked five goals for the Roosters as they won 12.10 (82) to 8.17 (65). The Roosters’ win kept their slim finals chances alive with 10 games left in the season. Best players for Strathalbyn were Brock Keding, Marc Elliott, Jacob Wright, Tay Crawford-Sandison, Cooper Machin and Mark Tucker. Joe Tyllis and Karison Kantilla kicked three goals each for the Tigers and their best players were Chris Clark, Jesse Fitzgerald, Tyler Athanasos, Tyllis, Jack Fitzgerald and Ayden Duke.Reigning premier McLaren Districts has ominously moved up to second spot on the ladder following their sixth win on the trot. The Eagles led at every change against Encounter Bay before winning 13.12 (90) to 5.7 (37). Henry Mathews (3), Jackson Daniels (2), Matthew Merrett (2) and Luke Mitton (2) were the multiple goalkickers for McLaren Districts, while their best players were Mathews, Aaron Rende, Sam Venning, Daniels, Mitton and Lachlan Camm. Best for the Bays included Cory Gamble, Callum Tonkin, Ryan Pearsons, Marcus Lippett, James Bradford and Jarran Crabb.Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-five with a percentage boosting 214-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Mudlarks led  by 93 points at halftime and kicked a further 19 goals to one in the second half to win 33.29 (227) to 2.1 (13). Jake Spinks kicked 10 goals to be named best afield, while Darren Shillabeer snagged eight majors to give him 47 goals for the season so far. Luke Oliver and Logan Payne were the goalkickers for the Magpies. Joining Spinks in the best for Myponga-Sellicks included Sam Kennedy, Scott Hunt, Ben Kennedy, Jack O'Hanlon and Mitchell Wilkins. The Magpies were best served by Levi Baillie, James Fry, Kai Iwao, Fred Nissen and Kaiden Wilton.Victor Harbor will go to the June long weekend bye undefeated and on top of the ladder after winning a high scoring game against Langhorne Creek by 34 points yesterday. Victor Harbor led by 27 points at halftime, before the Hawks hit back in the third term to reduce the margin to 16 points at the last change. ‘Victor’ steadied in the last quarter, kicking six goals to three, to win 20.8 (128) to 14.10 (94). Sam Basham was the leading goalkicker on the field with five majors, giving him 41 for the season, while Michael Ross and Ben Heaslip kicked four goals each. Jarrod Kellock (4), Mitch Cleggett (3) and Caleb Howell (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Hawks. Best players for Victor Harbor were Ross, Heaslip, Zac Dowling, Matthew Wiese, Reece Kleinig and Mitchell Brook. Langhorne Creek’s best were Kellock, Matt Dominish, Henry Bruce, Angus Cole, Tom Derham and James Dawson.Ladder (after round 8)Victor Harbor 16, McLaren Districts 13, Langhorne Creek 12, Encounter Bay 12, Myponga-Sellicks 11, Strathalbyn 6, Mt Compass 4, Yankalilla 4, Willunga 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 9 fixtures (15/6/24 home team named first)Encounter Bay v Myponga-SellicksGoolwa/Port Elliot v WillungaLanghorne Creek v McLaren DistrictsMt Compass v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor Harbor 

Kangarilla won their second game in a row after defeating Noarlunga 47-41 during round six action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Aldinga on Friday night. In other games, Pulse had a comfortable 64-29 win against Southern Stars, while Clarendon defeated McLaren Flat 60-34.Ladder (after round 6)Pulse 12, Clarendon 10, Southern Stars 6, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 7 fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Southern Stars v McLaren FlatNoarlunga v ClarendonPulse v Kangarilla

Western Districts continued their undefeated start to 2024 with a 128-point win against Kingscote during round six action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Western Districts captain Lleyton Hedges kicked six goals and former Port Adelaide skipper Tom Jonas Kicked five as the Saints won 21.14 (140) to 2.0 (12). Raymond Walker kicked both of Kingscote’s goals. Best players for the Saints included Caleb Whittle, Henry Hammat, Tom Jonas, Sam Jonas and Tim Larcombe. Best for the Hounds included Jacob Spark, Paul Green and Luke Mackie.Wisanger consolidated their top-two spot with a comprehensive 102-point win against Dudley United. Wisanger led by 33 points at halftime, before kicking 14 goals to two to win 23.7 (145) to 5.13 (43). Khyal Stead kicked seven goals for the Panthers, while Brok Viney-Obst, Luke Shurven and Sam Clifford kicked three goals each. Sam Willson and Brent Kirby kicked two goals each for the Eagles. Best players for Wisanger included Luke Shurven, Viney-Obst, Darcy Kildea, Liam Sampson and Jesse Rule. Tait Florance, Toby Wheaton, Korbyn Childs, Keenan Jacobs and Dylan Bunney were named best for Dudley United. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Western Districts 20, Wisanger 16,  Dudley United 8, Kingscote 4, Parndana 0.Round 7 Fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Wisanger v Western DistrictsParndana v KingscoteDudley United has the bye

Western Districts brought an end to Kingscote’s undefeated run with a 51-44 victory during round six action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Gosse yesterday. In the other game of round six, Dudley United travelled to Wisanger and came away with a 49-33 win. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Kingscote 8, Western Districts 6, Dudley United 6, Parndana 4, Wisanger 0.Round 7 Fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Parndana v KingscoteWisanger v Western DistrictsDudley United has the bye

Happy Valley moved up to fourth spot on the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder after defeating Cove by 29 points at Hallett Cove during round eight action today. The Vikings led at every change to triumph 14.11 (95) to 10.6 (66). Harry Davenport kicked three goals for Happy Valley in a best-on-ground display, while Jett Carlier and Shane Stagg kicked two goals each. Other good players for Happy Valley included Sam Flett, Jayden Little, Liam O’Connor, Stagg and Tain Smelt. Ryan Need kicked four goals for the Cobras and was named their best player, and he received good support from Nicholas Pijsters, Jayj Butler-Chaseling, Aaron Wordsworth and Alex Marra.Morphett Vale won their second game in a row after a comfortable 63-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Emus led throughout before going on to win 21.13 (139) to 11.10 (76). Blake Carter and Stanley Tipiloura both kicked five goals for Morphett Vale, while Will Muirden and Nick Marshall each kicked two goals for the Thunderers. Best players for the Emus included Connor Lock, Brian Gill, Tipiloura, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Thaddeus Puautjimi and Bailey Sowter. Ironbank Cherry Gardens were best served by Dion Davidson, Jayden Rea, Joshua Brown, Chris Morgan, Marshall and Muirden.Flagstaff Hill consolidated their spot in the top-three with a comprehensive 102-point victory at Aldinga today. The Falcons led by 40 points at halftime, before kicking a further 10 goals to one in the second half to win 18.14 (122) to 3.2 (20). ‘Flaggies’ had 11 different goalkickers with Sam Smith and Jordan Etto kicking three goals each. Jayden Scott kicked all three of the Sharks goals. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Caleb McCormick, Etto, Ryan Mountford, D’Arcy Mitchell, Michael Shearer and Aiden Grayson, while the Sharks were best served by Scott O'Dea, Izaih Wortley, Angus Stangewitz, Ryan Parry, Ishmael Palmer and Mitchell Jarrett.Port Noarlunga are still undefeated after defeating Christies Beach by 26 points at ‘Porties’ today. The home side got out the blocks quickly to take a 26-point lead at quarter time. Christies Beach won the next two quarters to reduce the margin to a gettable 15 points at the last change. However, the Cockle Divers proved too strong, kicking six goals to four in the last quarter, to win 17.12 (114) to 13.10 (88). Nick Steele kicked eight goals (33 for the season) in a best-on-ground performance for Port Noarlunga, while Nathaniel Paredes kicked three majors. Other good players for ‘Porties’ included Sam Abbott, Billy Cook, Rhys Mckay and Eduard Van den berg. Alan Singh, Jace Daris, Zak Short and Josh de Roode all kicked two goals for the Saints, while their best players were de Roode, Michael Mazey, Daris, Jordan Hunnable-Ford, Mackenzie Nield and Nathan Sable.Reynella won their third game in a row after defeating Noarlunga by eight points in a low-scoring affair at Old Noarlunga this afternoon. The Wine Flies set up their victory with a four goal to zero second term to lead by 23 points at the main break. The Shoes fought back in the third quarter to reduce the margin to 10 points with a quarter to go. Each team kicked two goals in the final stanza as Reynella won 10.6 (66) to 8.10 (58). Bradley Potter kicked three majors for Reynella, while Jamie Grosser and Terry Kathopoulis kicked two goals apiece for the Shoes. Reynella’s best players included Brody Dayman, Talon Copley, Chris Hunter, Potter, Marc Borholm and Sam Whitbread. Noarlunga were best served by Luke Ross, Nick Mott, Josh Beard, Nathanael Dudley, Kathopoulis and Zac Williams.Ladder (after round 8)Port Noarlunga 16, Flagstaff Hill 14, Reynella 14, Happy Valley 10, Noarlunga 8, Christies Beach 4, Morphett Vale 4, Cove 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2.Round 9 fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Christies Beach v Morphett Vale Ironbank Cherry Gardens  v AldingaFlagstaff Hill v CoveHappy Valley v NoarlungaReynella v Port Noarlunga

Encounter Bay won their first game of the 2024 Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season after defeating McLaren Vale 53-36 during round eight action this afternoon. In other games, Willunga won their fifth game of the season with a 71-42 victory over Mount Compass, Langhorne Creek moved up to second spot with a 53-44 triumph at Victor Harbor, Yankalilla remained undefeated with a 50-44 win at Strathalbyn, while Goolwa travelled to Myponga and came away with a 55-28 victory.  Ladder after Round 8Yankalilla 16, Langhorne Creek 14, Victor Harbor 12, Strathalbyn 10, Willunga 10, Goolwa 8, Myponga 4, Mount Compass 4, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Vale 0.Round 9 Fixtures (15/6/24 - home team named first)Goolwa v WillungaEncounter Bay v MypongaLanghorne Creek v McLaren ValeMount Compass v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor Harbor

Women - Round 5 @ YankalillaYankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Victor White 1 defeated Aldinga Black 0Goolwa 1 defeated Victor Blue 0Ladder (After Round 5)Victor White 12, Yankalilla 12, Goolwa 9, Victor Blue 6, Aldinga Black 6, Aldinga Blue 0.Men - Round 5 @ YankalillaAldinga Blue 3 defeated Aldinga Black 1Victor Grey 0 drew Victor Blue 0Goolwa 2 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor White had the byeLadder (After Round 5)Victor Blue 10, Goolwa 10, Victor Grey 7, Aldinga Blue 7, Yankalilla 4, Victor White 4, Aldinga Black 0.

Reigning premier Reynella won their fifth game of the season following a 27-point win against Cove during round six action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Reynella yesterday. The first three quarters were tight with Reynella turning for home with a slender two-point lead. The reigning premier put their foot down in the final quarter, kicking four goals to zero, to win 7.8 (50) to 3.5 (23). Chloe Lea and Ashlee Wright kicked two goals each for Reynella, while their best players were Zannah Loxton, Ashlee Wright, Charlotte Watson, Mia Brennan, Scarlett Bradford and Sarah Bourn. The Cobras were best served by Jaime Norup, Ella Gill, Jemima Buss, Angelique Dean, Hayley Donnell and Zali Trenorden.Flagstaff Hill kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a comfortable 60-point victory against Ironbank Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Falcons led throughout to win 10.13 (73) to 2.1 (13). Jessica Couch continued her good goal kicking form with five majors for ‘Flaggies’ to be the standout forward on the field. Other good players for the Falcons included Emma Hodgson, Melanie Koster, Elise Winton, Brooke Watson and Rachel Crockart. Best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens were Olivia Walker-Obushak, Josie Harris, Tahlia Ward, Georgia Kempster, Rebecca Watson and Jessie O’Brien.In the final match of round six, Port Noarlunga received a forfeit win from Noarlunga.Hackham had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Port Noarlunga 10, Reynella 10, Flagstaff Hill 8, Cove 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Hackham 0, Noarlunga 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v ReynellaCove v Port NoarlungaIronbank Cherry Gardens v HackhamFlagstaff Hill has the bye

Willunga moved back to the top of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s ladder after a comprehensive 121-point win against Victor Harbor last Friday night at Willunga. The Demons led by 21 points at quarter time, 49 points at halftime, and 83 points at the last change, before winning 18.16 (124) to 0.3 (3). Jessica Kirk kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance, while vice-captain Tamara Page kicked five goals. Other good players for Willunga included Caitlin Radbone, Courtney Gutschmidt, Jodie Hunt, Jessica Harris and Raffael Lombardozzi. Victor Harbor was best served by Rebecca Baga, Chloe Byrne, Maya Overall, Lucy Rubie, Chloe Colman and Annabelle Yelland.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their second game for the season with a 19-point win over Myponga-Sellicks at Encounter Bay yesterday. Scores were level at three-quarter time as the Mudlarks were eyeing off their first win for 2024. However, the Stingrays steadied, kicking three unanswered goals in the final term, to win 6.5 (41) to 3.4 (22). Bella Walden was the leading goalkicker on the field with three goals for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay, while their best players were Tyler Rigney-Garrett, Chloe Howlett, Tahlia Parsons, Natalie Cocks and Lauren Haywood. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Nari Wright, Imogen Harney, Courtney Gum, Chloe Boileau and Elsie Upton.McLaren Districts pulled two games clear in the top-two after an excellent 36-point win over Goolwa/Port Elliot at Encounter Bay yesterday. The Eagles led throughout to run out winners 7.4 (46) to 1.4 (10). Kiahni Russell kicked three goals for the Eagles and their best players were Abby Woodward, Esther Rayner, Donna Boal, Taylah Scapens, Emily Franklin and Ally Bailey. Kalani Bates kicked the only goal for Goolwa/Port Elliot while their best players were Ellie Fry, Bates, Indiana Quaremba, Bridget Lindsay, Rosie Shaw and Rachel Wood. Ladder after Round 8Willunga 14, McLaren Districts 14, Goolwa/Port Elliot 10, Victor Harbor 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0. Round 9 FixturesVictor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 2/6/24 - 11.15am @ Victor Harbor)Myponga-Sellicks v McLaren Districts (Sunday 2/6/24 - 1.15pm @ Myponga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Willunga (Sunday 2/6/24 - 3.45pm @ Victor Harbor)

Morphett Vale won their first game of the season following a 27-point win at Aldinga during round seven action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Aldinga yesterday. The Emus led at every change to triumph 16.10 (106) to 12.7 (79). Morphett Vale had plenty of goalkicking options with Aiden Baker, Blake Carter, Brian Gill, Braydan Hartwig, Khori Mills-Richardson, Stanley Tipiloura and Thaddeus Puautjimi all kicking two goals. Thomas Boreham kicked three goals for the Sharks. Best players for Morphett Vale were Bailey Sowter, Dylan Miller, Robert Schindler-Taylor, Leroy Marsh, Mills-Richardson and Gill. Aldinga were best served by Sam Bentley, Boreham, Angus Stangewitz, Brayden Hooper, Scott O'Dea and Ryan Parry.Port Noarlunga continued their undefeated season with a 21-point win against local rival Noarlunga. The game was tight in the first half with Noarlunga leading by six points at halftime. The third term would prove decisive as Port Noarlunga kicked four unanswered goals to lead by 17 points at the last change, before going on to win 11.6 (72) to 7.9 (51). Nick Steele (4) and Zac Sproule (3) were the multiple goalkickers for ‘Porties’, while Michael Balas slotted three majors for the Shoes. Billy Cook, Eduard Van den berg, Rhys McKay, Sproule, Joshua Johns and Nathaniel Paredes were named best for the Cockle Divers, while best for Noarlunga included Jamison Snelling, Balas, Terry Kathopoulis, Callum Gaspari and Nick Mott.Happy Valley consolidated their spot in the top-five after an 11-point win at home against Christies Beach. The win was set-up by a four goal to one third term from the Vikings as they ran out winners 10.8 (68) to 8.9 (57). Cody Cox and Liam Hamilton kicked three goals each for Happy Valley, while Mark Larritt also kicked three goals for the Saints. Best players for Happy Valley were Riley Jarmyn, Matthew Lillis, Rhys Stringer, Tain Smelt, Sam Flett and Sebastian Oliver. The Saints’ best included Michael Mazey, Harry Caught, Jonty Murphy, Ryan Matthews and Thomas Paparella. Flagstaff Hill consolidated their spot in the top-three with a convincing 117-point victory against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. ‘Flaggies’ led by 63 points at halftime, before kicking another 13 goals to four in the second half to win 25.12 (162) to 6.9 (45). The Falcons had 10 different goalkickers with Sam Smith leading the way with six majors, while Ryan Mountford kicked five. Brad Kreuger kicked four goals for the Thunderers. Best players for Flagstaff Hill were Aiden Grayson, Sam Smith, Jordan Etto, Caleb McCormick, D’Arcy Mitchell and Brayden Heyward-Ferors. Joshua Brown, Oscar Morgan and Bradley Kreuger were among the best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Reynella are also looking good for a top-three spot after a comfortable 101-point win against Cove yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 23 points at halftime and exploded in the third quarter, kicking 11 goals to two, to turn for home with a commanding 80-point lead. A further three goals in the last quarter saw Reynella win 21.18 (144) to 6.7 (43). Talon Copley was best-on-ground for the Wine Flies and he was well supported by Sam Whitbread, Bradley Potter, Marc Borholm, Dylan Roser and Harrison Pope. Best for the Cobras included Ryan Need (3 goals), Adam Kleinig and Ethan Willcocks.Ladder (after round 7)Port Noarlunga 14, Reynella 12, Flagstaff Hill 12, Noarlunga 8, Happy Valley 8, Christies Beach 4, Cove 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Morphett Vale 2, Aldinga 2.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Morphett Vale v Ironbank Cherry Gardens Aldinga v Flagstaff HillCove v Happy ValleyNoarlunga v ReynellaPort Noarlunga v Christies Beach

Dudley United won their second game in a row after defeating reigning premier Kingscote by 17 points during round five action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Sam Willson kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for Dudley United as his side won 11.9 (75) to 8.10 (58). Other good players for the Eagles included Toby Wheaton, Keenan Jacobs, Brody Florance and Dylan Bunney. Jack Donkersley was a standout up forward for Kingscote with five goals, while their better players were Paul Green, Jack Grimes, Zak Edwards, Tyson Holman and Lachie Ingerson.Western Districts continued their undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 92-point victory at Parndana. The Saints led throughout to win 18.11 (119) to 3.9 (27). Skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked five goals for Western Districts, while Justin Carey kicked two goals for the Roosters. Best players for the Saints included Dylan Lockett, Thomas Schmidt, Hedges, Tye Boyle and Jordan Whittle. Zach Trethewey, Jack Sexton and Eli Kuchel were among the best players for Parndana.  Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Western Districts 16, Wisanger 12,  Dudley United 8, Kingscote 4, Parndana 0.Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Western Districts v KingscoteWisanger v Dudley UnitedParndana has the bye

Kangarilla won their first game of 2024 with a 55-45 win over McLaren Flat during round five action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) on Saturday afternoon at Kangarilla. In other games, Pulse had a comfortable 56-29 against Noarlunga, while Clarendon defeated Southern Starts 52-27.Ladder (after round 5)Pulse 10, Clarendon 8, Southern Stars 6, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 2, McLaren Flat 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Kangarilla v NoarlungaSouthern Stars v PulseMcLaren Flat v Clarendon

Kingscote continued their undefeated start to 2024 with a 61-21 victory against Dudley United during round five action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round five, Parndana won their second game of the season with a thrilling 58-54 win against Western Districts. Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Kingscote 8, Western Districts 4, Parndana 4, Dudley United 4, Wisanger 0.Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Wisanger v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts v KingscoteParndana has the bye

Yankalilla won their second game of 2024 following a tough 18-point win at Willunga during round seven action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) yesterday. The game was tight throughout with Yankalilla taking a slender six-point lead into the last quarter. The Tigers kicked four goals to two in the final term to win 13.10 (88) to 10.10 (70). Karison Kantilla kicked four goals for ‘Yank’, while Ryan Sherry and Daniel Bass kicked three goals each for the Demons. Yankaliila were best served by Chris Clark, Joel Field, Bailey Gaskin, Michael Thompson, Jack Fitzgerald and Scott Biddle, while Willunga’s best were Job Colwell, Bass, Brady McDonald, Felix Bekkers and Cameron McDonald.Victor Harbor continued their unbeaten season after defeating fellow finals aspirant Myponga-Sellicks by 46 points at Myponga yesterday. ‘Victor’ won the first three quarters to lead by 46 points at the last change. The Mudlarks fought on well in the last quarter, with each team kicking three goals, before the ‘Roos went on to win 14.18 (102) to 8.8 (56). Bryce Gibbs kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for Victor Harbor, while skipper Sam Overall kicked three goals. Other good players for the ‘Roos included Dylan Kleinig, Ben Heaslip, Mitchell Brook and Jesse McKinnon. Scott Hunt and Darren Shillabeer kicked two goals each for the Mudlarks, while their best players were Ben Kennedy, Jack Cooper, Hunt, Sam Kennedy, Jack O'Hanlon and Mitchell Wilkins.Reigning premier McLaren Districts won their fifth game of the season with a comprehensive 180-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at McLaren Vale. The Eagles led by 113 points at halftime, before kicking a further 13 goals to three in the second half to win 31.25 (211) to 4.7 (31). McLaren Districts had 15 different goalkickers with Codey Ellison (5), Cameron Jarrett (4), Joel Vandeleur (4) and Darcy Brown (3) leading the way. Vandeleur, Jackson Daniels, Brown, Henry Mathews, Sam Lawrie and Ellison were named best for the Eagles, while the Magpies best included Fred Nissen, Levi Baillie and Dene McKinlay.Encounter Bay consolidated their top-three position with a solid 22-point win against Strathalbyn. The Bays win was set up by a dominant third quarter where they kicked 6.2 to 1.1 to lead by a commanding 52 points at the last change. The Roosters battled the game out well, kicking six goals to one in the final term, before Encounter Bay eventually won 13.12 (90) to 10.8 (68). Kyle Lyndon kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Bays, while Tyson Neale kicked three majors. Richard O’Grady and Ben Simounds kicked three goals each for ‘Strath’. Joining Lyndon in the best players for the Bays were Ryan Pearsons, Tyler Baldock, Tyler McCreanor, Andrew Fyfe and Callum Tonkin. Best players for the Roosters included Charles Durack, Tay Crawford-Sandison, Brock Keding, Daniel Pegler, Mark Tucker and Ethan Fox.Langhorne Creek won their sixth game of 2024 with a 29-point win at home against Mt Compass. It was a high scoring start to the game with 12 goals kicked in the first quarter as ‘Compass’ took a 12-point lead to quarter time. Langhorne Creek controlled the second term, kicking 4.4 to 0.3, to lead by 13 points at the long break. Mt Compass hit the front in the third term, before Langhorne Creek kicked two late goals to lead by a slender four points at three quarter time. The home side had the momentum as they kicked five goals to one in the last quarter to win 16.10 (106) to 11.11 (77). Henry Bruce, Jarrod Kellock and Matt Uebergang all kicked three goals for the Hawks, while Ziggy Vitkunas also kicked three goals for the Bulldogs. Langhorne Creek skipper Matt Dominish was best-on-ground and he was well supported by Henry Bruce, Angus Cole, Kellock, Mitch Cleggett and Darcy Paech. Best for Mt Compass were Rilee Endersby, Shannon Jones, Klaus Simons, Lochie Nash, Harry Wilcock and Will Zimmermann.Ladder (after round 7)Victor Harbor 14, Encounter Bay 12, Langhorne Creek 12, McLaren Districts 11, Myponga-Sellicks 9, Mt Compass 4, Strathalbyn 4, Yankalilla 4, Willunga 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v YankalillaMcLaren Districts v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port ElliotVictor Harbor v Langhorne CreekWillunga v Mt Compass 

Strathalbyn went a game clear in fourth spot on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after a convincing 70-24 win at Encounter Bay during round seven action yesterday. In other games, Yankalilla are still undefeated following their 70-37 victory at Willunga, Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-four after a 44-25 win against Mount Compass, Goolwa won their third game of the season with a 56-46 win at McLaren Vale, while Victor Harbor travelled to Myponga and came away with a 58-35 triumph. Ladder after Round 7Yankalilla 14, Victor Harbor 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 10, Willunga 8, Goolwa 6, Myponga 4, Mount Compass 4, McLaren Vale 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v YankalillaVictor Harbor v Langhorne Creek Willunga v Mount CompassMcLaren Vale v Encounter BayMyponga v Goolwa

Port Noarlunga stayed on top of the ladder after defeating Cove by 32 points during round five action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Hallett Cove on Sunday. ‘Porties’ won every quarter on their way to an 8.5 (53) to 3.3 (21) victory. Kalahni Howes and Teegan Mesecke kicked three goals each for Port Noarlunga, while Iona Parr kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Zoe Flesfadar, Mesecke, Isabella Seed, Amber O’Hanlon, Philippa Worthley and Kalahni Bissi, while the Cobras were best served by Naomi Jones, Dana O'Brien, Parr, Jemima Buss, Rebecca O’Shaughnessy and Angelique Dean.Reigning premier Reynella are still undefeated after a 61-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens on Sunday. The Wine Flies victory was set up by a six-goal second quarter as they went on to win 8.14 (62) to 0.1 (1). Taya Maxwell kicked three goals for Reynella, while their best players were Shanique West, Zannah Loxton, Charlotte Watson, Summer Weir, Maxwell and Tayla Wright. Best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Olivia Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward and Cassandra Wilson.Flagstaff Hill won their third game of the season with a comfortable 79-point win against Hackham. The Falcons led by 31 points at halftime, before kicking seven unanswered goals in the second half to win 10.20 (80) to 0.1 (1). Tiana Lush kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Flaggies’, while Jessica Couch slotted three majors. Other good players for Flagstaff Hill included Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson, Emma Hodgson and Mogg. Best for Hackham were Claire Wheeler, Maddison Hay, Shayley MacFadyen, Charlotte Carter, Imogen Dwyer and Laney Moore. Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 5)Port Noarlunga 8, Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Cove 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Hackham 0, Noarlunga 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v Flagstaff HillReynella v CovePort Noarlunga v NoarlungaHackham has the bye

Women - Round 4 @ Victor HarborAldinga Black 2 defeated Aldinga Blue 1Goolwa 4 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor White 5 defeated Victor Blue 0Ladder (After Round 4)Victor White 9, Yankalilla 9, Goolwa 6, Victor Blue 6, Aldinga Black 6, Aldinga Blue 0.Men - Round 4 @ Victor HarborGoolwa 2 defeated Aldinga Blue 1Victor Grey 3 defeated Yankalilla 1Victor Blue 6 defeated Victor White 1Aldinga Black had the byeLadder (After Round 4)Victor Blue 9, Goolwa 7, Yankalilla 4, Victor Grey 4, Aldinga Blue 4, Victor White 4, Aldinga Black 0.

Clarendon moved up to second spot on the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder after a convincing 63-18 victory at McLaren Flat yesterday. In other games, Pulse remained undefeated with a 50-35 win against Southern Stars at Morphett Vale, while Noarlunga defeated Kangarilla 46-41 at Old Noarlunga to consolidate their position in the top-four. Ladder (after round 4)Pulse 8, Clarendon 6, Southern Stars 6, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 0, McLaren Flat 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v PulseClarendon v Southern StarsKangarilla v McLaren Flat

Langhorne Creek won their fifth game of the season, after handing Myponga-Sellicks their first loss of 2024, during round six action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The Hawks trailed by 21 points at quarter time, but fought their way back into the contest to see scores level at halftime. The third term was tight with the Mudlarks taking a slender four-point lead into the last quarter. Urged on by their home crowd, Langhorne Creek kicked four goals to three in the final quarter to win 15.16 (106) to 15.9 (109). Caleb Howell kicked five goals for the Hawks, while Jarrod Kellock kicked three. Barossa Districts recruit Darren Shillabeer was a standout for the Mudlarks with 10 goals. Shillabeer has now kicked 37 goals for the season. Kellock, Howell, Matt Dominish, Henry Bruce, Darcy Paech and Adam Towk were named in the best players for Langhorne Creek. Shillabeer, Jack Cooper, Ben Kennedy, Mitchell Wilkins, Luke Whitford and Harrison Cock were best for the Mudlarks.Victor Harbor remained undefeated and on top of the ladder following a comfortable 77-point win against Willunga. The ‘Roos led at every change to win 16.13 (109) to 5.2 (32). Sam Basham continued his excellent recent form as he kicked five goals for ‘Victor’ to give him 26 majors in the past three games, while skipper Sam Overall (4) and Bryce Gibbs (3) were the other multiple goalkickers. Jaxon Hams kicked two majors for the Demons. Best players for the ‘Roos were Reece Kleinig, Gibbs, Jesse McKinnon, Dylan Kleinig, Matthew Wiese and Benjamin Heaslip. Best for Willunga included Tom Messenger, Daniel Bass and Job Colwell.Reigning premier McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-five with a 69-point victory at Mt Compass. The Eagles led throughout to win 21.9 (135) to 10.6 (66). Cameron Jarrett kicked six goals for McLaren Districts and Matthew Merrett kicked four majors. Brandon McKenzie and Tom Pinyon each kicked three goals for the Bulldogs. The Eagles had plenty of good players including Daniel Marr, Jackson Daniels, Sam Lawrie, Jarrett, Joel Vandeleur and Patrick McMahon.Best for Mt Compass included McKenzie, Klaus Simons, Will Zimmermann, Harry Wilcock and Brent Creek.Strathalbyn won their second game of 2024 with a convincing 128-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa yesterday. The Roosters led by 53 points at halftime, before kicking a further 14 goals to three in the second half to win 25.20 (170) to 6.6 (42). Ben Simounds kicked eight goals for the Roosters (22 for the season), while Mitchell Godfrey (6), Marc Elliott (5), Jacob Wright (2) and Ashton Hoffman (2) were the other multiple goalkickers. Ken Angus was a standout for the Magpies with four goals. Other good players for Goolwa/Port Elliot included Brock Donaldson, Ryan Pearce, Dene McKinlay and Finn Hayden. Elliott was best for ‘Strath’ and he was well supported by Wright, Simounds, Godfrey, Ethan Fox and Charles Durack. Encounter Bay moved up to second spot on the ladder after defeating Yankalilla by 43 points at ‘Yank’ yesterday. The Bays had 25 scoring shots to seven to win 11.14 (80) to 6.1 (37). Tyler Baldock was best-on-ground for the Bays and he was well supported by Ryan Pearsons, Callum Tonkin, Jack Crispin, Marcus Lippett and Jarran Crabb. Scott Biddle was the leading goalkicker on the field with three goals for the Tigers, while their best players were Jack Fitzgerald, Bailey Gaskin, Travis Bartlett, Michael Thompson, Kohen Major and Jesse Fitzgerald.Ladder (after round 6)Victor Harbor 12, Encounter Bay 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Myponga-Sellicks 9, McLaren Districts 9, Mt Compass 4, Strathalbyn 4, Yankalilla 2, Willunga 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Mt CompassMcLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v Victor HarborWillunga v Yankalilla