Port Noarlunga have moved inside the top four in the Southern Football League (SFL) following a comfortable 40-point win against Cove in round five action on Saturday at Port Noarlunga. The Cockle Divers played an excellent first half to lead by 40 points at the long break. To their credit, Cove dug deep to break even in the second half as Port Noarlunga won 15.17 (107) to Cove 10.7 (67). Ian Milera kicked four goals for Port Noarlunga and now has 20 majors for the season while Ashley Baxter chipped in with three goals. Bradley Young kicked four goals for the Cobras. Dylan Williams continued his good season for the Cockle Divers with a best on ground performance while Nikolas Flynn was named best for the Cobras.Christies Beach consolidated second position on the SFL ladder with a convincing 55-point win at home against Happy Valley. The Saints set the win up with a dominant first half which saw them take a 50-point lead into halftime. Both sides were inaccurate and managed just three goals each in the second half as Christies won 14.16 (100) to 5.15 (45) for their fourth victory of 2020. Daniel Nobes kicked four goals for the winners and now has 30 for the season after just five games. Henry Kerrison was the only multiple goalkicker for the Vikings with two.Noarlunga ground out a 23-point victory at Reynella to post their third win in a row and move up to third spot on the ladder. Noarlunga led by just 11 points at three quarter time before a three goal to one final term saw them win 7.12 (54) to 4.7 (31). Callum Gaspari and Reece Martell each kicked two goals for the Shoes. Sammual Miller, Troy Johnson and Gaspari were best for Noarlunga while for the second week in a row, Steven Farrelly was named best for the Wine Flies.Flagstaff Hill defeated Morphett Vale by 51 points to remain undefeated and on top of the ladder after five rounds. The Falcons were never in trouble on their home deck after a blistering first quarter display saw them kick 7.5 to 2.0 to take a 35-point lead into quarter time. The margin grew to 42 points at halftime and it could have really blown out in the second half but the Falcons could only manage an inaccurate 3.14 to 3.5 after halftime to eventually win 11.23 (89) to 5.8 (38). The Falcons had eight different goalkickers with Mitchell Johnson (3) and Ben Rossi (2) leading the way. Jack Glazbrook was the only multiple goalkicker for the Emus as he finished with three majors. Ladder (after round 5)Flagstaff Hill 10, Christies Beach 8, Noarlunga 6, Port Noarlunga 6, Morphett Vale 6, Happy Valley 2, Reynella 2, Cove 0Round 6 fixtures (Home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v ReynellaHappy Valley v NoarlungaMorphett Vale v CovePort Noarlunga v Christies Beach

Reigning premier Strathalbyn have moved up to second spot on the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) ladder with a tough four-point win against fellow finals aspirant Mount Compass. Mount Compass kicked the only two goals of the first half to take a handy nine-point lead at the long break. Strathalbyn then kicked the only two goals of the third term to lead by five points at three quarter time. Despite not scoring in the final term, the Roosters hung on to win 2.7 (19) to 2.3 (15). Emogen Johnson was named best for the Roosters for the third time this season. She was joined in the best players by Tessa Grant, Roseanna Shaw, Lisa-Jane Millard and Courtney Mesecke. Stacey Dale, Brooke Boileau, Taylah Eastwood, Chloe Boileau and Demi Sharp were named best for Mount Compass.Willunga are up to third after a seven-point victory against a wasteful Goolwa/Port Elliot outfit. Goolwa/Port Elliot had 12 scoring shots to four but could only manage 1.11 (17) to Willunga’s 4.0 (24). The Magpies led by three points at quarter time before Willunga led by two points at halftime and just a solitary point at the last change. Willunga kicked two goals straight in the final term while the Magpies could only manage six behinds. Kimberly Robinson kicked two goals for the Demons while Caitlin Radbone, Katrice Turner, Ella Radbone, Robinson and Jodie Hunt were the best players for Willunga. Encounter Bay won their second game of 2020 with a 2.5 (17) to 2.2 (14) victory over Yankalilla.Yankalilla kicked the only goal of the first half to lead by just two points at halftime. Encounter Bay got their first goal in the third term to turn for home with a three-point advantage. A goal apiece in the last quarter saw the Bays hold on to win by three points. Sherrie Hurrell, TJ Walkden and Elena Earl were amongst the best players for Encounter Bay while Sophia Nicolis, Bonnie Willsmore and Emma Crisp were best for a brave Yankalilla outfit.McLaren continued their dominance of the 2020 season with a sixth consecutive victory, this time by 66 points against bottom placed Victor Harbor. The Eagles are a game and a whopping 170% clear of second placed Strathalbyn and have an average winning margin of 48 points! McLaren led by 56 points at halftime but to their credit, Victor battled hard in the second half to only be out scored two goals to one with McLaren winning 11.8 (74) to Victor Harbor 1.2 (8). Brittnie Wyld kicked three goals for McLaren with Layla Rogers, Alexandra Bentley and Esther Rayner each kicking two goals. Demi Morse was the sole goalkicker for Victor Harbor and she was also named their best player.Ladder (after round 6)McLaren 12, Strathalbyn 10, Willunga 8, Mt Compass 8, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Encounter Bay 4, Yankalilla 0, Victor Harbor 0Round 7 fixtures (Sunday 16/8/20) Victor Harbor v Yankalilla (Goolwa 10.10am)Mount Compass v Encounter Bay (Strathalbyn 10.10am)Goolwa/Port Elliot v McLaren (Goolwa 1.40pm)Strathalbyn v Willunga (Strathalbyn 1.40pm)

Yankalilla has moved up to fourth spot on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder after a thrilling two-point win at home against Encounter Bay in round five action. There was no more than a five-point margin at any of the breaks before Yankalilla prevailed 9.11 (65) to 9,9 (63). It was a fitting way for the Tigers to celebrate the 200th game for their captain Matt Wilson. Playing-coach Lindsay Thomas kicked three goals for Yankalilla while Elijah Horrocks also kicked three goals for Encounter Bay. Joel Kay, Chris Clark, Nick Liddle, Xavier Gotch and Ethan Moore were best for Yankalilla. Braedon Renshaw, Horrocks, Fraser Tonkin, Callum Tonkin and Cory Gamble were named best for the Bays.Mount Compass won their third game in a row to move to third spot on the ladder following a convincing 21.8 (134) to 7.7 (49) win over Goolwa/Port Elliot. The opening term was a tight affair with Compass taking a five-point lead at the first break. From that point on it was all the Bulldogs as they kicked 16 goals to three on their home deck to win by 85 points. Mount Compass had 11 different goalkickers with Noarlunga recruit Nick Mott kicking five. Mott has kicked 11 majors in his first two games for the Bulldogs. Brock Godwin-Knott was the only multiple goalkicker for the Magpies with three majors. Peter Hoban was best on ground for the home side and he was ably supported by Sam Haniford, Adam Hunter, Scott Pittaway and Mott. Ethan Cinc, Godwin-Knott, Trent Griffen, James Fry and Daniel Fry were named best for the Magpies.Myponga-Sellicks have won their first game for 2020 after a tight 11-pont win at Victor Harbor. The Mudlarks led by 10 points at quarter time, 11 at halftime, 17 at three quarter time before winning 8.7 (55) to 6.8 (44). It’s been a tough season so far for both clubs with Victor yet to taste success. Sam Kennedy kicked two goals in a best on ground performance for Myponga-Sellicks. Tyler Harman and Brodie Williams also kicked two for the Mudlarks. Sam Basham kicked four goals for Victor and now has 13 goals for the season.Langhorne Creek remained undefeated after a 30-point win in the grand final rematch against Willunga at Langhorne Creek. It was a tight and low scoring affair with Willunga leading by a point at quarter time. WIllunga only managed a solitary goal after quarter time as the reigning premier took a stranglehold on the match. The Hawks led by 17 points at halftime, 19 points at the last change before winning 9.4 (58) to 4.4 (28). Jarrod Kellock and Coby Helyar kicked two goals each for the Hawks while Matthew Dominish was named best player for the second week in a row. Kane Milford, Brett Miegel and Billy Cook were amongst the best players for the Demons.McLaren are also undefeated after five rounds with a convincing, albeit inaccurate, 71-point victory at home over Strathalbyn. The Eagles dominated from the start, kicking six goals to two in the opening term to take a 28-point lead into quarter time. Strathalbyn held their own in the second quarter, thanks in part to McLaren kicking 2.6, and the margin was still 28 points at the long break. McLaren flexed their muscles in the third term to kick 7.5 to 0.1 and take an unassailable 74-point lead into the final term before winning 17.23 (125) to 8.6 (54). Jordan Mutton (5), Max Wakefield (4) and Brett Ellis (4) were the multiple goalkickers for the Eagles while Ben Simounds and Austin McFarlane each kicked two goals for the Roosters.Ladder (after Round 5)Langhorne Creek 10, McLaren 10, Mount Compass 7, Yankalilla 6, Strathalbyn 6, Encounter Bay 5, Willunga 4, Myponga-Sellicks 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay v McLarenGoolwa/Port Elliot v Victor HarborMyponga-Sellicks v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v Mount CompassWillunga v Yankalilla

Ironbank-Cherry Gardens has held on to win a thriller against Meadows in round six action of the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division on Saturday. Ironbank-Cherry Gardens made the trip to Meadows as hot favourites but the hosts took it up to them for the whole game. After a tight opening quarter saw the visitors take a two-point lead into the first break, a couple of goals to the Bulldogs through Andrew Coombe saw them hit the front early in the second term. The Thunderers hit back hard with three quick goals to take a nine-point lead at halftime. The third quarter was an even affair with each team kicking three goals and the game was set up for a thrilling finish as Ironbank-Cherry Gardens held on to their nine-point advantage with a quarter to go. The Thunderers skipped away in the final term to lead by 20 points but once again Meadows would not be denied as they attacked strongly with the last two goals of the contest before falling six points short. The final scores were Ironbank-Cherry Gardens 13.11 (89) to Meadows 12.11 (89). Josh Vandermeer kicked three goals for the winners while Coombe and Jacob Comley also kicked three for Meadows. Reigning premier Gumeracha consolidated second spot on the HFL ladder with a comfortable 82-point victory at Macclesfield. The opening quarter was a real arm wrestle with only two goals scored as Gumeracha led by just three points at quarter time. The Magpies took control of the contest in the second term, kicking four goals to one, to lead by 24 points at halftime. The third quarter was all Gumeracha as they kicked eight goals to zero before eventually winning 15.13 (103) to 3.3 (21). Scott Mumford kicked seven goals in a best on ground performance. Mumford now has 23 majors for the season. Kyle Harding was the only multiple goalkicker for Maccy with two while Jesse McCarthy was named best player for the Blood ‘n’ Tars.Birdwood moved up to third spot on the ladder with a convincing 70-point victory over the struggling Torrens Valley at Mount Torrens. The Roosters led by 25 points at quarter time, 35 at halftime, 63 points at three quarter time before winning 9.18 (72) to 0.2 (2). Josh Sykes kicked three goals for Birdwood while Scott Sullivan and Jed Russell slotted two majors each. Hayden Wallis was named best on ground for the Roosters while Dylan Rowe was best for Torrens Valley.Kersbrook are back in the winners circle following a convincing 55-point win against Bridgewater-Callington at Bridgewater Oval. Kersbrook set the game up with a powerful first half which saw them lead by 34 points. A further six goals to three in the second half saw the Brookers win 15.8 (98) to 6.7 (43). In just his second game for the season, Brad Inglis kicked seven goals for Kersbrook. Alistair Fleming was the only multiple goalkicker for the Raiders with two goals.Kangarilla had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Ironbank-Cherry Gardens 12, Gumeracha 8, Birdwood 6, Kersbrook 6, Kangarilla 6, Meadows 4, Bridgewater-Callington 4, Macclesfield 2, Torrens Valley 0.Round 7 fixtures (Home team named first)Kersbrook v MeadowsBirdwood v MacclesfieldTorrens Valley v Ironbank-Cherry GardensGumeracha v KangarillaBridgewater-Callington has the bye

Kangarilla posted their fourth victory of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season following a hard-fought 38-36 home win over reigning premier Clarendon. The home side started well to lead by six goals at halftime but Clarendon fought back to cut the margin to just four goals at the last change before Kangarilla finally won by two. Kangies are enjoying a much improved season after failing to win a game in 2019. In the other round six game, ladder-leader Pulse had a convincing 52-16 win over bottom side Noarlunga at Noarlunga. Aldinga had the bye.In the A2 competition, Clarendon moved to second on the ladder after a 31-23 victory against fellow finals aspirant Croweaters, Port Noarlunga had their second win of the season, 37-25, against arch rival Noarlunga, while Seaford Storm remained undefeated with a comfortable 46-25 win over Aldinga.A1 Ladder (After Round 7)Pulse 14, Aldinga 10, Kangarilla 10, Clarendon 6, Noarlunga 2A2 Ladder (After Round 7)Seaford Storm 14, Clarendon 8, Croweaters 8, Noarlunga 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 4Round 8 Fixtures (Home teams named first)A1 (2.00pm)Clarendon v NoarlungaPulse v AldingaKangarilla has the byeA2 (3.30pm)Clarendon v NoarlungaPort Noarlunga v AldingaCroweaters v Seaford Storm

Strathalbyn won a thrilling contest against Willunga to move into third spot on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder after round four. It was a big day at Strathalbyn with the 1960, 2000 and 2010 premiership teams being honoured in the magnificent Roosters clubrooms. A tight opening quarter saw Willunga lead by a point at the first change before the home side stamped their authority on the contest with a five goal to two second term to lead by 19 points at halftime. Willunga turned the game around in the ‘premiership quarter’ to go into the final term with a slender two-point lead but it could’ve had a bigger margin but for kicking an inaccurate 5.6 for the quarter. The Roosters steadied in the last term to kick four goals to two and win 13.11 (89) to 11.14 (80). Richard O’Grady kicked four goals for the Roosters in a best on ground performance while Todd Martin and Sean Beath slotted three majors for the Demons.McLaren kept their unblemished 2020 record intact with a solid 27-point win at home against Yankalilla. After a tight opening half saw McLaren lead by just five points, the home side pulled away after halftime to win 12.12 (84) to 9.3 (57). Daniel Marr kicked four goals in a best on ground performance for the Eagles. John Morris and Jed Durdin each kicked two goals for the Tigers with Luke Durdin being named as Yankalilla’s best.Langhorne Creek continue to firm as premiership favourites following a comfortable 74-point win at Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Hawks were never in danger as they led by 20 points at quarter time, 35 at halftime, 38 points at three quarter time before an eight goal to two final term saw the final score balloon out to 16.12 (108) to 5.4 (34). For the Hawks, Coby Helyar kicked his second ‘bag’ of five goals for the season and Ben McLeod kicked three. Matthew Dominish was named best for Langhorne Creek for the second time this season. Brock Godwin-Knott played a lone hand up forward for the Magpies kicking four goals.Mount Compass moved into the top five with a convincing 19.17 (131) to 7.7 (49) victory over bottom side Victor Harbor at Victor. Compass were never troubled as they turned a 38-point lead at halftime into a 82-point win at the final siren. In his first game since moving from Noarlunga, Nick Mott kicked six goals with Sam Scudds and Adam Hunter kicking three for the Bulldogs. Sam Basham was a shining light for Victor with his second haul of four goals for the season.Encounter Bay also moved inside the top five after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 43 points at Myponga on Saturday. The Bays played an excellent first half to lead by 55 points at the long break. The Mudlarks kept on battling and actually won the second half, kicking seven goals to five with the final score being Encounter Bay 16.11 (107) to Myponga-Sellicks 9.10 (64). Nick Marshall, Tyson Neale and Elijah Horrocks each kicked three goals for the Bays while Bradley Clarke was the only multiple goalkicker for the Mudlarks with two majors.Ladder (after Round 4)Langhorne Creek 8, McLaren 8, Strathalbyn 6, Encounter Bay 5, Mount Compass 5, Willunga 4, Yankalilla 4, Willunga 4, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Langhorne Creek v WillungaMcLaren v StrathalbynMount Compass v Goolwa/Port Elliot Victor Harbor v Myponga-SellicksYankalilla v Encounter Bay

Morphett Vale have moved up to third position on the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder after a 19-point win against Reynella in round four action on Sunday at Morphett Vale. Reynella started well to jump out to a handy 17-point lead at quarter time. The next two quarters were tight with the home side reducing the margin slightly but the Wine Flies still led at the final change by 14 points. The Emus came out full of fire in the final term and urged on by their home crowd, they turned the game around with a 5.5 to 0.2 quarter to win 12.17 (89) to 10.10 (70). Jack Glazbrook kicked three goals for the winners while Bailey Marshman also kicked three for Reynella. 2019 runner-up Noarlunga moved into the top four with a convincing 38-point victory at home against Happy Valley. The Shoes started strongly to take a 24-point lead at quarter time and they extended the margin out to 33 points at the long break. An even third quarter saw the home side turn for home with a handy 31-point lead. Noarlunga had given up big leads at three quarter time in the opening two rounds but this time they would not be denied as they ran out winners 13.5 (83) to 6.9 (45). Troy Johnson led the way up forward for the Shoes with four goals while Sam Carlyle was named best on ground. Rhys Barrett and Ben Ryan each kicked two goals for Happy Valley with Dwayne Ruddock named the Vikings best player.Christies Beach put up a cricket score as they thrashed Cove by 128 points at Cove on Saturday. The win pushed the Saints up to second on the ladder with a healthy percentage boost. Christies led by 39 points at quarter time, 64 at halftime, 96 points at three quarter time before a 10 goal to five final term saw the final score blow out to 28.20 (188) to 8.12 (60). After a consistent start to the season with four goals in each of the first three games, Daniel Nobes exploded with 14 majors to give him 26 after just four rounds. For the second week in a row Jacob Crate was named best for the Saints. Jay Butler-Chaseling kicked three goals for Cove while Scott Grieve was named best for the Cobras.Flagstaff Hill has firmed as a hot favourite to win a fifth consecutive premiership after notching their fourth straight victory to open their 2020 campaign, this time by 94 points against Port Noarlunga. The game was effectively over at quarter time after a blistering 10-goal burst in the first term by the Falcons saw them lead by 62 points at the first break. Port Noarlunga were more competitive after quarter time but eventually went down 23.16 (154) to 9.6 (60). Flaggies had plenty of avenues to goal with 10 different goal kickers including Daniel Butcher (6), Nick Bailey (5) and Ryan Mountford (3). Ian Milera played a lone hand for the Cockle Divers with six majors. Sadly the game was marred by Flagstaff Hill Football Club supporters allegedly directing racist insults at Indigenous players from Port Noarlunga, including Milera. The incident was brought to light when Milera posted on social media after the game saying it was "one of the worst days" he had experienced in his football career. The incident is currently under investigation.Ladder (after round 4)Flagstaff Hill 8, Christies Beach 6, Morphett Vale 6, Noarlunga 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Happy Valley 2, Reynella 2, Cove 0.Round 5 fixtures (Home team named first)Christies Beach v Happy ValleyFlagstaff Hill v Morphett ValePort Noarlunga v CoveReynella v Noarlunga

Kangarilla have tasted victory over Kersbrook for the first time in 12 years on a day of upsets in the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division. In a high scoring match at Kersbrook, Kangarilla held on to win by just four points, 15.10 (100) to 13.18 (96). Kangarilla started fast to hold a very handy 31-point lead at the first change. Kersbrook hit back hard in the second term to cut the margin to just four points at the long break. It was a see-sawing third term which saw both teams kick four goals each as Kangies turned for home with a slender two-point margin. Kersbrook would rue their kicking for goal in the last quarter as they added 3.6 to Kangies 4.2 as the visitors won by just four points in one of the games of the season. Thomas Hall kicked five goals for Kangarilla (17 for the season) and Jamie Grosser slotted three. Jacob Pitman and Brad Inglis each kicked three goals for the Brookers.Ironbank-Cherry Gardens continued on their merry way in 2020 with a convincing 69-point home win over Bridgewater-Callington. The Thunderers are undefeated after five rounds and are firm premiership favourites. Ironbank-Cherry Gardens were never threatened as they turned a 41-point halftime lead into a 19.20 (134) to 9.11 (65) victory. The Jeremy Johcock/Josh Vandermeer show continued with Johncock kicking seven goals in a best on ground performance while Vandermeer kicked six majors. Ben O’Donnell kicked four goals for the Raiders.Birdwood pulled off a huge upset 31-point win over reigning premier Gumeracha at Birdwood Oval on Saturday. The Roosters set up the win with a dominant first quarter which saw them kick five goals to zero and lead by 29 points at the first change. Gumeracha responded well in the second quarter to close the margin to just seven points at halftime and it was game on. Birdwood played an excellent second half kicking seven goals to four to take the victory 13.11 (89) to 8.10 (58). Christian Elliott starred for Birdwood with five goals in a best on ground performance. Steven Pollock kicked three goals for the Magpies while Ben Hanna was named best for Gumeracha.Meadows moved up to fourth spot on the ladder with their second win of the season after a convincing, albeit inaccurate, 15.22 (112) to 1.1 (7) victory at home against bottom side Torrens Valley. Meadows shared the goals around with nine different goal kickers including Max Buckley with four in a best on ground performance. Daniel Rainsford kicked the Lions only goal for the match in the first quarter while Robbie Young was named their best player.Macclesfield had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Ironbank-Cherry Gardens 10, Gumeracha 6, Kangarilla 6, Meadows 4, Birdwood 4, Kersbrook 4, Bridgewater-Callington 4, Macclesfield 2, Torrens Valley 0.Round 6 fixtures (Home team named first)Bridgewater-Callington v KersbrookTorrens Valley v BirdwoodMacclesfield v GumerachaMeadows v Ironbank-Cherry GardensKangarilla has the bye

McLaren Eagles remained undefeated after five rounds of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition after a tough 21-point win against fellow finals aspirant Willunga. The Eagles dominated the first half to open up a commanding 31-point lead at the long break. Willunga never gave up and kept McLaren goalless in the second half and kicked two majors of their own to see the scores finish at McLaren 7.4 (46) to Willunga 4.1 (25). Sally Fuller continued her good recent form to kick three goals (seven in the past two games) and Kelli Nijhuis was the other multiple goalkicker for the Eagles with two. Nijhuis, Fuller and Layla Rogers were best for McLaren. Colbie Frankland kicked two goals for Willunga while Bridie Nye, Kayla Catford and Ella Radbone were the Demons best players.Reigning premier Strathalbyn moved up to second with a convincing 91-point win over Yankalilla. After a tight opening quarter saw the Roosters lead by 15 points. They pulled away to kick 12 goals to zero after the first break to win 14.8 (92) to 0.1 (1). Indigo Miller kicked five goals for Strathalbyn in a best on ground performance. Other multiple goalkickers for Strathalbyn were Emily Cozamanis (3), Lisa-Jane Millard (2) and Tessa Grant (2). Joining Miller in the best players for the Roosters were Emogen Johnson, Katie Ehlers, Jaymie Hammond and Morgan Tucker. Yankalilla were best served by Natasha Hunt, Kimberley Rowe, Tegan Cross, Daisy Baxter and Kelly Willsmore.Mount Compass moved up to third spot on the GSFLW ladder with a thumping 115-point win over Victor Harbor at Victor. Mount Compass flew out the gates to kick seven goals in the first term before eventually winning 17.13 (115) to 0.0 (0). Olivia Bendt kicked five goals while Demi Sharp kicked three. Linda Shute, Sharp, Taylah Eastwood, Emma Zimmermann and Tasja Batzavalis were named best for the Bulldogs.Goolwa/Port Elliot has kept their finals hopes alive with a 58-point win against Encounter Bay. Goolwa/Port Elliot led by 17 points at halftime before a powerful six goal to zero second half saw the Magpies win 9.10 (64) to 1.0 (6). Rachel Searle kicked three goals for the winners with Asha Bell and Catherine Griffen slotting two majors each. Renee Moon’s outstanding season continued as she was named best for the Magpies for the third time this season. She was joined in the best players by Bell, Michaela Hoppen, Searle and Caitlin Curyer. Sherrie Hurrell, Zoe De Kievit, Georgia Harrington, Achol Agany and Kate Sanders were best for the Bays.Ladder (after round 5)McLaren 10, Strathalbyn 8, Mt Compass 8, Willunga 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Encounter Bay 2, Victor Harbor 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 6 fixtures (Sunday 9/8/20) Victor Harbor v McLaren (Encounter Bay 10.10am)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Mt Compass 10.10am)Encounter Bay v Yankalilla (Encounter Bay 1.40pm)Mt Compass v Strathalbyn (Mt Compass 1.40pm)

Christies Beach has moved to the top of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition after four rounds. The Saints made the short trip south to take on Aldinga and dominated all day to win 8.20 (68) to 0.0 (0). The margin could’ve been far great but for some inaccurate kicking for goal by Christies, including a wasteful 2.7 in the third term. Paige Kiley kicked three goals in a best on ground performance for the visitors. She was well supported by Melanie Koster, Hannah Crump, Tamara Page and Kelly Armstrong. For Aldinga, Jaimi Griffen, Jean-Louise Papps, Alison Szalanski, Emma O’Shaughnessy and Jemma Looyestyn battled hard.Flagstaff Hill registered their first win of the 2020 season following a convincing 10.13 (73) to 0.0 (0) victory at Hackham. The Falcons were never troubled as they led by 24 points at quarter time, 49 points at halftime, 59 at the final change before winning by 73 points. Katherine Wise (3) and Rachel Crockart (2) were the multiple goal kickers for Flagstaff Hill while Alana Baker, Crockart, Chloe Myers, Carli Morton and Shay’Lee Dayman were named in the best players for the winners. For the second week in a row Alana Browne was named best for Hackham and she was ably supported by Chelsea Deeth, Chrysti Flevill, Samantha Smith and Emily Cooper.The closest match of the round was at Reynella where the home side defeated Morphett Vale by 30 points. The visitors started well to lead by 10 points at the first change but it could’ve been an even bigger lead but for some inaccurate kicking which saw the Emus kick 1.5 (11) to 0.1 (1). It was to prove costly as Reynella hit back in the second term to lead by three points at the long break. The second half was all Reynella as they kicked five goals to one to win 7.7 (49) to 2.7 (19). Sarah Bourn and Shanique West each kicked three goals for Reynella. Ella Besley was named best for the Wine Flies along with Kristy MacKenzie, Natasha Gordon, Bourn and Emma James. Katelyn Wilson continued her excellent season to be named best for the Emus and she was well supported by Hannah Armstrong, Alisha Lyall, Emma Morrison and Brooke O’Brien.Cove had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Christies Beach 6, Reynella 6, Cove 6, Flagstaff Hill 2, Morphett Vale 2, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v CoveMorphett Vale v HackhamChristies Beach v ReynellaAldinga has the bye

Kangarilla moved to third spot on the A1 ladder in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) with a hard-fought 26-19 win at Noarlunga. It was Kangarilla's third win of the season. In the other round six game, Clarendon won their second game of 2020 with a 31-22 home win over Aldinga. Ladder leader Pulse had the bye.In the A2 competition, Noarlunga had an upset 34-32 win against second-placed Croweaters to notch their second win of the season, Seaford Storm remained undefeated after a 37-27 triumph over Port Noarlunga while Clarendon moved up to third on the ladder following a good 38-25 victory over Aldinga.A1 Ladder (After Round 6)Pulse 12, Aldinga 8, Kangarilla 8, Clarendon 6, Noarlunga 2A2 Ladder (After Round 6)Seaford Storm 12, Croweaters 8, Clarendon 6, Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 4, Port Noarlunga 2Round 7 Fixtures (Home teams named first)A1 (2.00pm)Kangarilla v ClarendonNoarlunga v PulseAldinga has the byeA2 (3.30pm)Aldinga v Seaford StormNoarlunga v Port NoarlungaCroweaters v Clarendon

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ GradeVictor (1) 6 (Goals: Rob Thompson 2, Kym Smith, Nick Baxter, Gavin Roberts, Tyler Williamson)Aldinga Blue 0 Victor (2) 6 (Goals: Rob Thompson 4, Tom Roberts, Cat Wellington)Goolwa 1 (Goals: Dawn Birkett)Aldinga Black 6 (Goals: Kai Waters 2, Jake Duggan 2, Alan Hibbird, Kent Creed)Yankalilla 0 South Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ GradeYankalilla 7 (Goals: Kayla Cosma 2, Kris MacIntosh, Kate Irvine, Ashley Gibbons, Dawn Birkett, Danni Newton)Aldinga Black 2 (Goals: Courtney Deacon, Abby Rivett)Aldinga Blue 1 (Goals: Wendy Huntington)Victor 1 (Goals: Alicia King)Goolwa had the bye

Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill remain the only undefeated team after three rounds of the Southern Football League (SFL) following a comfortable 38-point win at Christies Beach. The Falcons led by 20 points at quarter time, 23 at halftime and 33 points at the final change before winning 12.17 (89) to 8.3 (51). Ryan Mountford kicked four goals for the Falcons in a best on ground performance. He was ably supported by Max Renfrey, Sam Tharaldsen, Andrew Shearer and Chris Buersch. Daniel Nobes kicked four goals for Christies Beach for the third consecutive week while Jacob Crate continued his excellent season to be named best player for the Saints.2019 runners-up Noarlunga are on the board with their first win of the campaign with a big 85-point win over Cove at Old Noarlunga. The visitors started well to lead by seven points at quarter time but from then on it was one-way traffic with the Shoes kicking 17 goals to three to win 19.12 (126) to 6.5 (41). Noarlunga had 11 different goal kickers with Vic Robertson the standout with five majors. Troy Johnson, Robertson and Jake Anderson were among the Shoes best players while Michael Galley, Scott Grieve and Scott Abbott were best for the Cobras.Reynella also notched their first win of the season with a 21-point win at Happy Valley. The first quarter was tight with the Wine Flies leading by just six points. Happy Valley turned the tables in the second term to take the lead by nine points at halftime. That was the end of the good news for the Vikings as they failed to kick another goal for the game as Reynella took over to win 9.8 (62) to 5.11 (41). Callan Semple was the standout forward kicking four goals for Reynella while James Hay kicked three goals for Happy Valley. Dylan Roser was named best player for the winners with help from Josh Frisby and Bailey Marshman. Lee Davis, Hay and Joel Beeche were named among Happy Valley’s best players.Port Noarlunga moved to second spot on the SFL ladder with a 38-point win at home over the previously undefeated Morphett Vale. The Cockle Divers set up their second win of the season with a dominant second quarter which saw them kick six goals to one to take a handy 39-point lead to halftime. The lead ballooned out to 62 points at three quarter time before Morphett Vale put some respectability back into the score by kicking four goals to none in the final term. The final scores were Port Noarlunga 15.9 (99) to Morphett Vale 9.7 (61). Ian Milera kicked seven goals for the Cockle Divers in a best on ground performance while Ashley Baxter kicked three. Nathan Bayly was the only multiple goalkicker for the Emus with two goals while Michael Smith continued his good start to the season as he was named Morphett Vale’s best player. Ladder (after round 3)Flagstaff Hill 6, Port Noarlunga 4, Christies Beach 4, Morphett Vale 4, Noarlunga 2, Happy Valley 2, Reynella 2, Cove 0.Round 4 fixtures (Home team named first)Noarlunga v Happy Valley (Aldinga Oval)Cove v Christies BeachFlagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaMorphett Vale v Reynella (Sunday game)

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 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)

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

Pulse remained undefeated following a seven-goal win, 35-28, at Clarendon in round five action of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 grade on Saturday. The grand final rematch was a tight affair with Pulse reversing the result from last year's decider. Aldinga moved a game clear in second spot on the ladder after a hard-fought 39-32 win at Kangarilla. Aldinga led by two goals at halftime but they slowly got on top to lead by five goals at the final change before outscoring Kangarilla 10-8 in the last quarter to seal victory by seven goals. Noarlunga had the bye.In A2 competition, Seaford Storm remain as the only undefeated side following a tight 40-37 win over a brave Noarlunga outfit. In other games, Croweaters had a convincing 32-15 win against Aldinga and Clarendon beat Port Noarlunga 41-25.A1 Ladder (After Round 5)Pulse 10, Aldinga 8, Kangarilla 6, Clarendon 4, Noarlunga 2A2 Ladder (After Round 5)Seaford Storm 10, Croweaters 8, Clarendon 4, Aldinga 4, Noarlunga 2, Port Noarlunga 2Round 6 Fixtures (Home teams named first)A1 (2.00pm)Clarendon v AldingaNoarlunga v KangarillaPulse has the byeA2 (3.30pm)Clarendon v AldingaNoarlunga v CroweatersSeaford Storm v Port Noarlunga

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ GradeAldinga Blue 7 (Bruce Pitcher 2, Mark Russell, Brad Fryer, Daniel Martin, Jake Thyssen)Aldinga Black 3 (Kai Waters 2, Mitchell Hibbird)Yankalilla 1 (Goals: Derek Raymond)Goolwa 0 Victor (1) 1 (Goals: Nathan Kleinig)Victor (2) 0 South Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ GradeAldinga Black 3 (Goals: Cathy Heaver 2, Emma Coghill)Aldinga Blue 0 Goolwa 3 (Goals: Sal Newenham 2, Danica Daymon)Victor Harbor 0 Yankalilla had the bye

Willunga won their second game in a row during round three action of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season with a comprehensive 57-28 victory at Myponga. It was Myponga’s first game of the season so they’ll be better for the run when they face Langhorne Creek next week. After losing to Victor Harbor in the first round, Willunga have had two convincing wins to sit in second place on the GSNA ladder.Victor Harbor sits on top of the ladder after they had a big 65-21 win at Langhorne Creek. The multiple reigning premier is looking good for the flag again with both their wins this season being by more than 40 goals.Ladder (after round 3)Victor Harbor 4, Willunga 4, Myponga 0, Langhorne Creek 0Round 4 fixtures (Home team named first)Langhorne Creek v MypongaWillunga and Victor Harbor have the bye