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

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

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

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

Gumeracha has consolidated second spot on the ladder with two rounds to go in the Hills Football League (HFL) Country Division after a 15-point win at home over an ever-improving Kangarilla in round seven action on Saturday. Gumeracha held a nine point lead at quarter time and extended that to a very handy 24 points by halftime. Kangarilla fought back in the ‘premiership quarter’ to reduce the margin to a manageable 13 points at the last change. Three goals each in the final quarter saw the reigning premiers run out 10.9 (69) to 7.12 (54) winners. Rob McCard kicked three goals for Gumeracha while Josh Albanese kicked two for Kangarilla. Cameron Redden, McCard and Braden Hutt were best for the Magpies while for Kangarilla, Brendan Hillier, Michael Ross and Tyler Virgo were their best players.After a slow start to the season, perennial powerhouse Kersbrook are starting to get their game going and have moved to fourth spot on the HFL ladder after defeating Meadows by 76 points on Saturday at Kersbrook. Meadows made the long trek north with some pretty good form recently and it looked like that was going to continue as the visitors led by a point at quarter time. From that moment on it was all Kersbrook as they kicked 15 goals to two in the final three quarters to win 18.10 (118) to 5.12 (42). Brad Inglis dominated up forward to kick his second ‘bag’ of seven goals in a row. He was ably supported by Jonathon Ross who kicked four goals. Ryan Shaw was the only multiple goalkicker for Meadows as he slotted three majors. Ironbank-Cherry Gardens continued on their merry way to record a seventh consecutive victory for 2020, this time by 94 points against Torrens Valley at Mt Torrens. The final scores were 16.12 (108) to 2.2 (14). Josh Vandermeer continued his excellent season for the Thunderers kicking eight goals and moving to the top of the HFL Country Division goal kicking list with 37 majors. Jeremy Johncock chimed in with three goals to take his tally to 30 goals for the season. Matthew Raitt was named best for the Thunderers for the third time this season while Phillip Wilhelm was best for the Lions.Birdwood are third on the ladder after a 68-point victory over Macclesfield and are looking good for finals in 2020 with two rounds remaining. It was an entertaining first half with 15 goals scored and Birdwood taking a 17-point lead at halftime. It was all Roosters in the second half as they kicked 10 goals to three to win 19.11 (125) to 9.3 (57). Christian Elliott kicked seven goals for Birdwood to be best on ground and he received good support up forward from Josh Sykes who snagged six goals. Denis Iljcesen kicked three goals for Maccy while Brad Thompson was their best player.Bridgewater-Callington had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Ironbank-Cherry Gardens 14, Gumeracha 10, Birdwood 8, Kersbrook 8, Kangarilla 6, Meadows 4, Bridgewater-Callington 4, Macclesfield 2, Torrens Valley 0.Round 8 fixtures (Home team named first)Kersbrook v Torrens ValleyBirdwood v Bridgewater-CallingtonKangarilla v MacclesfieldGumeracha v MeadowsIronbank-Cherry Gardens has the bye

Reynella consolidated second position on the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition ladder following a convincing 90-point win at home against Hackham. Reynella led by 30 points at quarter time, 52 points at halftime, 70 points at three quarter time before winning 14.7 (91) to 0.1 (1). The Wine Flies had eight different goalkickers including Madison Short and Rebecca Slegers who each kicked three goals. Tyler Davies, Kristy Jenkinson, Vanessa Graham, Short and Emma McManus were named in the best players for Reynella. Nikki Parker, Belinda Macrow, Kirsty Watson, Rachel Cole and Emily Cooper battled hard for the Hawks.Flagstaff Hill moved up to third on the ladder after defeating Aldinga by 115 points on Sunday. The Falcons led by 71 points at halftime before eventually winning 16.19 (115) to 0.0 (0). Soriah Moon kicked five goals in a best on ground performance for Flagstaff Hill. Other multiple goalkickers for the Falcons were Nicole Mogg (3), Katherine Wise (2), Carli Morton (2) and Kelsey Rodman (2). Jaimi Griffen, Jean-Louise Papps and Alison Szalanski were among the best players for the Sharks.Christies Beach all but wrapped up the minor premiership with a hard fought 31-point win over reigning premier Cove. Cove started well to lead by nine points at quarter time after keeping Christies Beach scoreless. Christies hit back in the second term to kick two goals and lead by five points at halftime. The Saints showed their class in the second half as they kicked five goals to one to win 7.5 (47) to 2.4 (16) and firm as premiership favourites. Casie Coombe and Kelly Armstrong kicked two goals each for Christies. The Cobras’ goals were kicked by Lauren Grigg and Kate Galley. Coombe, Pamela May, Tallara Power, Melanie Koster and Armstrong were named best players for the Saints while Grigg, Lara Ward and Dana O’Brien were among the best players for Cove.Morphett Vale had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Christies Beach 10, Reynella 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Cove 6, Morphett Vale 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Aldinga v Cove (12.15pm Sunday)Flagstaff Hill v Morphett Vale (2.55pm Sunday)Hackham v Christies Beach (3.15pm Sunday)Reynella has the bye

Encounter Bay pulled off one of the upsets of the season with a 14-point win at home over the previously undefeated McLaren Eagles in round six action of the Great Southern Football League (GSFL). The win moves the Bays up to fourth position while McLaren remain in second spot ahead of a huge clash at Langhorne Creek this Saturday. McLaren held an eight-point lead at halftime before Encounter Bay hit the front by three points turning for home after a three goal to two third quarter. The home side could smell an upset and a further three goals to one in the final term saw the Bays win 10.13 (73) to 8.11 (59). Tyson Neale kicked six goals for Encounter Bay while James Grimley kicked four goals for the Eagles. Callum Tonkin, Thomas Neville, Hamish Tonkin, Wade Sweetman and Tyler Baldock were best for Encounter Bay while for McLaren, Thomas Fenoughty, Grimley and Luke Goodieson were among their best players.After three consecutive losses, Willunga has hit back in emphatic fashion with a crushing 73-point victory over Yankalilla. The win was set up with a dominant display from the Demons in the first half as they led 11.2 (68) to 2.5 (17) at the long break. A further seven goals to three in the second half saw Willunga win 18.4 (112) to 5.9 (39). Willunga had nine different goalkickers including Brad Haskett and Daniel Bass who each slotted four majors. It was a different story for the Tigers with just Jed Durdin kicking multiple goals with two. Bass, Sean Beath, Haskett, Marcus Burdett and Danny Irvine were the best players for the Demons while Luke Durdin, Ethan Moore and Nick Liddle were among the best for a disappointing Tigers outfit.Mount Compass recorded a fourth straight victory to consolidate third position on the GSFL ladder following a comprehensive 14.21 (105) to 6.3 (39) victory at Strathalbyn. The game was effectively over at halftime as the Bulldogs had a 45-point lead and it could’ve been more except for them kicking an inaccurate 8.10 (58) to 2.1 (13). Mount Compass remained inaccurate in the second half adding a further 6.11 to 4.2 to win by 66 points. Shane Heatley was the leading goalkicker on the ground with four goals for Mount Compass while Marc Elliott and Austin McFarlane each kicked two goals for Strathalbyn. Josh Davis, Adam Hunter, Tomas Vitkunas, Scott Pittaway and Heatley were best for an improving Bulldogs lineup. Mark Tucker, Xavier Redden and McFarlane were named in the best players for the Roosters.Goolwa/Port Elliot won their first game of the season with an 11-point win over winless Victor Harbor at Goolwa. After a tight opening term saw the Magpies lead by just six points, the home side pushed ahead further and by the last change, Goolwa/Port Elliot led by 21 points and the home crowd was getting excited about a possible first win for new coach Todd Miles and his Magpies. To their credit the Victor Harbor lads tried hard in the last term to overcome the deficit by kicking three goals to one before going down 9.8 (62) to 8.3 (51). Brock Godwin-Knott continued his good recent form for the Magpies kicking three goals (10 in the past three games) while Daniel Fry kicked two. Oscar Barnett, Godwin-Knott, Daniel Fry, James Fry and Damien Nangle were best for a jubilant Magpies outfit while Dylan Kleining, Nathan McCarthy and Harrison Martin battled hard for the brave ‘Roos.Reigning premier Langhorne Creek moved a game clear on top of the ladder following a 40-point win at Myponga. It was an entertaining first half as the home side took it up to the premiership favourites and only trailed by 12 points at halftime. The Hawks flexed their muscles after the long break as they kicked seven goals to three to pull away and win 14.8 (92) to 8.4 (52). Coby Helyar kicked four goals for the Hawks and now has 20 for the season to lead the GSFL goal kicking tally. Matt Dominish also hit the scoreboard for Langhorne Creek with three majors. Anthony Kempster and Brett Irons kicked two goals each for the Mudlarks. Helyar was named best for Langhorne Creek and he was well supported by James Sellar, Troy Blackwell, Jarrod Kellock and Shannon Jones. Sam Kennedy was named the Mudlarks best player for the third time in 2020 and he was ably supported by Dylan Lang, Luke Bruce, Daniel Trevena and Scott Ogilvie.Ladder (after Round 6)Langhorne Creek 12, McLaren 10, Mount Compass 9, Encounter Bay 7, Willunga 6, Yankalilla 6, Strathalbyn 6, Myponga-Sellicks 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Langhorne Creek v McLarenMyponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port ElliotStrathalbyn v Encounter BayVictor Harbor v WillungaYankalilla v Mount Compass

Willunga grabbed the all-important double chance with a tough six-point win over reigning premier Strathalbyn during the final minor round of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) competition yesterday. Cleo Guilfoyle kicked the only goal of the match in the first quarter as Willunga took a seven-point lead to the first change. With the defensive units of both sides on top throughout the game, it proved a match winning lead as Willunga held on for a 1.4 (10) to 0.4 (4) victory. Ella Radbone, Katrice Turner and Carli Perryman were best for the Demons while Tessa Grant, Katie Ehlers and Emma Chapman were best for the Roosters.McLaren completed an undefeated minor round with a convincing 39-point over Goolwa/Port Elliot. McLaren led by 22 points at halftime before kicking a further three goals in the second half to win 6.8 (44) to 0.5 (5). The Eagles have put together a dominant season so far with seven wins and an average winning margin of 47 points. Sally Fuller kicked two goals in a best on ground display for McLaren and she was joined in the best players by Alexandra Bentley, Emma Goldsmith, Layla Rogers and Katrina Munzberg. Kaya Angus, Renee Moon and Lacey Cuthbert were among the best for the Magpies.Mount Compass tuned up for their finals assault with a 42-point win over Encounter Bay at Strathalbyn. Compass dominated the first half to lead by 29 points at the long break. Encounter Bay hit back in the third term to kick two goals to one and trailed by 23 points at the final change. Mount Compass steadied to kick four goals to one in the final stanza to record a 9.8 (62) to 3.2 (20) win. Kelly Haverty kicked five goals for the Bulldogs while Demi Sharp kicked four in a best on ground performance. Sharp was joined in the Bulldogs best players by Olivia Bendt, Amy Taylor, Taylah Eastwood and Haverty. For the Bays, Kate Sanders, Lisa Henley, Delia Scout Althorp, Sherrie Hurrell and Miette-Magali Allain were named in their best players.Yankalilla won their first game for the season following a 22-point victory over Victor Harbor at Goolwa. A tight opening half saw Yankalilla lead by just four points at halftime. The Tigers then kicked the only two goals of the second half to win 3.12 (30) to 1.2 (8). Tahlia Sheehan kicked all three goals for the Tigers while Nari Wright, Laura Smith and Leah Bailey were amongst Yankalilla’s best players. Jaimee Millard, Demi Morse, Jodie Marks, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner and Jordan Minenko were best for Victor Harbor.Final LadderMcLaren 14, Willunga 10, Strathalbyn 10, Mt Compass 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Encounter Bay 4, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 0.Semi-Final fixtures (Sunday 23/8/20)Strathalbyn v Mount Compass (1st Semi-Final) (12.00pm @ Victor Harbor)McLaren v Willunga (2nd Semi-Final) (1.30pm @ Victor Harbor)

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ GradeVictor (2) 5 (Goals: Rob Thompson 2, Nick Baxter, Patrick Bulk, Rohan Eadie)Aldinga Blue 0 Victor (1) 5 (Goals: Nathan Kleinig 3, Riley Oborn, Locky Threadgold)Aldinga Black 0 (Goals: Dawn Birkett)Goolwa/Yankalilla had the byeSouth Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ GradeYankalilla 5 (Goals: Kayla Cosma 2, Kate Irvine, Ashlee Gibbons, Sal Newenham)Aldinga Black 1 (Goals: Cheree Gordon)Victor 2 (Goals: Brianna Smith 2)Aldinga Blue 0 Goolwa had the bye

Pulse remained undefeated after round eight of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season following a hard-fought 32-28 home win over a brave Aldinga outfit. Pulse have been runners-up the past two seasons and are well placed for another tilt at the flag in 2020. In the other round six game, reigning premier Clarendon had a tight 37-32 victory over Noarlunga. Kangarilla had the bye.In the A2 competition, Croweaters brought Seaford Storm’s undefeated season to a halt with a thrilling 32-31 win, Port Noarlunga and Aldinga played out the first draw of the season with a 27-27 stalemate while Clarendon stayed in second spot following a 39-30 win over Noarlunga.A1 Ladder (After Round 8)Pulse 16, Kangarilla 12, Aldinga 10, Clarendon 8, Noarlunga 2A2 Ladder (After Round 8)Seaford Storm 14, Clarendon 10, Croweaters 10, Port Noarlunga 5, Aldinga 5, Noarlunga 4Round 9 Fixtures (Home teams named first)A1 (2.00pm)Aldinga v NoarlungaKangarilla v PulseClarendon  has the byeA2 (3.30pm)Aldinga v NoarlungaSeaford Storm v ClarendonCroweaters v Port Noarlunga

The Great Southern Football League (GSFL) has defeated the Southern Football League (SFL) by two points in the inaugural under 16 girls match under lights at McLaren Vale last night. GSFL led by two points at quarter time and after a goal apiece in the second term, the margin was still two points at halftime. Great Southern extended their lead out to eight points at the last change which set up an exciting final quarter which saw Southern kick the only goal of the term but they just fell short of victory. The final scores were GSFL 2.2 (14) to SFL 2.0 (12).The under 15 boys match between the GSFL academy and the SFL academy saw the GSFL academy boys score a big win, 14.10 (94) to 2.2 (14). GSFL led by 20 points at quarter time, 53 points at halftime, 61 points at three quarter time before eventually winning by 80 points.Well done to the McLaren Football Club for hosting an excellent night of junior Football.

Flagstaff Hill moved into the top four of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition after an upset 25-point win over reigning premier Cove on Sunday. The Falcons got away to a good start on their home deck as they took a handy 15-point lead into the halftime break. A further two goals in the third term saw Flaggies out to a match-winning 27-point lead. Cove kicked the only goal of the final quarter as Flagstaff Hill ran out winners 5.8 (38) to 2.1 (13). Soriah Moon kicked two goals for the Falcons with Hannah Griffin, Moon, Alana Baker, Emily Brockhurst and Tamsyn Morriss named as best players. Dana O’Brien, Jaime Norup, Layla Dungey, Alana Tuohy-Lashmar and Jahna Perry were best for the Cobras.Morphett Vale won their second game for 2020 with a 74-point victory over Hackham. The Emus led by 13 points at quarter time, 34 points at halftime, 53 points at three quarter time before winning 12.10 (82) to 1.2 (8). Kate Dunn kicked seven goals (13 for the season) for Morphett Vale and Katelyn Wilson kicked two. Kirsty Watson kicked the only goal for Hackham. Wilson, Dunn, Emma Morrison, Hannah Armstrong and Jordan Ross were best for the Emus while for the Hawks, Chelsea Deeth continued her excellent season to be named best player and she was supported by Alana Browne, Sam Smith, Belinda Macrow and Courtnie Noble.In one of the matches of the season, Christies Beach defeated Reynella by 15 points to remain undefeated and top of the SFLW ladder after five rounds. Christies led by just three points at quarter time before kicking two goals to one in the second term to take a handy 12-point lead into the long break. Reynella came roaring back into the game in the third term, kicking three goals to one to reduce the margin to a solitary point heading into the final quarter. With the home crowd behind them, the Saints steadied to kick two unanswered goals in the final stanza to win 6.11 (47) to 5.2 (32). Kelly Armstrong was the only multiple goalkicker for the game as she slotted two majors for Christies Beach. Tayla Weinert, Armstrong, Candice De Laine, Tamara Page and Angelique Dean were named as best players for the Saints while Lauren Fisher, Shanique West, Anja Bencevic, Zannah Loxton and Emma James battled hard for Reynella.Aldinga had the bye.Ladder (after round 5)Christies Beach 8, Reynella 6, Cove 6, Flagstaff Hill 4, Morphett Vale 4, Hackham 2, Aldinga 2Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Christies Beach (1.35pm Sunday)Flagstaff Hill v Aldinga (1.35pm Sunday)Reynella v Hackham (2.55pm Sunday)Morphett Vale has the bye

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