Happy Valley moved into the top-five on the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder after a 31-point win at Morphett Vale during round six action yesterday.The Vikings got off to a fast start to lead by 25 points at the first change, before Morphett Vale reduced the margin to 19 points at halftime. The third quarter would prove decisive as Happy Valley kicked six goals to one to take an unassailable 51-point lead into the last term. The Emus won the last stanza, but Happy Valley prevailed 14.12 (96) to 9.11 (65). Josh Dwyer-Sterzl kicked three goals for the Vikings, while Blake Carter and Max Sampson kicked two goals each for the Emus. Best players for Happy Valley included Matthew Lillis, Max Gill, Jack Flett, Cody Cox and Liam Hamilton. Morphett Vale were best served by Michael Smith, Sampson, Jake Dorshorst, Toby Irlam and Cooper Manns.Port Noarlunga maintained their perfect start to 2024 with a huge 146-point win against Cove. ‘Porties’ led by 62 points at halftime, before kicking a further 14 goals to one in the second half to win 25.20 (170) to 2.12 (24). Port Noarlunga had 12 different goalkickers including Ben Currie (4), Nick Steele (4) and Eduard Van den berg (3). Jack Riddle and Alex Marra each kicked a goal for the Cobras. Nathaniel Paredes, Billy Cook, Jonathan Cook, Jayden Green, Steele and Currie were named best for the Cockle Divers. Cove were best served by Jayj Butler-Chaseling, Adam Kleinig and Rhys Mutch.Noarlunga won their fourth game of the season with a comfortable 55-point win over Aldinga at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes led at every change before winning 10.11 (71) to 2.4 (16). Terry Kathopoulis kicked three goals for Noarlunga in a best-on-ground display, while Sam Beard and Jamie Grosser kicked two goals each. Brayden Hooper and Jayden Scott kicked one goal each for the Sharks. Joining Kathopoulis in the best players for Noarlunga were Josh Beard, Nick Mott, Sam Beard, Zac Williams and Matthew Fry. Best for Aldinga were Josiah Sheppard, Angus Stangewitz, Samuel Bentley, Luke Watson and Cooper Rose. Reynella won their fifth match of 2024 after a comprehensive 136-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Wine Flies led by 74 points at halftime and kicked a further 10 goals to one in the second half to win 21.22 (148) to 1.6 (12). Callan Semple kicked six goals for Reynella and he was well supported by Harrison Pope and Marc Borholm who kicked three goals apiece. Sam Whitbread, Lachlan McGuinness, Matthew Stanford, Mitchell Scotland, Dylan Roser and Alex Lawley were named best for the Wine Flies, while Josh Marshall, Rhys Wooley and Jake Pokoina were among the best players for the Thunderers. Flagstaff Hill also won their fifth game of the season after defeating Christies Beach by 81 points at Flagstaff Hill. ‘Flaggies’ trailed by 15 points at quarter time, before kicking 18 goals to three in the final three quarters to win 20.14 (134) to 8.5 (53). The Falcons had 10 different goalkickers with Blake Aldridge, Aiden Grayson and Ryan Mountford kicking three goals each. Zak Short was the best forward for the Saints with four majors. Flagstaff Hill were best served by D’Arcy Mitchell, Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Joshua Rosman, Luke Beenham, Jordan Etto and Aldridge. Thomas Kirwan, Mackenzie Nield, Joshua de Roode, Jordan Hunnable-Ford, Short and Ryan Matthews were named best for ‘Christies’. Ladder (after round 6)Port Noarlunga 12, Reynella 10, Flagstaff Hill 10, Noarlunga 8, Happy Valley 6, Christies Beach 4, Cove 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v Flagstaff HillReynella v CovePort Noarlunga v Noarlunga Aldinga v Morphett ValeHappy Valley v Christies Beach

Yankalilla went a game clear on top of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after a convincing 85-30 win against Encounter Bay during round six action yesterday. In other games, Mount Compass won their second game of the season with a 54-29 home win against McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 42-33 victory over Myponga, Strathalbyn moved inside the top-four following their 49-33 win at Goolwa, while Willunga travelled to Victor Harbor and handed ‘Victor’ their first defeat of 2024 with a tight 55-52 win. Ladder after Round 6Yankalilla 12, Victor Harbor 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Strathalbyn 8, Willunga 8, Myponga 4, Mount Compass 4, Goolwa 4, McLaren Vale 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 7 Fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v YankalillaEncounter Bay v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Mount CompassMcLaren Vale v GoolwaMyponga v Victor Harbor

Dudley United won their first game of the season after defeating Parndana by 115 points during round four action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The Eagles won 23.11 (149) to 5.4 (34) with Sam Willson kicking seven goals for the victors. He was ably supported by Mitchell Charlton who kicked five goals, while Ronan Wood slotted four majors. Best players for Dudley United were Keenan Jacobs, Toby Wheaton, Sam Willson, Kayne Wheaton and Brody Florance. Best for the Roosters included Eli Kuchel, Zach Trethewey and Isaac Trethewey.Wisanger consolidated their spot in the top-two with a five-point win against reigning premier Kingscote. Kingscote started well to lead by 21 points at quarter time, and were still in front by 19 points at the long break. However, the Panthers finished strongly in the second half, kicking six goals to two, to win 8.15 (63) to 8.10 (58). Khyal Stead (3) and Brok Viney-Obst (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Wisanger, while Anthony Anderson (3) and Paul Green (2) were the leading goalkickers for Kingscote. Liam Sampson, Jayden Kingi, Brodee Williams, Jesse Rule and Nicholas Shurven were named best players for Wisanger. Best for Kingscote included Zak Siemer, Thomas Mitchell, Jack Grimes, Luke Mackie and Anthony Anderson. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Western Districts 12, Wisanger 12, Dudley United 4, Kingscote 4, Parndana 0.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v KingscoteParndana v Western Districts Wisanger has the bye

Reynella remained undefeated after a thrilling one-point win against Flagstaff Hill during round four action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Flagstaff Hill this afternoon. The game was tight throughout with Flagstaff Hill leading by just five points at three quarter time. Reynella kicked two goals to one in the last quarter to win 6.4 (40) to 5.9 (39). Taya Maxwell kicked three goals for the Wine Flies, while Jessica Couch kicked four goals for the Falcons. Ashlee Wright, Jaya Shreeve, Shanique West, Mia Brennan, Tayla Wright and Summer Weir were named best for Reynella, while for Flagstaff Hill, Brooke Watson, Jenna Andrews, Chloe Meyers, Emma Hodgson, Couch and Rachel Crockart were their best players.Cove are top of the SFLW ladder after a comfortable 94-point win against Noarlunga. The Cobras led at every change to win 15.10 (100) to 1.0 (6). Emily Risitano (5), Alesia LeDuff (3) and Rebecca Jutilane-Maynard (3) were the multiple goalkickers for Cove. The Cobras' best players included Angelique Dean, Naomi Jones, Jutilane-Maynard, Risitano, Kate Galley and Breanna Stoldt.N.B. No best players or goalkickers were available for Noarlunga at the time of publication. Port Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-four with a convincing 95-point triumph over Hackham at Port Noarlunga this afternoon. ‘Porties’ led by 63 points at halftime before going on to win 13.19 (97) to 0.2 (2). Carli Morton (4), Bree Chapman (3) and Charli Faulkner (3) were the leading goalkickers for Port Noarlunga, while their best players were Chapman, Philippa Worthley, Faulkner, Morton, Shakira Dolman and Kalahni Bissi. Best for the Hawks included Dakota Dwyer, Laney Moore, Monique Hepden, Shayley MacFadyen and Charlotte Carter.Ironbank Cherry Gardens had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Cove 6, Port Noarlunga 6, Reynella 6, Flagstaff Hill 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Hackham 0, Noarlunga 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Reynella v Ironbank Cherry GardensCove v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v HackhamNoarlunga has the bye

Parndana won their first game of the season after defeating Wisanger 43-37 during round three action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association yesterday. In the other game of round three, Western Districts knocked off Dudley United 50-31. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Kingscote 4, Western Districts 4, Dudley United 2, Parndana 2, Wisanger 0.Round 4 Fixtures (home team named first)Parndana v Dudley UnitedWisanger v KingscoteWestern Districts has the bye

Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-five after a thrilling six-point win against Willunga during round five action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Willunga yesterday. Willunga, hunting down their first win for 2024, led by 11 points at the last change, before the Hawks kicked six goals to three in the final term to win 13.8 (86) to 11.14 (80). Caleb Howell and Matt Uebergang kicked three goals each for Langhorne Creek, while Braden Altus also kicked three goals for the Demons. Best players for Langhorne Creek were Tom Derham, Matt Dominish, Howell, Jake Yard, Jarrod Kellock and Henry Bruce. Willunga was best served by Daniel Bass, Tom Messenger, Cameron Hutchens, Altus, Izaac Logan and Tyson Schmid.Reigning premier McLaren Districts won their third game of the season after a comfortable 54-point win at Yankalilla yesterday. Yankalilla started well to take a 14-point lead at quarter time, before the Eagles hit back to lead by 13 points at the main break. A further 10 goals to four in the second half saw the Eagles win 15.16 (106) to 8.4 (52). McLaren Districts had 10 different goalkickers with Codey Ellison slotting four majors. Scott Biddle was named best for Yankalilla and kicked five goals. Other good players for the Tigers included Bailey Gaskin, Brad Fitzgerald, Ayden Duke and Jack Fitzgerald, while McLaren Districts’ best were Billy Chahla, Jarrad Bollenhagen, Jackson Daniels, Joel Vandeleur, Alex Moyle and Connor Fitt.Victor Harbor are still undefeated and on top of the ladder after a comprehensive 109-point win at Mt Compass. The ‘Roos led at every change before winning 22.11 (143) to 4.10 (34). Sam Basham kicked 11 goals for ‘Victor’, giving him 21 in the past two weeks, while Jackson Elmes (6) and Bryce Gibbs (3) were the other multiple goalkickers. Ben Heaslip, Elmes, Basham, Jesse McKinnon, Mitchell Brook and Matthew Wiese were named best for Victor Harbor. Dylan Camac, Will Zimmermann and Tom Vitkunas were among the Bulldogs best players.Encounter Bay won their fourth game of the season with a 157-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Bays led by 43 points at halftime, and kicked a further 19 goals to one in the second half to win 26.19 (175) to 3.0 (18). Kyron Pepper, Kyle Lyndon, Eli Horrocks, Kieran Garrett and Ben Davis all kicked four goals for Encounter Bay. James Bradford, Callum Tonkin, Lyndon, Horrocks, Ryan Pearsons and Jack Crispin were named best for the Bays, while the Magpies were best served by Kaiden Wilton, Jiye Hoad and Harry Nissen.Myponga-Sellicks are also undefeated and sitting in second spot on the GSFL ladder after defeating Strathalbyn by 122 points. The Mudlarks won 24.17 (161) to 5.9 (39). The Mudlarks had 10 different goalkickers with John Butcher and Darren Shillabeer kicking six goals each. Mitch Godfrey kicked two goals for the Roosters. Best players for the Mudlarks included Kain Spinks, Connor Sampson, Jack Cooper, Anthony Kempster, Butcher and Ben Kennedy. ‘Strath’ were best served by Tay Crawford-Sandison, Marc Elliott, Brock Keding, Ethan Fox and Max Fergusson.Ladder (after round 5)Victor Harbor 10, Myponga-Sellicks 9, Langhorne Creek 8, Encounter Bay 8, McLaren Districts 7, Mt Compass 4, Yankalilla 2, Strathalbyn 2, Willunga 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa/Port Elliot v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Myponga-SellicksMt Compass v McLaren DistrictsVictor Harbor v WillungaYankalilla v Encounter Bay

Langhorne Creek moved up to third spot on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) ladder after defeating Willunga 48-44 during round five action at Willunga yesterday. In other games, Strathalbyn beat Myponga 39-31, Goolwa won their second game of the season with a 61-35 win against Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor travelled to Mount Compass and won 57-32, while reigning premier Yankalilla stayed top of the ladder with a convincing 86-30 win against McLaren Vale. Ladder after Round 5Yankalilla 10, Victor Harbor 10, Langhorne Creek 8, Willunga 6, Strathalbyn 6, Myponga 4, Goolwa 4, Mount Compass 2, Encounter Bay 0, McLaren Vale 0.Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v StrathalbynVictor Harbor v WillungaLanghorne Creek v MypongaMount Compass v McLaren ValeYankalilla v Encounter Bay

Wisanger moved up to second spot on the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) ladder after a convincing 172-point win over Parndana at Wisanger yesterday. The Panthers led by 86 points at halftime, before kicking a further 13 unanswered goals in the second half to win 27.22 (184) to 2.0 (12). Wisanger had 10 different goalkickers with Sam Clifford and Khyal Stead kicking six goals each. Eli Kuchel and Will Stanton were the goalkickers for the Roosters. Best players for Wisanger were Luke Shurven, Liam Sampson, Jason Fryar, Clifford and Timmy Turner. The Roosters best included Zach Trethewey, Jesse Gaskin and Eli Kuchel.Western Districts remained undefeated after a tight, 13-point win against Dudley United at Gosse yesterday. An upset was well and truly on the cards as Dudley United led by 24 points at the last change. Urged on by their home crowd, the Saints kicked 5.8 to 0.1 in the last quarter to win 14.13 (97) to 13.6 (84). Saints skipper was a standout up forward with eight goals, while Ronan Wood and Sam Willson kicked three goals each for the Eagles. Sam Jonas, Joshua Graham, Jhy McCarthy, Dylan Lockett and Hedges were named best for the Saints, while for Dudley United, Korbyn Childs, Kayne Wheaton, Keenan Jacobs, Tait Florance and Sam Willson were named their best players. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Western Districts 12, Wisanger 8, Kingscote 4,  Dudley United 0, Parndana 0.Round 4 Fixtures (home team named first)Wisanger v KingscoteParndana v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts has the bye

Reigning premier Pulse moved to the top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder after a convincing 70-21 victory against Kangarilla. In other games, Clarendon defeated Noarlunga 40-26, while Southern Starts remained undefeated following their 32-19 win against McLaren Flat.Ladder (after round 3)Pulse 6, Southern Stars 6, Clarendon 4, Noarlunga 2, McLaren Flat 0, Kangarilla 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Flat v Clarendon Noarlunga v KangarillaPulse v Southern Stars

Port Noarlunga moved to the top of the Southern Football League (SFL) ladder after defeating Morphett Vale by 24 points during round five action at Port Noarlunga today. The Cockle Divers led at every change to win 12.18 (90) to 10.6 (66). Clinton Calyun kicked three goals for ‘Porties’, while Jake Dorshorst and Thaddeus Puautjimi kicked two goals each for the Emus. Best players for Port Noarlunga were Brodie Smith, Eduard Van den berg, Aaron Peterson, Rhys Mckay, Charley Wiseman and Khalan Ortmann. Morphett Vale were best served by Dorshorst, Bailey Sowter, Dylan Miller, Connor Lock, Max Sampson and Khori Mills-Richardson.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill inflicted Reynella’s first loss of 2024 after a come-from-behind 13-point victory at home today. Reynella raced out of the blocks to take a 23-point lead at the first change, and they still led by 11 points at halftime. The Falcons worked themselves back into the game, kicking six goals to three in the second half, to run out winners 11.10 (76) to 10.3 (63). Nathan Beenham kicked three majors for ‘Flaggies’ in a best-on-ground performance, as did Callan Semple for the Wine Flies. Other good players for the Falcons were Bradley Kirk, D’Arcy Mitchell, Kobe Cavouras, Zakaria Cavouras and Ethan Wildman. Best for Reynella were Tyler Davies, Samuel Whitbread, Mitchell Scotland, Jack Ball, Marc Borholm and Luke Cooper.Noarlunga moved up to fourth spot with a 30-point home win against Cove. Cove started on fire to lead by 26 points at the first change, before the Shoes hit back to lead by four points at the main break. The third term was even with the home side turning for home with a one-point lead. Five unanswered goals in the last quarter saw Noarlunga home 12.10 (82) to 7.10 (52). Luke Ross was named best for the Shoes and he was well supported by Jamison Snelling, Michael Balas, Sam Beard, Nick Mott and Sam Goldfinch. Alex Marra, Christopher Buersch, Oliver Moore, Lucas Hill, Adam Kleinig and Kyle Stoldt were best for the Cobras. The Shoes’ Jamie Grosser (3) was the leading goalkicker on the field.Happy Valley won their second game of the season after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 30 points. The Vikings led at every change before winning 13.6 (84) to 8.6 (54). Harry Davenport and Josh Dwyer-Sterzl kicked three goals each for Happy Valley, while Bradley Kreuger also kicked three goals for the Thunderers. Max Gill, Jett Carlier, Liam Hamilton, Matthew Lillis, Jack Flett and Nicholas Frisby-Smith were named best for Happy Valley, while Ironbank Cherry Gardens were best served by Josh Marshall, Chase Wooley, Will Ballestrin, Jake Pokoina, Kaea Cleary and Mitchell Davis.Christies Beach moved inside the top-five after defeating Aldinga by 24 points at Bice Oval. The final scores were ‘Christies’ 9.14 (68) to Aldinga 6.8 (44). Jace Daris, Michael Mazey and Mackenzie Nield all kicked two goals for the Saints, while Ishmael Palmer slotted four majors for Aldinga. Best players for Christies Beach were Mazey, Callum Haddon, Jace Daris, Nathan Sable, Thomas Kirwan and Jonty Murphy. Samuel Bentley was best for the Sharks and he was well supported by Josiah Sheppard, Isaac Churchill, Harrison Jarman, Luke Watson and Palmer. Ladder (after round 5)Port Noarlunga 10, Flagstaff Hill 8, Reynella 8, Noarlunga 6, Christies Beach 4, Cove 4, Happy Valley 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v Christies BeachMorphett Vale v Happy ValleyReynella v Ironbank Cherry Gardens Noarlunga v Aldinga

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

Cove Cobras moved up to second spot on the ladder after a big 195-point win against Noarlunga during round three action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Noarlunga yesterday. The Cobras led by 63 points at quarter time, 116 points at halftime, and 167 points at the last change before winning 30.15 (195) to 0.0 (0). Cove had 12 different goalkickers with Alesia LeDuff kicking seven majors to lead the way. Rebecca Jutilane-Maynard and Emily Risitano also chipped in with four goals each. Best players for the Cobras were Angelique Dean, LeDuff, Kate Galley, Rebecca O’Shaughnessy, Jaime Norup and Ella Gill. Best for the Shoes were Rikki-Lee Escritt, Talah Rigby, Sarah Stanbury, Febi Mansell, Kytanna Buckskin and Alice Worrall.Port Noarlunga won their second game of the season with a comfortable 92-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. ‘Porties’ ran out winners 13.18 (96) to 0.4 (4). Jolande Winson kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Cockle Divers, while skipper Nikki Parker chipped in with three goals. Other good players for Port Noarlunga were Philippa Worthley, Bree Chapman, Zoe Flesfadar, Amber O’Hanlon and Shakira Dolman. Ironbank Cherry Gardens were best served by Olivia Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward, Georgia Kempster, Cassandra Wilson, Rebecca Watson and Teagan Del Torre-Darrington.Flagstaff Hill also won their second game of the season after a 63-point win at Hackham. The game was tight at quarter time with the Falcons holding a nine-point lead. The Falcons took over after the first change as they kicked eight unanswered goals to win 10.11 (71) to 1.2 (8). Jessica Couch kicked four goals for the Falcons, while Claire Wheeler was the sole goalkicker for the Hawks. Brooke Watson, Amber Cloughessy, Couch, Rachel Crockart, Nicole Mogg and Sasha Nancarrow were named best players for the Falcons. Best players for Hackham were Maddison Hay, Tallara Power, Alana Browne, Nevara Richards, Charlotte Carter and Imogen Dwyer.Reynella had the bye.Ladder (after round 3)Reynella 4, Cove 4, Flagstaff Hill 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Hackham 0, Noarlunga 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v CoveFlagstaff Hill v ReynellaPort Noarlunga v HackhamIronbank Cherry Gardens has the bye

McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-two after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 44 points during round six action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Myponga yesterday. Kiahni Russell and Ebony Woodward kicked two goals each for the Eagles as they won 6.9 (45) to 0.1 (1). Best players for McLaren Districts were Katrina Munzberg, Caitlin Ross, Abby Woodward, Taylah Scapens, Chelsea Cocks and Sheena Peters. Best players for the Mudlarks included Kailey Webb, Kiarna Falzon and Nari Wright.Goolwa/Port Elliot won their fight game of the season after taking victory by 26 points against Victor Harbor. ‘Victor’ started well to lead by four points at quarter time, before the Magpies kicked five of the last six goals for the game to win 6.9 (45) to 3.1 (19). Indiana Quaremba kicked two goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Magpies and Kaya Angus also kicked two goals. Other good players for the ‘Maggies’ were Amber McKinlay, Cassie Burrows, Georgina Thomas and Megan Hoad.N.B. No best players or goalkickers for Victor Harbor were available at the time of publication.Reigning premier Willunga stayed top of the ladder after a 61-point victory against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay yesterday. The Demons led by 27 points at halftime, before kicking five unanswered goals in the second half to win 10.7 (67) to 1.0 (6). Willunga skipper Jodie Hunt (3) and Bella Rigby (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Willunga, while Natalie Cocks kicked the only goal for the Stingrays. Raffael Lombardozzi, Rigby, Kirstin Remfrey, Caitlin Radbone, Mia Nolan-Grigg and Courtney Gutschmidt were named best for the Demons. Best players for the Stingrays included Matisse Hunter, Chloe Howlett and Kimberly Robinson.Ladder after Round 6Willunga 10, McLaren Districts 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 10, Victor Harbor 4, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0. Round 7 FixturesVictor Harbor v Myponga-Sellicks (Friday 17/5/24 - 8.15pm @ Victor Harbor)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v McLaren Districts (Sunday 19/5/24 - 11.15am @ Yankalilla)Willunga v McLaren Districts (Sunday 19/5/24 - 3.45pm @ Yankalilla)

Clarendon won their first game of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) season with a 57-33 win against local rival Kangarilla at Aldinga on Friday night. In other games, Pulse defeated McLaren Flat 47-31, while Southern Stars stayed top of the ladder after a 45-24 win at Noarlunga. Ladder (after round 2)Southern Stars 4, Pulse 4, Clarendon 2, Noarlunga 2, McLaren Flat 0, Kangarilla 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v NoarlungaPulse v KangarillaSouthern Stars v McLaren Flat

Victor Harbor remained undefeated and on top of the ladder after a crushing 328-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot yesterday. The ‘Roos kicked 11 goals in the first quarter, 10 goals in the second term, and 12 goals in the third quarter, before slamming on 17 majors in the last stanza to win 50.29 (329) to 0.1 (1). Victor Harbor had 12 goalkickers with Harry Vincent kicking 11 goals in a best-on-ground performance. He was ably supported by Sam Basham (10), Michael Ross (8) and Daniel Stock (5), while Ben Heaslip, Jesse McKinnon and Zac Dowling were also in the best players. Best for Goolwa/Port Elliot were Kaiden Wilton, Ryan Carnelly, Logan Payne, Pat Dowdell and Dale Cuthbert.Myponga-Sellicks are also undefeated after beating Willunga by 56 points. It leaves Willunga in the unusual position of not posting a win after the first month of the season. The Mudlarks won every quarter on their way to a 15.17 (107) to 7.9 (51) victory. Darren Shillabeer and Jake Spinks kicked four goals apiece for Myponga-Sellicks, while Ryan Sherry and Brad Haskett kicked two goals each for Willunga. Ryan Kelly, Connor Sampson, Ben Kennedy, Levi Proude, Jayden Heinze and Luke Whitford were named best for the Mudlarks, while the Demons were best served by Harrison Mills, Daniel Bass, Haskett, Hugo Hoeck, Sherry and Zachary Dumesny.Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-five with a 30-point win at home against Yankalilla. A big upset looked a distinct possibility at the last change as the home side clung to a two-point lead, but the Hawks steadied in the last quarter, kicking four answered goals, to win 11.15 (81) to 7.9 (51). Darcy Clifford, in his first game this season for the Hawks after playing for Adelaide in the SANFL, kicked four goals. Joel Kay, Scott Biddle and Karison Kantilla all kicked two majors for Yankalilla. Tom Derham, Henry Bruce, Caleb Howell, Jarrod Kellock, Josh Towk and Adam Towk were named best for the Hawks. Yankalilla’s best were Jack Fitzgerald, Bailey Gaskin, Oliver Carpenter, Tyler Athanasos, William Hogben and Ayden Duke.Encounter Bay won their third game for the season after defeating Mount Compass in a low-scoring affair. The Bays led by two points at the last change and kicked two goals to one in the last quarter to win 4.7 (31) to 3.7 (25). Tom Pinyon was the only multiple goalkicker on the field with two goals for ‘Compass'. Callum Tonkin, Ben Davis, James Bradford, Tyler Baldock, Cory Gamble and Tate Walker were best for Encounter Bay who were celebrating the 200th games for Hamish Tonkin and Eli Horrocks. Best for Mount Compass were Brent Creek, Will Zimmermann, Ziggy Vitkunas, Klaus Simons, Shannon Jones and Tom Vitkunas.Reigning premier McLaren Districts moved inside the top-five after a comfortable 65-point win against Strathalbyn yesterday. The Eagles won every quarter to win 17.21 (123) to 9.4 (58). Luke Mitton, Brett Ellis and Jett Holberton all kicked three goals for the reigning premier, while gun full-forward Ben Simounds kicked six goals for the Roosters, taking him to 455 majors at ‘Strath’. Best players for McLaren Districts were Ellis, Daniel Marr, Mitton, Holberton, Sam Venning and Sam Lawrie. Best for Strathalbyn included Marc Elliott, Simounds and Thomas Welk.Ladder (after round 4)Victor Harbor 8, Myponga-Sellicks 7, Langhorne Creek 6, Encounter Bay 6, McLaren Districts 5, Mt Compass 4, Yankalilla 2, Strathalbyn 2, Willunga 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Mt Compass v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v Goolwa/Port ElliotStrathalbyn v Myponga-SellicksYankalilla v McLaren DistrictsWillunga v Langhorne Creek

Reigning premier Western Districts won their first game of the 2024 Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) season after defeating Wisanger 64-42 yesterday. In the other game of round 1, Kingscote remained undefeated after a 51-31 victory against Parndana. Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Kingscote 4, Dudley United 2, Western Districts 2, Wisanger 0, Parndana 0.Round 3 Fixtures (home team named first)Wisanger v ParndanaWestern Districts v Dudley UnitedKingscote has the bye

Western Districts made it two-from-two to start the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season after defeating Wisanger by 87 points at Gosse yesterday. The Saints led by 49 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals to three in the second half to win 19.19 (133) to 6.10 (46). Skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked seven goals for the Saints and he was well supported by Cameron Florance who kicked six majors. Ryan Turner (2) was the only multiple goalkicker for the Panthers. Best players for Western Districts were Sam Jonas, Wade Tucker, Joshua Graham, Cameron Florance and Thomas Jonas. Wisanger were best served by Liam Sampson, Brok Viney-Obst, Jason Fryar, Darcy Kildea and Samuel Clifford.Reigning premier Kingscote are on the board in 2024 after a comprehensive 98-point win at home against Parndana. Kingscote led at every change before running out winners 19.10 (124) to 4.2 (26). Lachie Ingerson (4) and Tyson Holman (3) were the leading goalkickers for Kingscote, while Daniel Dunstan kicked two goals for Parndana. Best for Parndana included Zach Trethewey, Isaac Trethewey and Eli Kuchel. N.B. At the time of publication no best players for Kingscote were available.Dudley United had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Western Districts 8, Kingscote 4,  Wisanger 4, Dudley United 0, Parndana 0.Round 3 Fixtures (home team named first)Western Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger v Parndana Kingscote has the bye

Mount Compass won their first game of the 2024 Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season after defeating Encounter Bay 41-31 during round four action at Encounter Bay yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor remained undefeated after a 64-37 victory at Goolwa, reigning premier Yankalilla are also still undefeated following their 60-37 win at Langhorne Creek, Strathalbyn won their second game of the season with a 50-26 win at McLaren Vale, while Willunga won a thriller 40-39 against Myponga.Ladder after Round 4Yankalilla 8, Victor Harbor 8, Willunga 6, Langhorne Creek 6, Strathalbyn 4, Myponga 4, Mount Compass 2, Goolwa 2, McLaren Vale 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v MypongaWillunga v Langhorne Creek Encounter Bay v GoolwaMount Compass v Victor HarborYankalilla v McLaren Vale

Aldinga came from behind to win their first game of the season after defeating Cove by three points during round four action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Shark Park yesterday. Cove got off to a great start to lead by 33 points at quarter time. Aldinga worked their way back into the game over the next two quarters, but the visitors still held a 20-point advantage at the last change. Urged on by their home crowd, the Sharks kicked four goals to none in the final term to win 12.6 (78) to 11.9 (75). Jayden Scott kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Jayden Morton kicked five majors for the Cobras. Other good players for Aldinga included Sam Bentley, Luke Watson, Thomas Boreham, Josiah Sheppard and Angus Stangewitz. Best players for Cove were Kyle Stoldt, Alex Shaw, Jayj Butler-Chaseling, Morton and Alex Marra.Port Noarlunga continued their undefeated start to the season with a convincing 107-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. ‘Porties’ started the game on fire with 12 goals in the first quarter to take a 50-point lead to the first change. The Cockle Divers extended their lead to 82 points at halftime, and out to a whopping 115 points at the last change. Ironbank Cherry Gardens kicked seven goals to five in the last term as Port Noarlunga won 30.19 (199) to 14.8 (92). Gary Karpany kicked six goals for ‘Porties’ in a best-on-ground performance, while Zac Sproule and Nathaniel Paredes chipped in with five majors each. Nick Marshall and Elijah Ware were the leading goalkickers for the Thunderers with three goals each. Joining Karpany in the best players for the Cockle Divers included Paredes, Josh Johns, Jayden Green and Russell Curyer. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens were Jake Pokoina, Josh Marshall, Conor Lidstone, Dion Davidson, Joshua Brown and William Bryars.Reynella also continued their undefeated start to 2024 with a 22-point win at Christies Beach. Scores were level at halftime and an upset appeared a possibility, but the Wine Flies kicked five goals to two in the second half to win 9.11 (65) to 6.7 (43). Brad Potter was named best for Reynella with four goals, while Marc Borholm kicked three. Other good players for Reynella were Tom Schirmer, Tyler Davies, Brody Dayman, Nick Mclean and Talon Copley. Best for the Saints included Michael Mazey, Nathan Sable, Shannon Archbold, Mackenzie Nield, Jordan Hunnable-Ford and Rhys Mundy.Flagstaff Hill consolidated their spot in the top-three with a comfortable 52-point win at Happy Valley. It was a tight and low-scoring game in the first half with just six goals kicked and the Falcons leading by 11 points. ‘Flaggies’ opened the game up in the second half as they kicked seven goals to one to win 11.12 (78) to 3.8 (26). Sam Smith was a star up forward for the Falcons with five goals and he was well supported by Brad Patterson who kicked three majors. David Kearsley, Samuel Smith, Zakaria Cavouras, Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Michael Shearer and Joshua Rosman were named best for Flagstaff Hill, while for the Vikings, Cody Cox, Scott Rademacher, Dylan Strickland, Nicholas Frisby-Smith, Jack Flett and Riley Jarmyn were their best players. Noarlunga won their second game of the season after defeating Morphett Vale by 16 points at Morphett Vale yesterday. The Shoes led at every change before winning 11.5 (71) to 8.7 (55). Jamie Grosser and Vic Robertson kicked four goals each for Noarlunga. Blake Carter was a standout for the Emus with five goals. Best players for the Shoes were Nick Mott, Callum Gaspari, Brayden Wait, Patrick Marshall, Samuel Goldfinch and Michael Balas. Morphett Vale were best served by Leroy Marsh, Blake Carter, Connor Lock, Connor Panozzo and Jake Dorshorst.Ladder (after round 4)Reynella 8, Port Noarlunga 8, Flagstaff Hill 6, Cove 4, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Noarlunga 4, Christies Beach 2, Happy Valley 2, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v CoveHappy Valley v Ironbank Cherry Gardens Flagstaff Hill v ReynellaChristies Beach v AldingaPort Noarlunga v Morphett Vale