Strathalbyn v Pirates (A Grade) Strathalbyn continued their strong start to the Hills Softball Association A Grade women’s season with an impressive 11–2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.Star pitcher Tess Smith led the way in the pitching circle, delivering a commanding performance that saw her allow just one hit across the entire game. Smith’s control and consistency kept the Pirates’ batters on the back foot from the first inning.At the plate, Payton Daniels and Georgia Tomlinson both produced big hits to drive in crucial runs, while Kim Cutting was outstanding with the bat, finishing the game with three solid hits.The match also marked a special moment for Lara Tamke, who made her A Grade debut at first base and impressed with her composure and effort in the field.Strathalbyn’s all-round team performance highlighted their growing depth and confidence as the season progresses, while the Pirates will look to regroup and bounce back in next week’s fixture.Strathalbyn v Macclesfield (C Grade) Strath started their first at bat strong with 8 runs scoring. Maccy was hot on the bats in their first at bat but thanks to Strathalbyn's strong defensive work only 1 run was scored. In the second Strath was again hot on the bats, a lead off home run to Rebecca Sims was the start of what would be a 10 run inning. Maccy was again getting bat to ball but was held scoreless thanks to Strath's defensive pressure. Pitching changes in the 3rd saw Jerilee Nash step to the plate for Maccy and they were able to hold Strath to just 2 runs. Annabel McGregor stepped to the plate for Strath in their own pitching change. A strong lead off hit from Lisa Lions scored their only run for the innings. A successful 4-6-3 double play and a routine play to the safe glove of Elise Duffield ended the innings and the game. Strathalbyn 20 defeating Macclesfield 2.Strathalbyn V Redsox Blue U14 This week the teams were very evenly matched which made for an exciting game for spectators.  Redsox started strong with good hits to Connor Abbot and Brodie Mattingly. Strathalbyn was able to hold them to just two runs in the 1st off the solid battery work of Imogen Baker to Anna Scott. Patient batting and aggressive base running saw Strath achieve the seven run innings limit.  The second innings was a repeat of the 1st bringing the score to 4-14. In the final innings a change of pitchers for both teams changed the momentum and Redsox brought in seven runs with a notable 3 Base hit for Will Gregory Thomas. With only 5 minutes left Strath went back to bat and Izabella Vanderzon hit a 2-baser and scored off Byron Strange’s Home Run. A great end to a game. Redsox 11 to Strathalbyn 17, but unfortunately due to losing a player and dropping to six in the last 10 minutes, Strathalbyn will forfeit the points.

Encounter Bay pulled off a 15-run win over Noarlunga in their first game of the season during round two action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Encounter Bay yesterday. The Bays batted first and were in all sorts of trouble as they slumped to 6/37 with Noarluga opening bowler Sean Williams starring with 5/12 from his eight overs. Paul Fantasia (26) and debutant Sunshine Osmont (46) came together in a crucial seventh-wicket partnership worth 76 runs to help lift their side to a competitive total of 122. Cam Bullard (2/8) and Jason Scarff (2/21) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Shoes. Noarlunga got themselves into a good position at 2/56 in the run chase with Jamie Diener making a quickfire 30 (14 balls), before a middle order collapse saw the Bays back in the game with the visitors struggling at 7/77. Michael Ledgard (19 not out) and Scarff (19) added 24 runs for the eighth wicket, but ultimately the Shoes were bowled out in the 37th over for 107. All five Encounter Bay bowlers took wickets with Blake Bailey (3/35), Chris Butler (2/5), Kieran Garrett (2/22) and Lachlan Barrett (2/25) leading the way. Port Elliot won their first game of the season with a comfortable six-wicket win at home against Goolwa. Goolwa batted first with their innings dominated by skipper Matt Overall who made 100 from 100 balls (15 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Rory Hanson chipped in with 34 (54 balls) as the Magpies made a total of 179 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Ben Griffiths (3/26), Scott Hannam (2/17) and Ben Martin (2/33) were the pick of the bowlers for Port Elliot. The Bloods got off to the worst possible start with opener Ethan Spriggs dismissed first ball of the innings by Josh Jones (1/41). Jaspa Tonkin (45) was joined by skipper Joel Harris in a 101-run second wicket stand to put their side on top. Harris went on to top score with 74 not out from 106 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6), and he received useful support from Griffiths (19) and Patrick Dodd (23 not out) as the winning runs came up with 29 balls to spare. Mt Compass are on top of the ladder following their second win to start the season, this time by 64 runs over Victor Harbor at ‘Victor’. Mt Compass batted first and posted a competitive total of 184 before being bowled out on the 40th over. It was a good team batting performance from the Bulls with Shannon Jones (46), Ethan Anderson (28), Aaron Dalitz (24) and Robert Martin (20) all passing 20. All six Vipers bowlers took wickets with Lachlan Hywood (3/32), Ken Sumner (2/31) and Josh Boyko (2/32) the leading wicket takers. Victor Harbor were never really in the run chase as they finished their innings on 7/120 with Saubhagya Lamichhane top scoring with 41 (55 balls). Jones (2/11) and Riley Tonkin (2/20) were the multiple wicket takers for Mt Compass. McLaren Districts won their first game of the season with a tight 19-run win against local rivals Willunga. The Crushers batted first with Zac Hodges carrying his bat through the innings to finish with 80 not out (113 balls), while skipper Justin Twartz made 40 (49) as McLaren Districts posted 6/168. Brayden Pansini (2/20) was the pick of the Demons bowlers. Willunga were in trouble at 4/53 in the run chase, before Joe George (45) and Fletcher Harding (28) put on 56 for the fifth wicket. However, the Demons lost their last 6/40 to be bowled out in the 37th over for 149. Evan Clark took 4/33 (7), while Hodges completed a fine all-round double with figures of 3/17 (6). Yankalilla had the bye.Ladder (after round 2)Mt Compass 12, Noarlunga 6, Willunga 6, Encounter Bay 6, Port Elliot 6, Goolwa 6, McLaren Districts 6, Victor Harbor 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 3 (25/10/25 & 1/11/25 - 2 day games)Encounter Bay v Port ElliotGoolwa v NoarlungaMt Compass v WillungaMcLaren Districts v Yankalilla Victor Harbor has the bye

Reigning premier Lobethal won their second game in a row to open the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AHCA) season, after defeating Bremer Callington by eight wickets at Lobethal yesterday. Bremer Callington batted first with Jai McMurtrie and Johnny Fitzgerald adding 119 for the first wicket before Fitzgerald departed for 55 (59 balls). McMurtrie went on to top score with 56 (107 balls) as the Cobras posted 7/178 from their 45 overs. Sam Graeber (2/21), Steve Huxter (2/24) and Matt Martin (2/30) were the multiple wicket takers for Lobethal. The Tigers wasted no time in the run chase with Mitch Weeks smashing an unbeaten 114 from only 66 balls. Weeks’ innings included 14 x 4’s and 2 x 6’s as the winning runs came up in just the 20th over. Michael Kudra (1/30) and Nathan Fitzgerald (1/38) were the wicket takers for Bremer Callington.A century to veteran ‘keeper/batsman Luke Cousins has fired Strathalbyn to their first victory of the season after the Stallions defeated Nairne by 31 runs in a high scoring encounter at ‘Strath’. Cousins carried his bat through the innings to finish on 116 not out from 125 balls (13 x 4’s) as Strathalbyn scored 4/243 from their 45 overs. Skipper Matthew Harris (56 from 48 balls) added 104 for the third wicket with Cousins. Tom Fiebiger and Luke Timmins added 110 for the second wicket as Nairne reached a good position at 1/110 before Timmins was dismissed for 44 (56). Fiebiger continued on to top score with 73 (89 balls) and he was well supported by Robert Crook (32) and Brodie Clarke (31), but ultimately the Razorbacks came up short on 9/212. Brayden Gaiter was the pick of the Stallions bowlers with 3/26 (9) and he was well supported by Harris (2/36), Lachlan Cutting (2/42) and Nick Williams (2/55. Wistow has continued its excellent start back in ‘A’ grade ranks with a three-wicket win against Langhorne Creek at Wistow. Langhorne Creek batted first with Brodie O’Dea and Daniel Kropp adding 27 runs for the first wicket before O’Dea went for 20 (28 balls). Kropp went on to top score with 63 from 79 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the Tigers were bowled out in the 39th over for 149. Ryan Watt (4/32) and Connor Burgess (2/33) were the multiple wicket takers for the Echidnas. Wistow’s run chase started in disastrous fashion as they slumped to 2/3 in the second over, before Cooper Kupke and Josh Fidler (20) combined for 41-run third wicket stand. Kupke continued on and received great support from Tim Chynoweth as this pair put on 75 runs for the fifth wicket before Kupke departed for 51 (108 balls). Chynoweth finished with 48 (58 balls) as Wistow brought up the win in the 39th over. Troy Blackwell (2/30) was the leading wicket taker for Langhorne Creek. Hahndorf are also undefeated after two rounds following their eight-wicket victory at Woodside. The Warriors batted first and started well with skipper Tommy Baldock (36) and Trent Young putting on 74 for the first wicket. Young continued on to top score with 65 (86 balls), while Chris Baschiera chimed in with 25 (37 balls) as the Warriors put up 7/190 from their 45 overs. Hahndorf left-armer Ty Watson was the pick of the Magpies bowlers with 4/36 (9), while Michael Shanahan took 2/39 (9). Paul Allegretto (35) and Watson got Hahndorf off to a fast start before Ben Salt joined Watson in an undefeated third wicket stand worth 139 runs. Watson finished with 77 not out (129 balls), while Salt made 66 not out (79 balls) as Hahndorf won with 33 balls to spare. Josiah Moore (2/18) took both wickets for the Warriors.Ladder (after round 2)Lobethal 8, Wistow 8, Hahndorf 8, Strathalbyn 4, Bremer Callington 4, Woodside 0, Nairne 0, Langhorne Creek 0. Round 3 (25/10/25 - home team named first)Hahndorf v Bremer CallingtonLanghorne Creek v LobethalNairne v WistowStrathalbyn v Woodside

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 2 resultsWillunga 82 defeated Victor Harbor White 37Victor Harbor Blue 63 defeated McLaren Vale 55Encounter Bay 72 defeated Goolwa White 62Port Elliot 64 defeated Goolwa Black 49Yankalilla 72 defeated Strathalbyn 42Ladder (after round 2)Victor Harbor Blue 23, Port Elliot 21, Willunga 14, Goolwa Black 13, Yankalilla 12, Strathalbyn 12, Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor White 10, McLaren Vale 3, Goolwa White 2.Round 3 fixtures (25/10/25)Encounter Bay v Port ElliotVictor Harbor Blue v Goolwa WhiteMcLaren Vale v WillungaYankalilla v Victor Harbor WhiteGoolwa Black v Strathalbyn

Reigning premier Stirling started their premiership defence in style with a comfortable six-wicket victory against Aldgate in the opening round of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Stirling Oval yesterday. Aldgate batted first and struggled throughout their innings as they were bowled out for just 99 in the 31st over. Jack Woollard top scored for the Gaters with 19 (29 balls). Veteran medium-pace bowler Julian Zytnik snared 4/25 (9), while Charlie Fryer took 3/13 (5). The home side wasted no time in the run chase as the winning runs came up in just the 18th over with Harrison Webb (26 not out) top scoring, while Jack Pick made 21 (39 balls). Matt Hansen was the pick of the Aldgate bowlers with 2/16 (5). Mt Lofty had a four-wicket victory over Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) in a high-scoring game at Heathfield Oval yesterday. SCIB batted first with Aaron Thompson (26) and Adam Shearwood adding 63 runs for the first wicket. Shearwood continued on to top score with a well-made 82 from 126 balls (12 x 4’s), while Darcy Campbell finished the innings well with 37 (37 balls) as the visitors posted 6/194 from their 45 overs. Anthony Jennings was the pick of the Redcaps bowlers with 4/32 from his nine-over spell. Redcaps skipper Josh Healey (27) got his side off to a decent start, but at 3/56 the game was in the balance. Stewart Leigh joined Adam Carthew in what would prove to be the decisive partnership of the match. This pair added 81 for the fourth wicket before Leigh went for 51 from 50 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Carthew went on to top score with 60 (86 balls) as the Redcaps brought up victory in the 39th over. Kangarilla opened their 2025/26 campaign with a comfortable nine-wicket win at Uraidla yesterday. The home side batted first with Felix Gadomski-Mott (47) and Alex Heptinstall (31) leading the way as Uraidla posted a total of 161 before being bowled out in the 43rd over. Five Kangarilla bowlers took wickets with Ben Evans (3/15), Che Martinsen (2/20), Ryan Grimmond (2/32) and Steve Featherstone (2/33) the leading wicket takers. Featherstone (36) and Jake Turnbull added 77 runs for the first wicket, before Grimmond joined Turnbull to knock off the target in the 34th over. Turnbull finished with 48 not out, while Grimmond top scored with 53 not out from 54 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Simon Parker (1/22) was the sole wicket taker for Uraidla.  Meadows had the bye.Ladder (after round 2)Stirling 4, Kangarilla 4, Mt Lofty 4, Meadows 0, Scott Creek Ironbank 0, Uraidla 0, Aldgate 0.Round 3 (25/10/25 - home team named first)Aldgate v KangarillaMeadows v UraidlaScott Creek Ironbank v StirlingMt Lofty has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsVictor Harbor 6-8-60 defeated Port Elliot 0-0-24Inman Valley Red 5-6-51 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 1-2-33Inman Valley Blue 5-7-55 defeated Mount Compass 1-1-23Back Valley had the byeLadder (after round 2)Inman Valley Blue 15, Inman Valley Red 12, Victor Harbor 11, Mount Compass 6, Back Valley 3, Myponga-Sellicks 1, Port Elliot 0. Round 3 fixtures (25/10/25)Back Valley v Victor Harbor Myponga-Sellicks v Inman Valley BlueInman Valley Red v Mount CompassPort Elliot has the bye

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ‘A’ grade season starts tomorrow (18/10). Uraidla has returned to A1 ranks for the first time since the 2022/23 season, while Mylor and Bridgewater have gone down to the A2 competition. Each team will play 14 games with all matches being 45-overs per side. Round 1 (Home teams named first)Stirling v AldgateUraidla v KangarillaMt Lofty v Scott Creek IronbankMeadows has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 1 resultsGoolwa 69 defeated Willunga 60Port Elliot 78 defeated Victor Harbor White 34Victor Harbor Blue 70 defeated Clarendon 55Yankalilla 64 defeated Encounter Bay 51Ladder (after round 1)Port Elliot 12, Yankalilla 12, Goolwa 10, Victor Harbor Blue 9, Clarendon 3, Willunga 2, Encounter Bay 0, Victor Harbor White 0.Round 2 fixtures (23/10/25)Port Elliot v Victor Harbor BlueWillunga v ClarendonVictor Harbor White v YankalillaGoolwa v Encounter Bay

Reigning premier Noarlunga started their premiership defence in style with an 11-run win against Port Elliot in the Grand Final rematch during round one action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The home side batted first with Travis Bronstein and new recruit Connor Lock adding 56 runs for the first wicket before Bronstein went for 47 from 55 balls (6 x 4’s). Lock went on to make 26 (72 balls), before Sean Williams played the pivotal innings for the Shoes with 57 not out from 42 balls. Williams’ innings included 3 x 4’s and 4 x 6’s as Noarlunga posted 5/180 from their 40 overs. Levi Stringer (2/32) and Ben Griffiths (2/32) were the major wicket takers for the Bloods. Port Elliot got themselves into a reasonable position at 2/98 with Jaspa Tonkin top scoring with 52 from 60 balls (5 x 4’s). Ben Griffiths (26) and Hayden Gordge (26) were the best of the rest as the Bloods finished on 9/169. Williams completed a fine all-round double with 4/23 (8), while Bronstein snared 2/33 (8) for the Shoes. Goolwa started their season well with a comfortable six-wicket win against Yankalilla. ‘Yank’ batted first and got into a good position at 1/77, before collapsing to finish on 9/111. Veteran Andy Evans was the chief destroyer for the Magpies with the fine figures of 5/15 from his eight-over spell. Best with the bat for the Tigers were Luke Bartlett (52 from 103 balls) and skipper Aaron Smith (31 from 66). The Goolwa run chase was dominated by captain Matt Overall who scored 71 from 68 balls (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up in the 28th over. Mt Compass had a comprehensive 94-run win in their opening round match against McLaren Districts at Burgess Oval. ‘Compass’ batted first with new recruit Riley Tonkin top scoring with 59 from 55 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6). He was well supported by Ethan Anderson (27) and Jamie Wirth (23) as the Bulls posted 9/161. Crushers veteran Stephen Nairn bowled a superb spell to claim 4/8 from his eight overs, while teenager Hayden Pitcher took 2/26 (8). It was a disappointing run chase from the Crushers as they were dismissed for just 67 in the 21st over, with Daniel Petrucci the only batsman to reach double figures with 24 (41 balls). Mt Compass opening bowler Bailey Baldock bowled an excellent spell of 4/12 (8), while Tonkin completed a fine debut with 4/24 (4). Willunga won their first game since March 2024 with a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Victor Harbor. ‘Victor’ batted first and were dismissed for just 54, with Josh Boyko (21) the only player to reach double figures for the Vipers. Dan Hockham (2/8), Brayden Pansini (2/11) and Fletcher Harding (2/14) were the multiple wicket takers for the Demons. Roger Lanson (22 not out) and Joel Mergler (19) top scored for Willunga as they knocked off the winning runs in just the 17th over.  Encounter Bay had the bye.Ladder (after round 1)Willunga 6, Mt Compass 6, Goolwa 6, Noarlunga 6, Port Elliot 0, Yankalilla 0, McLaren Districts 0, Victor Harbor 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 2 (18/10/25 - 1 day games)Victor Harbor v Mt Compass Port Elliot v GoolwaEncounter Bay v NoarlungaMcLaren Districts v WillungaYankalilla has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 1 resultsVictor Harbor White 54 defeated McLaren Vale 49Strathalbyn 63 defeated Willunga 47Port Elliot 66 defeated Yankalilla 53Goolwa Black 56 defeated Goolwa White 44Victor Harbor Blue 74 defeated Encounter Bay 47Ladder (after round 1)Victor Harbor Blue 12, Goolwa Black 12, Strathalbyn 10, Port Elliot 10, Victor Harbor White 10, McLaren Vale 2, Yankalilla 2, Willunga 2, Goolwa White 0, Encounter Bay 0.Round 2 fixtures (18/10/25)Willunga v Victor Harbor WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v McLaren ValeGoolwa White v Encounter BayPort Elliot v Goolwa BlackStrathalbyn v Yankalilla

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 1 resultsInman Valley Blue 6-8-60 defeated Port Elliot 0-0-24Mount Compass 3-4-42 defeated Victor Harbor 3-4-36Inman Valley Red 3-5-43 defeated Back Valley 3-4-35Myponga-Sellicks had the byeLadder (after round 1)Inman Valley Blue 8, Inman Valley Red 5, Mount Compass 5, Victor Harbor 3, Back Valley 3, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Port Elliot 0. Round 2 fixtures (18/10/25)Victor Harbor v Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v Inman Valley RedInman Valley Blue v Mount CompassBack Valley has the bye

The Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association ‘A’ grade season kicks off tomorrow (11/10) with eight teams chasing the premiership. Wistow has moved up from A2, while Macclesfield has gone down after four seasons in the top flight. Lobethal will be the team to beat again as they strive for five flags on the trot under new skipper Jeremy Hackett. Round 1 (home teams named first)Bremer Callington v Langhorne CreekNairne v LobethalStrathalbyn v HahndorfWistow v Woodside

The Great Southern Cricket Association ‘A’ grade season starts on Saturday (11/10). 10 teams will be competing for premiership glory over 12 rounds. Once again the competition will feature a mix of 2-day (70 overs) and 1-day (40 overs) games.Round 1 (One-day games)Goolwa v Yankalilla (Goolwa)Noarlunga v Port Elliot (Old Noarlunga)Mt Compass v Encounter Bay (Burgess Oval)Myponga-Sellicks v Encounter Bay (Myponga)Willunga v Victor Harbor (Willunga)

The Great Southern Bowling Association (GSBA) season gets underway on Saturday (11/10) with 10 teams competing for the Open Pennant Division 1 premiership. Round 1 (home teams named first)Victor Harbor White v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn v WillungaYankalilla v Port ElliotGoolwa Black v Goolwa WhiteEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor Blue

The Great Southern Tennis Association (GSTA) season gets underway on Saturday (11/10) with seven teams competing for the Senior Division 1 title. Round 1 (home teams named first)Port Elliot v Inman Valley BlueMount Compass v Victor HarborInman Valley Red v Back ValleyMyponga-Sellicks have the bye

Summer Sport gets underway on the Fleurieu Peninsula next weekend, and the Fleurieu App will be the place to go for all the action! We will be covering Great Southern Bowls, Onkaparinga Tennis, Great Southern Tennis, Hills Softball (Strathalbyn Softball Club), Great Southern Cricket, Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket and Hills Cricket. If you have any stories and/or images you’d like published, please contact Anthony Tucker on [email protected].

Netball is done and dusted for another year. There were plenty of highlights across all the competitions on the Fleurieu Peninsula, so here’s a wrap of this year’s premiers. The Fleurieu App looks forward to bringing you all the Netball action from around the region again in 2026. Great Southern Netball AssociationWomen’s A Grade: YankalillaSenior 2: YankalillaSenior 3: Victor HarborSenior 4: MypongaSenior 5: Langhorne CreekSenior 6: Encounter BaySenior 7: GoolwaInter 1: StrathalbynInter 2: WillungaInter 3: WillungaInter 4: Strathalbyn13 & U Div 1: Victor Harbor13 & U Div 2: Encounter Bay13 & U Div 3: Encounter Bay11 & U Div 1: Victor Harbor11 & U Div 2: Willunga11 & U Div 3: Encounter BaySouthern Hills Netball AssociationA1: ClarendonA2: McLaren FlatB1: Seaford StormB2: Clarendon (Black)C1: Meadows (Gold)C2: McLaren FlatInters 1: Southern Stars (Red)Inters 2: McLaren FlatInters 3: Kangarilla13 & Under Div 1: Southern Stars13 & Under Div 2: Southern Stars13 & Under Div 3: Noarlunga11 & Under Div 1: Clarendon11 & Under Div 2: Seaford Storm (Perkanna)11 & Under Div 3: Southern StarsKangaroo Island Netball AssociationA Grade: Western DistrictsB Grade: KingscoteC Grade: ParndanaD Grade: Dudley United17 & Under: Western Districts13 & Under: Parndana11 & Under: Dudley United

The 2025 Football season has come to an end on the Fleurieu Peninsula, so here’s a wrap of this year’s premiers. The Fleurieu App looks forward to bringing you all the action from around the region again in 2026. Great Southern Football LeagueWomen’s A Grade: WillungaGirls Under 17: McLaren DistrictsGirls Under 14: McLaren DistrictsMen’s A Grade: Victor HarborMen’s Reserves: Myponga-SellicksSenior Colts: Myponga-SellicksJunior Colts: Myponga-SellicksSouthern Football LeagueA Grade Women: Flagstaff HillUnder 17 Girls: AldingaUnder 14 Girls: ReynellaA Grade Men: Port NoarlungaB Grade Men: Happy ValleyC Grade Men: AldingaUnder 17.5 Boys: ReynellaUnder 15 Boys: Port NoarlungaUnder 15 Boys (Sunday): ReynellaUnder 13 Boys: Flagstaff HillUnder 13 Boys (Sunday): McLaren DistrictsKangaroo Island Football LeagueA Grade: Western DistrictsReserves: Dudley UnitedUnder 15 Colts: Western DistrictsUnder 12 Juniors: Wisanger

Victor Harbor won their first Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ grade premiership since 1999 after defeating McLaren Districts by 25 points in the grand final at Victor Harbor yesterday. The ‘Roos exorcised the demons from last season’s loss in the decider to take their first flag in 26 years. Yesterday, McLaren Districts started well with the breeze to lead by 13 points at quarter time. ‘Victor hit back in the second term with seven goals to two to take a handy 19-point buffer into halftime. McLaren Districts kicked four goals to two in the third term to reduce the margin to seven points at the last change. The ‘Roos had the wind in the last term, and they used it to their advantage, kicking three unanswered goals to win 14.8 (92) to 10.7 (67). Victor Harbor vice-captain Jackson Elmes kicked three goals in a best-on-ground display, while Harry Vincent, Sam Overall, Jaidan Kappler and Bryce Gibbs kicked two goals each. Josh Vandermeer (3), Codey Ellison (2) and Jackson Daniels (2) were the leading goalkickers for McLaren Districts. Joining Elmes in the best players for Victor Harbor included Zac Dowling, Kane Cooper, Gibbs, Ben Heaslip and Mitchell Brook. McLaren Districts’ best were Luke Mitton, Ellison, Brett Ellis, Lachlan Camm, Vandermeer and Daniels.In the other grades it was all green and gold with Myponga-Sellicks winning the other three grand finals played yesterday. In the junior colts, the Mudlarks defeated McLaren Districts by 24 points, the senior colts saw Myponga-Sellicks defeat Willunga by 22 points, while the ‘Muddies’ provided a huge upset in the reserves decider with a 45-point win over the previously undefeated McLaren Districts.