Yankalilla pulled off one of the upsets of the season after defeating finals-bound Encounter Bay by one point during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Yankalilla on Saturday. Bailey Gaskin kicked his second goal of the match on the siren to give the Tigers victory, 16.7 (103) to 15.12 (102). Other multiple goalkickers for Yankalilla included Cameron Ker (3), Joel Field (3), Thaddeus Puautjimi (3) and Joel Kay (2), while the Tigers best players were Joe Tyllis, Lachlan Whittlesea, Michael Thompson, Gaskin, Ker and Tyler Athanasos. Ben Davis and Nick Marshall kicked three goals each for the Bays, while their best were Marcus Lippett, Mitchell Davis, Ben Davis, Callum Tonkin, Marshall and Peter Spurling.Strathalbyn won their second game in a row after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 77 points at Strathalbyn on Saturday. The Roosters led by just eight points at halftime, before kicking 13 goals to two after the main break to win 18.8 (116) to 6.3 (39). Declan Grant kicked nine goals in a best-on-ground display for ‘Strath’, while skipper Jake Stafford gave great support with five majors. Other good players for Strathalbyn were Liam Newton, Jacob Wright, Thomas Welk and Declan Gladigau. Best players for the Magpies included Jye Bottroff, Kai Iwao, Dene McKinlay, Jayden Davis, Kaiden Wilton and Sam O'Flaherty (2 goals). Victor Harbor maintained top spot with a comprehensive 150-point win at home over Langhorne Creek. ‘Victor’ had 10 different goalkickers with Harry Vincent, Bryce Gibbs and Jackson Elmes kicking four goals each to fire the ‘Roos to a 27.15 (177) to 4.3 (27) victory. Vice-Captain Elmes was named best for Victor Harbor and he received great support from Matthew Wiese, Kane Cooper, Vincent, Noah Farley and Lachlan Hartshorne. Lachlan Bates (2 goals), William Bruce, Tom Derham, Harry Cates, Jake Yard and Matt Dominish were named best for the Hawks.McLaren Districts consolidated their position in the top-three with a 65-point victory at Mount Compass. The first quarter was tight with the Eagles holding a slender five-point lead at quarter time. 13 goals to five in the final three quarters saw McLaren Districts run out winners 16.17 (113) to 7.6 (48). Luke Mitton kicked five goals for the Eagles, while Archie Rutt and Matthew Merrett kicked three goals each. Best players for the visitors included Lachlan Camm, Leon Groves, Mitton, Rutt, Brett Ellis and Daniel Marr. Mt Compass was best served by Klaus Simons, Nathan Schulz, Hugh Daniell, Tom Vitkunas, Lochie Nash and Adam Hunter.Willunga won their eighth game in a row after defeating reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks by 58 points at Willunga on Saturday. The win was set up by a powerful second term which saw Willunga kick six unanswered goals to take a handy 39-point lead at halftime. A further six goals to three in the second half saw the Demons triumph 15.7 (97) 5.9 (39). Willunga’s best players were Jake Shirvington, Aaron Douglass, Nathan Stark, Liam Nye, Sam Renney and Harry Saunders, while Daniel Nobes slotted six majors. Best for the Mudlarks were Anthony Kempster, Mitchell Wilkins, Jake Spinks, Hayden Sampson, Jayden Scott and Connor Sampson.Ladder (after round 11)Victor Harbor 20, Willunga 20, McLaren Districts 18, Encounter Bay 14, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mt Compass 8, Yankalilla 8, Langhorne Creek 6, Strathalbyn 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2.Round 12 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 5/7/25)Langhorne Creek v StrathalbynMyponga-Sellicks v YankalillaVictor Harbor v Encounter BayWillunga v McLaren DistrictsGoolwa/Port Elliot v Mt Compass

Men - Round 8 @ AldingaVictor Grey 5 defeated Goolwa 0Yankalilla 4 defeated Aldinga Black 3Aldinga Blue 1 defeated Victor White 0Victor Blue 3 defeated Victor Valley 1Ladder (After Round 8)Victor Grey 21, Victor Valley 18, Victor Blue 18, Aldinga Blue 10, Victor White 9, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa 4, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 8 @ AldingaVictor White 4 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Yankalilla 7 defeated Victor Blue 0Goolwa 7 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 8)Goolwa 19, Yankalilla 18, Victor White 16, Victor Blue 10, Aldinga Black 3, Aldinga Blue 1.

Reynella won their fifth game of the season after a comprehensive 127-point win over Christies Beach during round 10 action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Bice Oval yesterday. The Wine Flies led by 68 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight unanswered goals in the second half to win 19.14 (128) to 0.1 (1). Sarah Bourn had a day out up forward for Reynella with 10 majors, while Tayla Wright slotted three majors. Joining Bourn and Tayla Wright in the best players for Reynella included Summer Weir, Ashlee Wright, Sienna Garner and Mia Brennan. Best for the Saints were Chloe Brooks, Maddison Payne, Madison Marsh, Shania-Rayne Walker-Murphy, Maisie Hunt and Hayley Haire.Reigning premier Port Noarlunga continued their undefeated season with a 76-point win over Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The margin would have been greater apart from some inaccurate kicking from ‘Porties’ as they won 9.22 (76) to 0.0 (0). Kalahni Howes (3), Tyla Pyman (2) and Shanika Roberts-Yeend (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Cockle Divers, while their best players included Eilish O’Hanlon, Roberts-Yeend, Abby Dittmar, Maddy Craggs, Millie Beens and Howes. Best for the Thunderers included Jessie O’Brien, Olivia Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward, Audrey Myers and Taylah McCormick.Cove won their seventh game of the 2025 season with a comfortable 146-point victory over Hackham at Hallett Cove yesterday. Emily Hocking and Jaime Norup kicked four goals each to fire the Cobras to a 22.14 (146) to 0.0 (0) victory. Norup was named best on ground for Cove and she was well supported by Angelique Dean, Alexis Harvey, Lauren Kenny, Emily Hocking and Jaymie Savaidis. The Hawks were served best by Shayley MacFadyen, Chrysti Flevill, Rikki-Lee Escritt, Kate Moore, Emily Unger and Jolande Winson.Flagstaff Hill also won their seventh game of the season with a 55-point win at home against Aldinga. The Falcons led by 32 points at halftime, before kicking four goals to one in the second half to win 9.9 (63) to 1.2 (8). Tiana Lush kicked four goals for the Falcons, while competition goalkicking leader Jessica Couch snagged three majors, giving her 45 goals for the season. Madison Brown kicked the only goal for the Sharks. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ included Brooke May, Lush, Melanie Koster, Brooke Watson, Abbie Butler and Ava Knuckey. Aldinga’s best were Elkie Cairns, Daisy Barber, Molly Reynolds, Holly Wilde, Dakota Oniszk and Emmerson Pope.Blackwood had the bye.Ladder (after round 10)Port Noarlunga 18, Cove 14, Flagstaff Hill 14, Reynella 10, Blackwood 8, Hackham 6, Aldinga 5, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Christies Beach 1.Round 11 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v CoveReynella v Flagstaff Hill  Port Noarlunga v HackhamBlackwood v Christies BeachAldinga have the bye

Wisanger won their second game of the season after travelling to Parndana and coming away with a 41-34 victory during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) on Saturday. In the other game of round eight, Kingscote remained undefeated following their tight 44-41 win over Dudley United.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Kingscote 12, Western Districts 6, Dudley United 6, Wisanger 4, Parndana 2.Round 9 fixtures (Saturday 5 July)Kingscote v Wisanger Dudley United v Western DistrictsParndana have the bye

Myponga-Sellicks and Yankalilla/Encounter Bay played out a low-scoring draw during round 12 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Encounter Bay last Friday night. The teams could not be separated as they finished on 1.2 (8) apiece. Nari Wright, Tayte Mathewson, Grace Deacon, Charlie Shaw-Mcmillan, Brianah Kennewell and Mandy Gay were named best for the Mudlarks with Sarah Stanbury kicking their only goal. The Stingrays’ best included Czenya Cavouras, Jaimi Griffen, Rhiannon Gaythwaite-Cotton, Eve Jansen, Taylor Haywood and Lucy Pearce, while Tanya Littlely kicked their solitary major. McLaren Districts won their 10th game of the season following their 42-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot at McLaren Vale last Friday night. The Eagles led by nine points at halftime, before kicking five unanswered goals in the second half to win 7.8 (50) to 1.2 (8). Caitlin Ross, Kiera Harvey, Mia Dunn, Cadence Bryowsky, Esther Rayner and Makenzie Bryowsky were named best for McLaren Districts, while the Magpies were best served by Lily Jenke, Rachel Wood, Annabel Cameron, Lilli Mitchell, Lucy Earl and Ellie Fry.Willunga remained undefeated with three rounds left before finals after a 62-point win over Victor Harbor at Willunga yesterday. The Demons won every quarter on their way to a 8.14 (62) to 0.0 (0) victory. Bella Rigby kicked two goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Jessica Kirk also kicked two goals. Joining Rigby in the best players for Willunga included Cleo Guilfoyle, Emma Leask, Jodie Hunt, Sarah Wright and Caitlin Radbone. Best players for Victor Harbor were Olivia Nobbs, Jaimee Millard, Zoe Bartholomaeus, Tyla Millard, Lauren Cousins and Chloe Byrne.Ladder after Round 12Willunga 24, McLaren Districts 20, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 11, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Victor Harbor 6, Myponga-Sellicks 5.Round 13 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Friday 4/7/25 @ Myponga - 8.15pm)McLaren Districts v Willunga (Sunday 6/7/25 @ McLaren Vale - 11.15am)Victor Harbor v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Sunday 6/7/25 @ Victor Harbor - 11.15am)

McLaren Flat moved up to second spot on the ladder after a 57-48 victory over Noarlunga during round eight action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Old Noarlunga yesterday afternoon. In other games, Clarendon maintained their spot at the top of the ladder after winning a tight game over Southern Stars 45-43, Kangarilla consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 76-41 win over Meadows, while Croweaters won their third game of the season with a 58-40 win against Seaford Storm. Ladder (after round 8)Clarendon 15, McLaren Flat 12, Noarlunga 11, Kangarilla 10, Southern Stars 8, Croweaters 6, Meadows 2, Seaford Storm 0.Round 9 fixturesCroweaters v McLaren FlatClarendon v Seaford StormNoarlunga v KangarillaSouthern Stars v Meadows

Wisanger won their third game of the season after defeating Parndana by 62 points during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) at Parndana yesterday. Khyal Stead, Jesse Rule, Ezra Foster and Dylan Pearce were named best players for Wisanger as they won 19.12 (126) to 10.4 (64). David Westbrook was a star up forward for Parndana with seven goals, white their best players were Colton Trethewey, David Westbrook, Eli Kuchel, Trad McMulkin and Jed Westbrook.Dudley United consolidated second spot on the ladder after defeating Kingscote by 62 points at Penneshaw yesterday. Ethan Stoeckel kicked eight goals for Dudley United to fire them to a 20.7 (127) to 10.5 (65) victory. Sam Willson kicked six majors for the home side, while Paul Green kicked three goals for Kingscote. Best players for the Eagles included Jack Packer, Tait Florance, Stoeckel, Sam Howard and Sam Willson. Best players for Kingscote were Green, Jordan Connell, Seb Zadow, Frank Colman and Anthony Anderson.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder (after round 8)Western Districts 20, Dudley United 16, Wisanger 14, Kingscote 10, Parndana 0.Round 9 fixtures - 5/7/25Kingscote v WisangerDudley United v Western DistrictsParndana have the bye

Strathalbyn moved up to fourth spot on the ladder after defeating Goolwa 46-34 during round 11 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at Strathalbyn yesterday. In other games, McLaren Vale won their second game in a row with a 61-41 victory at Mt Compass, Victor Harbor had a comfortable 66-43 win at home against Langhorne Creek, Myponga won their 10th game of the season with a 39-25 win at Willunga, while Yankalilla stayed top of the ladder after defeating Encounter Bay 58-41.Ladder after Round 11Yankalilla 20, Myponga 20, Victor Harbor 16, Strathalbyn 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Goolwa 10, McLaren Vale 9, Encounter Bay 4, Willunga 4, Mt Compass 3.Round 12 fixtures - home teams named first (5/7/25)Goolwa v Mt Compass Langhorne Creek v StrathalbynVictor Harbor v Encounter BayWillunga v McLaren ValeMyponga v Yankalilla

Men - Round 7 @ YankalillaGoolwa 1 drew Aldinga Blue 1Victor Grey 2 defeated Victor White 0Victor Valley 9 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Blue 6 defeated Aldinga Black 1Ladder (After Round 7)Victor Valley 18, Victor Grey 18, Victor Blue 15, Victor White 9, Aldinga Blue 7, Goolwa 4, Yankalilla 3, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 7 @ YankalillaGoolwa 0 drew Victor White 0Yankalilla 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Victor Blue 3 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 7)Goolwa 16, Yankalilla 15, Victor White 13, Victor Blue 10, Aldinga Black 3, Aldinga Blue 1.

Reigning premier Port Noarlunga moved two games clear at the top of the ladder after defeating Blackwood by 11 points during round nine action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Port Noarlunga yesterday. The Cockle Divers held an 11-point lead at halftime, before kicking four unanswered goals in the third term to lead by 36 points at the final change. Blackwood showed plenty of fight in the last quarter as they kicked four goals to none, but the damage was done as ‘Porties’ won 7.2 (44) to 5.3 (33). Port Noarlunga’s best players were Maddy Craggs, Hope Elliott, Siobhan I'Dell, Tegan Lane, Aisha White-Winter and Tegan Yeomans. Best players for the Woods included Simi Dhaliwal, Caitlin Hill (2 goals), Olivia Emes (2 goals), Sophie Parker, Lila Cormack-Pinder and Holly Winchester.Hackham won their third game of the season after a 20-point win over Christies Beach. The game was tight for the first three quarters with the Hawks holding a slender four-point lead at three-quarter time. Hackham finished strongly in the last term, kicking three unanswered goals, to win 6.6 (42) to 3.4 (22). Shannon Gaskell, Rikki-Lee Escritt (3 goals), Shayley MacFadyen, Olivia Cumming, Samantha Smyth and Emily Unger were named best for the Hawks, while for the Saints, their best included Chloe Brooks, Lekisha Nelson, Shakaya Johnson, Shania-Rayne Walker-Murphy and Madison Marsh.Cove moved up to second spot on the ladder following their comfortable 88-point win at Aldinga yesterday. The Cobras led by 58 points at halftime before going on to win 14.10 (94) to 1.0 (6). Angelique Dean and Emily Risitano kicked three goals each for the Cobras, while Aldinga’s sole goalkicker was Audrey Worthley. Cove was best served by Ella Gill, Dean, Jaime Norup, Ashleigh Need, Emily Hocking and Georgia Hayford, while best for the Sharks were Chelsea Todd, Dakota Oniszk, Holly Wilde, Zoe De Kievit, Aleisha Hawke and Ayla Regione.Reynella won their fourth game of the season after a convincing 88-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens on Saturday night. Neive Morgan kicked seven goals for the Wine Flies to fire her side to a 14.13 (97) to 1.3 (9) victory. Mia Brennan was named best for Reynella and she was well supported by Miller Thompson, Morgan, Ashlee Wright, Caitlin Williams and Summer Weir. Charlize McKenzie kicked the only goal for the Thunderers, while their best players included Audrey Myers, Tahlia Ward, Lauren Kahl, Olivia Walker-Obushak and Jesse Grigg.Flagstaff Hill had the bye.Ladder (after round 9)Port Noarlunga 16, Cove 12, Flagstaff Hill 12, Reynella 8, Blackwood 8, Hackham 6, Aldinga 5, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 2, Christies Beach 1.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Cove v Hackham Christies Beach v ReynellaIronbank Cherry Gardens v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v AldingaBlackwood have the bye

Reigning premier McLaren Districts sewed up the double chance after defeating Victor Harbor by 56 points during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Victor Harbor last Friday night. Akira Whelan, Abby Woodward and Krystal Boileau kicked two goals each for the Eagles as they won 8.8 (56) to 0.0 (0). Best players for McLaren Districts included Layla Rogers, Cadence Bryowsky, Lelia Barker, Makenzie Bryowsky, Charlotte Watson and Mia Hamilton. Best players for the ‘Roos were Olivia Nobbs, Jaimee Millard, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Danika Millard, Tyla Millard and Lucy Rubie.Willunga continued their undefeated season with a comfortable 63-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Willunga yesterday. The win was set up in the first quarter as the Demons led by 35 points at the first change, before going on to win 9.12 (66) to 0.3 (3). Jessica Kirk kicked five goals for Willunga, bringing her season tally to 37 majors, while their best players were Cleo Guilfoyle, Tamara Page, Bella Rigby, Kirk, Caitlin Radbone and Ada Anninos. Best players for the Mudlarks included Kimberley Gilbert, Sarah Stanbury, Lily-Rose Garner and Chloe Boileau.Yankalilla/Encounter Bay were handed a 60-point win after Goolwa/Port Elliot forfeited.Ladder after Round 11Willunga 22, McLaren Districts 18, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Victor Harbor 6, Myponga-Sellicks 4.Round 12 FixturesMyponga-Sellicks v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Friday 27/6/25 @ Encounter Bay - 7.15pm)Willunga v Victor Harbor (Sunday 29/6/25 @ Willunga - 11.15am)McLaren Districts v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 29/6/25 @ McLaren Vale - 11.15am)

Dudley United moved up to second spot on the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) ladder after defeating Parndana by 25 points during round seven action at Parndana yesterday. Rory Florance, Ethan Stoeckel and Sam Willson kicked three goals each for the Eagles as they won 13.11 (89) to 9.10 (64). Best players for Dudley United included Jack Packer, Zak Keir, Sam Willson, Korbyn Childs and Florance. Best players for the Roosters were Eli Kuchel, Jed Westbrook, Zach Trethewey, Trad McMulkin and Jackson Lockett. The Western Districts v Kingscote game has been moved to Saturday 12 July.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder (after round 7)Western Districts 20, Dudley United 12, Wisanger 10, Kingscote 10, Parndana 0.Round 8 fixtures - 28/6/25Dudley United v KingscoteParndana v WisangerWestern Districts have the bye

Dudley United won their third game of the season after travelling to Parndana and coming away with a 48-30 victory during round seven action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. The Western Districts v Kingscote game has been moved to Saturday 12 July.Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 7Kingscote 10, Western Districts 6, Dudley United 6, Parndana 2, Wisanger 2.Round 8 fixtures (Saturday 28 June)Parndana v Wisanger Dudley United v KingscoteWestern Districts have the bye

Strathalbyn won their first game of the season after defeating Yankalilla in a thriller by one point during round 10 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Yankalilla yesterday. The game was tight throughout with the Roosters leading by six points at quarter time, four points at halftime and one point at the final change before winning 10.10 (70) to 9.15 (69). Jack Wheaton (3) and Phoenix Keatley (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Strathalbyn, while Joe Tyllis kicked four goals for Yankalilla. Best players for a jubilant ‘Strath’ side included Liam Newton, Daniel Pegler, Jordan Kenny, Thomas Welk, Jacob Wright and Fletcher Duffield. Yankalilla was best served by Tyllis, Jacob Parsons, Michael Thompson, Jesse Fitzgerald, Patrick Chay and Cameron Ker.Langhorne Creek won their third game of the season after defeating Mt Compass by 10 points yesterday. The Hawks led at every change before winning 13.10 (88) to 11.12 (78). Liam Stirling, Jack Hall, Mitch Cleggett, Henry Bruce and Lachlan Bates kicked two goals each for Langhorne Creek, while Tom Pinyon kicked three majors for the Bulldogs. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Henry Bruce, Mitchell Cleggett, Tom Derham, Harry Cates, Lachlan Bates and Tasman Follett, while best for Mt Compass were Klaus Simons, Nathan Schulz, Hugh Daniell, Will Zimmermann, Tom Vitkunas and Lochie Nash. Victor Harbor stayed top of the ladder after a 49-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Goolwa yesterday. ‘Victor’ led by 21 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight goals to five in the second half to win 14.15 (99) to 7.8 (50). Sam Basham and Harry Vincent kicked three goals each for the ‘Roos, while Jayden Davis and Ryan Carnelly kicked two goals apiece for the Magpies. Jaidan Kappler was best-on-ground for Victor Harbor and he was well supported by Sam Overall, Zac Dowling, Harry Vincent, Heath Treloar and Matthew Wiese. Best for the Magpies were Carnelly, Davis, Fred Nissen, Kai Iwao, Jye Bottroff and Levi Baillie.Willunga won their seventh game in a row following their 31-point win at Encounter Bay. Scores were level at three-quarter time and a tight finish appeared on the cards. Willunga had other ideas as they kicked six goals to one in the last term to win 13.4 (82) to 7.9 (51). Daniel Nobes kicked five majors for the Demons, while Ben Davis slotted two majors for the Bays. Hugo Hoeck was named best for the Demons with support from Jake Shirvington, Brett Miegel, Tyson Hoffmann, Sam Renney and Nobes. Best for Encounter Bay included Jackson Savage, Callum Tonkin, Ambrose Willoughby, James Brown, Maxi Collins and Andrew Fyfe.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-three with a 21-point win over reigning premier Myponga-Sellicks at McLaren Vale. The Eagles led at every change before winning 15.10 (100) to 12.7 (79). Connor Fitt kicked seven goals for McLaren Districts in best-on-ground performance. Mudlarks playing-coach Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals for his side. Joining Fitt in the best players for the Eagles were Lachlan Camm, Jackson Daniels, Brett Ellis, Daniel Marr and Matthew Raitt. The Mudlarks were best served by Jack Cooper, Mitch Wilkins, Hayden Sampson, Jakob Drury, Anthony Kempster and Shillabeer.Ladder (after round 10)Victor Harbor 18, Willunga 18, McLaren Districts 16, Encounter Bay 14, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mt Compass 8, Langhorne Creek 6, Yankalilla 6, Strathalbyn 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2.Round 11 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 28/6/25)Strathalbyn v Goolwa/Port ElliotMt Compass v McLaren Districts Willunga v Myponga-SellicksVictor Harbor v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v Encounter Bay

Meadows won their first game of the season after defeating Seaford Storm 70-48 during round seven action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Meadows yesterday afternoon. In other games, Noarlunga moved up to second spot after defeating Croweaters 66-36, top side Clarendon defeated McLaren Flat 45-39, while Kangarilla won a tight game against Southern Stars 57-54. Ladder (after round 7)Clarendon 13, Noarlunga 11, McLaren Flat 10, Southern Stars 8, Kangarilla 8, Croweaters 4, Meadows 2, Seaford Storm 0.Round 8 fixtures (28/6/25)Clarendon v Southern StarsKangarilla v MeadowsNoarlunga v McLaren FlatSeaford Storm v Croweaters

Happy Valley won their ninth game on the trot after a come-from-behind 19-point victory over Port Noarlunga during round 10 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Happy Valley yesterday. Port Noarlunga started well to lead by 21 points at quarter time, and after an even second quarter, ‘Porties’ still led by 21 points at the long break. Happy Valley needed to lift, and that’s exactly what they did, as they kicked five goals to two in the ‘premiership quarter’ to reduce the margin to just five points with a quarter to go. The Vikings then dominated the final term, kicking 4.2 to 0.2, to win 13.7 (85) to 9.12 (66). Harry Vick kicked three goals in a best-on-ground display for Happy Valley and he was well supported by Nicholas Kraemer, Harry Davenport, Dylan Strickland, skipper Harry Spacie and Dylan Brown. Gary Karpany, Sammy George and Zac Sproule kicked two goals each for the Cockle Divers, while their best players included Sproule, Billy Cook, Eduard Van den berg, Daniel Flavel and Richard O'Grady.Flagstaff Hill went to the top of the ladder after a huge 209-point victory over Morphett Vale. The Falcons had 14 different goalkickers on their way to a 33.18 (216) to 1.1 (7) victory. Michael Shearer and Nathan Beenham were the two best players on the ground, kicking six goals each, while Mason Carney and Blake Aldridge kicked four goals apiece. Other good players for ‘Flaggies’ included Aidan Carney, Ethan Johnson, Caleb McCormick and Kobe Cavouras. Best players for the Emus were Braden Ritter, Connor Panozzo, Bailey Sowter, Connor Lock, Bradley Lang and Connor Mulloy.Noarlunga won their fourth game of the season after upsetting Christies Beach by 27 points at Bice Oval. The Shoes trailed by eight points at quarter time, before kicking 10 goals to four in the final three quarters to win 12.5 (77) to 7.8 (50). Brad Inglis continued his excellent first season at the Shoes with six goals in a best-on-ground display. Inglis has now kicked 40 goals for the season. Other good players for Noarlunga were Nick Mott, Aaron Killian, Sam Goldfinch, Ben Goldfinch and Jamison Snelling. Nathan Sable, Aidan Coakley, Callum Bennett, Shannon Archbold, Rhys Mundy and Zade Kretschmer were named best for the Saints with Bennett, Harrison Butcher and Zak Short kicking two goals each. Cove sit just percentage outside the top-five after a comprehensive 152-point win over Aldinga at Hallett Cove. The Cobras led by 97 points at halftime, before kicking a further 13 goals to five in the second half to win 30.17 (197) to 7.3 (45). Cove had 12 different goalkickers including Michael Galley (5), Lincoln Holder (4), Ryan Need (4) and Dylan Seirch (4). Lucas Hunter and Billy Bissi kicked three goals each for the Sharks. Best players for Cove included Seirch, Jack Plenty, Galley, Holder and Alexander Percy, while Aldinga was best served by Angus Stangewitz, Brayden Hooper, Ariki Lowe, Zach Young, Hunter and Izaih Wortley.Reynella kept the pressure on for a top-three spot after a comfortable 78-point win over Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Wine Flies set up their big win with a dominant first term that saw them lead by 46 points at quarter time. Ironbank Cherry Gardens were more competitive after the first change, before Reynella eventually ran out winners 22.12 (144) to 9.12 (66). Jake Agnew and Bailey Marshman were the standouts up forward for the Wine Flies with six goals apiece, while Tom Esser, Oscar Morgan and Kyle Schefe kicked two majors each for the Thunderers. Best players for Reynella were Mitchell Scotland, Matthew Stanford, Marshman, Brayden Nicholls, Agnew and Talon Copley. The Thunderers best were Schefe, Jacob Campbell, Chase Wooley, Jacob Matheson, Ben Marsh and James Cross.Ladder (after round 10)Flagstaff Hill 18, Happy Valley 18, Port Noarlunga 16, Reynella 14, Christies Beach 10, Cove 10, Noarlunga 8, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Aldinga 2, Morphett Vale 0. Round 11 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 28/6/25)Reynella v Christies Beach Port Noarlunga v Ironbank Cherry GardensMorphett Vale v Happy ValleyAldinga v Flagstaff HillNoarlunga v Cove

McLaren Vale pulled off the biggest upset of the season after knocking off the previously undefeated Myponga 46-39 during round 10 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at McLaren Vale this afternoon. In other games, Yankalilla went top of the ladder after defeating Strathalbyn 53-41, Willunga won their second game of the season after a 53-50 victory at Encounter Bay, Goolwa also caused an upset with a 49-41 win over reigning premier Victor Harbor, while Langhorne Creek moved inside the top-four with a 44-33 win over Mt Compass. Ladder after Round 10Yankalilla 18, Myponga 18, Victor Harbor 14, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa 10, McLaren Vale 7, Encounter Bay 4, Willunga 4, Mt Compass 3.Round 11 fixtures - home teams named first (28/6/25)Mt Compass v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn v GoolwaVictor Harbor v Langhorne CreekWillunga v MypongaYankalilla v Encounter Bay

Men - Round 6 @ GoolwaVictor Blue 7 defeated Yankalilla 0Victor Valley 8 defeated Goolwa 1Victor White 4 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor Grey 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Ladder (After Round 6)Victor Valley 15, Victor Grey 15, Victor Blue 12, Victor White 9, Aldinga Blue 6, Yankalilla 3, Goolwa 3, Aldinga Black 0.Women - Round 6 @ GoolwaAldinga Black 3 defeated Aldinga Blue 2Yankalilla 2 defeated Victor White 0Goolwa 3 defeated Victor Blue 1Ladder (After Round 6)Goolwa 15, Victor White 15, Yankalilla 9, Victor Blue 7, Aldinga Black 3, Aldinga Blue 1.

Encounter Bay won their sixth game in a row after defeating McLaren Districts by 17 points during round nine action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Encounter Bay on Saturday. The Bays led by three points at halftime, before kicking four goals to one in the third term to take a handy 19-point lead at the last change. Each side kicked a goal in the last quarter as Encounter Bay won 9.1 (55) to 5.8 (38). Ben Davis kicked four goals for Encounter Bay, while Darcy Brown kicked two goals for the Eagles. Best players for Encounter Bay included Andrew Fyfe, Tyler Baldock, Ben Davis, James Brown, Ryan Pearsons and Callum Tonkin. McLaren Districts best players were Jackson Daniels, Codey Ellison, Matthew Raitt, Tom Fenoughty, Izaak Stokes and Daniel Marr.Victor Harbor went back to the top of the ladder after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 25 points in the Grand Final rematch at Myponga. It was a tight first half with ‘Victor’ leading by six points at halftime. The ‘Roos kicked six goals to three in the second half to win 9.5 (59) to 5.4 (34). Michael Ross and Jackson Elmes kicked two goals each for Victor Harbor, while Darren Shillabeer also kicked two goals for the Mudlarks. Best players for the ‘Roos included Zachary Dowling, Reece Kleinig, Benjamin Heaslip, Sam Overall, Rhys Bartram and Kane Cooper. Jake Spinks was named best for the Mudlarks and he was well supported by Scott Ogilvie, Kain Spinks, Liam Partridge, Jakob Drury and Sebastian Jurado.Willunga won their sixth game in a row to consolidate their position in the top-three after a come-from-behind 23-point win over a gallant Strathalbyn on Saturday. The Roosters, looking for their first win of the season, led by nine points at three-quarter time and a big upset looked a distinct possibility. The Demons steadied in the last term, kicking five goals to one, to win 8.4 (52) to 5.7 (37). The Demons’ best players were Liam Nye, Nicholas Scanlan, Tyson Hoffmann, Aaron Douglass, Cameron Hutchens and Sam Renney, while Brad Haskett slotted three majors. Liam Newton, Jordan Kenny, Harry Hopkins, Ethan Fox, Jake Stafford and Declan Grant were named best for the Roosters, with Jack Wheaton kicking three goals. Langhorne Creek won their second game of the season after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 71 points. The Hawks won by 21 points at halftime, before kicking a further eight unanswered goals in the second half to win 18.14 (122) to 6.15 (51). Langhorne Creek stalwart Jarrod Kellock kicked seven goals, while Liam Stirling kicked three majors. Dene McKinlay kicked two goals for the Magpies. Henry Bruce, Lachlan Bates, Kellock, Tom Derham, Matt Dominish and Stirling were named best for Langhorne Creek. Goolwa/Port Elliot was best served by Kai Iwao, McKinlay, Jayden Davis, Ryan Carnelly, Levi Baillie and Noah Ramasawmy.Mt Compass kept their finals hopes alive following their 64-point win over Yankalilla. The Bulldogs won every quarter on their way to a 11.12 (78) to 1.8 (14) victory. Veteran forward Tom Pinyon kicked five goals for ‘Compass’, while their best players included Nathan Schulz, Brandon Mckenzie, Klaus Simons, Pinyon, Lochie Nash and Adam Hunter. Best for the Tigers were Michael Thompson, Bailey Gaskin, Joel Kay, Joel Field, Jesse Fitzgerald and Jack Fitzgerald.Ladder (after round 9)Victor Harbor 16, Willunga 16, McLaren Districts 14, Encounter Bay 14, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mt Compass 8, Yankalilla 6, Langhorne Creek 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Strathalbyn 0.Round 10 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 21/6/25)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Victor HarborMcLaren Districts v Myponga-SellicksEncounter Bay v WillungaYankalilla v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Mt Compass