Sports reports: Josh Flood plays his 100th game for Murray Bridge United

This story includes a contribution from Daniel Irvine.

Starting at just seven years old, Josh Flood's love for soccer was obvious, even playing through some hideous rain and loving every minute of it.

Along the way he played representative football, representing CFSA state soccer in 2018 and 2019, and was selected for a training camp in Spain before COVID changed those plans.

At 16, he stepped into senior soccer with Murray Bridge United, being named most improved player in his first senior season and again last year.

He's also been awarded the A grade Mental Health Round Medal last season.

Beyond his achievements on the pitch, he's a true club man and is always willing to volunteer, lend a hand with the juniors, serve on the committee and manage the bar.

His dedication to Murray Bridge United extends far beyond game day, and he's a valued and treasured member of the club community.

Now he has played his 100th game.

Mark Nesti takes out Murray Bridge Rifle Club championship

Only four shooters have braved the forecast to compete in the final round of the Murray Bridge Rifle Club’s Annual Championship from 400 metres on Saturday.

However, the afternoon turned out to be bright and clear, albeit cold, and most importantly, no-one got rained on while on the mound.

Andrew Heard posted a 48.03, 49.05 to finish on 97.08, four points clear of Mark
Whittle in target rifle.

However the score that mattered was Mark Nesti’s F-open 118.09, which allowed him to leapfrog John Cranwell and finish the season as the F-open champion for the club, 829.65 to 826.70.

Other disciplines were also closely fought, with Gordon Harrison finishing narrowly ahead of Bryan Robertson in F-standard, 776.32 to 770.31.

In target rifle, Greg Traeger finished top, three points ahead of Robert Paech, 691.54 to 688.69.

Club presentations for these and other awards will occur in a month or two’s time.

Next week the club will have an early start, with the Cranwell 15-Shot Match beginning at 9.30am, before the club’s AGM at 1.30pm.

River Murray Football League results

• Coorong 10.3 (63) defeated Jervois 6.12 (48)
• Ramblers 8.11 (59) lost to Mannum 11.2 (68)
• Southern Mallee 14.16 (100) defeated Mypolonga 6.5 (41)
• Imperials 15.2 (110) defeated Mallee Districts 7.7 (49)

River Murray Netball Association results

• Jervois 43 lost to Coorong 76
• Mannum 63 defeated Ramblers 47
• Imperials 52 defeated Mallee Districts 33
• Southern Mallee 41 lost to Mypolonga 52

Murray Bridge United results

• Murray Bridge United lost 1-2 to FC Summit
  J Eckermann 85'
• Reserves lost 2-4 to FC Summit reserves
  J Rocky 47', 50'

It's semi-finals time at Murray Bridge Darts Club

Minor premiers Mannum have gone straight through to the A grade grand final with a tight win over second-placed Tungsten Tossers, followed by an equally tough 3/4 playoff with Launchers taking out Vikings to keep themselves in with a chance, at Murray Bridge Darts Club.

There was a similar result in the B grade, with minor premiers and favourites Bulrushes advancing at the expense of second placed Cod Kickers.

The upset came in the 3/4 playoff with fourth placed We're Sexy and We Throw It B overcoming Mud Skippers to advance to the next round.

A grade

• Mannum Club 10 defeated Tungsten Tossers 9
• Launchers 10 defeated Vikings 9

B grade

• Bulrushes 7 defeated Cod Kickers 6
• We’re Sexy and We Throw It B 7 defeated Mud Skippers
• Mad Hatters 7 defeated Junkyard Dogs 4
• Average Joe’s 7 defeated Dart Addicts 6

Tailem Bend Golf Club crowns 2026 club champions

Congratulations to Paul Baxter, who has now won a total of 10 club championships.

• A grade: Paul Baxter defeated Glenmore Hattam 4 and 2
• B grade: Con Jones defeated Peter Phillips on the 19th
• C grade: Dean Jones defeated Jason Dunkin on the 20th

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