Big round of local footy

As the Riverland Football Season now enters the second half, Waikerie have jumped to second after a hard fought battle with Barmera-Monash.

At home, the Magpies held a 22 point lead at the major break, however by 3qtr time this had been reduced to just 10 points.

Despite the best efforts of Barmera-Monash late it was a win to remember for Waikerie 6.9-45 to Barmera-Monash 5-9-39.

At Renmark, the visiting Berri Demons gave Renmark a run for their money and led at half time, to then concede goals in the second half for Renmark to claim the win at the final siren 11.5-71 to Berri 9.5-59.

At Loxton the home side held off a late Loxton North charge, which saw them kick 5 goals in eight minutes after trailing at one stage by 47 points.

Final scores Loxton 11.3-69 to Loxton North 7.5-47.

After eight rounds Renmark remain top of the ladder having just the one loss so far, Waikeire jump to second at the expense of Barmera-Monash who now sit 3^rd, with Berri holding 4^th despite the loss.

Loxton sit 5^th on percentage, with Loxton North sitting 6^th having just two wins so far.