A huge Devils congratulations to Mark ‘Buckets’ Nielsen who will reach the fantastic milestone of 200 senior games for Mt Lofty Football Club this Saturday out at Mt Barker.
This extremely respected and loyal Devil played all of his junior football with the club and hit the senior ranks in 2006. Buckets then headed down the hill during 2010-12 playing in both the Sturt ressies and League teams before rejoining the Devils in 2013 having played here ever since.
He has come away with 5x Premierships here at the Devs: ’06 BGrade, ’07 AGrade, ’08 AGrade, ‘14d2 AGrade and ‘14d2 Senior Colts Premiership Coach. Having polled in the top five for many years in the B&F counts, Mark took out the top honour in 2016.
Mark has been given the nickname ‘Buckets’ as he is arguably one of the best aerialists and contested markers in the league, however his sporting abilities clearly are a standout playing AGrade Cricket for the Red Caps and having played League Volleyball too.
Recently married to Hayley, it has been an honour to watch Mark develop from a young, junior Devil into a wonderful adult who has become a mentor to much of our community.
Mark is a humble fella and champion bloke, a very talented sportsman, and an extremely valued Devil.
WELL DONE ON REACHING YOUR 200 GAMES MARK!
200 SENIOR GAMES | MARK NIELSEN
