Mt Lofty currently sit in 6th position on the Central A Grade premiership table and face a crucial clash against Mt Barker at Heathfield Oval this weekend.
With finals on the horizon, every game counts. The boys will be looking to build momentum and secure valuable points as they continue their push towards September action.
Get down to Heathfield Oval, bring your voice, and show your support for the Mountain Men as they strive to keep their finals aspirations alive. Go Lofty!
The action kicks off on Friday night when our U12s take on Mt Barker under lights at Heathfield. There’s always something special about Friday night football, and we’re looking forward to seeing our youngest Devils put on a great show.
On Saturday, the rivalry with Mt Barker continues at Heathfield, with all grades from U14s through to A Grade in action. With finals looming and every game becoming increasingly important, our teams will be looking to make the most of home-ground advantage and continue building momentum as the season enters its final stretch.
The weekend continues on Sunday with Devils teams competing across multiple venues. At Heathfield, our SANFL U12 Girls Red, Senior Women, and Super C’s sides will be taking the field. Our U17 Girls travel to Mt Barker, while our SANFL U14 Girls head to West Lakes and our SANFL U12 Girls White team travels to Largs North.
We’re now approaching the business end of the season, with our Women’s Finals Series commencing in early August. Every game counts, and our players, coaches and volunteers would love to see plenty of red and white support on the sidelines.
Whether you’re at Heathfield, Mt Barker, West Lakes or Largs North, please get along and cheer on the Devils this weekend. Your support makes a huge difference to our players and helps create the fantastic community spirit that makes our club so special.
We would like to thank Deb Milde who did us the honour of tossing the Life Member Coin for the A Grade match against Blackwood on Saturday 18 July 2026. Deb was made a Life Member in 2007 and was accompanied by her sister Margaret Petersen, both of whom have been very passionate Mt Lofty volunteers and supporters for many years.
Deb’s dedication to the Devils has been outstanding and the awarding of Life Membership recognised years of voluntary roles across many areas of the club as Treasurer, canteen manager, a creative member of the social committee and working on the bar and in the kitchen providing meals to the players and members on Thursday nights and Saturdays.
Her family and extended family have contributed an enormous amount of voluntary work and support to Mt Lofty over the decades in so many roles and her late father, Sam Shaw, was a much-loved Gatekeeper for years through the crazy Heathfield winters.
Deb is also a very proud mother, with son Connor playing over 100 senior games after years as a junior, being a member of Premiership teams and being the A Grade leading goal kicker for the season on 4 occasions.
It is only fitting that Deb toss the coin for the match today because way back in the early 90’s, Deb was Vice-Captain for our informal female matches against Blackwood Football Club. Put together with the support of our local football community, 3 matches were played with both clubs vying for the “Champagne Cup”. Playing alongside her sister Margaret, many volunteers and families were players at that time and close friend Vicki Lewis is also here to support Deb’s coin toss honour.
With her love of football, it is certain Deb would have enjoyed being a member of the official Women’s Mt Lofty HFL team, donning the red and white for the last 10 years. Maybe even AFLW!
Deb is certainly much loved across the club with her absolute dedication to the Devils over the years.
On behalf of everybody at Mt Lofty, we thank you sincerely for the incredible work and support you have given to a very grateful club.
Deb Milde at the Coin Toss with Mt Lofty & Blackwood Captains.
Deb with good friend Huia Manuel and sons, Sonny & Jackson Lindsay, Vicki Lewis, Nikki More and Margaret Petersen
Sister Margaret Petersen, Friend Vicki Lewis and Deb
Nikki Moore, Deb & A Grade Coach Michael Bawden
Life Member 2007 Deb Milde
Deb with family celebrating at Mt Lofty. L-R: Samariah Bolto, Helen Petersen, Marg Petersen, Liam Petersen, Nathan Petersen, Peter ‘Buzz’ Grey, Deb Milde, Cassandra Whitesides & Julie Petersen
Sister Marg Petersen, friend Kathleen Allen, Nikki Moore & Deb Milde
