Club Heritage
The Mount Lofty District Football Club was formed in 1978 through the amalgamation of neighbouring clubs, Heathfield Aldgate United and Stirling. Throughout many decades prior to that, there had been several clubs in the area which had ceased to exist or had amalgamated – Aldgate, Crafers, Heathfield and Upper Sturt.
VALE – ANDY FLETCHER
It is with much sadness that we share the loss of another much-admired Premiership player and Junior Coach from Heathfield Aldgate United in the passing of Andy Fletcher. Andy has fought ill health for many years after having to leave his daughter Esther (Essie) and his many friends in Papua New Guinea almost 20 years ago.
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VALE – IAN ‘SLASHER’ O’REILY
It is with great sadness we share with you the passing of Ian “Slasher” O’Reily on the 30 August 2026.
Slasher played for Aldgate Football Club and became a Premiership player 2 years after the amalgamation with Heathfield. 1968 saw Ian play in the Heathfield Aldgate United B Grade Premiership, the year in which United won 4 Premierships – A’s, B’s, Senior Colts and Junior Colts.
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LIFE MEMBER COIN TOSS | Roger Brooks
Good afternoon, my name is Leith Dawes and I would like to extend a warm welcome to everybody here today for the last round of the HFL season at the Heathfield Oval.
We would especially like to welcome Lofty Legend Roger Brooks who is doing us the honour of tossing the commemorative Life Member coin for today’s match against Lobethal. Today he is joined by his wife Hella.
Roger, or “Chook”, grew up in Longwood where his parents who were dedicated Hills people with his dad working for the Council and helping many others to clear this land we play on for the Heathfield Oval. He married his wife Hella and they moved to Coromandel Valley. Their married life took quite the journey up through the riverland and ended in Kynton Victoria close to his daughter and her family farm.
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Step Back In Time
- Over the last few days on our Socials we have been 'Stepping Back In Time' reminiscing of past years. Here are some of the articles that were posted. - Don't forget the Reunion this weekend. Get in early as it is looking like standing room only. 1950 Womens...
REUNION DAY | Saturday 22nd August 2026
* Coin Toss | Roger Brooks Stay on Mt Lofty socials for a step back in time as we walk our way towards our Reunion of the 6’s on 22nd August 2026 from 1pm. 📅 Saturday, 22nd August 2026🕒 1:00 PM📍 Upstairs in the Clubrooms😋 Afternoon tea provided by the Lofty Legends🤫...
🏉 REUNION DAY | 22 AUGUST 2026 🏉
Register your interest legends@mtloftydevils.com.au and join us as we celebrate the rich history of our incredible club! 📅 Saturday, 22nd August 2026⏰ 1:00 PM📍 Upstairs in the Clubrooms☕ Afternoon tea provided by the Lofty Legends As we gather at our final home game...
LIFE MEMBER COIN TOSS | DAVID LE MONNIER
We would especially like to thank David Le Monnier, or Max as he is affectionately known throughout the club, who is doing the honour of tossing the commemorative Life Member coin for last weekends match against Mt Barker Football Club. See below for more 👇👇
LIFE MEMBER COIN TOSS | DEB MILDE
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.
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Heathfield Aldgate United “Golden Years” Reunion – Thursday 14 April 2026
Warren Foster, A Grade coach of Heathfield Aldgate United for 5 years in the 1970’s, took the side to 5 Grand Final’s, winning 4 during the club’s amazing achievements over its 12-year history in the HFL. Between 1967 and 1978, 30 Premierships were won across all...
LIFE MEMBER COIN TOSS | Leith Dawes
We would like to thank Leith Dawes who did us the honour of tossing the Life Member Coin for the A Grade match against Nairne Bremer on Saturday 20 June 2026. Leith was escorted through a players
guard of honour formed at the end of the B Grade match to the centre circle by his mother Jill, also a Life Member and was joined by his wife Jacqui, daughter Charlotte and sons Tristan and Seb.
His son Callum lives in Exmouth and could not be there.
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