Born into a local Heathfield sporting family, Jill’s sporting attributes started at a young age by playing both netball and tennis for Heathfield.
However Jill has always has been more comfortable behind the scenes. Jill was heavily involved in the Skyline Raceway at the site of the original Heathfield Oval (now the High School) and also in the establishment of the current Heathfield Oval site with clearing, contouring and planting – she was destined for community service.
Jill has held many roles and responsibilities over the life of our club, tirelessly working to make it better. Here’s a quick list (we’ve probably missed some!)
She was an integral part of the first Social Committee formed at the creation of the Mt Lofty.
Canteen Manager at both Stirling and Heathfield ovals.
Treasurer of the football, Sports and Lofty Legends clubs, often holding multiple roles simultaneously.
Coordinating fundraising functions and events.
Kitchen and front of house work for private functions to raise money for the club.
All of this culminating in her being recognised as the first lady to be awarded with club Life Membership.
Jill’s husband Harvey and 2 sons Leith and Bruce are past players and all life members.
Jill has seven grand children, all who have, or are currently playing football for Mt Lofty in the junior, men’s and women’s programs.
Jill’s still involved with the Lofty Legends and Mt Lofty Sports Club, continuing her over 44 years service.
Round 9 will see another lad debut for the Devils A Grade at Arkaba Oval today.
Joel Wilson, a life time Devil, was presented his guernseys before the match by A Grade Captain, 200+ Gamer and past A Grade Premiership player, Alex Weeks.
Welcome to Devils AGrade: #34 Joel Wilson
Bailey’s parents Emily and Steven were in the rooms to share in the excitement of the occasion.
Thanks to a parent Sam for sending through this info and photo. We LOVE to see our footy loving Devils having a ball outside of the Club as well as in their teams!
We had 10x junior devils out of a team of 16 just represent the Hills at Year 5/6 SAPSASA state footy carnival a couple of weeks ago. They won 6 out of the 9 games and were unlucky in their 3 losses.
The boys defeated an undefeated team in their last game. It was the best performance by a Hills SAPSASA team in years.
Mt Lofty players were: Lenny Wheatley Lachie Logan Caleb Lamshed Louis O’Leary Eddie Lindsay Hugo Gwynne Liam Charlesworth Mackenzie Hutton Tom Koehne Archie Jameison
Congratulations to Mt Lofty Devils Junior, Oscar Finnis (pictured left), who has made his way through a squad of 200 to be selected in the state U15 team during May 💪👹
What an achievement!! We are looking forward to seeing what your future holds Oscar.
