This week the Senior Colts Iron Raiders vs Mt Lofty match will see the return of the Michelle Turner Trophy.
Michelle was a dedicated volunteer to both Mt Lofty FC and Ironbank Cherry. Gardens over many years and was much-loved member of our football community. Outside of football, Prof. Michelle Lane was an extremely accomplished and respected leader in her field and research community, through both Repromed and the University of Adelaide.
The much-loved wife of Glen Turner, who has also had a deep association with both clubs, and beloved mother of Jack and Will, both long term Devil’s players. Michelle was a passionate and beautiful human who is sorely missed from many communities.
A wonderful tradition to start in her honour last year.
After 8 long years, the Neil Cutting Memorial Cup has been brought back into play this week with Bridgewater-Callington Raiders facing off against the Devils for the first match of the season.
The challenge cup was originally set up in 1994 to add to the very competitive matches between neighbouring clubs Bridgewater and Mt Lofty. As with most competitions between neighbouring clubs, the rivalry is fierce and there are often player movements between those clubs, adding to the emotion of the event. A group of players and supporters of both clubs, lead by The Courier’s Sporting Editor and Mt Lofty Life Member, Jeff Pistola, discussed the possibility over some time and in 1994 the Cup was first awarded to Bridgewater.
Four years later, in 1998, Neil Cutting sadly passed after a battle with illness at the age of 44. Neil had progressed through the junior and senior ranks as a Heathfield Aldgate United and then Mt Lofty player before moving to the Bridgewater club in the mid 1980’s where he went on to play, coach, serve on the committee and eventually lead the club as President. He earned a wonderful respect throughout both communities and so his passing at a young age saw the clubs extend the name of the cup to “The Neil Cutting Memorial Challenge Cup” in his honour. In Jeff Pistola’s words on the trophy “The passing of Neil Raymond Cutting, from cancer at the age of 44 in 1998, robbed not only football, but the greater community of a popular, caring, ambitious and energetic person, whose traits are more than highlighted in the annual challenge match which honours his memory.”
Terrific that the tradition resumes and great that there is still a lot of anticipation and support.
Just for the record, the tally stands at 10-10 with the cup currently held by Bridgewater-Callington. A big week to get out and support the Devils at Aztec Oval Bridgewater.
MENS DEVS ARE PLAYING BRIDGY THIS WEEK AND THE LADIES AGAINST THE RAMS 👹
Will you be there to cheer on the Devs?
Senior Men – Away v Bridgwater U18M – Away v Bridgwater U16M – Away v Iron Raiders – at Bridgy U14M – Away v Iron Raiders – at Bridgy U12M – FRI – Away v Uraidla – at Bridgy Senior Women – SUN – Away v Bridgwater U17G – SUN – Away @ Uraidla v Hahndorf SANFL – SUN – U15G Home v Henley SANFL – SUN – U13G Home v Unley SANFL – SUN – U11G Home v Walkerville
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🔴⚪️🔴 Head up the the Devil Dome this weekend to get around our the Devs 🔴⚪️🔴
Senior Mens Presentations at the club will include Rnd1 & Rnd2 debutant gurnsey presentations for all of us to share. Head upstairs after the match to be a part of it!
FIXTURE Senior Men – Home v Echunga U18M – Home v Kangarilla U16M – Home v Birdwood U14M – BYE U12M – FRI – Away v Meadows Women – Home v Onkas SANFL – Yet to start
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Mt Lofty FC is thrilled to have Harry Weeks return to his home club.
Harry Weeks began his footy in the Lofty under 8s and played through to the under 15s.
He then played 1st 18 footy for Pembroke School and was vice captain of the Sturt Under 16s before quickly progressing to the Sturt Under 18s and Reserves.
During this time Harry also played for South Australia Under 18s against Western Australia.
Harry has consistently been amongst the best players for Sturt Reserves in recent seasons and his return to Mt Lofty is a major boost for the club.
We are really looking forward to seeing Harry back in the red and white this week out at Lobethal.
