What a turn out for reunion day! Thank you so much to everyone that joined us to make such a memorable day! Our Lofty Legend Convener Haydn Cutting was diligent as always, and grabbed a few snaps on the day.
Thank you to everyone that made the day the success is was.
2024 Reunion. Shane Wissell who’s Grandfather was a member of the 1934 Aldgate Premiership side. Shanes family goes back to the formation of the Aldgate club with every generation playing for Aldgate and Mt Lofty. Shane with Mt Lofty was 4th generation and his sons 5th generation, James playing in the U16’s and Harry playing in the U14’s.2024 Reunion. Allan Miller – 1954 Stirling A Grade Premiership player, Martin Ellis and Chris Chardon – 1963 and 1964 Stirling Colt Premiership players and David Miller on the left.2014 Mt Lofty Premiership players and officials at the 2024 reunion. L to R. Jill Dawes, Jeff Pistola, Bruce Dawes, Sarah Bennett, Michael Stapleton, Tom Morgan, Peter Sanders, David “DK” Stevens, Matt Pistola, Steve Drake, Perry Edwards, Ben Phil, Sam Broadbridge, Wade Hall, Stuart Gould, Tom Maslin, Joel Van Paridon, Scott Huff, Henri Tonkin, Steve Drake, Sascha Oerli, Mark Drake, Brad Burch.2024 Reunion. Premiership players from HAU 1974 and Mt Lofty in 1984 and 1994. L to R Kevin Hampton, Keith White, Rob Sampson, Daryl Hampton, Robert Penny, Trevor Ranford, Perry Edwards, Ben Anderson, Lionel Kerr, Dave Bennett, Bruce Dawes, Jeff Pistola, John Bowes, Malcolm Foale.2024 Reunion. Two Life Members Bruce Dawes, 2014 A Grade Coach and 2014 A Grade Team Manager, Jeff Pistola and reminiscing about the amazing season.
With many fond memories of yonder years to bring us together today, we have a story to share too. A treasured HAU & Mt Lofty member who was very excited to join us today has unfortunately had a health turn. Herman’s wife Glenda has sent a message to share ❤️🤍❤️💚💛
Our beloved Herman had a stroke on the right side of his brain affecting his left side, on 22nd July… He is in Flinders Rehab ward and is working pretty hard on his rehab. Every day I see him he looks brighter and he is no longer leaning to his side. His speech is fine, his passion about his football Clubs, Heathfield Aldgate United, Mt Lofty District FC and Port Adelaide has not waned. The determination for his Rehab is equal to the way he played his Centre Half Back position in the number 13 guernsey. His saying for his footy was ‘you either want to play footy or you don’t’ and ‘bad kicking is bad football’ as well as ‘put everything into it or get off the oval’
Please can contact our daughter Nikki on 0408 133 029 for any updates… and feel free to send him words of encouragement in the comments as he will be reading this too!
Congratulations to Sam Naughton ran on Saturday for his 100th Senior match for the Devils at the Devil Dome against Lobethal.
What a wait this one has been! Sustaining multiple injuries over multiple years, some requiring season ending surgery, Sam has certainly drawn this 100 out..
After having started his footy career at the Devils at Auskick, this Devil has already given a huge contribution back to the club, having helped under Leith Dawes in Auskick and in the last couple of seasons as Assistant Coach of the U16 Boys, not to mention all the years of running water as a junior, and currently being getting around the social events.
Starting for the Devs in 2005, he then went on to play seniors in 2016, debuting in the A Grade at only 17. A highlight of Sam’s 100 being a B Grade Premiership in 2022.
Our club really would not exist without people like this bloke.
We love your work mate! Congratulations Sam, give ‘em Hell mate
Congratulations to Georgia & Tyson who were selected to represent SA last weekend, doing the Devils proud and giving ’em Hell out there!
Georgia Swan was selected to represent SA U23s in the intrastate clash against SA U18s at Thebarton Oval today. G picking up the W in a thrilling 2 point victory and 2nd best for U23 team too!
Tyson Hone was selected to represent SA Country in the interstate clash against WA in today’s curtain raiser for the Crows v Hawthorn game at Adelaide Oval and kicked 2 goals and killed it out there.
Well done Devs!
📸 Pete Swan📸 Pete SwanTyson with parents Jodie and Damian