Welcome to the 2026 football season with the Mt Lofty Devils!
We are looking forward to having you all as part of the candy stripe family. The best news for the upcoming season… Subs remain static for a SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, despite CPI and increases in club costs!
Please remember when registering that volunteers are the only way our club operates, so if you are a parent, or have a family member that can participate, please reach out!
All South Australian children in Reception to Year 9 are eligible for up to two (2) SA Government $100 Sports Vouchers This means children aged 5 (or becoming 5 in the calendar year) to 15 years old are eligible. In 2026, eligible children will have a birth year from 2011 to 2021.
* To claim the SA Government Sports Voucher, select the Government Vouchers dropdown at the final checkout for ‘Sports Vouchers (SA)’ fill out the required information and click ‘APPLY’. The $100 or $200 will then be removed from the final total. If the discount doesn’t applybefore checking out, DO NOT complete your purchase, please contact registration@mtloftydevils.com.au for further information.
Auskick is for all children aged 5-12 and our program is mixed gender HFL Moddies program is mixed gender with teams in U8, U9, U10, U11 & U12 SANFL Girls U12 & U14 HFLW Female U17 & Seniors HFL Male U14, U16, U18 and Seniors A, B & C Grade
If you have registered for Moddies before Friday 7 February 2026 you will receive a free Mt Lofty water bottle.
A huge congratulations to Izzy Smart, Maddi Nuss for their selection in the U18Girls SA Academy Squad, and Lily Sandland for her selection in the U16Girls SA Academy Squad. We are super proud of you legends. Give ‘em Hell Devs 🔥
Heathfield High School Oval Upgrade Announced as State Election Commitment
Mount Lofty Districts Football Club welcomes the announcement by Premier Peter Malinauskas that a re-elected Labor Government will commit $1.45 million to upgrade the Heathfield High School Oval and associated facilities.
The commitment—announced this week alongside Labor candidate Marisa Bell, club committee members and players—includes:
$450,000 for drainage improvements
$675,000 for new lighting
$325,000 for retaining walls
These upgrades will significantly enhance the usability and safety of the oval for both Heathfield High School students and local sporting clubs, including the Mount Lofty Districts Football Club, which continues to experience strong growth across junior, moddies, girls, women, and senior teams.
“This is fantastic news for our club and the wider community,” said Greg Bond, President of the Mount Lofty Districts Football Club. “A $1.45 million upgrade will make a huge difference. With more than 500 registered players, we are bursting at the seams. There simply aren’t enough ovals to provide every team with the training and game time they need—a great problem to have for a thriving football community.”
“Improved drainage, new lighting and upgraded retaining walls will mean safer, more accessible facilities for everyone—from Heathfield High School students to our growing footy family.”
The Club will continue to work with all sides of politics to ensure this commitment is matched or strengthened, recognising the essential need for upgraded community sporting infrastructure to keep pace with participation growth.
I would like to send my sincere thanks to both Peter Harvey and Chris Illman for the initiation and support of this project. Their tireless work has lead us to this point and for this we should all be immensely grateful.
Premier Peter Malinauskas MP, Deputy Premier Hon Kyam Maher MLC & Labor Candidate for Heysen Marisa Bell along with MLDFC members at the announcement day Tuesday December 9th 2025Premier Peter Malinauskas MP, Deputy Premier Hon Kyam Maher MLC & Labor Candidate for Heysen Marisa Bell along with MLDFC members at the announcement day Tuesday December 9th 2025Premier Peter Malinauskas MP, & Labor Candidate for Heysen Marisa Bell along with MLDFC members at the announcement day Tuesday December 9th 2025Premier Peter Malinauskas MP along with MLDFC members at the announcement day Tuesday December 9th 2025
It is with great sadness we share with you the passing of Stan Evans on 28 November and the passing of Barb Evans 7 days later, on 4th December 2025.
STAN EVANS LEGACY
Stan, a Heathfield-Aldgate United Life member and MLDFC Life Member, has left a legacy to not only the Community he served throughout his life, but with the Mt Lofty District Football Club as it stands now. So many legendary tales of his contributions towards the ground we play on and the club we celebrate in. He played a significant part in pushing (or getting around) the red tape for developing the Heathfield Oval which was the beginning of a long and important influence on our Club. To be frank, our club, and our oval, would not be here without Stan, his persistence, and his family’s support.
BARB EVANS LEGACY
Barb, a stalwart and pillar of our community. For decades, Barb was the driving force behind many essential activities that kept our club thriving. Barb established, managed and spent many hours working in our canteen, ordering the stock, picking up orders, arriving early on game day to get the pie warmers going and packing up after the games. Barb also catered for many major club events and managed external bookings for our clubrooms, welcoming organisations such as Apex, Rotary and Council with the same warmth and efficiency. Barb even once catered for the South Australian Governor!
We offer our sincere condolences to the Evans family on behalf of the Lofty Legends and MLDFC community.
David and the Evans family have accepted our offer for you to provide condolences via legends@mtloftydevils.com.au. These will be passed on to the family. Please respect their wishes for privacy as they navigate this challenging time.
This weekend’s Advertiser will offer further information. Funeral details to be advised.
Given the immense contribution from both Stan & Barb, a comprehensive appreciation and dedication will be forwarded shortly amongst all parties of the MLCSC including the MLDFC.
The Evans family at the official opening of the new change rooms Iain, David, Andrew, Barb, Stan, Daphne, YvonneNever afraid of hard work, Stan with a shovel! Stan Evans, President of Heathfield Aldgate United FC at the 1966 opening of Heathfield Oval with SANFL Chairman Tony Kenny Barb & Stan on their 70th Wedding Anniversary 2022
