After a heap of near misses and a recent car accident (following a patron ignoring the gatekeepers instructions), we would like to send a friendly reminder to all, that game day brings with it one way traffic flow; clockwise around the oval for the safety of all of our members and spectators. We’ll be installing some new game day signage at Arkaba Oval in the coming week so look out for it on the 25th June as we take on Blackwood.
We have received word from former Mt Lofty Devil Jé ‘Frenchy’ Sardin. He has had a fantastic few years since returning to France, playing now in the French Australian Football Championship (AFL France). Not only that, he has just been voted ‘Best Scorer of the Championship’ for the 5th year in a row 💪
Frenchy wanted to send a message:
“Thanks to the whole club for all that has brought me in my life and my Footy
Love SLUGS ❤️❤️🏉🏉”
Thanks for the message Frenchy!! The Devils miss you too! Congratulations on your achievements.
Rounds 8 & 9 of the ? were drawn at our home game v Hahndorf during post match presentations. Were you a winner??
In honour of Jill Dawes, who joined us today for the A Grade mens Life Member Coin Toss, the ? Club was drawn this week by Senior Mens player Ostyn Dawes.
Results will also be posted at www.mtloftydevils.com.au For details or questions contact Sue and Megs : 100club@mtloftydevils.com.au
A shout out to winners from our draws that have donated their winnings back to the club, either to the Scoreboard Fund or another means: Haydn Cutting, Kev Stevens, Phil Winwood, Rob Zampa, Keith Turner, Kym Welsby, Phil Winwood (again), House Inspect Australia, Dwaine Kretchmer & Anthony Seymour-Walsh.
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.
