Mt Lofty District Football Club would like to thank Ian Deans and welcome Ian Deans, who is a Life Member of the Mt Lofty District Football Club and did us the honour of tossing the commemorative Life Member Coin for the 2026 HFL Round 3 match against Uraidla. A round particularly specially being falling on ANZAC Day. Ian was joined by his wife Mary, his two brothers Bruce and Harry Deans with their wives Dianne and Lynda.
The Deans Family were extremely proud to be asked to toss the coin for this ANZAC Day match. This is especially significant, as their parents Frank and Joan, were involved in World War 2. Frank was a Northern Territory Policeman who joined up and saw action in the Malayan Peninsula and the Battle of Singapore. He was captured and imprisoned in Changi for 3 years. Their mother, Joan, was an English woman serving as a Nursing sister on the English Hospital ships throughout the war. Frank and Joan met after the war and married, however due to the terrible deprivation Frank suffered in Changi prison, he endured ill health and died suddenly, leaving Joan with 6 children. The Deans became a Legacy Family, and to this day, are grateful for the support Legacy gave to our mother and our family.
The five boys of the Deans family, Bruce, Harry, Jim, Ian and Tom, have all been involved with, and played in, Aldgate & Heathfield United Football club. This ultimately became the Mt Lofty & District Football Club that we know today. During this time with the Club the Deans brothers have played in a total of 17 Premierships. One in particular stands out, when Harry Deans kicked the winning goal after the final siren to win the 1986 A Grade Grand final. Harry was subsequently presented with the “Golden Boot” which the club still has, and is displayed in the clubrooms. Tom Deans, was the Mt Lofty & District Football Club A Grade Best & Fairest on two occasions.
On behalf of everybody at Mt Lofty, we thank you sincerely for all you have done for the club.
PHOTO ON DAY Back row: Greg Bond, Mt Lofty President, Renae Deans, Mt Lofty Life Member Ian Deans, Daniel Deans, Paul Deans, Seb Deans, Bruce Deans, Diane Deans, Steve Dunning, Haydn O’Shaghnessy, Trevor Ranford. Front row with Harry Deans: Lynda Deans, Laura Deans and Mary DeansPHOTO ON DAY United Premiership Players from the late 1960’s and 1970’s. Don Lobban (official), David Evans, Trevor Ranford, Ian Deans, Haydn O’Shaughnessy, Bruce Deans, Steven Dunning and Harry Deans.PHOTO ON DAY L to R Diane Deans, Laura Deans and Lynda Deans2019 – The Deans Family – Harry, Lynda, Bruce, Diane, Ian and Mary2015 Harry & Ian Deans2015 Ian Deans and Jill Dawes
Join us at Heathfield Oval this weekend as the Devils take on Uraidla in a blockbuster local rivalry. We’ll also be honouring the spirit of ANZAC Day — courage, mateship and sacrifice. Come stand with the community, pay your respects, and cheer on the Devils.
This week’s schedule is a mixed bag:
* U12 Mixed have a bye on Friday night
* B Grade will start at 12.30pm
* A Grade at 2.10pm.
* U14, U16 and U18 are in action on Sunday due to Anzac Day
* U17 Girls, Senior Women and C Grade all have a bye
Take the night off and head up to Mt Lofty this Thursday — watch the boys train, grab a drink, and enjoy a warm meal with friends. School holidays are the perfect excuse to give mum a break and let someone else do the cooking.
Thank you to our Major Sponsors for the 2026 season.
MAJOR SPONSOR | 24fit
The Mt Lofty Football Club is proud to recognise 24fit as a valued Major Sponsor of the Devils.
When it comes to health, fitness and feeling your best, 24fit is all about helping people move better, train stronger and build healthier lifestyles.
With a focus on motivation, community and getting results, 24fit is a perfect fit for a footy club that values hard work, teamwork and showing up every day ready to get after it.
We’re incredibly grateful for their support of the Mt Lofty Football Club. Partnerships like this help our club continue to grow, support our players and volunteers, and create a stronger community on and off the field.
A big thank you to 24fit for backing the Devils.
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MAJOR SPONSOR | ARKABA HOTEL
The Mt Lofty Football Club is proud to recognise the Arkaba Hotel as a valued Major Sponsor of the Devils.
A true South Australian icon, the Arkaba Hotel is known for great hospitality, quality food and drink, and creating spaces where people can come together, relax and enjoy themselves — which sounds a lot like a good footy club, really.
Whether it’s catching up over a meal, enjoying a drink with mates or celebrating the big moments, the Arkaba has long been a favourite destination for locals.
We’re incredibly grateful for their support of the Mt Lofty Football Club. Partnerships like this help our club continue to grow, support our players and volunteers, and strengthen the community spirit that makes local footy so special.
A big thank you to the Arkaba Hotel for backing the Devils.
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MAJOR SPONSOR | OTR
The Mt Lofty Football Club is proud to recognise OTR as a valued Major Sponsor of the Devils.
Whether it’s fuelling up for a road trip, grabbing a coffee on the run or sorting those everyday essentials, OTR has become a go-to for convenience, quality and service across South Australia.
Fast, reliable and always there when you need them, OTR is a business that keeps communities moving — and we’re thrilled to have them helping drive the Devils forward both on and off the field.
Support from partners like OTR plays a huge role in helping our club create opportunities for players, support volunteers and continue building a strong football community.
A big thank you to OTR for backing Mt Lofty Football Club.
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A huge congratulations to Cooper Borneman and Charlie Morbey, who made their A Grade debuts this week against Nairne. Both young men stepped up with confidence, composure, and a real team-first attitude. A fantastic achievement and a sign of big things ahead.
Well done boys.
Cooper received his guernsey from Captain, Tyson Hone. Pictured with Cooper are his parents Anthony and Catherine.
Charlie received his guernsey from Vice Captain, Ash Eckermann. Pictured with Charlie are his parents Tim and Jodie and girlfriend Annabel.
SENIOR WOMEN
Sunday against Onkas, we were proud to welcome three players making their senior debut – all homegrown talent from our incredible Mt Lofty juniors program.
Zoe McArthur, Imogen Byrne and Kirrilly Borneman each stepped up, played their roles, and embraced every moment out on the field. For their first senior game, they showed outstanding composure and maturity – you’d think they’d been playing at this level for years! Sunday against Onkas, we were proud to welcome three players making their senior debut – all homegrown talent from our incredible Mt Lofty juniors program. Our three debutantes are pictured alongside Mt Lofty Women’s and Sturt star Georgia Swan.
The Mount Lofty Football Club is proud to shine a light on one of our valued Platinum Sponsors, Australian Paving Centre.
Whether you’re planning a backyard makeover, a fresh outdoor entertaining space or a project that needs to be built to last, Australian Paving Centre has the range, advice and expertise to help bring it to life.
With quality products, great service and a reputation for helping South Australians create outdoor spaces that look the goods, they’re a business we’re thrilled to have backing the Devils.
Their support plays a big role in helping our club grow on and off the field, and we thank them for being part of the Mount Lofty community.
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The Mt Lofty Football Club is proud to recognise LCS Group as a valued Platinum Sponsor of the Devils and this weeks Game Day Sponsor.
With more than 150 staff and a strong track record across South Australia, LCS Group delivers landscape maintenance, construction, fencing, and environmental services with the team and equipment to get the job done right.
From turf renovations to large-scale open space projects, LCS Group provides practical solutions with a clear focus on safety and quality.
Their work supports councils, schools, sporting clubs, and government facilities across the state.
We thank LCS Group for their ongoing support of the Mt Lofty Football Club.
MAJOR SPONSOR | 24fit 
