Our two SANFL Juniors teams started their 2024 seasons on Sunday, while our HFL teams played round two over the weekend. Check out all the results below.
See you next week Devs fans and enjoy the sunshine!
A GRADE | HFL Mt Lofty def Nairne 16.2.98 10.15.75 LADDER POSITION | 2nd
SENIOR WOMEN | HFL Mt Lofty def Nairne 17.8.14.62 3.3.21 LADDER POSITION | 4th
B GRADE | HFL Mt Lofty def by Nairne 3.7.25 9.7.61 LADDER POSITION | 5th
U18 BOYS | HFL Mt Lofty def Nairne 19.14.128 3.3.21 LADDER POSITION | 4th
U17 GIRLS | HFL Mt Lofty def by Onka Valley 5.6.36 5.2.32 LADDER POSITION | 4th
U16 BOYS | HFL Mt Lofty def Nairne 4.8.32 2.6.18 LADDER POSITION | 6th
U14 BOYS | HFL Mt Lofty def Nairne 3.2.20 1.5.11 LADDER POSITION | 2nd
We are proud to be announce that our new LEGENDS BAR is officially open.
Significant time, effort and hard work has gone in over the last few years to create a bar for our downstairs arena.
The Legends Bar deserves a worthy sign and the artwork developed shares some incredible snippets from our past.
You can soak up the memories and memorabilia of Mt Lofty and our Heritage Clubs’ history in the top level of the Arkaba Clubhouse, then come down to the legends Bar and enjoy the atmosphere.
Well done and thank you to those involved in the new bar and signage
Most of our teams will travel to Nairne this weekend for round two of the HFL/HFLW. And it’s round one for our two SANFL Juniors teams – our U12 Girls and U14 Girls – who take on Payneham and Goodwood respectively at home on Sunday morning.
Also on Sunday, our Senior Women play Nairne away at 1.30pm, while our U17 Girls take on Onka Valley away at 12pm.
It’ll be another huge day of footy on Saturday at Nairne, starting with our U14 Boys at 8.45am and culminating in the A Grade at 2.30pm. Our boys are looking for their second win, while Nairne are looking for their first win for 2024.
We would like to thank Martin Ellis, who is a Life Member of our Heritage Club Stirling, who did us the honour of tossing the commemorative Life Member coin for the match against Blackwood on Saturday 13April 2024 after entering the centre square through a guard of honour of the B Grade boys.
After entering the centre square through a guard of honour of the B Grade boys and honouring us, Martin joined his daughter Sarah on the sidelines to enjoy the experience with some other Lofty Legends.
Martin’s roots run deep within the foundation of our club, stemming from his days with Stirling Football Club. During the early 1960s Martin showcased his prowess on the field, clinching junior colts’ premierships in 1963 and 1964.
Martin transitioned to senior footy in 1965 and he played B Grade football for Stirling until 1977. Following the formation of the Mount Lofty District Football Club in 1978 through the amalgamation of Stirling and Heathfield Aldgate United, Martin played two memorable C Grade seasons in 1978 and 1979.
Martin’s contributions to Mount Lofty extend far beyond pulling on a guernsey. He is a well-known goal umpire for Hills footy, a role he’s embraced for decades. From officiating Mount Lofty’s U16s and U18s teams in the 1990s to presiding over A Grade football, including two grand finals, right up to again volunteering for this years B Grade team. Martin’s steady presence on the goal line has been a cornerstone of our club.
The Ellis family’s bond with Mount Lofty transcends generations, embodying the spirit of community that lies at the heart of our club. With Martin’s son and grandson gracing the field in red and white, and his daughter and son-in-law nurturing the next generation as trainers for our junior teams, the Ellis name is synonymous with our club.
Thank you sincerely Martin, on behalf of everybody at Mt Lofty and Stirling for all that you do for our clubs.
Martin with daughter Sarah after the Life Member Coin Toss
