On Thursday 18th February we received the horrible news that Mount Lofty player Jake Bilsborow had suffered a terrible accident and was in hospital. Jake had been at the Bridgewater waterhole where the accident occurred.
Jake is currently in the RAH being treated for his injuries. He is in good spirits surrounded by those who love him.
The Mount Lofty Football Club extends all of our collective thoughts and prayers to Jake, his family, girlfriend, team mates and friends. Please know as a community club and a broader community we are all here to support you . A lot of you are close to Jake, his family and friends and being such a tight community, the community will rally around all of you and provide support where it is needed.
Jake is a talented young man who is loved and respected by all. The Mount Lofty Football Club offers all of its resources and connections to Jake and his family in their time of need. We will respect the wishes of Jake and his family and will continue our support of them for as long as they need.
Personally I cannot imagine how Jake, his family and friends are all feeling at this time. I offer my time to all of you and am available to chat at any time.
We wish Jake all the best for the immediate future, his rehabilitation and his long term future as a young man who has so much good in front of him. We are behind you Jake as a united club and community.
Scott Taylor
President