Club Heritage
The Mount Lofty District Football Club was formed in 1978 through the amalgamation of neighbouring clubs, Heathfield Aldgate United and Stirling. Throughout many decades prior to that, there had been several clubs in the area which had ceased to exist or had amalgamated – Aldgate, Crafers, Heathfield and Upper Sturt.
Heathfield Aldgate United “Golden Years” Reunion – Thursday 14 April 2026
Warren Foster, A Grade coach of Heathfield Aldgate United for 5 years in the 1970’s, took the side to 5 Grand Final’s, winning 4 during the club’s amazing achievements over its 12-year history in the HFL. Between 1967 and 1978, 30 Premierships were won across all...
LIFE MEMBER COIN TOSS | Leith Dawes
We would like to thank Leith Dawes who did us the honour of tossing the Life Member Coin for the A Grade match against Nairne Bremer on Saturday 20 June 2026. Leith was escorted through a players
guard of honour formed at the end of the B Grade match to the centre circle by his mother Jill, also a Life Member and was joined by his wife Jacqui, daughter Charlotte and sons Tristan and Seb.
His son Callum lives in Exmouth and could not be there.
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REUNION DAY | 22 AUGUST 2026
Register your interest legends@mtloftydevils.com.au and join us as we celebrate the rich history of our incredible club! Saturday, 22nd August 2026 1:00 PM Upstairs in the Clubrooms Afternoon tea provided by the Lofty Legends As we gather at our final home game of the...
LIFE MEMBER COIN TOSS | Haydn Cutting
Mt Lofty District Football Club would like to thank Haydn Cutting who is did us the honour of tossing the commemorative Life Member coin this week’s HFL Round 7 match against The Hahndorf Football Club at Heathfield oval in front of the Arkaba Clubhouse on 30 May 2026.
He is joined by his wife Dee, eldest daughter Allison and Granddaughters Mia and Harriet and Sister-in-Law Jill Colotti and James Colotti. His other children Heath and Claire and families all live overseas and cannot be here today, along with sister Annette who lives interstate.
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LIFE MEMBER COIN TOSS | DEANS FAMILY
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.
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LIFE MEMBER COIN TOSS | LEW MALZARD
We would like to thank Lew Malzard wo did us the honour of tossing the commemorative Life Member coin for the match against Lobethal on Saturday 11 April 2026. Lew was joined by his son Jonathan and grandson Lucas.
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VALE CLIFF “CHAPPY” CHAPLIN |
Very sad news to hear of the passing of Cliff “Chappy” Chaplin on Wednesday 7th January 2026, just shy of 101 years.
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STAN AND BARB EVANS’ FUNERAL INFORMATION
Devils, please find below the details of Stan and Barbs funeral to be held this Friday, 9th January, 1pm, Heathfield Oval.
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VALE | STAN & BARB EVANS
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...
VALE | LYNTON LAFFEY
It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Mt Lofty Sports Club Life Governor, and long-time player, volunteer and supporter of both the Stirling and Mt Lofty Football Clubs, Lynton Laffey.
The family’s conviction to Mt Lofty has certainly been very strong through Lynton, Margaret, Chris and Lynton’s sister Helen Hewitt and a family connection with Charlie Ness having played juniors with Mt Lofty.
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