A GradeWell, since our last newsletter it has finally happened, we got that first win on the board. It was a great team game by the boys against Echunga and right from the word go we were able to get a jump on them. With 15 scoring shots to two in the first quarter, we were able to gain some much needed confidence, from there the boys did not let up and ran out comfortable 10-goal winners.

The most pleasing aspect of the game was that all 21 players contributed and this was shown by the fact we had 10 goal kickers, an excellent effort. Richard Gerschwitz was named best player and deservedly received the Lofty Legends best player medallion. Others to play well included Mark Nielsen, Alex Weeks, Brad Burch and Joel Van Paridon.

Last week we travelled to Ironbank to take on a team we felt we had a great chance of beating. Unfortunately, in the game, we never got our run going

and ended up losing by five goals. Some positive aspects from that game included the form of Mark Nielson who was outstanding at centre half forward, Kieran Artis and Damon Petersen who held down vital roles in the back lines. Congratulations also goes to Tom Welsby who played his first A-grade game, an excellent and well deserved effort from one of our U17 players.

Today we take on a top five team in Blackwood, a game we can certainly win if all 21 players contribute. It will be great to have Sasha Oerhli, Franky Clements, Phil Bates and Hunter Bennett back into the A grade side, all greatly missed last week.

Hopefully the conditions hold out and I look forward to catching you all tonight at the Sportsmans night at the club.

BRUCE DAWES, A-GRADE COACH

Coming up...Next women’s game... Sunday 26 June 3pm v Adelaide Uni at Adelaide Uni Park 10

Auskick... Sunday 26 June 10.30am to 11.30am at Stirling Oval

Next game... Saturday 2 July At Uraidla

Next home game... Saturday 16 July Mt Lofty v Torrens Valley

High Tea for Cancer Saturday 16 July From 1pm at Arkaba Oval. Presented by the Mt Lofty Women’s Football Team

Adelaide Oval Tour and Roof Climb Sunday 17 July Organised by the Lofty Legends group

Raise a Glass Saturday 23 July 8pm at the Arkaba Hotel

Event details on page 4

SATURDAY 25 JUNE 2016 MT LOFTY V BLACKWOOD

Welcome to Arkaba Oval for Round 11 against Blackwood. Thanks to all our volunteers and club partners including today’s match day partner, Jamie Briggs MP.

Make sure you have your tickets for tonight’s Sportsman Night (see more below). Also comingup we have the Mt Lofty Women’s High Tea for Cancel Council on Saturday 16 July and Raise A Glass at the Arkaba Hotel on Saturday 23 July.

Match Day Partner

jamiebriggs.com.au

At the Mt Lofty Clubrooms 6pm for dinner and 7.30pm start. $50 per person including dinner. Special guests Gavin Wanganeen, Troy Bond, Michael Wilson

and others. Auction items and raffles on the night. Limited tickets available.

Saturday 25 June

Mt Lofty WomenThe women’s team got an idea of what it will take to compete for the premiership last Sunday when we were held goal-less in an 87-point loss to competition powerhouse Morphettville Park – our first loss of the season.While it was a disappointing result, the girls aren’t dwelling on it and are using it as a valuable learning experience. Unfortunately the injury curse struck again with the in-form Siobhan Goode struck down by a wrist injury – we wish her a speedy recovery. Unfortunately nasty injuries have been all too common lately, here’s hoping that we have seen the last of them! Last Sunday our defence stood tall against a severe amount of pressure from their experienced opponents, with Bec Northcott, Kim Lawson,

Laycee Dawson, Siobhan Goode and Georgie Collins all turning in great performances.

We commence the second half of the season tomorrow afternoon against Adelaide University – from 3pm at Adelaide Uni Park 10 Oval – who we defeated in our memorable first ever game back in April. Uni are coming off a thumping win last weekend, so our team will need to be at the top of our game to get a positive result. Come on out and support the girls as we aim to return to the winners list!

For more info contact Shaun Gould on 0488 446 111 or follow them on Facebook (mtloftydevilswomen) or Instagram (mtloftywomens_fc).

Thanks to our partners the Arkaba Hotel, Bakers Delight, Nutrimetics and 24FIT.

Club PartnersPlease show your support to the businesses and individuals that support Mt Lofty Football Club.Premiere Partner

The Arkaba Hotel

Tier 3 Partner

Allstate Solar & Home Improvements

Tier 2 Partners

APC Paving

Sports Centre

The Aldgate Pump

Blackwood Golf Club

Tier 1 Partners

Crafers Copy Centre

24 Fit

Aldgate Pump Sales

Stirling Variety Meats

Tranquillo Restaurant

Stirling Golf Club

Q Glass

Pak-Rite

Jamie Briggs M.P.

McDonalds Mt Barker

LJ Hooker Stirling

Hills Auto Electrical

Duxton Capital Australia

Cibo Stirling

Newsletter produced by Sarah Bennett Design and printed by Crafers Copy Centre.

B GradeG’day all and welcome to Arkpark for our first home game of round 2. The supa B’s finished off a disappointing round 1 with a good win over Echunga. Last week we went down to Ironbank by way too much considering they had only three more scoring shots than us.

There are so many positives with this group of men, they are a tight team, they train in good numbers, they’re willing to help around the club and they support the other teams in the club. With so many numbers on the track selection is always a nightmare for me but I endeavour to field a great and fair side.

With winter well and truly upon us, the supa B’s are keen to start knocking the suitcase out off the opposition and that starts today. This will be a cracking contest.

RICK BENNETT, B-GRADE COACH

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Thankyou!The Lofty Legends Group would like to sincerely thank the large number of people (around 140) who attended the Annual Reunion at our last home match, to make it one of the most successful and enjoyable reunions held in some years. We are also extremely grateful to all who assisted in the running of the event and to Club President, Kym Welsby, who sent a letter to the Lofty Legends Group, thanking everybody for the successful day.

As most would know, collections were made on the day for past player Zander Uren who is suffering a very rare and aggressive stomach cancer. A total of $306 was raised and Senior Players very generously donated another $119.65

following training on Tuesday 14 June. Further donations for Zander and his young daughter Tully, can still be made via www.gofundme.com/ZanderU

Top row (l-r): Paul Clements, Jeff Pistola, Mark Custance, Dean Mueller; Herman deRoos and the Strazdins family; Keith and Tony White.

2nd row (l-r): Paul Clements, Chris Chardon and Paul Munn; Sam Miles, Adam Trzesinski, DK Stevens and Ross Waite; John Coventry and David Evans.

3rd row (l-r): Bev Bowman, Kerry Hampton and Astrid Bowker; Marcus Reseigh and Hans Mulder; Kerry and Geoff Hampton with Ray Strazdins.

4th row (l-r): Vin Pistola, Peter Went, Marcus Reseigh and Hans Mulder; Harry and Ian Deans.

5th row: Wayne Broadbridge and Trevor Ranford.

8PM - 11PM on Saturday 23 July at the Arkaba Hotel. $60 per person includes food, drink, entertainment and upstairs after party featuring

The Incredibles. Dress code: Semi-formal

Raise a Glassa night with the Devils at the Arkaba

Adelaide Oval Tour or the popular Roof Climb - Sunday 17 JulySure to be a fantastic day for friends, families and mates.

Call Jill Dawes 0419 703 043 or Haydn Cutting 0409 088 565 for further information and bookings by Thursday 30 June.

For details on the tour and roof climb visit www.adelaideoval.com.au