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Framed photograph of George Thompson, the club's foundation president, in the clubrooms

From the Archives2 October 2026

The Mighty Flying Eagle: Greg Davis's book, and the club's early history in one read

The complete 1993 club history is now readable online. Here is who wrote it, and a summary of how Hatherleigh went from a public meeting in 1946 to its first A Grade premiership in 1971.

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The carved red gum eagle, wings raised, standing in front of the Hatherleigh clubrooms beside the grandstand

From the Archives1 October 2026

Half a tonne of red gum: how the Eagle landed at Hatherleigh

In March 2021 a hand-carved red gum eagle, more than two metres tall and about 500 kg, made the trip from Ant's Redgum Gallery in Millicent to the Hatherleigh clubrooms, thanks to four generous local backers.

An elevated work platform cutting back overgrown pines behind Brooksy's Bar and the old scoreboard, 2025

Club News1 October 2026

Making the grounds safe: the 2025 tree clean-up

Storm-damaged and overgrown trees were leaning over the ground and pushing through the boundary fence. In 2025 Wattle Range Council and Bowman Earthmovers stepped in to clear them and make the Hatherleigh grounds safe for everyone.

Community29 September 2026

Dolly's Dream: our girls' league goes blue to end bullying

The Limestone Coast Women's Football League turned the grounds blue for a whole-league Dolly's Dream Round, raising $700 for bullying prevention and youth mental health.

Hatherleigh Golf Club honour board in the clubrooms

From the Archives29 September 2026

Nine holes in the bush: the Hatherleigh Golf Course, 1976–2024

For 48 years the Hatherleigh Golf Course offered nine par-3 holes cut through gums and yakkas. This is the story of the course, from Gladys Smith cutting the ribbon in 1976 to the last Phil Keatley Cup in June 2024.

LCWFL Season 2026 fixture: U13, U16 and Seniors draw, Rounds 1 to 9 and finals

Juniors28 September 2026

LCWFL 2026 draw: U13 and U16 girls football

The Limestone Coast Women's Football League draw is out. Here's every U13 and U16 Girls game for Hatherleigh, including a Friday-night Round 2 under lights at Millicent.

Phil Keatley is presented with a special Phil's Wheel keepsake in front of the Eagles backdrop

Club News26 September 2026

20 years of Phil's Wheel: Hatherleigh thanks Phil Keatley

For 20 years, Thursday nights at Hatherleigh have had one constant — Phil Keatley, Phil's Wheel and plenty of banter.

Hatherleigh trainers Sam, Kylie and Stacey with flowers in thanks for their work in 2026

Club News26 September 2026

A special thank you to our amazing trainers

Strapping, ice, water, first aid and a calm voice when it matters. Hatherleigh says thank you to the trainers who looked after our players all season.

Hatherleigh juniors in Port Adelaide Little League guernseys before running out at Adelaide Oval

Juniors26 September 2026

Eagles on Adelaide Oval: Auskick and Little League at Port v Sydney

Spots came up for a handful of Hatherleigh kids to play on Adelaide Oval at the Port Adelaide v Sydney game. All the kids had a blast.

Kate Nowak and Reg Hamilton in Big Freeze beanies beside the dunk tank at the FightMND fundraiser

Community26 September 2026

FightMND Big Freeze day and our annual Buddy Night

Costumes, a dunk tank, a silent auction and a packed Thursday night. Hatherleigh came together for FightMND and for our annual Buddy Night.

Hatherleigh boys in Mid South East guernseys for the SAPSASA state country football carnival

Juniors26 September 2026

Four Eagles at the SAPSASA state country football carnival

Hugo Ellis, Johnny Hamilton, Joel Skeer and Kolton Redman represent the Mid South East team at the SAPSASA state country football carnival in Adelaide.

Hatherleigh 1973 Senior Colts premiership team in navy and gold

Club News26 September 2026

From the archive: 1973 Senior Colts premiers

Captain Peter Watts, coach Warren Mills and a team of long-haired Eagles in navy and gold. The 1973 Senior Colts premiership side, with the full team list from the club history.

Front page of The South Eastern Times, Thursday 12 September 2002, headlined 'Kalangadoo on track to host record finals' games

From the Archives26 September 2026

From the Archives: Four Grand Finals at Kalangadoo — Hatherleigh's 2002 Finals Week

In September 2002 Hatherleigh went to Kalangadoo with teams in all four football grand finals, a young coach, a batch of recruits and 31 years of A Grade waiting behind them.

Hatherleigh's 1971 A Grade premiership team, three rows in the club's jumpers with officials standing at each end

From the Archives26 September 2026

From the Archives: The 1971 Premiership and Neil Skeer's Promise

Hatherleigh's first A Grade flag came in the wet at Mt Burr in 1971 — and, as local folklore has it, in boots polished outside the post office by a man who kept his word.

Kate Nowak (right) with Reg Hamilton at the club's FightMND fundraiser

Club News26 September 2026

Kate Nowak lands $15,000 for Hatherleigh through AAMI Clangers for Good

One written entry, a $15,000 win and a massive boost towards an electronic scoreboard. Thank you, Kate Nowak.

Thank you for powering our future: solar and battery project completed, with community champions eSmart, Connect Electrical and Hammo's Electrical

Community26 September 2026

Powered by community: solar and battery project completed

The club's new solar and battery installation is finished and already cutting power bills. It was built through community spirit, generosity and countless volunteer hours.

Hatherleigh B Grade celebrate the 2026 premiership

Club News25 September 2026

Four flags in the 80th year

A Grade and B Grade football, and A Reserve and B Grade netball are premiers — with Junior Colts football and U15 and U13 netball runners-up.

Club News25 September 2026

Hatherleigh sweeps the 2026 league awards

League Football Club of the Year and League Netball Club of the Year, the MSEFL Klas Bilt Champion Club of the Year and the Glenelg Trophy — plus individual honours for Tom Hutchesson, Frazer Bradley, Kade Bradley, Zoe Pink, Karen Bowman, Kelsey Wight, Mikaela Horrigan, Tegan Telfer and Georgia Hunter.

Hatherleigh A Grade celebrate the 2026 premiership

Football25 September 2026

Three in a row for the A Grade

2024. 2025. 2026. The Eagles' A Grade side has completed a premiership three-peat in the Mid South East Football League.

Juniors25 September 2026

2027 registrations will open on PlayHQ

New and returning players for Auskick, junior and senior football and all netball grades register through PlayHQ. Here's how it works.

Community25 September 2026

80 years of the blue and gold

Formed in 1946 and part of the Mid South East competition since 1947, Hatherleigh celebrates eight decades as the heart of the district.

Club News25 September 2026

Emily Hassell named 2026 Club Person of the Year

Emily Hassell receives the 2026 CMT Fitzgerald Award — recognition for years of quiet, club-wide work that has made Hatherleigh stronger.

Hatherleigh U16 Girls with the 2025 Limestone Coast Women's Football League premiership pennant and shield

Juniors25 September 2026

Four seasons, four flags, one loss: the U16 Girls dynasty

Since joining the Limestone Coast Women's Football League under-16 competition in 2022, Hatherleigh's U16 Girls have won four straight premierships and lost just one game.

Sally Bateman and Amy Haines at presentation night

Club News25 September 2026

Sally Bateman and Amy Haines share Raelene Smith Club Person of the Year

Sally Bateman and Amy Haines are joint winners of the 2026 Raelene Smith Club Person of the Year.

Club News25 September 2026

Welcome to the new home of the Eagles

One place for fixtures, results, registrations, news, videos, history and community — built for phones first.

Hatherleigh Lift Your Game bowel cancer screening awareness round poster

Community8 August 2026

Hatherleigh awarded $20,000 by Cancer Council SA for bowel cancer awareness

The club's "Lift Your Game" bowel cancer screening campaign has been recognised with a $20,000 Cancer Council SA grant — proof that a country footy club can start conversations that save lives.

Mental Health Match: Mid South East Football Netball League supporting Beyond Blue, Saturday 4 July 2026

Community29 June 2026

Mental Health Match: supporting Beyond Blue

The Mid South East Football Netball League is hosting a Mental Health Match on Saturday 4 July to raise funds for Beyond Blue. It's OK to not be OK. Reach out.

Check in on your mates: Hatherleigh raised $1,805 and covered 1,013.79 km in May 2026 supporting The Shaka Project

Community31 May 2026

The Shaka Project: $1,805 raised and 1,013 km covered in May

Sean from The Shaka Project spoke to the club about checking in on your mates. Across May the club raised $1,805 and covered 1,013.79 km.

Hatherleigh's 1986 Reserves premiership team

Club News30 May 2026

40 years on: the 1986 Reserves premiership reunion

Past players, supporters and the community gathered at Brooksy's Bar on 30 May 2026 to mark 40 years since Hatherleigh's 1986 Reserves premiership.

Community11 May 2026

Happy National Volunteer Week: we thank you!

A big thank you to all the parents and kids who volunteer at our club, at trainings, on teas, helping with netball and footy and filling game-day rosters.

Erin Watson in her Hatherleigh Eagles netball uniform and Lewie Walker in his Hatherleigh guernsey, each wearing an Anzac Day medal

Club News25 April 2026

Anzac Day medallists: Erin Watson and Lewie Walker

Congratulations to Erin Watson and Lewie Walker, Hatherleigh's Anzac Day medallists.

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