Reg Smith was born in Williamstown in April 1916 and he played in his first A Grade game for the Williamstown Rovers when he was 16 years old. He continued playing until he was 43 years old however he did play another game when the team was short playing Cambrai. He played this game with his son Ivan when Reg was 56 years old.
The Reg Smith Trophy for A Grades Best and Fairest player was first presented in 1980 following the amalgamation of the Lyndoch Football Club and the Williamstown Rovers Football Club to form the Barossa District Football Club. As a life member of the Williamstown Rovers, Reg was one of the main instigators of the amalgamation when both clubs were performing poorly (being thrashed) in the Gawler League. He pushed the issue and with some assistance from a few other personnel the amalgamation went ahead. He was also a key player in developing the new clubrooms at Williamstown Oval in 1984. The building of the clubrooms was achieved by the supply of labour by the government and the materials paid for by the club and park committee. Reg spent many hours liaising, ordering, supervising, supplying machinery and delivery of goods and materials at no charge. Reg was very proud of the new club and was very honoured to have the A Grade Best and Fairest Trophy in his name.
Reg continued as a stalwart of the club until he passed away in 2002 at 86 years of age.
WELCOME CRAIG WILSON ā OUR NEW UNDER 16āS GIRLS COACH!
Weāre incredibly excited to announce that Craig (Willow) Wilson will take the reins as our Barossa District Football Club under 16ās Coach for 2027! š
Craig brings with him a wealth of football experience and knowledge. With a decade of coaching at our club on top of a playing career spanning more than 20 years and 300 games. He can boast 8 senior premierships as a player between Barossa District, Uraidla Districts and Waikerie Football Clubs and in 2017 Craig proved his worth as a player when he was awarded the Barossa Light and Gawler association medal in the reserves grade. Craig was also assistant coach in the premiership winning senior womenās side of 2019. š
To some at the club Craig is a familiar face, to many kids he has been a great coach, to others he has been a team mate. But in seasons 2021, 2022 and 2023 he held office as our Club President whilst maintaining junior coaching duties at the same time.
Craig has coached his son Tate all the way through the junior program from Auskick to the under 15ās and in season 2027 his Daughter Madi and her under 16 team mates will get the benefit of his years of experience.āØ
Looking forward to the season ahead! š“āŖļøšµ ...
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šµāŖļøš“ NEW SIGNING | ANTHONY HELLEBAUT š“āŖļøšµ
Weāre excited to welcome Anthony Hellebaut to the Doggies!
Ant joins us from Salisbury North, where he has been a standout in Division 1, finishing as the clubās leading goal kicker across the past two seasons.
Coming off a premiership-winning season, Ant booted 41 goals playing predominantly at half-forward while also rotating through the midfield. His impressive form was recognised with selection at CHF in the Division 1 Team of the Year last season.
Ant will bring plenty of firepower up forward while also providing another option through the midfield.
Weāre thrilled to have Ant and his partner Camryn joining the Doggies family and canāt wait to see what he can bring to the club!
Big things happening at the Doggies! šµāŖļøš“ ...
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2027 RE-SIGNINGS | THE DOGGIES ARE BACK!
We are excited to announce the re-signings of our captain Ethan Gant, Rohan Nelson, Josh Newman and Josh Bergmann for the 2027 season!
All four are valued members of our senior playing group, bringing experience, commitment and leadership both on and off the field.
Weāre thrilled to have them back on board as we look ahead to an exciting 2027 campaign! š¶ ...
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INTRODUCING OUR 2027 COACHING GROUP!
You may have already seen that a new chapter begins at the Barossa District Football Club as we welcome an exciting and experienced coaching group to lead the Bulldogs into the 2027 season!
š A-GRADE CO-COACHES | MARK HORSBURGH & TRAVIS MILLER
Taking a unique approach to 2027, Mark Horsburgh and Travis Miller will share the A-Grade coaching role, bringing together their experience, knowledge and a united vision for the future of the club.
Mark brings a strong football background from Two Wells, including captaining a reserves premiership in 1997. Travis brings valuable coaching experience from Central District's 2023 SANFLW premiership, alongside his involvement with the Bulldogs in 2025 and Norwood's SANFLW program in 2026.
Together, the pair are focused on building a strong team-first culture, raising standards and playing fast, positive and attacking football.
OUR 2027 SENIOR COACHING & FOOTBALL OPERATIONS TEAM:
š“ A-Grade Co-Coaches: Mark Horsburgh & Travis Miller
āŖ Assistant Coaches: Jamie Sibbick, Adam Spencer & Austin McDonald
šµ Reserves Coach: Giles Odriscoll
š Football Operations Manager: Alex Gill
With a wealth of experience, strong leadership and a shared commitment to success, we're looking forward to what this coaching group can achieve in 2027.
BRING ON 2027! UP THE DOGGIES! š¶
(PHOTO L to R Alex Gill, Jamie Sibbick, Mark Horsburgh, Travis Miller, Adam Spencer, Giles Odriscoll) ...
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Huge congratulations to these young doggies representing Gawler & Districts, Playford and Barossa & Light at the Girls SAPSASA Football Carnival this week.
Barossa and Light who were in Div 1 finished 6th out of 10 teams! We also have Playford district who played in Div 2 and finished 3rd overall. Gawler district who played in Div 2 and finished 4th over all! Fantastic efforts all round girls!
LāR: Elaina Overd, Winnie East, Camilla Alderton, Jada Tapp & Zali MaLachlan. Well done girls the club is super proud ā¤ļøš¤š ...
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