Awards & Accolades

Bulldogs Best & Fairest
Reg Smith Memorial Trophy: A Grade B&F

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.

A-Grade (Reg Smith)

  • 1980: F. Leonard
  • 1981: R. Whiteman
  • 1982: R. Whiteman
  • 1983: K. Lienert
  • 1984: P. Rivers
  • 1985: N. Arbon
  • 1986: M. Brand
  • 1987: M. McNiell
  • 1988: A. Yates
  • 1989: D. Thompson
  • 1990: D. Thompson/A. Vanstone
  • 1991: J. Morley
  • 1992: J. Morley
  • 1993: S. Sonneman
  • 1994: J. Morley
  • 1995: G. Chaplin
  • 1996: A. Grovermann
  • 1997: D. Wiles
  • 1998: N. McGoran
  • 1999: M. R. Harris
  • 2000: D. Jones
  • 2001: S. Baraglia
  • 2002: M. R. Harris
  • 2003: B. Daniel
  • 2004: P. Stelzer
  • 2005: M. Stelzer
  • 2006: M. Stelzer
  • 2007: M. Stelzer
  • 2008: H. Commane
  • 2009: D. Sharp
  • 2010: A. Spencer
  • 2011: M. Stelzer
  • 2012: M. Stelzer
  • 2013: R. Christie
  • 2014: A. Spencer
  • 2015: A. Spencer
  • 2016: M. Bratton
  • 2017: A. Obst
  • 2018: B. Cummings
  • 2019: L. Ryswyk
  • 2020: L. Ryswyk
  • 2021: E. Gant
  • 2022: B. Dew
  • 2023: B. Dew
  • 2024: E. Gant
  • 2025: E. Gant

Reserves

  • 1980: I. Werner
  • 1981: G. Dahlitz
  • 1982: A. Bugg
  • 1983: A. Bugg
  • 1984: S. McNeill
  • 1985: C. Kretschmer
  • 1986: J. Lane
  • 1987: M. Davies
  • 1988: P. Verco
  • 1989: K. Gaskin
  • 1990: P. Verco
  • 1991: A. Evans
  • 1992: D. Williams
  • 1993: D. Wagner
  • 1994: D. Wagner
  • 1995: R. Hewlett
  • 1996: M. Poole
  • 1997: G. Major
  • 1998: W. Rehn
  • 1999: W. Marr
  • 2000: C. Wallace
  • 2001: J. Pain
  • 2002: J. Woods
  • 2003: A. Grovermann
  • 2004: J. Woods
  • 2005: S. Windersitz
  • 2006: R. Wilkin
  • 2007: C. McAlpine
  • 2008: D. Goodfellow
  • 2009: J. Woods
  • 2010: J. Woods
  • 2011: A. Stone
  • 2012: D. Rowley
  • 2013: M. Harris
  • 2014: M. Harris
  • 2015: J. Woods
  • 2016: T. Brown
  • 2017: A. Arthur
  • 2020: J. Stow
  • 2022: D. Rowley

Senior Colts

  • 1980: M. Hill
  • 1981: M. Bulmer
  • 1982: V. Charles
  • 1983: K. Harvey
  • 1984: C. Pyman
  • 1985: C. Pyman
  • 1986: D. Lane
  • 1987: C. Polkinghorne
  • 1988: T. Perrett
  • 1989: D. Wilson
  • 1990: W. Porter
  • 1991: K. Wagener
  • 1992: M. Polkinghorne
  • 1993: M. Polkinghorne
  • 1994: L. Gobell
  • 1995: T. Curnow
  • 1996: S. Baraglia
  • 1997: D. Montfroy
  • 1998: R. Wilkin
  • 1999: P. Stelzer
  • 2000: Darren Sharp
  • 2001: M. Laurie
  • 2002: M. Laurie
  • 2003: L. Kent
  • 2004: B. Jones
  • 2005: A. McAlpine
  • 2006: C. McAlpine
  • 2007: M. Grgurovic
  • 2008: A. McAlpine
  • 2009: M. Van Dommele
  • 2010: J. Madgen
  • 2011: J. Stanbury
  • 2012: N. Casboult
  • 2013: M. Curtis
  • 2014: M. Dalliston
  • 2015: S. Hunt
  • 2016: O. Watson
  • 2018: T. Lane
  • 2022: N. Johnson

Junior Colts

  • 1980: R. Prime
  • 1981: G. Magee
  • 1982: W. Power
  • 1983: D. Thompson
  • 1984: R. Hefford
  • 1985: B. Green
  • 1986: M. Harris
  • 1987: S. Dekousemaker
  • 1988: M. Polkinghorne
  • 1989: J. Davies
  • 1990: D. Whiteman
  • 1991: L. Gobell
  • 1992: R. Fromm
  • 1993: A. Wilkin
  • 1994: M. Turner
  • 1995: P. Stelzer
  • 1999: M. Arthur
  • 2000: M. Taylor
  • 2001: D. Kemble
  • 2002: J. Owen
  • 2003: B. Jones
  • 2004: L. Halls
  • 2005: A. Stone
  • 2006: A. Stone
  • 2007: B. O’Driscoll
  • 2008: A. Thwaites
  • 2009: L. Plowman
  • 2010: M. Slade
  • 2011: R. Allington
  • 2012: M. Dalliston
  • 2013: S. Hunt
  • 2014: W. Cameron
  • 2015: O. Riggs
  • 2020: W. O’Brien
  • 2021: Dyson Sharp
  • 2022: A. Pringle
Steven Polkinhorne Memorial Trophy: A Grade Most Dedicated Player

Steven Polkinhorne was born in 1967, the youngest child and only son of Barry and Una Polkinghorne. Steven started playing for Barossa District in 1981 at 15 years of age. He played a couple of Reserves games before playing A Grade for a number of years, including being part of the A Grade Premiership Team in 1988. Shortly after he contracted Degos disease, an extremely rare disease that causes blockages of veins and arteries. He passed away in 1989 at 22 years of age. Steven lived for the Club, had many mates there and was proud to be a player and a member of Barossa District.

Association Awards
Association Accolades

Hurn Medalists (Best on Ground in Grand Final)

  • 2006: J. Sibbick
  • 2007: M. Stelzer
  • 2012: J. Aish
  • 2013: D. Cutting
  • 2016: D. Shillabeer
  • 2017: T. Miles

Association Leading Goalkickers

  • 1996: M. Turner (42 goals – U15)
  • 1998: P. Stelzer (56 goals – U15 tied)
  • 2001: M. Laurie (51 goals – U17.5)
  • 2011: H. Commane (87 goals – A-Grade)
  • 2012: H. Commane (79 goals – A-Grade)
  • 2019: W. O’Brien (37 goals – U15)
  • 2020: W. O’Brien (27 goals – U15)
  • 2021: D. Sharp (44 goals – U15)
  • 2021: N. Dyer (46 goals – U17.5)

U17.5 Footballer of the Year

  • 2001: M. Laurie
  • 2010: J. Madgen
  • 2014: R. Allington
  • 2018: E. Morrow

Coaches Player of the Year

  • 2008: M. Stelzer
  • 2010: A. Spencer
  • 2013: R. Christie

Rookie of the Year

  • 1997: D. Jones
  • 2005: G. Chamberlain

U15 – John Dawkins Most Consistent Medal

  • 2019 – Liam Tappert

BLGFA Champion Club

  • 2007 – Barossa Districts
Association Best & Fairest
BL&GFA Best & Fairest

A-Grade (Schluter Medal)

  • 1949: J. Filsell (LFC)
  • 1952: J. Filsell (LFC)
  • 1962: B. Harris (LFC)
  • 1966: G. Thomas (LFC)
  • 1973: R. Hodgeson (LFC)
  • 1974: T. Jackson (LFC)
  • 1980: F. Leonard
  • 1988: A. Yates
  • 2019: L. Ryswyk (R/U)
  • 2025: E. Gant

Reserves (B&L Herald Medal)

  • 1966: E. Lienert (LFC)
  • 1978: R. Zerk (LFC)
  • 1982: A. Bugg
  • 1994: D. Wagner
  • 2013: J. Woods
  • 2017: C. Wilson
  • 2022: D. Rowley

Senior Colts / U17.5 (Bulldog [CDFC] Medal)

  • 1981: M. Bulmer
  • 1982: V. Charles
  • 1986: D. Lane
  • 1991: K. Wagener
  • 1999: P. Stelzer
  • 2001: M. Laurie
  • 2010: J. Osbourne
  • 2018: T. Lane
  • 2020: L. Hadju [tied]

Junior Colts / U15 (Des Shanahan Medal)

  • 1984: R. Hefford
  • 1986: M. Harris
  • 1988: M. Polkinghorne
  • 1991: L. Gobell
  • 1993: A. Wilkin
  • 1994: M. Turner
  • 1995: P. Stelzer
  • 1996: M. Turner
  • 2013: S. Hunt
  • 2019: L. Tappert
  • 2020: W. O’Brien
  • 2021: Dyson Sharp
Award Winners & High Level Representation
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Introducing Our U10s Girls Coaches ❤️🤍💙

This year, BLGW are proud to launch a full Under 10s girls football season, and here at Barossa District we’re excited to introduce the amazing coaches leading the way!

Maya Troeth
Maya has played all her junior football at Barossa District and currently plays in our senior women’s squad. A graduate of the Birdwood High Football Academy and with experience in the Central District Talent Shield program, she brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and positive energy. Maya is set to be a fantastic mentor for our young girls.

Emily Mann
Emily began her football journey with Barossa District in 2018 and has built an impressive 9-year career in female football. She was part of our club’s first women’s premiership in 2019 and remains a much loved player in our senior squad. Emily is a valued leader and an outstanding role model for our next generation.

📅 Come & Meet the Coaches
🗓 Wednesday 25th March
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 Williamstown Oval

Open to all girls born 2016–2018.
Come along, learn the game, make new friends, and be part of one of the fastest growing sports around!
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Introducing Our U10s Girls Coaches ❤️🤍💙

This year, BLGW are proud to launch a full Under 10s girls football season, and here at Barossa District we’re excited to introduce the amazing coaches leading the way!

Maya Troeth
Maya has played all her junior football at Barossa District and currently plays in our senior women’s squad. A graduate of the Birdwood High Football Academy and with experience in the Central District Talent Shield program, she brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and positive energy. Maya is set to be a fantastic mentor for our young girls.

Emily Mann
Emily began her football journey with Barossa District in 2018 and has built an impressive 9-year career in female football. She was part of our club’s first women’s premiership in 2019 and remains a much loved player in our senior squad. Emily is a valued leader and an outstanding role model for our next generation.

📅 Come & Meet the Coaches
🗓 Wednesday 25th March
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 Williamstown Oval

Open to all girls born 2016–2018.
Come along, learn the game, make new friends, and be part of one of the fastest growing sports around!Image attachment

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Love this!! Great work crew! 👏🏼

Fantastic news

Great appointments.. 🔴⚪️🔵

Yay!! Nice work ladies!

Huge congratulations to our Barossa District boys who have been selected in the final squads at Central District Football Club

With the U18s kicking off their first round tonight and the U16s next Friday night! We wish them all the very best for the season ahead

Under 16
Beau Wills
Jack Bratton

Under 18
Angus Pringle (Vice Captain) ⭐
Cody Bahnisch
Oliver Sibbick
Tate Howarth

A special shoutout to Angus on being named Vice Captain — an incredible achievement, well deserved!

The club is proud of all your hard work! 🔴⚪️🔵
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Huge congratulations to our Barossa District boys who have been selected in the final squads at Central District Football Club

With the U18s kicking off their first round tonight and the U16s next Friday night!  We wish them all the very best for the season ahead 

Under 16
Beau Wills
Jack Bratton

Under 18
Angus Pringle (Vice Captain) ⭐
Cody Bahnisch
Oliver Sibbick
Tate Howarth

A special shoutout to Angus on being named Vice Captain — an incredible achievement, well deserved! 

The club is proud of all your hard work! 🔴⚪️🔵

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geez are sure that’s not a young Micheal Bratton 😂😂

Fantastic congratulations 🎉

Congrats to all👏

Great stuff lads, all the best ✌️

Well done lads.. make us proud! 🔴⚪️🔵

Jeff Sibbick this part of the Family Tree?

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🔵 🔴 BAROSSA DISTRICT NETBALL CLUB 🔵 🔴

If anyone had register to attend Country Champ Trials, please note tonight's cancellation.
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🔵 🔴 BAROSSA DISTRICT NETBALL CLUB 🔵 🔴

If anyone had register to attend Country Champ Trials, please note tonights cancellation.

What a perfect day to get together and celebrate all things Barossa netball whilst supporting a very worthy cause.
Special thanks to Kies Winery for hosting us.
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What a perfect day to get together and celebrate all things Barossa netball whilst supporting a very worthy cause. 
Special thanks to Kies Winery for hosting us.

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Oh what a wonderful day. Thanks everyone for supporting our trip to cows for Cambodia much appreciated. Thanks Kies wines and Barossa District Football & Netball Club for a fabulous day xx

Sad to have missed it! You look like you all had a wonderful day x

What a lovely photo! 💕

🏐 NETBALL PLAYER WANTED – JUNIOR 2 TEAM 🏐

Barossa District Netball Club is looking for a GA/GS player to complete our Junior 2 team for the Winter 2026 season.

Are you born in 2011 or 2012 and keen to play netball in a fun, supportive team environment?

Come and be part of our club community, develop your skills, and enjoy the season with a great group of girls.
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🏐 NETBALL PLAYER WANTED – JUNIOR 2 TEAM 🏐

Barossa District Netball Club is looking for a GA/GS player to complete our Junior 2 team for the Winter 2026 season.

Are you born in 2011 or 2012 and keen to play netball in a fun, supportive team environment?

Come and be part of our club community, develop your skills, and enjoy the season with a great group of girls.
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