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.
🍷 We’re thrilled to welcome back our Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 season — Corryton Burge!
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Round 4 V Nuriootpa wrapped up with some solid wins on the board for Barossa District Netball Club!
A great day on court against Nuriootpa, with strong teamwork, determination and plenty of Doggies spirit on display. Well done to all players on another solid round. ❤️💙🤍 ... See MoreSee Less
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Big moment for the club 👏
Congratulations to Tate Howarth on making his A Grade debut for Barossa District in Round 4 against Nuriootpa 🔵🔴⚪️
A reward for the hard work, dedication and commitment he’s shown around the club. Looking forward to seeing what’s ahead for this youn#barossadistricto#bulldogsc#agradedebut##blgfaD#footyB#localfooty #LocalFooty ... See MoreSee Less
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Good luck and have fun 🤩
2 grandsons in 2 weeks ❤️
2013 reserves premiership with his Dad and now playing alongside Tate tomorrow, Im not that old am I?
Congratulations well deserved
Yeah Tate, good stuff, congrats
Good luck Tate Howarth
Awesome play hard Tate.
Great stuff Tate really pleased for you. Go well!
Good luck & enjoy 👏
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Round 3️⃣ for our women’s sides this Sunday as we head to Tanunda.
Our girls are ready to bring the pressure and keep building strong footy across all grades 💪🔵🔴⚪
🕥 U13s – 10:15am
🕐 Seniors – 1:00pm
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