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 ROGER JAMES — OUR NEW SENIOR WOMEN’S COACH! 🔵⚪🔴
We’re incredibly excited to announce that Roger James will take the reins as our Barossa District Football Club Senior Women’s Coach for 2027! 🏉
Roger brings an incredible football pedigree to the role, with a playing and coaching career spanning more than three decades.
For those who may not know Roger, he is a South Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee and a 2004 AFL Premiership player with Port Adelaide, where he played 147 AFL games and kicked 87 goals between 1997 and 2005. He was also named Port Adelaide’s Best Finals Player in their historic 2004 premiership campaign. 🏆
But Roger’s connection to our club runs even deeper.
Before his AFL career, Roger played for Norwood, where he was part of their 1997 SANFL premiership side. After his AFL career, he returned to local football, winning premierships with Kersbrook in 2008 and 2009 before joining Barossa District.
Roger spent six seasons with our club from 2010–2015 as a player-coach, playing 79 games and kicking 143 goals, while guiding the club to back-to-back premierships in 2012 and 2013. 🏆🏆
He later continued his coaching career with Eudunda-Robertstown, adding even more experience across country football.
Now, Roger returns to Barossa District, bringing with him a wealth of AFL, SANFL and local football experience, along with a proven record of developing players, building teams and achieving success.
Most importantly, Roger understands what makes country football special — community, connection, commitment and playing for your teammates.
We’re thrilled to welcome Roger back to the club and can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings for our Senior Women.
Welcome home, Roger!
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JOIN DANIHER’S DRIVE AT BAROSSA PARK!
Come along and take part in this wonderful community event to celebrate the life of Neale Daniher and the fantastic work done by FightMND! During the event the footy club will be presenting FightMND with the proceeds of our fundraiser that we held earlier in the year.. we’re also putting on bacon & egg sandwiches and coffee/tea to the participants (small charge for other attendees)..
Join the fight against motor neurone disease as FightMND’s iconic charity drive brings ex-footballers, the Daniher family and classic cars to Barossa Park.
Enjoy fun, free school holiday activities for the whole family!
FEATURING
Mini tennis tournament on Barossa Park Oval, thanks to Tennis SA.
Footy kicking competition and cricket activities, and much more. Food and drink available. Game on!
WHAT IS DANIHER’S DRIVE?
Daniher’s Drive is FightMND’s four-day road trip with purpose, bringing the fight against motor neurone disease (MND) to regional communities. These communities have backed FightMND’s vision of a world free from MND from day one. The Drive is our way of giving back, and raising awareness and vital funds for MND research and care initiatives. ...
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2026 CLUB AWARD RECIPIENTS 🤍💙❤️
Alongside our football award winners, we also had the opportunity to recognise some very special contributors to the Barossa District Football Club.
Football Club Person of the Year — Samantha Gill
Congratulations to Samantha, who was unfortunately unable to be with us on the night.
Club Person of the Year — Jamie Sibbick
A wonderful recognition of the commitment and contribution Jamie makes to our whole club.
Life Membership — Barry DeGreef
A very special congratulations to Barry on being awarded Life Membership of the Barossa District Football Club.
These awards recognise the people who give so much of their time, energy and passion to our club, often behind the scenes. ...
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