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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Are you keen to play footy, make new mates and have fun? We’re looking for female players of all ages to join our teams!

No experience necessary!
Whether you’re new to the game or want to get back out there, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the fun of playing football! 🙌

📍 Great community.
🤝 Supportive team culture.

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❤️🤍💙 BAROSSA DISTRICT NETBALL CLUB – COACHES STILL NEEDED FOR 2026 💙🤍❤️

As we are nearing final team selections for the 2026 season, we are currently still needing coaches to join our Barossa District Netball Club.

Coaching is a fantastic way to be involved in our club, support our players, and help develop the next generation of netballers. Whether you’re experienced or new to coaching, we would love to hear from you.

You will be supported by the club every step of the way — and if you don’t want to do it alone, grab a friend and work alongside each other!

We’re also excited to share that our club will be hosting a Netball SA coaching session for our club prior to the start of the season.

This session will be delivered by Netball SA and is open to all Barossa District Netball Club coaches who are interested in developing their skills, gaining fresh ideas, and building confidence ahead of the 2026 season.

📅 Date: 18 March 2026
⏰ Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

If you’re interested in coaching or would like more information, please email us at president@barossadistrictnetball.com.au or call Jodie on 0417 871 321.

As always, we are so grateful for our amazing volunteers — our club simply couldn’t run without you!
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❤️🤍💙 BAROSSA DISTRICT NETBALL CLUB – COACHES STILL NEEDED FOR 2026 💙🤍❤️

As we are nearing final team selections for the 2026 season, we are currently still needing coaches to join our Barossa District Netball Club.

Coaching is a fantastic way to be involved in our club, support our players, and help develop the next generation of netballers. Whether you’re experienced or new to coaching, we would love to hear from you.

You will be supported by the club every step of the way — and if you don’t want to do it alone, grab a friend and work alongside each other!

We’re also excited to share that our club will be hosting a Netball SA coaching session for our club prior to the start of the season.

This session will be delivered by Netball SA and is open to all Barossa District Netball Club coaches who are interested in developing their skills, gaining fresh ideas, and building confidence ahead of the 2026 season.

📅 Date: 18 March 2026
⏰ Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

If you’re interested in coaching or would like more information, please email us at president@barossadistrictnetball.com.au or call Jodie on 0417 871 321.

As always, we are so grateful for our amazing volunteers — our club simply couldn’t run without you!

Barossa District Netball Club
PLAYERS & FRIENDS GATHERING + FUNDRAISING EVENT

Come hang out with old mates and new at the Barossa District Netball Club Players and Friends Gathering.

Join us for a fun in-person get-together with all the players and friends of the Barossa District Netball Club.
It's the perfect chance to catch up, share some laughs, and celebrate our love for netball. Don’t miss out on the good vibes, great company, and lots of memories in the making.

Help us contribute to the fundraising efforts of 2 club life members and 2 Locals with their trip to Cambodia, supporting charity ‘Cows for Cambodia’

Bring your generosity!!
ALL proceeds go directly to the charity.

See you there

Get your tickets here

www.eventbrite.com/e/barossa-district-netball-club-players-and-friends-gathering-tickets-19828744...
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Barossa District Netball Club 
PLAYERS & FRIENDS GATHERING + FUNDRAISING EVENT

Come hang out with old mates and new at the Barossa District Netball Club Players and Friends Gathering.

Join us for a fun in-person get-together with all the players and friends of the Barossa District Netball Club. 
Its the perfect chance to catch up, share some laughs, and celebrate our love for netball. Don’t miss out on the good vibes, great company, and lots of memories in the making. 

Help us contribute to the fundraising efforts of 2 club life members and 2 Locals with their trip to Cambodia, supporting charity ‘Cows for Cambodia’ 

Bring your generosity!!
ALL proceeds go directly to the charity.

See you there 

Get your tickets here 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barossa-district-netball-club-players-and-friends-gathering-tickets-1982874496998?aff=oddtdtcreator

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IMPORTANT - Senior netball fitness training Tuesday 10th February cancelled

Player health and safety is our priority and being guided by our hot weather policy, Netball senior fitness training scheduled for tonight Tuesday 10 has been cancelled

Look forward to seeing all our Senior players out at training on Thursday 12th February, 7pm at Barossa Park

Keep cool.
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