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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🔴⚪️🔵Back to Work – Under 17s!
Training resumes for our Under 17s this Tuesday 20th, with a 5:15pm arrival at Barossa Park

We can’t wait to see the boys back out on the track!  #2026

Under 13s Junior Colts – Meet the coaches Day!

Join us Sunday 18th January at Barossa Park for a Meet the Coaches & Come & Try session

🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm
🏃‍♂️ Light training & skills
🌭 Sausage sizzle + drink for the kids after the session

👟 Please wear sneakers as the ground is still a bit firm.

Whether you’re new to footy or already playing, we’d love to see you there!
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Under 13s Junior Colts – Meet the coaches Day!

Join us Sunday 18th January at Barossa Park for a Meet the Coaches & Come & Try session 

🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm
🏃‍♂️ Light training & skills
🌭 Sausage sizzle + drink for the kids after the session

👟 Please wear sneakers as the ground is still a bit firm.

Whether you’re new to footy or already playing, we’d love to see you there!
Bring a mate and get involved — see you Sunday! 🔴⚪️🔵

Calling all future Doggies!

Girls born in 2010, 2011 & 2012 — come join the Kennel at Barossa District and give football a go this season!
Whether you’re new to the game or ready to take the next step, we’d love to have you on board.

📅 Training start dates Thursday 22nd Jan @ 6pm
👉 Get involved. Have fun. Always welcoming new players!
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Calling all future Doggies! 

Girls born in 2010, 2011 & 2012 — come join the Kennel at Barossa District and give football a go this season!
Whether you’re new to the game or ready to take the next step, we’d love to have you on board.

📅 Training start dates Thursday 22nd Jan @ 6pm
👉 Get involved. Have fun. Always welcoming new players!

Senior Women’s Football is back! 💪🏉
Training returns this Thursday — lace up the boots and get ready to go again. New players always welcome!
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Senior Women’s Football is back! 💪🏉
Training returns this Thursday — lace up the boots and get ready to go again. New players always welcome!

⚪️🔴🔵 WEATHER UPDATE: Senior Netball Trials ⚪️🔴🔵

Due to the extreme weather forecast, senior netball trials scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 8 January 2026, have been cancelled.

Trials planned for Tuesday 13 January 2026 and Thursday 15 January 2026 will proceed as scheduled. Should an additional trial be required, further advice will be provided at trials.

There is still time to register if you would like to play. Please ensure you register via the link provided by Friday 9 January 2026.

www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/8d4d1f

Thank you for your understanding.
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⚪️🔴🔵 WEATHER UPDATE: Senior Netball Trials ⚪️🔴🔵

Due to the extreme weather forecast, senior netball trials scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 8 January 2026, have been cancelled.

Trials planned for Tuesday 13 January 2026 and Thursday 15 January 2026 will proceed as scheduled. Should an additional trial be required, further advice will be provided at trials.

There is still time to register if you would like to play. Please ensure you register via the link provided by Friday 9 January 2026.

 https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/8d4d1f

Thank you for your understanding.

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