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.
BDFNC is extremely pleased to welcome back another homegrown product for 2025 in Damien Nangle.
Rising through our Junior ranks in the early 2010’s, Nanga became a seasoned and reliable fixture in our A Grade defence over the years, becoming a premiership player in 2017.
An ability to play on the talls or smalls, his greatest assets are composure and a cool head when under pressure. A great organiser in defence and a very capable adjusting to defensive structures, we look forward to having his experienced head and leadership down back in 2025.
The final piece of the Casboult Bro’s to return to the club, we are thrilled to have a much loved character in Damien and partner Hayley back to the Bulldog family! ... See MoreSee Less
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Damien Nangle a couple of early signings of some unknowns and then bang!!!! The big fish 🐟
Bowie is stoked !! Welcome back Damio 👏
⭐️ best of luck nangs
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📢 SPORTS TRAINER WANTED
The Barossa District Football Club is looking for a passionate and dedicated Sports Trainer/s to join our team in 2025
🔹 Role Overview
• Provide injury prevention, management, and recovery support to our football teams.
• Work closely with players and coaches to ensure their health and performance are optimized.
• Be an integral part of our game day and training sessions.
🔹 What We Offer
• A welcoming and supportive club community.
• Honorariums paid for your time and expertise.
• CV reference for future career opportunities
🔹 What We’re Looking For
• Relevant qualifications or experience in sports training
•Level 1 Sports Trainer preferred or willing to obtain through courses reimbursed by the club.
• Passion for supporting athletes and contributing to their success.
• Availability for training and match days.
Ready to join our Bulldogs family and be part of our exciting journey as we transition into our state-of-the-art new facility, this is an exciting time to be part of our vibrant club community. ... See MoreSee Less
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Will be joining an already amazing team of trainers 🐶
Rhiannon Cooper
Closes Monday night!!!Our pre-season merchandise campaign is OPEN now!! ❤🤍💙🎽 Check out the club polo - reversible training tops - long sleeved warm up tops - and new Limited additional 2025 LYNDOCH scarf and beanie!!
Campaign will close on Monday 2 December to provide time for pre-season items to be in by mid January. Get on it!
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Become a Barossa Bulldog at Barossa Park in Lyndoch as we kick off a new exciting chapter for our Club. We cant wait to share the excitement of our new Home Ground!! 💪🏉✨
🔴⚪🔵 www.playhq.com/afl/register/268119 🔴⚪🔵
Got a question? Message your coach or team manager or registrations@barossadistrictfootball.com.au ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you guys have any under 7s or under 8s teams.?
BDFNC is immensely excited to welcome back another homegrown star in Ben Cummings!
After graduating through our junior ranks, Ben spent some time under the Roy Laird regime at Central District, getting a taste of league footy, before leaving the Ponderosa to come home and play a starring midfield role in the 2016-17 premiership sides. Since then Cummo has added multiple senior country footy Best & Fairests to his resume, both with BDFNC and elsewhere.
A specimen of a man, Cummo provides a physical presence like no other, and paired with his fearsome attack on the ball, has the ability to make his teammates walk taller. A strong overhead mark also makes him dangerous around goals.
It’s wonderful to have you back home Ben! We’re looking forward to having you, Shana and Elijah around the club for season 2025! ... See MoreSee Less
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Michael Small. The one we have been waiting for. Membership in the cart
Welcome home ❤️🤍💙
Nice to have you back Ben!!
Can play and one hell of a nice bloke
Awesome Benjamin Cummings
Give them the cup now 🤷🏽♂️ Damien Nangle Brad Prior when are you guys going up?
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