Awards & Leadership

Bulldogs Best & Fairest
BDNC Best & Fairest

Coming Soon

Club Awards
Association Accolades

2005 – Sub Junior 1 – Goal Shooting Award

2006 – Lauren Sainsbury [joint] – Junior Netballer of the Year

2008 – Hannah Robinson – Sub Junior Netballer of the Year

2007 – Melinda Rendell – Wholers Team of the Year

Association Awards
BL&GNA Best & Fairest

2003 – Jackie Cooney (Senior 1)
2004 – Fiona Huppatz (Senior 1)

2006 – Kimberley Cooney (Senior 2)

1998 – Teresa Scally (Senior 3)
2005 – Teresa Scally (Senior 3)
2006 – Leonie Lang (Senior 3)

2009 – Dianne Robinson [joint] (Senior 4)

1999 – Anne Taylor (Senior 5)
2005 – Naomi Mattiske (Senior 5)

2004 – Naomi Mattiske (Senior 6)

1998 – Kimberley Cooney & Katie Rohrlach (Intermediate)
2001 – Katrina Leibhardt (Intermediate)
2004 – Jackie Lind (Intermediate)
2008 – Rianna Thompson & Kristie Fromm (Intermediate)

1992 – Tammie Stephen (Sub Junior 1)
2004 – Lauren Sainsbury (Sub Junior 1)
2006 – Rianna Thompson (Sub Junior 1)

1997 – Renae Lang (Sub Junior 2)
2000 – Casey Allchurch (Sub Junior 2)

2001 – Lauren Sainsbury (Sub Junior 3)
2008 – Hannah Majors (Sub Junior 3)

Award Winners & High Level Representation
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You are invited to attend the 2025 BDFNC Inc AGM which will be held at 7pm on Monday the 17th of November, at Barossa Park, Lyndoch.

See below for what positions are available for the 2026 season.

Please also note there are some proposed Constitution changes that will be discussed and voted on at the meeting. The Club Constitution, Bylaws and AGM Agenda available via the link below:
barossadistrictsportingclub.com.au/sporting-club/constitution-bylaws/
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You are invited to attend the 2025 BDFNC Inc AGM which will be held at 7pm on Monday the 17th of November, at Barossa Park, Lyndoch.

See below for what positions are available for the 2026 season.

Please also note there are some proposed Constitution changes that will be discussed and voted on at the meeting. The Club Constitution, Bylaws and AGM Agenda available via the link below:
https://barossadistrictsportingclub.com.au/sporting-club/constitution-bylaws/

📣 2026 PLAYER SIGNINGS 📣

We’re thrilled to welcome Riley Robinson back to the Bulldogs. A versatile utility player, Riley is known for his endurance, aerial ability, and impact at both ends of the ground. His senior football journey began as a teenager with Barossa, where he played A Grade in 2016 and 2017 — both premiership-winning seasons.

After a brief shift in focus to cricket, Riley returned to football and has spent the past four seasons with Mypolonga Football Club in the River Murray League. As club captain, he led Mypolonga to consecutive Grand Final appearances in 2023 and 2024. Riley is also a premiership player with PAC, and his finals experience will be a valuable asset to our emerging Bulldogs squad.

We’re excited to have Riley back in red, white, and blue — and we hope to see Neil and Di cheering from the sidelines at Barossa Park soon.

Joining Riley is Jack Wilkins, a dynamic mid-sized forward who can rotate through the midfield — but make no mistake, kicking goals is his specialty.

Originally from Wudinna on South Australia’s west coast, Jack brings a strong country football pedigree and a team-first attitude. He played three seasons under club legend Roger James at the Southern Saints, where Roger described him as “a gun in the making.” Jack also spent three seasons at Mypolonga alongside Riley, playing a pivotal role in their back-to-back Grand Final campaigns.

Jack is eager to make the Bulldogs his new home, and we’re just as eager to see him light up Barossa Park. We#BDFNCm#2026Seasonh#barossaparkvana to the family.

#BDFNC #2026season #barossapark
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📣 2026 PLAYER SIGNINGS 📣

We’re thrilled to welcome Riley Robinson back to the Bulldogs. A versatile utility player, Riley is known for his endurance, aerial ability, and impact at both ends of the ground. His senior football journey began as a teenager with Barossa, where he played A Grade in 2016 and 2017 — both premiership-winning seasons.

After a brief shift in focus to cricket, Riley returned to football and has spent the past four seasons with Mypolonga Football Club in the River Murray League. As club captain, he led Mypolonga to consecutive Grand Final appearances in 2023 and 2024. Riley is also a premiership player with PAC, and his finals experience will be a valuable asset to our emerging Bulldogs squad.

We’re excited to have Riley back in red, white, and blue — and we hope to see Neil and Di cheering from the sidelines at Barossa Park soon.

Joining Riley is Jack Wilkins, a dynamic mid-sized forward who can rotate through the midfield — but make no mistake, kicking goals is his specialty.

Originally from Wudinna on South Australia’s west coast, Jack brings a strong country football pedigree and a team-first attitude. He played three seasons under club legend Roger James at the Southern Saints, where Roger described him as “a gun in the making.” Jack also spent three seasons at Mypolonga alongside Riley, playing a pivotal role in their back-to-back Grand Final campaigns.

Jack is eager to make the Bulldogs his new home, and we’re just as eager to see him light up Barossa Park. We welcome Jack and his partner Ivana to the family.

  #BDFNC #2026season #barossapark

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All the best to you both enjoy your 2026 season x

Awesome Riley and Jack 💪

Welcome lads ❤️

He’s home boys 🫶🏽

Slobbaa

Couple of legends here

Welcome to the club 🔴⚪️🔵

Nathan Duncan you next?

Welcome to the club 🙂

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🚨 Coordinator Applications Now Open!
We’re seeking Coordinators for our Junior, Colts, Women’s grades and a sponsorship coordinator for the 2026 season.

📅 Applications close October 22nd — don’t miss your chance to get involved!

Applications to secretary@barossadistrictfootball.com.au
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🚨 Coordinator Applications Now Open!
We’re seeking Coordinators for our Junior, Colts, Women’s grades and a sponsorship coordinator for the 2026 season.

📅 Applications close October 22nd — don’t miss your chance to get involved!

Applications to secretary@barossadistrictfootball.com.au

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Applications to secretary@barossadistrictfootball.com.au.

⭐🏆2025 Club Awards 🏆⭐

A huge congratulations to Belinda Dyer for recently being awarded the Barossa District Football and Netball Club Person of the Year Award for 2025.

Also, a huge congratulations to Rebecca Tappert and Hayden Traynor on being awarded Life Membership, what a great achievement 🐶.
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⭐🏆2025 Club Awards 🏆⭐

A huge congratulations to Belinda Dyer for recently being awarded the Barossa District Football and Netball Club Person of the Year Award for 2025.

Also, a huge congratulations to Rebecca Tappert and Hayden Traynor on being awarded Life Membership, what a great achievement 🐶.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Well done Belinda!!

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