We are thrilled to announce that Ash (Red) Barnett has been appointed as the new head coach of Barossa District Football Club! With a wealth of experience and an incredible passion for the game, Ash is set to lead our team into a new era. Red has a storied past at our club, serving as our bench coach to Todd Miles/Alan Obst in the 2016, 2017 premiership teams and 2018, 2019 finals campaigns. Add to that his most recent coaching experience taking AVFC to a GF this year and 3 consecutive finals appearances, Assistant coach role with the Central Zone Rep Side from 2018 -2024 and State Country Selector. Although originally hailing from country NSW, the strong sentiment from the Barnett family is that Barossa District is their adopted home, with wife Lee also a multiple Senior 1 Premiership Netball star with BDFNC. We’ve witnessed first hand the value and skills Red has in developing young groups like our current list and shaping them with a blend of incoming experience. Red will be promoting a tough, uncompromising, yet young and exciting brand of footy this year that we can all look forward to being a part of. The beauty with Red is that reputation will count for nothing, everyone starts back at 0. Great to have you back in 2025 Ash, Lee and Stephy! Welcome home! We are looking forward to hosting a meet the coach gathering at Ministry Of Beer in the coming weeks, keep an eye out on our socials for dates/times. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
We are thrilled to announce the return of Dual Premiership big man Jayden Goodfellow to the Barossa District Football Club! π
Jayden's passion, aggression and forward craft on the field have always been a standout, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him back in the red, white and blue.
His leadership and experience, backed up by recently captaining AVFC to its first APFL grand final appearance, multiple Central Zone Representative appearances and former BLG team of the year honours will no doubt make a huge impact on and off the field this season.
Welcome back Jayden, Shailee and Harlow! Let’s make this a season to remember πͺ ... See MoreSee Less
It’s our pleasure to announce that Dual Premiership Coach and Star Todd Miles is returning to the Kennel in a playing role for season 2025. We’re excited to have you return and help lead our pack with your passion, professionalism and hunger to win at all costs. This past year Todd fulfilled a League Assistant Coaching position in the SANFL with the Victorious Glenelg FC whilst managing playing 9 games with Hamley Bridge. The opportunity for some of our upcoming pups to work with Todd, learning fundamentals from someone of his calibre and standing in SA football is priceless. It’s a delight to welcome back such a lovely family in Todd, Kellie and Noah! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Scarlett Wilkin who has been named Co-Vice Captain for the Central District U17 Girls Youth Development Squad. We are all proud of you! β€π€π ... See MoreSee Less
π΄βͺοΈπ΅ BDFNC welcomes back 20 year old young gun Xander Bates back to the Kennell for season 2025. Xander is a home grown talent, who graduated through our junior system, playing in the Senior Colts 2021 Premiership. He debuted in our A grade side in 2022, showing a lot of promise and playing in that season’s finals series.
Since then, he has spent the past couple seasons at Angle Vale, blossoming into a senior footballer and earning APFL representative duties in both the 2023/24 Nutrien Ag Cups.
Young Jandel has earned a reputation for taking hangers and dobbing them from outside 50 and we look forward to watching this excitement machine on the park in season 2025. We are wrapped to see him back home. ... See MoreSee Less