Football

Footy coach champ

Tanunda’s Nicola Biagi has taken out the 2024 Central Zone Female Community Coach award at the 2024 SANFL Community Volunteers Awards. Recognised for her commitment to female football coaching, Nicola said it was an honour to be recognised in...

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Matthew Webster

23 Oct 2024

Football

DONNYBROOKS DIG DEEP TO WIN THE FLAG

By Simon Smith It had arrived – the big day. Although cool and overcast (and jackets and beanies were still needed), it didn’t really matter because it was grand final day! The pomp and ceremony were ever present, as the Tanunda Football Club...

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The Leader

25 Sep 2024

Football

Anthony’s major BLGFA milestone

By Gretel MeadAnthony Schubert of Angaston Football Club was officially welcomed into the local footballer’s Hall of Fame last week – awarded a life membership with the Barossa Light Gawler Football Association (BLGFA) at the Schluter Medal Count...

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Gretel Mead

18 Sep 2024

Football

Nicholas Gregurke awarded 2024 Schluter Medal at BLGFA Medal Count

Nuriootpa Football Club’s Nicholas Gregurke was awarded the Schluter Medal on Monday evening at the Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association Medal Count. Held at The Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa, Gregurke received 22 votes in...

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Gretel Mead

11 Sep 2024

Football

Tanunda wins BLGW

Success came for the Tanunda BLGW Senior team on Sunday as they took home the premiership against Willaston, a formidable opponent all season. Head coach, Nicola Biagi, who also played in Sunday’s match, knew the Willaston side would be tough to...

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Clem Stanley

21 Aug 2024

Football

Tanunda defends top spot with huge win over Gawler Central

By Jeremy Wohlfart Tanunda remains in control of its own destiny, taking the win over Gawler Central to the tune of 80 points to remain top of the ladder and also hold onto the desired bye for the first week of the finals. Gawler Central had been...

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The Leader

31 Jul 2024

Football

Nuriootpa Tigers record important win over the Bulldogs

By Simon Smith A sunny, but breezy afternoon was in store for everyone who ventured to Centennial Park. A good crowd was on hand, half were enjoying what the Nuri sponsors day had to offer, and the rest lay in wait for this important clash. Nuri was...

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The Leader

31 Jul 2024

Football

Panthers purr at the Den

By Anthony Schubert Angaston travelled to the Lions’ Den, home of South Gawler in one of its most important games in years and it was likewise for the Lions. A good chance for a spot in the finals was waiting for the winners, especially for...

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The Leader

31 Jul 2024

Football

Willaston pummels Kapunda in percentage booster as it eyes minor premiership

By Jeremy Wohlfart Willaston needed a big win to keep pace with Tanunda and challenge for the minor premiership and the bye headed into finals, and it was mission accomplished for the Donnybrooks as the team comprehensively handled Kapund...

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The Leader

31 Jul 2024

Football

Willaston’s Wendland to make Port Adelaide home

Former Willaston and Central Districts football player, Caitlin Wendland, is on a high following her recent signing to Port Adelaide Football Club’s AFLW list last week. At just 19-years-of-age, Caitlin already has a wealth of experience after...

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Gretel Mead

24 Jul 2024

Football

Tigers tame Panthers in last half

By Anthony Schubert Nuriootpa hosted Angaston in a must-win game for both sides to stay in touch with the top four, on a cold windy/cloudless day at Centennial Park. The oval was perfect, considering some of the other ovals in the competition, with...

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The Leader

10 Jul 2024

Football

It was Tanunda with a no frills win over the Bulldogs

By Simon Smith It was a cold, bright afternoon with gusty winds that welcomed all and sundry at Barossa Ford Oval, home of the Tanunda Magpies that were looking to put the Barossa District Bulldogs away and secure top spot. Key match ups today were...

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The Leader

10 Jul 2024

Football

$76,200 for Angaston Football Club

Angaston Football Club is a successful recipient of funding through the State Government’s ‘Power of Her’ grant program. Selected as one of 24 sporting organisations from around South Australia, the club will receive $76,200 to install four...

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The Leader

03 Jul 2024