Английская Википедия:Gawler Football Club

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The Gawler Football Club was an Australian rules football club that was founded in June 1868 based at Gawler in the Township of Gawler about 39 km to the north-north east of Adelaide, South Australia.

In 1877 it was a foundation club of the South Australian Football Association (later renamed SANFL).

By 1881 the Township had 3 clubs - Gawler Albion, Athenians, Havelock which were all playing against visiting teams.

Following a merger in 1887 an application to the SAFA was successful for a Seniors Team called Gawler Albion. Albion was dropped from the Club name the following season.

The Gawler Junior Football Association was formed on Tuesday 23 April 1889 and comprised 3 junior local teams - Gawler South, Centrals and Willaston. All 3 clubs still exist.

During the 1890 SAFA season the Gawler Association was unhappy with the SAFA programme having only been given 5 home games for the senior club in Gawler, they subsequently forfeited a number of games including two at Alberton against Port Adelaide, and finished bottom of the ladder with no wins and just two draws. In April 1891, the Gawler Association informed the SAFA that they would not participate in the upcoming season.

In 1898 the Gawler Football Association attempted to rejoin the SAFA senior competition in Adelaide but the application was rejected at a meeting held on Monday 8 May 1899 on the grounds that Electoral District football was being tried by the SAFA.

On 2 Dec 1912, the South Australia Football League granted the Gawler Association admission to the senior competition in Adelaide with the team being named as Gawler for the zone covered by the Electoral District of Barossa but withdrew just before the 1913 season was due to commence. It would take another 46 years before a senior Club north of Gepps Cross would again be admitted to the SANFL. Central District Football Club was formed as a brand new Club in 1959 and admitted to the SANFL reserves (B Grade) for 5 years before joining the senior ranks in 1964.

Early History

At ODDFELLOWS' AND FORESTERS' PICNIC on Easter Monday in April 1867, which was held in the grounds of the Hon. W. Duffield, situated to the west of the Township of Gawler, football was one of the several games provided that met with a fair amount of patronage.

At a meeting of the Gawler Corporation held on Tuesday, June 30, 1868 a letter from Mr. J. C. Harris, Hon. Secretary Football Club, asked permission to erect two goals on Park Lands.

On Saturday 17 July 1869 a match was played between the members of the Gawler Football Club, who mustered to the number of about 18. The sides were distinguished by the colors pink and blue, Mr. T. R. Bright being elected Captain of the pinks, and Mr. Sandland captain of the blues. The pinks kicked the first goal and afterwards two goals were kicked by the blues. The game was kept up with great spirit till about dusk.

In addition to Football the Club was also involved with Athletics.

Early Interclub Matches

On Saturday 28 August 1869, it was reported that a football match would be played in the afternoon between 15 members of the Kapunda Football Club (wearing blue), and 15 of the Gawler Club (wearing pink). The following were the list of the Gawler players:— Sandland (Captain), Messrs. R. Semple, T. R. Bright, R. Lewis, Barber, Crispe, Crump, Ferguson, Fitzgerald, Fuller, Martin, Smith, Symonds, N. Woods, and C. Harris.

On Saturday 20 August 1870, it was reported that a football match was played at Salisbury on a vacant piece of land opposite the Mill between 12 members of the Gawler Club and Woodville (who had a few Salisbury gents help made up their numbers). Gawler Captain was Mr. R.C. Sandland and Woodville's Mr. A. Crooks who scored the only goal after 1 hour of play.

Matches against Adelaide Clubs pre SAFA 1877

On 23 June 1874 it was reported that at game between Gawler and Kensington Football Club at the Park Lands that went on for 4 hours before a crowd of hundreds that failed to reduce in number. The final score was 1 goal each. There was no quarrels during the game and at the end each side cheered the other.

In Aug 1874 on Prince Albert's Birthday Public a match was played at Gawler Park Lands between the local Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club that went on for 2 hours and was played in great spirits. Robinson from Gawler scored the only goal. A 2nd goal scored by Dawkins from Gawler was disputed owing to the interpretation of one of the rules.

Matches vs SAFA Clubs 1877 - 1886

Following a successful trip to Kapunda in May 1877, the Old Adelaide Football Club played a game at Gawler on 20 June 1877. With a crowd of 400-500 spectators present the game ended in a draw - one goal each. The Gawler Captain was C. E Harris. Gawler's goal was scored by a young promising player - Fitzgerald.

At a meeting held at the institute on 20 April 1880 with a good attendance of members present it was decided that the club colours would be black and blue stripes.

In 1880, Gawler and Adelaide football clubs played their fourth annual match at Gawler, on Monday, June 21. Great interest was displayed in the game by the Gawler people, a large number of spectators assembling to watch its progress with the visitors winning 3 goals to 1. The play on both sides was good, the Adelaides excelling in marking and kicking, whilst several of the Gawler team excelled in their running powers. After the match both teams were present at a dinner given by the Gawler Football Club at the Old Spot Hotel, Murray Street, at which Mr. H. E. Bright, Mayor of Gawler, presided. Speeches were made and toasts and songs given suitable to the occasion. The Adelaide men returned to the city by the train leaving at half-past 8.

Gawler Albion Football Club (Pre SAFA 1880 - 1887)

A meeting with a good attendance was held at the Old Spot Hotel, on Monday June 7, 1880, for the purpose of forming a junior football club. With Mr. T. Bright in the chair the following officers were elected Captain, Mr. J. Fitzgerald, Vice - Captain Mr. T. Bright, Secretary and Treasurer Mr. E. Fitzgerald ; Committee Mr. G. Simpson, J. Devine, T. Freak, and E. Summerton.

It was decided that the club be named the Gawler Albions and the colors blue jersey white knickerbockers, red caps and hose. A challenge from the South Suburban Football Club, (Adelaide) was read and accepted for June 21, 1880. The Albions being successful with one goal to nil.

In July 1880, Gawler Albions also played against Salisbury Football Club (which was there first reported match) – These two Clubs played their return match on Saturday, July 26, on the Gawler Recreation ground. Captains - Gawler - Fitzgerald , Salisbury - O'Leary . Final Score - Gawler 9 behinds, Salisbury 1 behind.

Albion played 5 games (winning 4) during 1881. President Mr H.E. Bright jr and Captain J. Fitzgerald. Club colours worn - red stockings and cap, blue guernsey, and black Knickerbockers.

The Gawler Albion Football Club held their first meeting for the 1885 season on Wednesday evening 15 April 1885 at the Institute, Mr. E. Harker in the chair. The following officers were elected : — Patron, His Worship the Mayor Mr. L. S. Burton ; President, Mr. James Martin, J.P. Vice-presidents, Messrs. J. F. Martin, L A. Plummer, Dr. Popham, J. C. Wilkinson, J.P., E. Gartrell, and J.Short; Captain, Mr. J, Fitzgerald; vice captain, Mr. .A. Harker; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. Howard Wilkinson

Gawler Albion hosted an intercolonial team on the Exhibition Grounds against the visiting Victorian Hothams (renamed North Melbourne Football Club in 1887) which arrived by the first train of the day on Tuesday 5 May 1885. Gawler hosted the visitors for lunch at the Old Spot and the game commenced shortly before 3 O'Clock with the Albions losing 1 goal 5 behinds to Hothams 4 goals 12 behinds before a crowd of approx 350. For the local team Fitzgerald kicked off after losing the toss, Bischof played grandly and Brown scored the only goal.

For the first time in 8 years Gawler's Albion Football Club played a game against Kapunda at the Dutton Oval, Kapunda on 24 May 1886. The game being declared a draw - Albions 10 behinds to Kapunda Uniteds 5 behinds. Albions best players - J. Fitzgerald (capt.), T. Cullen, W. Devine, W. Crace, and A. Ross.

Gawler Albion hosted Port Adelaide Football Club at Gawler on Saturday 29 May 1886 in a well contested game with the final scores Albion winning 3 goals 16 behinds to Ports 2 goals 13 behinds. Bischoff scoring all 3 goals for the Albions.

Participation in the SAFA 1887-1890

With the good results of the Albion Club and with the reduction of train fares for sporting teams travelling from Gawler approved (Double ticket would only be the cost of a single) further overtures locally continued regarding fielding a team from Gawler in the South Australian Football Association (now SANFL).

At a meeting held at the Gawler Institute on 2 April 1887 of over 100 footballers from the Gawler Albion and Gawler Football Clubs it was resolved that the two clubs would amalgamate and make an application to join the Adelaide Association. Following some discussion it was agreed the team would be called Gawler Albion. It was also resolved that the Club colours would be orange and black stripes.

The club was admitted at SAFA General Meeting and confirmation was received at a Gawler Albion Meeting and the following officers were elected :

• Patron, Sir J. W. Downer
• President, Hon. James Martin, M.L.C.
• Vice-presidents— Messrs. H. Bischof, E. S. Burkitt, T. Fotheringham, J.P., A. Drakard, James Short, R. J. Banter, and J. Rawlings;
• Captain, J. Fitzgerald;
• Vice-Captain, H. Bischof ;
• Hon. Secretary, T. H. Willett;
• Association Secretary, B. J. Giles;
• Treasurer, A. Tardif

The Gawler "Albion" Club played its first SAFA match against the Port Adelaide Football Club at Alberton Oval in Round 1 of the 1887 Season losing 0.1 to Port Adelaide 12.28 and finished the season with one win, one draw (both against West Adelaide - no relation to the current SANFL club) from the 11 games it contested.

A summary of the SAFA 1887 Season - 11 games played - Won 1. Drawn 1, Lost 9. Scoring 14 Goals. Goalkickers:— H Bischof 3, Solomon 1, Lonsdale 1, W. Devine 3, Doherty 3, May 1, C. Bischof 1, O. Sanderson 1

At the Annual Meeting held at Gawler Institute on 20 March 1888 it was agreed to strike out the word "Albion" from the Club name. It was also confirmed that the Gawler Football Club would remain associated with the SAFA.

At a special Meeting held at Gawler Institute on 23 April 1888, with a large attendance present, it was resolved to protest against the upcoming season programme and of the Club being excluded from playing matches on the Adelaide Oval.

A summary of the 1889 Season - 11 games played - Won 4 Lost 7. Scoring 21 Goals. Goalkickers:— Thompson 6, Holbrook 5, Penny 3, C. Bischoff 1, H.Bischoff 1, Cheek 1, Miller 1, Allen 1, Darling 1, Harker 1.

Gawler played its last SAFA game on 6 September 1890 at Gawler Oval in Round 17 of the 1890 SAFA Season against Medindie (later renamed North Adelaide in 1893) which was abandoned at half-time due to torrential rain in the 2nd quarter and officially ended in a "draw" 0.3 to 0.1 (as only goals counted) when the Medindies refused to take to the ground after half-time due to the condition of the oval.

Despite protests from Gawler the 1890 Programme gave them only 5 home games (one each against the other clubs) and two away games against each of the other clubs from Adelaide and Port Adelaide. They forfeited both of their games against Port Adelaide at Alberton and ended up collecting the wooden spoon. The end of year report stated they had a good deal to put up with in the way of a badly arranged programme, for they were brought down to town Saturday after Saturday, and sometimes to play the same team on two successive Saturdays.

In April 1891, Mr W. James Secretary of the Gawler Club notified the South Australia Football Association in writing that it had no intention of joining for the upcoming season.

With the Senior Club withdrawing from the SAFA and disbanding a number of Gawler's most talented players joined Norwood Football Club in 1891 including, James Thomson and Charles Bischof.

Gawler SAFA Honour board

Gawler Football Club Honour Board - SAFA
Year	Position	Record (W-L-D)	Chairman (President)	Secretary	Captain	Leading Goalkickers Best & Fairest (Silver Cup)
1887	6th	1-9-1	A. Drakard	T.H.Willett	J.Fitzgerald	H.Bischof, W.Devine, Doherty (3 goals each)
1888	6th	2-10-0	Mayor L.S.Burton	Charles Bischof	H.Bischof	T. Bright (4 goals), H.Bischof (3 goals). J.Thomson (Awarded Best All Round Player)
1889	4th	4-7-0	G. W. B. Croft	C.Bischof	R.Burton	J.Thomson (6 goals) Holbrook (5 goals) James Thomson (Awarded Best All Round Player -2nd year in a row)
1890	6th (Wooden Spoon)	0-12-2			A.Ross	J.Thompson (3 goals)

Gawler Football Association

19 Mar 1889 - A meeting was held at the Gawler Institute in the evening for the purpose of forming a Junior Club, and also to oo-operate with the Willaston and Gawler South Clubs in forming an Association. It was decided to form a olub to be called the " Gawler Central Club." Mr. R, H. Barnet was appointed captain, Mr. J. W. Doherty vice-captain, Meesrs. Porter, Cheek, Morris, and McMamara committee; Messrs. Barnet, Doherty, and Porter Matoh Committee. The question of forming a Junior Association was then discussed, and Messrs. Ross, Doherty, and Barnet were appointed delegates to meet those from the other clubs.

The Gawler Junior Football Association was formed on Tuesday 23 April 1889 by delegates from the following 3 clubs - Gawler South, (Gawler) Centrals and Willaston. All 3 of these Gawler based clubs still exist and now play in the Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association.

1890 - Gawler Souths changed their colours to Blue and White.

1891 - Gawler Centrals colours were Orange and Black.

Despite a senior Gawler team not competing in the SAFA season after 1890 matches did continued against SAFA Clubs from Adelaide.

A match was played on Sat 11 July 1891 between the Gawler Association and South Adelaide at Gawler Oval. Final score Gawler 1–1 to 13–15.

1891 - An end of Season match was played at Gawler by the 1891 SAFA Premiers Norwood vs a team of 25 from Gawler. Result - Gawler (team of 25) 6 goals 9 behinds, Norwood 5 goals 7 behinds.

1892 - A large crowd attended a match on 13 September at Gawler Recreation Ground against the 1892 SAFA Premiers South Adelaide. Finals Scores South 8 goals 6 behinds defeated Gawler 6 goals 8 behinds. Best on ground was J.J. Thomson from Gawler.

Games were also organised against other Associations.

Gawler Football Association Placings 1889-1899

1889 Willaston 1st (6 wins 1 draw 1 lost), South 2nd (2 wins 2 draw 5 lost), Centrals 3rd (1 win 3 draw 4 lost)
1890 Gawler Centrals 1st - Won 7 Drawn 1 Lost 0 (15 pts), 2nd - South Gawler Won 2 Drawn 3 Lost 3 (7 pts), 3rd - Willaston Won 0 Drawn 2 lost 6 (2 pts)
1891 Gawler South
1892 Gawler Centrals
1893 Gawler Centrals
1894 Gawler South
1895 Gawler Centrals
1896 Willaston 1st, South 2nd, Centrals 3rd (Last)
1897 Willaston 1st
1898 Gawler Centrals 1st, Willaston 2nd, South Gawler, College
1899 Gawler South 1st

Roseworthy Agricultural College joined the Gawler Football Association on 12 May 1897 to create a 4 team competition.

1897 - SAFA nullified Gawler's registration (without notice)

Gawler Football Association 1900-1941

On Wednesday 25 April 1900 - The old Gawler Football Association having been dissolved, a meeting was held in the evening, when three clubs were represented. It was resolved to form a new Association. It was stated that in all probability the College Club would join, the students being away at present. A committee was appointed to frame rules and bring them up at the next meeting.

On Thursday 3 May 1900, at a meeting held at the St. Joseph's School room of approximately 50 Gawler Irishmen, it was resolved "That a club, consisting exclusively of Irishmen, be formed, to be called the Gawler Shamrock Football Club." The colours decided upon were blue stockings, knickers and guernseys, with green hoop.

In 1900 a match was played at Gawler against the Adelaide and Suburban Association and it was hoped that this would become an annual event.

1901 South Gawler Won 9 Lost 0, 2nd Centrals Won 5 lost 4, 3rd Willaston Won 4 Lost 5, 4th Shamrocks Won 0 Lost 9

April 1903 - At the Annual General Meeting a letter was received from the Shamrock Club informing the Association that they had disbanded.

In 1904 on 23rd June, Gawler 7 goals 9 behinds defeated an interstate Juniors team from Victoria 2 goals 8 behinds. It was reported there was a good attendance of spectators at the Gawler Recreation Oval.

1911 - Salisbury Football Club joined the Gawler Association for the first time. The season ended in controversy when Gawler South were accused of deliberately losing in the last round to Willaston therefore preventing Salisbury from qualifying for the Finals. Gawler South were initially disqualified at meeting by 9 votes to 4. However, on Appeal were reinstated. Gawler South defeated Willaston to take the Premiership.

1912 - When Mr E Johns Senior a delegate from North Adelaide was transferred to Gawler by the Postal Department he was soon elected to Chairman and was instrumental in the Association applying for admission to the South Australia Football League.

On 2 Dec 1912, the South Australia Football League granted Gawler admission to the senior competition in Adelaide as the 8th Club for the zone covering the Electoral District of Barossa. Its colors were registered as follows: Black jersey with pink hoop, white knickers and black-and-pink hose. However, just before the start of the 1913 season withdrew due to loss of a number of prominent players from the District and the depressed condition of the sport locally.

1919 - Following the end of WW1 competition resumed on 3 May with the following 5 clubs - Gawler Centrals, South Gawler, Willaston, Roseworthy College and Salisbury.

Gawler South dominance (Premiers for 6 years in succession)

1924 - On 18 Oct a match organised by Sports and Games Committee of Adelaide was played between the Gawler Association and a team of Aborigines from Murray and Point Pearce stations at Jubilee Oval (Adelaide). The aboriginal team won a good game of football by 12.19 to 10.17.

1926 - There was no A grade competition following College's withdrawal to join an inter-collegiate competition with Schools in Adelaide and Salisbury who had been dissatified for the last couple of season joining the Prospect District. An attempt was made to have two Gawler A grade teams (South and Centrals) compete in Barossa and Light Association but it failed with only the Angaston delegates voting in favour. There was a fear that a single Gawler Team would be too strong and two teams meant additional travel to Gawler for the Barossa teams. However, there was a B grade competition with six clubs that competed with a rule that no A grade players were permitted to prevent packing of any team - South Gawler, Rovers, Centrals, Willaston, Roseworthy College and Lyndoch.

1927 - Following several suggestions including separate districts from which teams are to be chosen or a combined Gawler team to compete in Barossa and Light Association the Competition consisted of 5 clubs - Gawler Centrals, South, Rovers, Lyndoch and Willaston. Gawler Rovers team consisting of young men from Gawler South. Hamley Bridge also joined the Association.

1929 - A Grade Competition had expanded to 7 teams with Williamstown-Lyndoch and Hamley Bridge joining.

1929 - Hamley Bridge left and Salisbury rejoined.

1935 - Letters in Bunyip paper suggesting to scrap the B League and for the Association to have 3 teams supporting a supreme team from Gawler representing the Association in the SAFL

1936 - A deputation from the Gawler Football Association proposal to admit a team to SANFL was rejected by the league on the grounds of costs to the other clubs and that the question of Gawler's admission be held in abeyance for a year.

1938 - Roseworthy College after 25 years won their first premiership since 1913. C. Haines from the College Team won the Drop kick competition with a distance of 66yards 2feet, 3inches (over 60 meters).

1939 - Gawler District Football was trialled with 4 teams (Gawler South, Central, Roseworthy College and Willaston) and it was agreed to continue with it in 1940.

Gawler Rovers joined the Lower North Association becoming premiers in 1939 and 1940 defeating Virginia. (other teams in the league Salisbury, Smithfield and Two Wells)

Salisbury Football Club which was founded in 1880 was affiliated with Gawler Association from 1929 to 1933 and 1936 to 1937.

Competition continued until 1941 when it was suspended due to World War II.

List of Gawler Football Association Premiers/Placings 1900-1941

1900 Gawler Centrals
1901 South Gawler
1902 South Gawler 2nd Willaton (other teams Centrals and Shamrocks)
1903 Willaston
1904 Gawler Centrals
1905 Gawler Centrals
1906 South Gawler
1907 South Gawler
1908 College
1909 South Gawler
1910 South Gawler
1911 South Gawler defeated Willaston
1912 College 8 goals 2 behinds (50) defeated South Gawler 6 goals 12 behinds (48)
1913 College
1914 Gawler Centrals 9.6 (60) defeated Salisbury 4.7 (31)
1915 Willaston
1916-1918 No competition due to WW1
1919 Gawler Centrals
1920 South Gawler
1921 South Gawler
1922 South Gawler
1923 South Gawler
1924 South Gawler
Source:

1925 Gawler South
1926 No A Grade Competition. B Grade Competition with 6 teams.
1927 Gawler South
1928 Willaston
1929 Gawler South
1930 Willaston
1931 Gawler South
1932 Gawler South
1933 Willaston
1934 Gawler South
1935 Willaston
1936 Gawler Centrals
1937 Willaston (10 goals 9 behinds) defeated Centrals (5 goals 9 behinds)
1938 Roseworthy College (14 goals 13 behinds) defeated Centrals (11 goals 14 behinds )
1939 Willaston
1940 Roseworthy College (6 goals ? behinds) defeated Willaston (3 goals ? behinds )
1941 Willaston

Gawler Football Association 1942 to 1950

1942 - On 13th April Football Competition went into recess for the duration of World War 2.

1946 - On Monday 15th February 1946 a public meeting was held to discuss resumption of football. The meeting was chaired by Mr. E.J.Foord who expressed his pleasure at having present the Gawler Football Association President Mr. W. Antwis and Mr. V. Paternoster, a member of the Oval Advisory Committee, as well as so many other enthusiasts. The Chairman also offered apologies for Mr. Duncan, M.P., who was unable to attend, but who assured Gawler Football of his help and support.

Representatives of Roseworthy College, Willaston, Gawler South, and Gawler Rover Clubs, who were all members of the Gawler Football Association in the last year of active football (1941) expressed their Clubs' desires to continue in the Association. Delegates from the Gawler Colts Club expressed tbeir wish to keep its club intact and affiliate with the Association. Gentlemen from Kangaroo Flat were hopeful that that district would be able to form a club to compete in the 1946 football competition, and that they had a prospective oval in view. A recommendation was made that the Colts and Kangaroo Flat Clubs be asked to join the Football Association. In reply to a question, Mr. J. McLcod said he was holding the property of the Central Club, which had been one of the affiliated clubs for many years, and he was confident that Centrals would not field a team. A further recommendation was made that the Association affiliate with the S.A. National Football League.

0n 8 March 1946, Mr. E. J- Foord, Chairman of the Gawler Football Association for 14 years, was succeeded by Mr. M.G. Best .
Kangaroo Flat decided not to enter a team in the 'A' Grade competition but instead competed in the B Grade.
It was reported that football would resume on April 27.
A Grade Teams - Gawler South, Colts, Rovers (colours - Black and White), Roseworthy College, Sandy Creek, Willaston
B Grade Teams - Gawler South, Kangaroo Flat, Roseworthy College, Smithfield, Virginia, Willaston
During the year Football matches were also organised between the various Hotels in Gawler - Criterion, Gawler Arms, Commercial Hotel and the Railway Hotel.

1946 Grand Final - Willaston 17 goals 15 behinds defeated College 7 goals 5 behinds. Crowd 700. Len Nelson of Sandy Creek won the best and fairest for the season. All the B Grade Finals were played at Virginia - 1st Semi Virginia and Willaston. 2nd Semi Smithfield and College.

1947 - District System for Gawler Association. The GAWLER FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION decided to reorganise the club system and play teams chosen from players resident in stipulated areas for the 3 Gawler Clubs. With the North and South Para rivers as district boundaries one team will comprise players between the two rivers (central district), another team will come from residents beyond the South Para (southern dstrict) and the third team from beyond the North Para (northern district). The Roseworthy College and Sandy Creek teams remained in the Association, but Salisbury had notified its intention to play in the East Torrens Association in stead of Gawler. The Virginia Club was invited to join the Association to make the number of six teams.

1948 - Premiers Willaston. Other Clubs - Centrals, South, College and Virginia.

1949 Salisbury rejoined to form a 6 team competition.
The A grade teams being South Gawler, Gawler Central, Willaston, Roseworthy College, Virginia and Salisbury.

Gawler and District Football Association 1951 to 1952

1951 - A and B Grade Associations amalgamated under the name of Gawler and District Football Association
A Grade - College, Willaston, Gawler South, Gawler Central, Salisbury and Virginia
B Grade - College, Willaston, Gawler South, Gawler Central, Salisbury, Two Wells.

Gawler and District Football League 1953 to 1986

In 1953, the Association was renamed Gawler and District Football League at the request of the SANFL. This was to distinuguish it from soccer which is commonly called known as Association football.

Applications for affiliation from Lyndoch (A Grade), Roseworthy (B Grade) and Smithfield (B Grade) were accepted. Virginia applied for a transfer from A to B Grade.

Teams therefore for the renamed expanded League became: A Grade - Gawler South, Gawler Central, Willaston, College, Salisbury and Lyndoch ( 6 teams)

B Grade - Gawler South, Gawler Central, Willaston, College, Salisbury, Virginia, Smithfield, Roseworthy, Two Wells (9 teams)

1954 Salisbury North joined the A Grade whilst Lyndoch moved to the B Grade.

1961 Salisbury and Salisbury North withdraw from the Gawler and District Football League and joined the Central District Football Association along with Virigina .

Lyndoch Football Club reformed again in 1960. They won the 1965 premiership beating Gawler 8.7.55 to 7.9.51 at Gawler Oval. However, that would be their last ever flag, despite grand final appearances in 1966, 1972, 1974 and 1978. The club merged with Williamstown Rovers the following year after the 1979 season. They now also compete in Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association with the 3 Gawler Clubs - Gawler Central, South Gawler and Willaston.

List of Gawler and District Football League Premiers 1946-1986

1946 Willaston
1947 Willaston
1948 Willaston 11.9 defeated South Gawler 5.5
1949 Roseworthy College 10.11 defeated Willaston 7.7
1950 Roseworthy College 11.12 defeated Gawler Centrals 4.9
1951 Roseworthy College defeated Willaston
1952 Gawler South
1953 Gawler Centrals
1954 Gawler South
1955 Gawler South
1956 Salisbury defeated South Gawler (21pts)
1957 Salisbury defeated South Gawler (20pts)
1958
1959
1960 South Gawler 7.11 (53) def Elizabeth 4.11 (35)
1961 Willaston
1962
1963 South Gawler 10.12 (72) def Gawler Central 9.3 (57)
1964
1965
1966
1967 South Gawler
1968
1969 South Gawler
1970 South Gawler
1971
1972 Willaston
1973
1974 South Gawler
1975
1976
1977
1978 Willaston
1979 South Gawler. South Gawler and Gawler Central drew 21.16 (142). Replay South Gawler won by 13 points.
1980 Willaston
1981
1982
1983 Gawler Centrals
1984 Virginia 14.14 (98) defeated Two Wells 11.15 (81)
1985 Willaston
1986 South Gawler 20.14 (134) defeated Gawler Central 18.9 (117)

Merger with Barossa and Light Association

The Gawler and District Football League merged with the Barossa and Light Association (Founded in 1934) for the 1987 Season to form the Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association which consists of 9 teams.

Association Best and Fairest (Incomplete)

Gawler Football Association
1912 Mail Medal – Winky Price (South Gawler)
1923 P.J. Broderick Medal – H. Bentley / A.R. May (South Gawler)
1927 P.J. Broderick Medal – P. Baldwin (South Gawler)
1936 Mail Medal – Eddie Mahoney (South Gawler)
1937 Mail Medal – Eddie Mahoney (South Gawler)
1938 Mail Medal – Eddie Mahoney (South Gawler)
1941 W. Wiles Trophy – M. Williams (South Gawler)
1947 Page Trophy – Bob Gordon (South Gawler)
1948 Page Trophy – Bob Gordon (South Gawler)
Gawler and District Football League
1954 Mail Trophy – Stan Edmonds (South Gawler)
1957 Mail Trophy – John Nottle (South Gawler)
1963 Mail Trophy – Dean Clark (South Gawler)
1970 Mail Trophy – Xavier Sibenaler (South Gawler)
1975 Mail Trophy – Mick Daly (South Gawler)
1976 Mail Trophy – Kym Stoddard (South Gawler)
1983 Bunyip Medal – Graham Schultz (South Gawler)

Gawler Clubs in Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association

The below three Gawler Football Clubs established in 1889 all still exist and now compete in the 9 team Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association since 1987.

Gawler Football Clubs

Colors	Club	Nickname	Location	Website
Файл:Northgambier fc icon.png	Gawler Central	Tigers	Gawler	https://www.gcsc.com.au//
Файл:AFL North Melbourne Icon.jpg	South Gawler	Lions	Gawler South	https://www.southgawlerfc.com//
Файл:Melbourne Football Club colours.jpg	Willaston	Donnybrooks	Willaston	https://willastonsportingclubs.com.au/willaston-football-club//

Gawler and Districts Football Association Affiliated Non Gawler based clubs (Historical)

Roseworthy Agricultural College joined on 12 May 1897

Hamley Bridge 1910, 1927-1929, 1964-1983

Virginia 1920-1925, 1932-1935, 1946-1958, 1981-1986 Two Wells 1948-1958, 1975-1986 Two Wells Virginia 1959-1960, 1974

Sandy Creek 1946

Salisbury 1949-1960

Salisbury North 1954-1960

Elizabeth North 1955-1960

Elizabeth 1956-1960