About Don Smith
The Don Smith Medal is presented annually to the best Premier
Grade player as determined by points, allocated in each
Premiership Round during the season, by match referees.
Donald Smith joined Woodville RUFC in 1933. He worked at Islington Railway Station Workshops, as did Charlie Hill and others who played in the team. Don was the Club Captain and a State Representative in 1936 and 1939.
Don Smith enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in 1939 and was a member of the H.M.A.S
Perth. He played as a member of the Perth’s team in a seven-a-side competition in Alexandria,
Egypt.
Don lost his life when the H.M.A.S Perth was sunk in the Sundra Straits by Japanese warships.
A Woodville team mate decided that “Smithy should be remembered” and so Len Dangerfield donated a trophy for the Best and Fairest player during a season.
Today, in South Australian Rugby, an annual highlight is the presentation of the Don Smith Medal.
About The Don Smith Medal
For information about the Don Smith Medal and a list of past winners, click here.
2010 Don Smith Medal Presentation Night
The 2010 Don Smith Presentation Night will be held on Wednesday 8 September at the Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club 6:30pm for 7:00pm.
Tickets are $50 each and includes a three course meal (beverages not included).
To book tickets please contact Mel at SA Rugby mel.summers@sarugby.com.au or download the booking form and return to the SA Rugby Office by COB Monday 30 August.
To download the flyer, click here.
To download the booking form, click here.
2009 Award Winners
For a list of the 2009 Don Smith Medal Night Winners, click here.