Superstars of the APY Lands
Players listed on this page have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in their sport of football or softball.
AMOS FRANK - FREGON FOOTBALL CLUB
A talented onballer for the Fregon Bulldogs, Amos Frank has become the household name on the APY Lands. In the short history of the FNWSL, Amos' list of achievements is huge. He is the fastest man from the APY Lands recorded over 20m and is arguably the best kick on both his right and left feet.
2007
Premiership player for Mimili in the Far North West Sports Leage (FNWSL).
2008
Grand Final player for Mimili in the FNWSL.
Successful APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
2009
Grand Final player for Mimili in the FNWSL.
APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
Successful Anangu All-Stars Representative in the Spirit of the Desert Cup verse Yeundumu on the MCG.
2010
Grand Final player for Fregon in the FNWSL.
Won the Inaugural FNWSL Best & Fairest award.
Fregon FC Best & Fairest.
APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
Best on Ground for APY in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup.
SA Representative in the AFL's Footy Means Business Program. Played in the Northern v Southern match on the MCG and a second match on Blacktown oval, Sydney.
2011
Preliminary Final player for Fregon in the FNWSL.
Won the FNWSL Best & Fairest award for a second time in a tie with Wintjalangu's Nelson Peters.
Fregon FC Best & Fairest.
Successful APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
Broke the Adelaide FC's 20m sprint record, previously held by Patrick Dangerfield at 2.86sec, Amos ran a 2.82sec.
SA Representative in the AFL's Footy Means Business Program. Played in the Northern v Southern match on the MCG and a match on Punt Road oval, Richmond FC.
SA U23 Aboriginal State player. Played in the combined state match on AAMI Stadium.
Debuted for Woodville/West Torrens in the Reserves on Saturday August 20 against eventual Premiers Glenelg. Gained 13 touches and kicked two goals.
Attended the State Screening for the AFL Draft.
KIERAN ROBERTS - FREGON FOOTBALL CLUB
Kieran is the rock behind the Fregon Football Club. Often taking training sessions and organising the team for the weekends game. Gifted with an extreme vertical leap, Kieran plays his best football running from half-back through the mid-field. He has become known as a big game player with Best on ground Performances in two of his three Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup appearances. A real leader on the APY Lands.
2007
Played for Fregon in the Far North West Sports Leage (FNWSL).
2008
Played for Fregon in the FNWSL.
2009
Played for Fregon in the FNWSL.
APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
Best on Ground for APY in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup.
Successful Anangu All-Stars Representative in the Spirit of the Desert Cup verse Yeundumu on the MCG.
2010
Grand Final player for Fregon in the FNWSL.
APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
SA Representative in the AFL's Footy Means Business Program. Played in the Northern v Southern match on the MCG and a second match on Blacktown oval, Sydney.
2011
Preliminary Final player for Fregon in the FNWSL.
Successful APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
Best on Ground for APY in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup.
Ran a 13.6 beep test during High Performance training at the Adelaide FC.
SA Representative in the AFL's Footy Means Business Program. Played in the Northern v Southern match on the MCG and a match on Punt Road oval, Richmond FC.
SA U23 Aboriginal State player. Played in the combined state match on AAMI Stadium.
Debuted for Woodville/West Torrens in the Reserves on Saturday August 20 against eventual Premiers Glenelg. Gained 12 touches and kicked one goal.
NELSON PETERS - WINTJALANGU FOOTBALL CLUB
Nelson Peters is the up and coming star player from Ernabella. He plays for Wintjalangu and played a huge part in the sides rise from the bottom of the FNWSL ladder, to a Grand Final appearance in 2011. His outstanding season was recognised with the League Best & Fairest Awards, tied with Amos Frank. This was backed up from a brilliant season in 2010. He is a fast, fit and skillful player with the ability to kick goals.
2008
Played for Wintjalangu in the Far North West Sports Leage (FNWSL).
2009
Played for Wintjalangu in the FNWSL.
2010
Played for Wintjalangu in the FNWSL.
Most votes for Wintjalangu in FNWSL Best & Fairest.
APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
2011
Grand Final player for Wintjalangu in the FNWSL.
Successful APY Representative in the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup verse Maralinga on AAMI Stadium.
Won the FNWSL Best & Fairest award for a second time in a tie with Fregon's Amos Frank.
SA U23 Aboriginal State player. Played in the combined state match on AAMI Stadium.
Third best in the State match kicking two goals.
Currently being looked at by SANFL Clubs.