2022 Balfours Scholarship

Balfours and South Adelaide announce the 2022 recipients of the Balfours Scholarship for aspiring footballers.

The initiative between the Panthers and Platinum Partner Balfours was launched for the 2021 season with Jason Horne-Francis and Gypsy Schirmer the inaugural recipients of the scholarship. 

The Balfours Scholarship, to the value of $5000, will greatly assist the two footballers from the South Adelaide zone with the financial assistance to support their physical preparation for the season with areas such as strength and conditioning, medical and physio, on-field equipment (boots, runners etc) and any technology needs that might aid their development.

At the 2021 Knuckey Cup held on Friday night, South Adelaide CEO Neill Sharpe announced that the 2022 recipients in U18 Will Verrall (Christies Beach FC) and senior Women’s squad member Brooke Boileau (Mt Compass FC).  

"We're extremely grateful to Balfours that they have decided to again continue to support this great initiative."  

"Balfours are a fantastic partner of South Adelaide and we are extremely grateful for their support."

"These scholarships will greatly assist Will and Brooke prepare the best they can for next season."

Balfours is Australia's oldest baked goods manufacturer having been established by James Calder and Margaret Balfours in Rundle Mall, 1853.

Today, Balfours manufactures and distributes sweets and savouries to all parts of Australia exclusively from its oven door in Dudley Park, South Australia.

Balfours is proudly South Australian family-owned and operated.

South Adelaide Under-18 big man Will Verrall after being announced as the male recipient of the 2022 Balfours Scholarship. Image: Nick Hook Photography

South Adelaide Women's young gun Brooke Boileau announced as the female recipient of the 2022 Balfours Scholarship. Image: Nick Hook Photography