Season Review · September 8, 2026
Crand Park: Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Crand Park's Season 22 was marked by a strong and consistent performance across their division, finishing in a commendable 4th place. The team demonstrated solid defensive resilience and offensive efficiency, culminating in a goal difference of +31 across 22 league matches—a remarkable feat that highlights their balanced approach. The season's fun fact underscores this achievement, showcasing their ability to outscore opponents comfortably and maintain a positive goal differential throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
46
Record
15-1-6
GD
+31
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
4th
Points
46
Win Rate
68%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mario Stewart
RCM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Jason Davies
LF
8 goals
Top assists
Mario Stewart
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 46
- P71
- Scoring
- 55
- P71
- Defence
- 24
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P75
- Goal difference
- +31
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
15-1-6
Wins
15
68%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+31 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Crand Park's Season 22 was marked by a strong and consistent performance across their division, finishing in a commendable 4th place. The team demonstrated solid defensive resilience and offensive efficiency, culminating in a goal difference of +31 across 22 league matches—a remarkable feat that highlights their balanced approach. The season's fun fact underscores this achievement, showcasing their ability to outscore opponents comfortably and maintain a positive goal differential throughout the campaign.
Throughout the season, Crand Park displayed a level of stability and determination that kept them competitive in their division. Their record of 15 wins, only 6 losses, and a solitary draw reflects a team that was difficult to beat and capable of securing crucial points. This consistency was key to their high league standing and overall success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Achieved a goal difference of +31 across 22 league matches
- Secured 15 wins, demonstrating offensive prowess and defensive solidity
- Only 6 losses throughout the season, showcasing resilience
- Maintained a strong position in Division 7, finishing 4th
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Crand Park's season was impressive, there remains room for growth. Reducing the number of losses further and increasing points from draws could elevate their league position even higher. Enhancing goal-scoring consistency and maintaining defensive strength against top-tier opponents could also be beneficial.
Season Rating:(Very Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Crand Park's Season 22 was a testament to their steady and effective campaign, marked by a significant goal difference and a top-four finish. Their strengths lie in their balanced attack and solid defense, which contributed to their high points tally. Moving forward, focusing on converting more draws into wins and tightening defensive lapses could help push them even higher in the standings. Overall, a very successful season that sets a strong foundation for future campaigns.