Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Brithe-Stailt's 11th season in the league proved to be a challenging journey, finishing 9th in Division 7 with a total of 19 points. The team managed to secure only 6 wins, drew once, but suffered 15 defeats. A significant factor in their struggles was their defensive record, with a goal difference of -26, highlighting ongoing defensive issues throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and some individual brilliance, with players contributing across various facets of the game. Interestingly, the club's fun fact for the season is their goal difference of -26, which underscores their defensive struggles and areas needing urgent attention.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
19
Record
6-1-15
GD
-26
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
9th
Points
19
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Victorino Moreno
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Victorino Moreno
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Victorino Moreno
CF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P29
- Scoring
- 26
- P29
- Defence
- 52
- P29
- Goal difference
- -26
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-1-15
Wins
6
27%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-26 GD
Goal Contributions
Victorino Moreno
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Milan Bartolić
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Gilberto Santos
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Luciano Bernardini
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Andrew Carter
Player · 2G
2
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Brithe-Stailt's 11th season in the league proved to be a challenging journey, finishing 9th in Division 7 with a total of 19 points. The team managed to secure only 6 wins, drew once, but suffered 15 defeats. A significant factor in their struggles was their defensive record, with a goal difference of -26, highlighting ongoing defensive issues throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and some individual brilliance, with players contributing across various facets of the game. Interestingly, the club's fun fact for the season is their goal difference of -26, which underscores their defensive struggles and areas needing urgent attention.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Brithe-Stailt, emphasizing the importance of defensive organization and consistency. The team displayed moments of attacking promise but lacked the defensive solidity to convert these into sustained success. With a core group of committed players, the club has a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong team spirit with multiple players contributing in attack and midfield
- Consistent goal scorers: Victorino Moreno and Milan Bartolić each netted 4 goals
- Solid disciplinary record with no yellow or red cards for top players
- Notable individual performances despite overall team struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Brithe-Stailt must focus on tightening their defensive organization to reduce conceding goals. Improving defensive discipline, positioning, and communication will be crucial in turning close matches into wins. Additionally, consistency across the squad needs to be addressed to avoid the high number of defeats that hampered their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Brithe-Stailt's season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results, culminating in a 9th place finish. The team showed resilience and individual contributions, but the overarching need for defensive stability and tactical discipline remains. With a focus on defensive organization and squad consistency, the club has the potential to improve significantly in the next campaign. The season served as a vital learning curve, highlighting areas for growth and development.