Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Mable's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, with the team finishing in 11th place in Division 5. The campaign was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their staggering goal difference of -88, the result of conceding 100 goals while managing just 12 goals for. Despite these difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns. Interestingly, the team’s top players—Jeffrey Edwards, Junichi Suda, Rolf Weber, Luciano Grgurić, and Michael Biondić—contributed in multiple ways, even if goal-scoring was not their primary impact this season.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-88
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
11th
Points
4
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Charles Bartlett
GK
1 contributions
Top scorer
Charles Bartlett
GK
0 goals
Top assists
Charles Bartlett
GK
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P13
- Scoring
- 12
- P4
- Defence
- 100
- P13
- Goal difference
- -88
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-88 GD
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
Mable's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, with the team finishing in 11th place in Division 5. The campaign was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their staggering goal difference of -88, the result of conceding 100 goals while managing just 12 goals for. Despite these difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns. Interestingly, the team’s top players—Jeffrey Edwards, Junichi Suda, Rolf Weber, Luciano Grgurić, and Michael Biondić—contributed in multiple ways, even if goal-scoring was not their primary impact this season.
This season's fun fact highlights the defensive issues faced: a goal difference of -88, illustrating the need for defensive restructuring and tactical adjustments moving forward. While the team struggled overall, the resilience and collective effort of the squad remain noteworthy as they aim to improve in the next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Defensive resilience: Despite the overall struggles, the team showed perseverance.
- Team spirit: Multiple players contributed across various facets of play.
- Learning opportunity: A season to analyze and refine tactics for future success.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Mable moving forward should be defensive organization and discipline. Conceding 100 goals in a season indicates a need for tactical adjustments, improved communication, and perhaps personnel changes to bolster the backline. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and efficiency will be crucial to climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Mable's season was undeniably tough, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a low points tally. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and willingness to contribute across the pitch, but significant improvements are needed in defensive stability and goal-scoring. With focused development and strategic planning, the club can aim to turn these lessons into future success.