Season Review · September 8, 2026
Westall Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Westall Rovers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team managed only 5 wins and 2 draws from 22 matches, finishing in 10th place out of the division's teams. Their goal difference of -31 highlights the difficulties faced at the back, with 48 goals conceded compared to just 17 scored. Despite these setbacks, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for the future.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
17
Record
5-2-15
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
10th
Points
17
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P21
- Scoring
- 17
- P13
- Defence
- 48
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P54
- Goal difference
- -31
- P17
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-2-15
Wins
5
23%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
15
68%
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:
Filed by
Gary Nano
Westall Rovers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team managed only 5 wins and 2 draws from 22 matches, finishing in 10th place out of the division's teams. Their goal difference of -31 highlights the difficulties faced at the back, with 48 goals conceded compared to just 17 scored. Despite these setbacks, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for the future.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -31, reflecting the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. This stark statistic underscores the need for defensive solidity and consistency moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 5 wins across the season
- Achieved 2 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Scored a total of 17 goals
- Conceded 48 goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Westall Rovers should be strengthening their defensive line to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in matches and increasing goal-scoring opportunities will be vital to climb the league table and avoid the pitfalls of a difficult season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Westall Rovers' Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a low points tally, culminating in a 10th place finish. Their strengths lie in resilience and the ability to secure some wins, but the team must address defensive vulnerabilities and boost offensive productivity to improve future campaigns. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.