Season Review · September 8, 2026
Burnalins Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Burnalins Park's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. The team managed to secure only 4 wins, drawing 6 matches, but suffered 12 defeats, reflecting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. The fun fact for this season is a goal difference of -34, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team and contributed significantly to their overall standing. Despite their efforts, the team found it tough to turn matches in their favor, resulting in a modest points tally of 18, which placed them firmly in the lower half of the table.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
18
Record
4-6-12
GD
-34
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
18
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P21
- Scoring
- 21
- P25
- Defence
- 55
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P42
- Goal difference
- -34
- P8
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-6-12
Wins
4
18%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-34 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
Burnalins Park's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. The team managed to secure only 4 wins, drawing 6 matches, but suffered 12 defeats, reflecting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. The fun fact for this season is a goal difference of -34, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team and contributed significantly to their overall standing. Despite their efforts, the team found it tough to turn matches in their favor, resulting in a modest points tally of 18, which placed them firmly in the lower half of the table.
This season's performance underscores the need for strategic adjustments and defensive solidity if Burnalins Park aims to improve in future campaigns. While individual standout performances were not documented, the overall team effort was hampered by defensive lapses, making it a season to learn from and build upon.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 21 goals across the season
- Conceded 55 goals, reflecting defensive struggles
- Finished 10th in Division 8
- Achieved 6 draws, showing resilience in some matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and consistency, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference of -34. Enhancing defensive resilience and reducing goals conceded will be crucial for climbing the table in future seasons. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins and improve overall points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burnalins Park's Season 22 was marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a struggle to secure positive results, finishing 10th with 4 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses. The team’s negative goal difference of -34 underscores the need for defensive improvements. While the season was challenging, it offers valuable lessons for future development. Strengthening the backline and increasing goal-scoring efficiency will be key to better performances in upcoming seasons.