Season Review · July 28, 2025
Dominant force - A season of overwhelming superiority
Mall Tam has delivered a truly exceptional season in Division 7, finishing at the top of the league with an unbeaten record. Their commanding performance is highlighted by a remarkable goal difference of +54, one of the best in the division, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. Throughout the season, Mall Tam demonstrated consistency and dominance, winning 18 matches and drawing just four, without suffering a single defeat. This level of dominance underscores their status as the team to beat in 2023/24.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
1st
Points
58
Record
18-4-0
GD
+54
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
1st
Points
58
Win Rate
82%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Paul Watson
LAM
16 contributions
Top scorer
Andrew Coleman
RAM
11 goals
Top assists
Paul Watson
LAM
11 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 58
- P96
- Scoring
- 69
- P75
- Defence
- 15
- P96
- Goal difference
- +54
- P96
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
18-4-0
Wins
18
82%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
0
0%
Attack · Defence
+54 GD
Goal Contributions
Andrew Coleman
Player · 11G · 4A
15
Mauro Giordano
Player · 7G · 4A
11
En Ishii
Player · 7G
7
John Ibrahim
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Paul Watson
Player · 5G · 11A
16
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
Mall Tam has delivered a truly exceptional season in Division 7, finishing at the top of the league with an unbeaten record. Their commanding performance is highlighted by a remarkable goal difference of +54, one of the best in the division, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. Throughout the season, Mall Tam demonstrated consistency and dominance, winning 18 matches and drawing just four, without suffering a single defeat. This level of dominance underscores their status as the team to beat in 2023/24.
A fun fact that encapsulates their season: Mall Tam’s goal difference of +54 ranks among the best in Division 7, reflecting their overwhelming superiority on both ends of the pitch. Their ability to score freely while maintaining a tight defense has been a defining feature of their campaign, making them a formidable force in the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- League Champions: Finished 1st with 58 points
- Highest Goals For: 69 goals scored across the season
- Best Defensive Record: Only 15 goals conceded
- Unbeaten streak: 18 wins and 4 draws, no losses
- Top Scorer: Andrew Coleman with 11 goals
- Playmaker Extraordinaire: Paul Watson with 11 assists
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Mall Tam’s season has been outstanding, maintaining this level of dominance requires continuous focus. They could benefit from further squad depth to sustain their performance throughout the season and possibly tighten their defensive organization even more to reduce the few goals conceded.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Mall Tam’s season has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by their unbeaten record, prolific goal-scoring, and solid defensive record. Their key players have contributed across the board, making them a well-rounded and formidable team. The main areas for growth lie in squad depth and defensive consistency, but overall, this campaign has been a showcase of dominance and excellence in Division 7. With such a commanding performance, Mall Tam sets a high standard for the seasons to come.