Season Review · September 8, 2026
Duls Park: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Duls Park as they navigated the complexities of Division 3. Finishing in 9th place, the club faced a tough campaign marked by a mix of hard-fought victories and difficult setbacks. Despite a goal difference of -2, the team managed to score 46 goals, showcasing their offensive efforts, but also conceded 48, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, full of moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Finished
9th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-2
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
26
Win Rate
36%
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
Erminio Esposito
CF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Erminio Esposito
CF
12 goals
Top assists
Mate Gajić
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P29
- Scoring
- 46
- P71
- Defence
- 48
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P21
- Goal difference
- -2
- P29
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-2 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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Duls Park as they navigated the complexities of Division 3. Finishing in 9th place, the club faced a tough campaign marked by a mix of hard-fought victories and difficult setbacks. Despite a goal difference of -2, the team managed to score 46 goals, showcasing their offensive efforts, but also conceded 48, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, full of moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
This season was characterized by resilience and determination, as Duls Park battled against the odds to stay competitive in a tough league. The club's efforts reflected a squad that refused to give up, even when the results didn't always go their way. The season's narrative was one of perseverance amid adversity, with each game adding a new chapter to their ongoing story.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 46 goals, demonstrating offensive resilience
- Secured 8 wins despite tough competition
- Achieved 2 draws, showing fighting spirit in tight matches
- Conceded 48 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Maintained a competitive edge with a goal difference of -2
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Duls Park's season was marked by a need to tighten defensive organization and convert more scoring opportunities into goals. With 12 losses and a goal difference of -2, focusing on defensive solidity and consistency could help climb the league table in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a period of perseverance for Duls Park, with notable efforts on both ends of the pitch. The club demonstrated offensive resilience and a fighting spirit, but defensive lapses and a string of losses hindered their overall standing. Strengthening defensive cohesion and capitalizing on scoring chances could be key areas to focus on moving forward to turn close matches into wins and improve their league position.