Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Hemeston County's 11th season in Division 8 was a challenging journey, marked by a modest win rate of 18.2%. Finishing in 12th place out of the league's 20 teams, the club faced numerous hurdles but laid important groundwork for future growth. Despite the tough campaign, the team showed resilience and a collective spirit, with many players contributing across the pitch, even if individual stats didn't shine brightly this season.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
18
Record
4-6-12
GD
-17
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
12th
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
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Cosimo Lombardo
LB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Cosimo Lombardo
LB
0 goals
Top assists
Cosimo Lombardo
LB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P8
- Scoring
- 27
- P38
- Defence
- 44
- P13
- Goal difference
- -17
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-6-12
Wins
4
18%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-17 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
Hemeston County's 11th season in Division 8 was a challenging journey, marked by a modest win rate of 18.2%. Finishing in 12th place out of the league's 20 teams, the club faced numerous hurdles but laid important groundwork for future growth. Despite the tough campaign, the team showed resilience and a collective spirit, with many players contributing across the pitch, even if individual stats didn't shine brightly this season.
A fun fact about Hemeston County's season is their 18.2% win rate, highlighting the difficulties faced but also emphasizing the potential for improvement. The season was characterized by learning curves, team cohesion efforts, and the pursuit of establishing a solid foundation for upcoming campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Team Unity:Multiple players contributed in various roles, fostering a collective effort.
- Goals Scored:27 goals, demonstrating attacking intent despite challenges.
- Defensive Resilience:Conceded 44 goals, showing areas to tighten up defensively.
- Development Focus:The season was about laying the groundwork for future success.
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the season's key contributors were notable for their team-first approach:
- Cosimo Lombardo:The team player – contributing in multiple ways
- Paul Dupont:The team player – contributing in multiple ways
- Julio Cortes:The team player – contributing in multiple ways
- Marcel Durand:The team player – contributing in multiple ways
- Jose Pereira:The team player – contributing in multiple ways
All players demonstrated a willingness to contribute across roles, emphasizing team cohesion over individual accolades.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Hemeston County's season highlighted the need for defensive solidity and goal-scoring efficiency. Improving defensive organization and converting more scoring opportunities could significantly enhance results. Additionally, fostering individual player development and tactical refinement will be crucial for climbing the league table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hemeston County's 2023/24 season was one of foundational efforts and learning. The team showed admirable team spirit and a willingness to contribute collectively, setting the stage for future growth. However, defensive frailties and limited goal-scoring capacity hindered their progress. With targeted improvements and continued development, the club has the potential to turn these lessons into success in the seasons ahead.