
Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter for Heth Grad as they navigated their journey in division 8, league 80. Finishing in 6th place with 31 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a commitment to growth. The season was characterized by a balanced mix of wins, draws, and losses—each game contributing to the club’s foundational development. Interestingly, this season was a story of its own, with moments of promise and learning that will undoubtedly shape future campaigns. The team’s goal difference of -2 underscores the competitive nature of their matches, often coming down to the fine margins.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
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
6th
Points
31
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Marin Mlinarić
LW
11 contributions
Top scorer
Gabriel Moraga
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Marin Mlinarić
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P50
- Scoring
- 48
- P50
- Defence
- 50
- P38
- Goal difference
- -2
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-2 GD
Goal Contributions
Gabriel Moraga
CF · 7G · 2A
9
Marin Mlinarić
RW · 6G
6
Leonard Campbell
CM · 5G
5
Romano Šimunić
RW · 4G · 5A
9
George Hutchinson
CF · 3G · 1A
4
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 17 marked a pivotal chapter for Heth Grad as they navigated their journey in division 8, league 80. Finishing in 6th place with 31 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a commitment to growth. The season was characterized by a balanced mix of wins, draws, and losses—each game contributing to the club’s foundational development. Interestingly, this season was a story of its own, with moments of promise and learning that will undoubtedly shape future campaigns. The team’s goal difference of -2 underscores the competitive nature of their matches, often coming down to the fine margins.
A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—highlighting the unpredictable and evolving nature of Heth Grad’s squad. The club’s efforts to build a cohesive unit are evident, setting the stage for more ambitious pursuits ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 48 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Conceded only 50 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
- Key players contributed across multiple facets, emphasizing teamwork
- Progress in league positioning, laying groundwork for future success
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed promising signs, consistency remains a key area for growth. Narrowing the goal difference and converting more chances could elevate their league standing. Defensive organization and discipline might also be areas to focus on, as conceding 50 goals indicates room for tightening up at the back.
Season Rating:(Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Heth Grad’s Season 17 was a foundational campaign, laying the groundwork for future success. Their balanced attack and solid team contributions highlight a squad with potential. Moving forward, refining defensive solidity and enhancing goal conversion will be crucial. With continued development, Heth Grad can aim higher and turn their promising performances into more consistent results.
