Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hune Town: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Hune Town's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was marked by a challenging campaign, finishing in 8th place. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 6 draws, but struggled defensively, conceding 49 goals over the course of the season. This defensive fragility contributed to a goal difference of -25, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some moments of resilience, the team found it difficult to consistently contain opponents and convert scoring opportunities into points.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
24
Record
6-6-10
GD
-25
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
8th
Points
24
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Branko Bartolić
LW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Branko Bartolić
LW
6 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P38
- Scoring
- 24
- P13
- Defence
- 49
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P33
- Goal difference
- -25
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-6-10
Wins
6
27%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-25 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
Hune Town's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was marked by a challenging campaign, finishing in 8th place. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 6 draws, but struggled defensively, conceding 49 goals over the course of the season. This defensive fragility contributed to a goal difference of -25, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some moments of resilience, the team found it difficult to consistently contain opponents and convert scoring opportunities into points.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -25, which underscores the defensive issues that plagued Hune Town throughout the campaign. While the team showed some attacking intent with 24 goals scored, their inability to tighten up at the back ultimately hindered their overall performance.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 24 goals across the season
- Achieved an equal number of wins and draws (6 each)
- Conceded 49 goals, reflecting defensive struggles
- Finished 8th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hune Town needs to focus on strengthening their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in both attack and defense could help turn draws into wins and secure a better league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hune Town's Season 22 was a tough campaign characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and a mid-table finish. The team showed resilience in attack but struggled to keep opponents at bay, as reflected in their goal difference and overall points tally. Addressing defensive issues and building on attacking opportunities will be crucial for a more competitive season ahead.