Season Review · September 8, 2026
Mort Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a balanced yet challenging campaign for Mort Park in Division 8. Finishing in 5th place with 31 points, the team demonstrated resilience with a fairly even split of wins, draws, and losses—each tallying nine, four, and nine respectively. The season was marked by a modest goal tally of 25, coupled with a slightly higher number of goals conceded at 30, resulting in a goal difference of -5.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
-5
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
5th
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
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P63
- Scoring
- 25
- P38
- Defence
- 30
- P67
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P63
- Goal difference
- -5
- P63
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-5 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 balanced yet challenging campaign for Mort Park in Division 8. Finishing in 5th place with 31 points, the team demonstrated resilience with a fairly even split of wins, draws, and losses—each tallying nine, four, and nine respectively. The season was marked by a modest goal tally of 25, coupled with a slightly higher number of goals conceded at 30, resulting in a goal difference of -5.
A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story. Despite not dominating the league, Mort Park displayed moments of determination and team spirit that kept fans engaged throughout the campaign. The season's narrative was one of perseverance, with the team consistently fighting to improve their standing in a competitive division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-half finish in Division 8
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Conceded 30 goals, showing defensive resilience at times
- Maintained a steady record with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Mort Park's season, while steady, highlights areas where further progress could be made. The team’s goal difference of -5 indicates defensive vulnerabilities, and the equal number of wins and losses suggests inconsistency in performance. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and tightening defensive organization could help elevate the team’s league position in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Mort Park's Season 22 was a balanced effort marked by resilience and steady performance. The team showed they could compete in Division 8, finishing comfortably in the top half. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency will be key to climbing higher in the standings. The season’s story was one of perseverance, and with targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more commanding position next year.