Season Review · September 8, 2026
Rocklant: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Rocklant in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with a total of 23 points. The team secured 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, reflecting a tough season on both ends of the pitch. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -24, highlighting persistent defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of promise, the team found it difficult to maintain consistency and tighten up at the back.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-24
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
23
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
8 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
8 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
- 23
- P33
- Scoring
- 22
- P21
- Defence
- 46
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P38
- Goal difference
- -24
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-24 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Rocklant in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with a total of 23 points. The team secured 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, reflecting a tough season on both ends of the pitch. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -24, highlighting persistent defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of promise, the team found it difficult to maintain consistency and tighten up at the back.
This season's results reveal a squad that fought hard but often fell short in crucial moments, especially defensively. The team scored 22 goals but conceded 46, which ultimately impacted their ability to climb higher in the standings. With a below-average rating, the season underscores the need for strategic improvements to turn close matches into wins and bolster defensive resilience.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 7 wins across the season
- Scored a total of 22 goals
- Conceded 46 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 2 draws, showing resilience in some matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Rocklant moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the -24 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded will be crucial to climbing the league table. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities could help turn draws and narrow losses into wins, boosting overall points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough journey for Rocklant, marked by defensive struggles and a final standing of 9th place. The team showed resilience but lacked consistency and defensive solidity. Strengths include their ability to secure wins and score goals, but significant improvements are needed defensively to compete more effectively in Division 8. With targeted adjustments, the club can aim for better results in the next campaign.