Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
East Bland Park's 11th season in the league has been a commendable display of resilience and team effort. Finishing in 5th place in Division 7 of League 43, the team demonstrated a balanced approach with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. Their positive goal difference of +18 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. This fun fact underscores their ability to maintain a competitive edge throughout the season, even if consistency remains an area to refine.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
38
Record
12-2-8
GD
+18
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
38
Win Rate
55%
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
Teodoro De los Santos
RW
20 contributions
Top scorer
Teodoro De los Santos
RW
13 goals
Top assists
Teodoro De los Santos
RW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P58
- Scoring
- 73
- P88
- Defence
- 55
- P38
- Goal difference
- +18
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-2-8
Wins
12
55%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+18 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
East Bland Park's 11th season in the league has been a commendable display of resilience and team effort. Finishing in 5th place in Division 7 of League 43, the team demonstrated a balanced approach with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. Their positive goal difference of +18 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. This fun fact underscores their ability to maintain a competitive edge throughout the season, even if consistency remains an area to refine.
Throughout the campaign, East Bland Park showcased moments of brilliance and collective effort, with key players stepping up when needed. The season's overall performance reflects a team that is reliable on the pitch, with potential for further growth and higher league standings in the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Positive Goal Difference of +18— More goals scored than conceded
- Top scorer Teodoro De los Santoswith 13 goals and 7 assists
- Consistent team contributionwith multiple players involved in scoring and assisting
- Solid league positionin 5th place amidst competitive rivals
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While East Bland Park displayed a balanced and resilient season, there is room to enhance consistency, particularly in reducing losses and tightening defensive organization. Developing more attacking options and refining set-piece efficiency could elevate their offensive output further. Additionally, fostering squad depth and rotation might help sustain performance levels across the demanding league schedule.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
East Bland Park’s season has been marked by solid performances, a positive goal difference, and notable contributions from key players. Their reliable football and team cohesion are promising foundations for future success. To climb higher in the league standings, focusing on consistency, defensive solidity, and tactical flexibility will be crucial. Overall, this season reflects a team with strong fundamentals and significant potential for growth.