Season Review · September 8, 2026
Tadcast: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Tadcast in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, as they conceded 52 goals—more than double their 22 goals scored—resulting in a goal difference of -30. This defensive frailty was a significant factor in their overall performance, making it difficult to climb higher in the standings.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-30
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
20
Win Rate
23%
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
Julio Cortes
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
LW
8 goals
Top assists
Ivan Cvetković
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P29
- Scoring
- 22
- P25
- Defence
- 52
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P46
- Goal difference
- -30
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-30 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 challenging campaign for Tadcast in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, as they conceded 52 goals—more than double their 22 goals scored—resulting in a goal difference of -30. This defensive frailty was a significant factor in their overall performance, making it difficult to climb higher in the standings.
Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. Tadcast’s efforts on the pitch showed resilience, but the season’s outcome underscores the need for defensive improvements and strategic adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Conceded 52 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Maintained a balanced record with equal wins and draws (5 each)
- Finished 9th in Division 8, reflecting a tough season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Tadcast's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by their goal difference of -30. Addressing defensive organization and resilience will be crucial in future campaigns. Improving consistency in results and reducing goals conceded could help climb the league table and secure more positive outcomes.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Tadcast, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a mid-table finish. While the team showed some resilience with an equal number of wins and draws, the overall record highlights significant areas for improvement, particularly in defense. Strengthening defensive solidity and maintaining better consistency could turn future seasons into more competitive campaigns.