National Soccer League 1977
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The National Soccer League 1977 season was the first season of the National Soccer League. The league was the first national football (soccer) league format competition in Australia. Clubs predominantly joined from the top leagues in each state, with some clubs forming in 1977 to join the league. The inaugural champions were Eastern Suburbs.
[edit] League Table
| Team | Played | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Suburbs | 26 | 37 |
| 2 | Marconi Fairfield | 26 | 37 |
| 3 | Fitzroy | 26 | 32 |
| 4 | Adelaide City | 26 | 31 |
| 5 | Western Suburbs | 26 | 29 |
| 6 | St George | 26 | 28 |
| 7 | West Adelaide | 26 | 26 |
| 8 | Footscray | 26 | 24 |
| 9 | Brisbane Lions | 26 | 23 |
| 10 | Brisbane City | 26 | 22 |
| 11 | South Melbourne | 26 | 22 |
| 12 | Sydney Olympic | 26 | 21 |
| 13 | Canberra City | 26 | 17 |
| 14 | Mooroolbark | 26 | 15 |
[edit] Individual Awards
- Player of the Year: Jim Rooney (Marconi Fairfield)
- U-21 Player of the Year: John Kosmina (West Adelaide)
- Top Scorer(s): Dixie Deans (Adelaide City – 16 goals)
- Coach of the Year: Rale Rasic (Marconi Fairfield)
