1977 National Soccer League
NSL 1977 | |
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League | National Soccer League |
Sport | Association football |
Duration | 1977 |
Number of teams | 14 |
NSL season | |
Champions | Eastern Suburbs |
Top scorer | Dixie Deans (16) |
The 1977 National Soccer League season was the first season of the National Soccer League of Australia.
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.
League table
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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)