1996–97 National Soccer League
Appearance
NSL 1996-97 | |
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League | National Soccer League |
Sport | Association football |
Duration | 1996-97 |
Number of teams | 14 |
NSL season | |
Champions | Brisbane Strikers |
Minor premiers | Sydney United |
Top scorer | David Zdrilic (21) |
The 1996–97 National Soccer League season, was the 21st season of the National Soccer League in Australia.
Teams
Team | Home city | Home ground |
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Adelaide City | Adelaide | Hindmarsh Stadium |
Brisbane Strikers | Brisbane | Lang Park |
Canberra Cosmos | Canberra | Bruce Stadium |
Collingwood Warriors | Melbourne | Victoria Park Olympic Park |
Gippsland Falcons | Morwell | Falcons Park |
Marconi-Stallions | Sydney | Marconi Stadium |
Melbourne Knights | Melbourne | Knights Stadium |
Newcastle Breakers | Newcastle | Breakers Stadium |
Perth Glory | Perth | Perth Oval |
South Melbourne | Melbourne | Lakeside Stadium |
Sydney United | Sydney | Edensor Park |
UTS Olympic | Sydney | Belmore Oval |
West Adelaide | Adelaide | Hindmarsh Stadium |
Wollongong City | Wollongong | Brandon Park |
Season overview
It was performed in 14 teams, and Brisbane Strikers won the championship.
League standings
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Finals
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Grand Final
Brisbane Strikers | 2 – 0 | Sydney United |
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Farina 47' Brown 69' |
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Individual awards
- Player of the Year: Kresimir Marusic (Sydney United)
- U-21 Player of the Year: Kasey Wehrman (Brisbane Strikers)
- Top Scorer: David Zdrilic (Sydney United) – 21 goals
- Coach of the Year: Branko Culina (Sydney United)