The 1979 National Soccer League was the third season of the National Soccer League, the former top Australian semi-professional league for association football clubs since its establishment in 1977. Marconi Fairfield secured a first National Soccer League title.
League table
Results
Finals series The top four teams in the league entered a play-off series. The winner of the Finals series was not considered the overall winner of the 1979 National Soccer League.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Grand Final
Season statistics
Top scorers RankPlayerClubGoals1 Mark JankovicsMarconi Fairfield182 Eddie KrncevicMarconi Fairfield133 Ken BodenNewcastle KB United124 Kevin LowNewcastle KB United11 Jamie PatonHeidelberg United6 Tony BrennanBrisbane Lions10 Gary ColeHeidelberg United Peter SharneMarconi Fairfield Terry SmithSydney City10 Terry ByrneCanberra City9
Individual awards
Player of the Year: Ivo Prskalo (Marconi Fairfield) U-21 Player of the Year: Eddie Krncevic (Marconi Fairfield) Top Scorer(s): Mark Jankovics (Marconi Fairfield – 18 goals) Coach of the Year: Les Scheinflug (Marconi Fairfield)
References
OzFootball Archives - 1979 NSL Season