The 2008–09 National Youth League was the first season of the National Youth League, the top Australian youth soccer league.
Teams
Stadiums and locations Note: Table lists in alphabetical order. Team Location Stadium CapacityAdelaide United U21sAdelaideHindmarsh StadiumCentral Coast Mariners U21sGosfordCentral Coast StadiumMelbourne Victory U21sMelbourneBob Jane StadiumNewcastle Jets U21sNewcastleEnergy Australia StadiumPerth Glory U21sPerthMembers Equity StadiumQueensland Roar U21sBrisbaneSuncorp StadiumSydney FC U21sSydneySydney Football Stadium
League table
Results
Grand Final
Season statistics
Scoring
Top scorers Rank Player Club Goals1 Francesco MonterossoAdelaide United U21s132 Chris GrossmanQueensland Roar U21s113 Nathan ElasiMelbourne Victory U21s104 Sean RooneySydney FC U21s95 Andrija JukicPerth Glory U21s6 Tim SmitsQueensland Roar U21s
Hat-tricks Player For Against Result Date Sydney FC U21s Perth Glory U21s 5–3 (A) Perth Glory U21s Sydney FC U21s 3–5 (H) Queensland Roar U21s Perth Glory U21s 5–1 (H) Melbourne Victory U21s Sydney FC U21s 3–1 (H)
Awards Player of the Year: Adam Sarota, Brisbane Roar Golden Boot: Francesco Monterosso, Adelaide United – 13 goals
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