Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| 1981 season | |
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| Head Coach | George Potter |
| Stadium | Perry Park |
| National Soccer League | 3rd |
| NSL Cup | Quarter-finals |
| Top goalscorer | League: Paul Wilkinson (12) All: Paul Wilkinson (14) |
| Highest home attendance | 5,000 vs. Brisbane Lions (19 July 1981) National Soccer League 5,000 vs. Newcastle KB United (2 August 1981) National Soccer League |
| Lowest home attendance | 1,000 vs. Mareeba United (8 June 1981) NSL Cup |
| Average home league attendance | 2,660 |
| Biggest win | 4–0 vs. Marconi Fairfield (21 June 1981) National Soccer League |
| Biggest defeat | 0–3 vs. Canberra City (14 June 1981) National Soccer League |
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Brisbane City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Brisbane City finished 3rd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| National Soccer League | 15 February 1981 | 13 September 1981 | Matchday 1 | 3rd | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 40.00 |
| NSL Cup | 8 February 1981 | 17 June 1981 | First round | Quarter-finals | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 66.67 |
| Total | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 43 | 29 | +14 | 42.42 | ||||
Source: Competitions
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
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| 1 | Sydney City (C) | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 30 | +29 | 43 | |
| 2 | South Melbourne | 30 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 39 | |
| 3 | Brisbane City | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 35 | |
| 4 | APIA Leichhardt | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 33 | +6 | 35 | |
| 5 | Canberra City | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 41 | 32 | +9 | 33 | |
| 6 | Brisbane Lions | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 33 | +8 | 33 | |
| 7 | Adelaide City | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 46 | 42 | +4 | 32 | |
| 8 | Heidelberg United | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 40 | +8 | 31 | |
| 9 | Sydney Olympic | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 31 | |
| 10 | Newcastle KB United | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 30 | |
| 11 | Wollongong City | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 39 | −4 | 28 | |
| 12 | Preston Makedonia | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 41 | −2 | 25 | |
| 13 | Footscray JUST | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32 | 48 | −16 | 25 | |
| 14 | Marconi Fairfield | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 45 | −22 | 25 | |
| 15 | Blacktown City (R) | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 47 | −15 | 21 | Relegated to the 1982 NSW State League |
| 16 | West Adelaide | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 26 | 57 | −31 | 14 |
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 47 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 9 | +15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 16 | −3 |
Source: worldfootball.net
Win Draw Loss
| 15 February 19811 | Brisbane City | 2–1 | West Adelaide | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 1,500 [1] Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 22 February 19812 | Sydney City | 1–1 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Doug Rennie |
| 1 March 19813 | Brisbane City | 0–0 | Canberra City | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Gary Power |
| 8 March 19814 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–1 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,420 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 15 March 19815 | Brisbane City | 3–0 | Sydney Olympic | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 29 March 19816 | Heidelberg United | 2–0 | Brisbane City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park No. 2 Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 5 April 19817 | Brisbane City | 2–0 | Footscray JUST | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 1,600 Referee: Jack Wood |
| 12 April 19818 | Brisbane Lions | 1–0 | Brisbane City | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Richlands Stadium Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Ken Allen |
| 18 April 19819 | Brisbane City | 2–1 | Blacktown City | Brisbane |
| Report |
| Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Des Miles |
| 26 April 198110 | Newcastle KB United | 0–2 | Brisbane City | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 4,569 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 3 May 198111 | Brisbane City | 0–0 | APIA Leichhardt | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Jack Wood |
| 10 May 198112 | Wollongong City | 0–0 | Brisbane City | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 5,309 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 17 May 198126 | Brisbane City | 1–0 | Wollongong City | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 4,800 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 24 May 198114 | Preston Makedonia | 1–1 | Brisbane City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 31 May 198115 | Adelaide City | 1–0 | Brisbane City | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Sports Field Attendance: 3,300 Referee: Don Campbell |
| 7 June 198116 | Brisbane City | 2–0 | Sydney City | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Bob Mee |
| 14 June 198117 | Canberra City | 3–0 | Brisbane City | Canberra |
| Report | Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 2,891 Referee: Ken Allen |
| 21 June 198118 | Brisbane City | 4–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Alf Rodway |
| 28 June 198119 | Sydney Olympic | 1–1 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Pratten Park Attendance: 5,346 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 5 July 198120 | Brisbane City | 1–2 | Heidelberg United | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 12 July 198121 | Footscray JUST | 1–0 | Brisbane City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Schintler Reserve Attendance: 1,800 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 19 July 198122 | Brisbane City | 1–0 | Brisbane Lions | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 26 July 198123 | Blacktown City | 1–2 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Gabbie Stadium Attendance: 3,144 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 2 August 198124 | Brisbane City | 1–1 | Newcastle KB United | Brisbane |
| Report |
| Stadium: Ballymore Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 9 August 198125 | APIA Leichhardt | 2–2 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 4,301 Referee: Gary Power |
| 12 August 198113 | Brisbane City | 1–1 | South Melbourne | Brisbane |
| Report |
| Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 23 August 198127 | South Melbourne | 0–2 | Brisbane City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 30 August 198128 | Brisbane City | 1–2 | Preston Makedonia | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Col Amos |
| 6 September 198129 | Brisbane City | 3–1 | Adelaide City | Brisbane |
| Report |
| Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Jim Fearn |
| 13 September 198130 | West Adelaide | 1–1 | Brisbane City | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Jim Rossis |
Win Draw Loss
| 8 February 1981 First round | Brisbane City | 1–0 | Mount Gravatt | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: [2] |
| 8 June 1981 Second round | Brisbane City | 3–0 | Mareeba United | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Col Amos |
| 17 June 1981 Quarter-finals | West Adelaide | 4–2 | Brisbane City | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 1,800 Referee: Jim Rossis |
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [3] [2]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | |||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  | Kim Wishart | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | DF |  | Jimmy Dunne | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | | David Ratcliffe | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| 5 | DF | | Steve Perry | 17+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | | Larry Gaffney | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 3 |
| 7 | FW |  | Joe Palinkas | 18+4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| 8 | MF |  | Frank Pimblett | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | | Willie Conner | 8+8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3 |
| 10 | MF |  | Kevin Low | 2+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | FW | | Kevin Caldwell | 14+4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 3 |
| 12 | FW | | Barry Kelso | 17+3 | 4 | 0+3 | 0 | 23 | 4 |
| 14 | MF | | Bobby Hamilton | 27 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 8 |
| 15 | FW | | Paul Wilkinson | 29 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 14 |
| 16 | MF | | John McVeigh | 15+2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| 17 | DF | | Billy Wilkinson | 30 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| 18 | MF | | David Vincenzino | 8+1 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 19 | DF | | Michael Tripp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | GK | | Martin Coe | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| — | FW | | Dominic Confessore | 0+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| — | MF | | Angelo Falco | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | ||||||
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| 1 | 2 | DF | | Jimmy Dunne | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 8 | MF | | Frank Pimblett | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 | DF | | David Ratcliffe | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | FW | | Kevin Caldwell | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 12 | FW | | Barry Kelso | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | MF | | Larry Gaffney | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 17 | DF | | Billy Wilkinson | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 7 | FW | | Joe Palinkas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | MF | | Bobby Hamilton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | FW | | Paul Wilkinson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | MF | | John McVeigh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | 5 | DF | | Steve Perry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | MF | | David Vincenzino | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 2 | ||||
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.
| Rank | No. | Nat. | Goalkeeper | NSL | NSL Cup | Total |
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| 1 | 20 | | Martin Coe | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 1 | | Kim Wishart | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 11 | 2 | 13 | |||
The 1981 season was the first in the history of Wollongong City Football Club. It was also the first season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 11th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup second round by APIA Leichhardt.
The 1981 season was the fourth in the history of Newcastle KB United. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 10th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Canberra City.
The 1980 season was the second in the National Soccer League for APIA Leichhardt Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. APIA Leichhardt finished 8th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the history of Canberra City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Canberra City finished 10th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 4th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Adelaide City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Adelaide City finished 7th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the semi-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the third in the National Soccer League for APIA Leichhardt Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. APIA Leichhardt finished 4th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Blacktown City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Blacktown City finished 15th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Brisbane Lions. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Brisbane Lions finished 6th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the history of Canberra City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Canberra City finished 5th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Footscray JUST. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Footscray JUST finished 13th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Heidelberg United. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Heidelberg United finished 8th in their National Soccer League season and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 14th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the semi-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the first in the National Soccer League for Preston Makedonia, in Melbourne, Victoria. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Preston Makedonia finished 12th in their National Soccer League season and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for South Melbourne Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. South Melbourne finished 2nd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Sydney City. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Sydney City finished 1st in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the third round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Sydney Olympic Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Sydney Olympic finished 9th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the third round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for West Adelaide Soccer Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. West Adelaide finished 16th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the final of the NSL Cup.
The 1982 season was the sixth in the National Soccer League for Adelaide City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Adelaide City finished 13th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1982 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for APIA Leichhardt Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. APIA Leichhardt finished 7th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
