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 | Raul Blanco (until 10 August) Luciano Nesti (caretaker, from 10 August) |
| Stadium | Marconi Stadium |
| National Soccer League | 14th |
| NSL Cup | Semi-finals |
| Charity Shield | Winners |
| Top goalscorer | League: Mark Jankovics Peter Sharne (6 each) All: Mark Jankovics (10) |
| Highest home attendance | 7,319 vs. Sydney Olympic (19 July 1981) National Soccer League |
| Lowest home attendance | 2,000 vs. Canterbury Marickville (6 May 1981) NSL Cup |
| Average home league attendance | 3,683 |
| Biggest win | 3–1 vs. Heidelberg United (19 April 1981) National Soccer League 2–0 vs. Blacktown City (10 May 1981) National Soccer League 3–1 vs. APIA Leichhardt (8 July 1981) NSL Cup |
| Biggest defeat | 0–5 vs. Sydney City (15 March 1981) National Soccer League |
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield (now Marconi Stallions Football Club). 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.
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 | 14th | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 45 | −22 | 30.00 |
| NSL Cup | 29 March 1981 | 5 August 1981 | First round | Semi-finals | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 60.00 |
| Charity Shield | 30 January 1981 | Final | Winners | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 53 | −17 | 36.11 | ||||
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 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 45 | −22 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 20 | −4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 25 | −18 |
Source: worldfootball.net
Win Draw Loss
| 15 February 19811 | South Melbourne | 1–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 5,500 [1] Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 22 February 19812 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–0 | Preston Makedonia | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Gary Power |
| 1 March 19813 | Adelaide City | 0–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 2,300 Referee: Don Campbell |
| 8 March 19814 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–1 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| 16:00 AEST |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,420 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 15 March 19815 | Sydney City | 5–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 3,458 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 22 March 198110 | Footscray JUST | 1–2 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Schintler Reserve Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Jim Fearn |
| 29 March 19816 | Marconi Fairfield | 0–2 | Canberra City | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,700 Referee: Ken Small |
| 5 April 19817 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–0 | West Adelaide | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,550 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 12 April 19818 | Sydney Olympic | 2–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Pratten Park Attendance: 6,878 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 19 April 19819 | Marconi Fairfield | 3–1 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 3 May 198111 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–1 | Brisbane Lions | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 2,225 Referee: Ken Small |
| 10 May 198112 | Blacktown City | 0–2 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Gabbie Stadium Attendance: 3,180 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 17 May 198113 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–2 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 2,603 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 31 May 198115 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–1 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 2,400 Referee: Henry Witschge |
| 7 June 198116 | Preston Makedonia | 0–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve Referee: Jack Johnston |
| 14 June 198117 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–4 | Adelaide City | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 3,241 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 21 June 198118 | Brisbane City | 4–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Alf Rodway |
| 28 June 198119 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–0 | Sydney City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 6,165 Referee: Barry Harwood |
| 5 July 198120 | Canberra City | 0–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Canberra |
| Report | Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 4,160 Referee: Bob Mee |
| 12 July 198121 | West Adelaide | 2–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,562 Referee: Graham Neal |
| 19 July 198122 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–1 | Sydney Olympic | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 7,319 Referee: Gary Power |
| 2 August 198124 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–3 | Footscray JUST | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 3,450 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 9 August 198125 | Brisbane Lions | 2–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Richlands Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 16 August 198126 | Marconi Fairfield | 0–1 | Blacktown City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 2,100 Referee: Doug Rennie |
| 19 August 198123 | Heidelberg United | 1–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 23 August 198127 | Newcastle KB United | 2–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 5,027 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 30 August 198128 | Marconi Fairfield | 0–2 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 5,325 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 6 September 198129 | Wollongong City | 4–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 5,819 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 9 September 198114 | APIA Leichhardt | 1–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Leichhardt Oval Attendance: 4,248 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 13 September 198130 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–1 | South Melbourne | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 2,745 Referee: Don Campbell |
Win Draw Loss
| 29 March 1981 First round | Marconi Fairfield | 2–1 | Melita Eagles | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Everley Park Attendance: [2] Referee: Gary Power |
| 6 May 1981 Second round | Marconi Fairfield | 1–0 | Canterbury Marickville | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Arthur Owens |
| 27 May 1981 Third round | Marconi Fairfield | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Sydney City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Oval Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 8 July 1981 Quarter-finals | APIA Leichhardt | 1–3 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 3,800 Referee: Henry Witschge |
| 5 August 1981 Semi-finals | Marconi Fairfield | 2–3 | Brisbane Lions | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Peter Rampley |
Marconi Fairfield, as NSL Cup winners in the previous season, played against Sydney City who won the National Soccer League in the previous season in the 1981 Charity Shield. [3]
| 30 January 1981 Final | Sydney City | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Redfern Oval Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Henry Witschge |
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [4] [2]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Charity Shield | Total | ||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  | Allan Maher | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | | Peter Brogan | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | | Paul Degney | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | | Tony Henderson | 27+1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | | Ivo Prskalo | 16 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | | Gary Byrne | 29 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 3 |
| 7 | FW | | Peter Sharne | 29+1 | 6 | 4+1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 9 |
| 9 | FW | | Eddie Krncevic | 27+1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 8 |
| 10 | FW | | Berti Mariani | 25+1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| 11 | FW | | Ian Hunter | 6+3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | | Stuart Johnston | 8+5 | 2 | 2+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| 13 | FW | | Jim Muir | 8+3 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 14 | FW | | Mark Jankovics | 29+1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 10 |
| 15 | DF | | Dennis Colusso | 5+7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 16 | DF | | Drago Tomasich | 11+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 17 | MF | | Josip Picioane | 8+3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 19 | DF | | Steve Calderan | 4+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 22 | GK | | Ron Corry | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| — | MF | | Attilio Carbone | 2+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| — | — | | Dennis Morson | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| — | MF | | Peter Raskopoulos | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player(s) transferred out but featured this season | |||||||||||
| 8 | MF |  | Hussein Housseini | 15+2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | | Ken Lindsay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 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 | Charity Shield | Total | ||||||||
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| 1 | 5 | DF | | Ivo Prskalo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | MF | | Hussein Housseini | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | 19 | DF | | Steve Calderan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 4 | DF | | Tony Henderson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | MF | | Gary Byrne | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 13 | FW | | Jim Muir | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | GK | | Allan Maher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | | Peter Brogan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | FW | | Berti Mariani | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | FW | | Mark Jankovics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | DF | | Drago Tomasich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | 3 | DF | | Paul Degney | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | MF | | Josip Picioane | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 3 | ||||
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 | Charity Shield | Total |
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| 1 | 1 | | Allan Maher | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | |||
The 1981 NSL Cup was the fifth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1984 NSL Cup was the eighth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
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 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 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.
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 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.
