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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| 1982 season | |
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| Manager | Ken Morton Chris Dunleavy Willie Wallace |
| Stadium | Wollongong Showground |
| National Soccer League | 3rd |
| NSL Cup | First round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Phil O'Connor (17) All: Phil O'Connor (18) |
| Highest home attendance | 6,341 vs. St George-Budapest (26 September 1982) National Soccer League Finals |
| Lowest home attendance | 500 vs. Sydney City (14 June 1982) NSL Cup |
| Average home league attendance | 3,452 |
| Biggest win | 3–0 vs. Canberra City (H) (4 July 1982) National Soccer League |
| Biggest defeat | 0–4 vs. West Adelaide (A) (28 February 1982) National Soccer League 1–5 vs. Sydney City (H) (14 June 1982) NSL Cup |
The 1982 season was the second in the history of Wollongong City (now Wollongong Wolves). It was also the second season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 3rd in their National Soccer League season and were eliminated in the Preliminary Final by St George-Budapest, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Sydney City.
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 | 14 February 1982 | 5 September 1982 | Matchday 1 | 3rd | 30 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 46 | −3 | 53.33 |
| National Soccer League Finals | 19 September 1982 | 26 September 1982 | Elimination Semi-Final | Preliminary Final | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 50.00 |
| NSL Cup | 14 June 1982 | First round | First round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 33 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 54 | −7 | 51.52 | ||||
Last updated: complete
Source: Competitions
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
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| 1 | Sydney City (C) | 30 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 68 | 28 | +40 | 45 | Qualification to Finals series [lower-alpha 1] |
| 2 | St George-Budapest | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 47 | 40 | +7 | 36 | |
| 3 | Wollongong City | 30 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 46 | −3 | 35 | |
| 4 | Heidelberg United | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 42 | 37 | +5 | 34 | |
| 5 | Preston Makedonia | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 45 | 41 | +4 | 34 | |
| 6 | South Melbourne | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46 | 37 | +9 | 31 | |
| 7 | APIA Leichhardt | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 49 | 54 | −5 | 31 | |
| 8 | Sydney Olympic | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 52 | 42 | +10 | 30 | |
| 9 | West Adelaide | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 44 | 40 | +4 | 28 | |
| 10 | Marconi Fairfield | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 44 | 43 | +1 | 28 | |
| 11 | Brisbane Lions | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 39 | 42 | −3 | 28 | |
| 12 | Newcastle KB United | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 43 | 52 | −9 | 27 | |
| 13 | Adelaide City | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 44 | −8 | 24 | |
| 14 | Footscray JUST | 30 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 34 | 46 | −12 | 24 | |
| 15 | Canberra City | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 37 | 54 | −17 | 24 | |
| 16 | Brisbane City | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 32 | 55 | −23 | 21 |
| 14 February 19821 | South Melbourne | 3–0 | Wollongong City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Middle Park Attendance: 1,800 [1] Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 21 February 19822 | Wollongong City | 1–3 | Sydney City | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Ken Small |
| 28 February 19823 | West Adelaide | 4–0 | Wollongong City | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,365 Referee: Jim Rossis |
| 7 March 19824 | Wollongong City | 2–4 | APIA Leichhardt | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 14 March 19825 | Brisbane City | 3–1 | Wollongong City | Brisbane |
| Report |
| Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,600 Referee: Bill Monteverde |
| 21 March 19826 | Wollongong City | 2–1 | Footscray JUST | Wollongong |
| Report |
| Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Brian Fowler |
| 28 March 19827 | Canberra City | 0–1 | Wollongong City | Canberra |
| Report |
| Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Ken Allen |
| 4 April 19828 | Wollongong City | 1–0 | Newcastle KB United | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,890 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 11 April 19829 | Heidelberg United | 0–2 | Wollongong City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Evan Venios |
| 18 April 198210 | Wollongong City | 2–2 | St George-Budapest | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 25 April 198211 | Adelaide City | 3–0 | Wollongong City | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Sports Field Attendance: 2,320 Referee: Don Campbell |
| 2 May 198212 | Wollongong City | 0–3 | Marconi Fairfield | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Doug Rennie |
| 9 May 198213 | Brisbane Lions | 2–0 | Wollongong City | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Richlands Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Alan Kibbler |
| 16 May 198214 | Wollongong City | 1–0 | Preston Makedonia | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,176 Referee: Ken Small |
| 23 May 198215 | Sydney Olympic | 0–1 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Pratten Park Attendance: 7,350 Referee: Ray Davies |
| 30 May 198216 | Sydney City | 3–3 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 2,824 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 6 June 198217 | Wollongong City | 1–0 | South Melbourne | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,274 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 13 June 198218 | APIA Leichhardt | 2–2 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 3,828 Referee: Gary Power |
| 20 June 198219 | Wollongong City | 2–0 | West Adelaide | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 2,145 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 27 June 198220 | Footscray JUST | 1–2 | Wollongong City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Schintler Reserve Attendance: 1,200 Referee: David Yelland |
| 4 July 198221 | Wollongong City | 3–0 | Canberra City | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,148 Referee: Gary Power |
| 10 July 198222 | Newcastle KB United | 1–3 | Wollongong City | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 7,489 Referee: Bill Monteverde |
| 18 July 198223 | Wollongong City | 2–1 | Heidelberg United | Wollongong |
| Report |
| Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 4,200 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 25 July 198224 | St George-Budapest | 2–1 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 4,123 Referee: Bob Mee |
| 1 August 198225 | Wollongong City | 2–1 | Adelaide City | Wollongong |
| Report |
| Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Doug Rennie |
| 8 August 198226 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–2 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 2,034 Referee: Ken Allen |
| 15 August 198227 | Wollongong City | 0–2 | Brisbane Lions | Wollongong |
| Report |
| Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,179 Referee: Gary Power |
| 22 August 198228 | Preston Makedonia | 2–1 | Wollongong City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 29 August 198229 | Wollongong City | 2–1 | Sydney Olympic | Wollongong |
| Report |
| Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 4,122 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 5 September 198230 | Wollongong City | 3–1 | Brisbane City | Wollongong |
| Report |
| Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 4,122 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 19 September 1982Elimination Semi-Final | Heidelberg United | 1–3 | Wollongong City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Middle Park Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 26 September 1982Preliminary Final | Wollongong City | 0–2 | St George-Budapest | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 6,341 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 14 June 1982 First round | Wollongong City | 1–5 | Sydney City | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Memorial Park Attendance: 500 Referee: Doug Rennie |
Players with no appearances not included in the list. [2] [3]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | |||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  | Jim Preston | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2 | MF |  | Peter Willis | 25(2) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| 3 | DF | | Arno Bertogna | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| 4 | DF |  | Chris Dunleavy | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 2 |
| 5 | DF | | Jeff Ainsworth | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | | Lee Adam | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 4 |
| 7 | FW | | Glen Fontana | 13(2) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
| 8 | MF | | John Fleming | 27(1) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| 9 | MF | | Roy Cotton | 28(2) | 11 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 11 |
| 10 | MF | | Larry Gaffney | 24(2) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| 11 | FW | | Phil O'Connor | 31 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 18 |
| 12 | DF | | Ray Vliestra | 7(1) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 14 | FW | | Jock Morlando | 1(2) | 0 | 0(1) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | DF | | Phil Kerr | 3(5) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 18 | MF |  | Clive Campbell | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 20 | GK | | Natch Vardareff | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| — | FW | | Derek Laing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| — | MF | | Peter Tredinnick | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 3 |
| — | DF | | Alan Waldron | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Rank | No. | Pos | Nat | Name | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total |
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| 1 | 1 | GK | | Jim Preston | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 | 20 | GK | | Natch Vardareff | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 8 | ||||
The 1982 NSL Cup was the sixth 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 1979 NSL Cup was the third season of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. All 14 NSL teams from around Australia entered the competition, as well as a further 18 from various state leagues around Australia.
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 1980 NSL Cup was the fourth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1983 NSL Cup was the seventh 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 1979 season was Sydney City's third season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Sydney City finished 3rd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup quarter-finals by Newcastle KB United.
The 1980 season was Sydney City's fourth season in the National Soccer League. 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 NSL Cup quarter-finals by Brisbane Lions.
The 1981 season was the first in the history of Wollongong City. 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 1983 season was the third in the history of Wollongong City. It was also the third season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 15th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Canberra City.
The 1979 season was the second in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the second season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 6th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup semi-finals by St George-Budapest.
The 1980 season was the third in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the third season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 6th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup second round by Marconi Fairfield.
The 1981 season was the fourth in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the fourth season in the National Soccer League. 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 1982 season was the fifth in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the fifth season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 12th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Marconi Fairfield.
The 1983 season was the sixth in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the sixth season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 5th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup second round by Sydney Olympic.
The 1984 season was the seventh and final season in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the seventh and final season in the National Soccer League. They were replaced by Newcastle Rosebud United after Round 5 of the 1984 National Soccer League. Newcastle Rosebud United finished 8th in their National Soccer League season and won the NSL Cup Final against Melbourne Knights.
The 1988 season was the eighth in the history of Wollongong City. It was the seventh season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 1st in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Brisbane Lions.
The 1979 season was the first 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 1979 season was the third 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 5th 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.
