The National Soccer League 1982 season was the sixth season of the

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. The champions were Sydney City SC for the third year in a row.

League table

Individual awards

*Player of the Year:

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(

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) *U-21 Player of the Year: David Lowe (

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) *Top Scorer(s):

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( Sydney City – 23 goals) *Coach of the Year:

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( St George-Budapest)

References

OzFootball Archives - 1982 NSL Season
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