National Soccer League 1987
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The National Soccer League 1987 season was the eleventh season of the National Soccer League in Australia. The season saw the format returned to a single league of thirteen teams instead of the two-conference system. Sydney City SC withdrew from the competition after round 1, reducing the competition to 13 teams. The finals series was also removed with the championship determined by a first past the post, won by APIA Leichhardt.
[edit] League Table
| Team | Played | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APIA Leichardt | 24 | 35 |
| 2 | Preston | 24 | 29 |
| 3 | St George | 24 | 29 |
| 4 | Marconi Fairfield | 24 | 27 |
| 5 | Sydney Croatia | 24 | 26 |
| 6 | South Melbourne | 24 | 25 |
| 7 | Sydney Olympic | 24 | 23 |
| 8 | Brunswick | 24 | 23 |
| 9 | Melbourne Croatia | 24 | 23 |
| 10 | Adelaide City | 24 | 22 |
| 11 | Footscray | 24 | 22 |
| 12 | Sunshine George Cross | 24 | 15 |
| 13 | Heidelberg United | 24 | 13 |
[edit] Individual Awards
- Referee's Player of the Year: Andrew Zinni (Brunswick Juventus)
- Player's Player of the Year: Frank Farina (Marconi Fairfield)
- U-21 Player of the Year: John Markovski (Sunshine George Cross)
- Top Scorer(s): Frank Farina (Marconi Fairfield – 16 goals)
- Coach of the Year: Rale Rasic (APIA Leichardt)
