1983 National Soccer League
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The 1983 National Soccer League was the seventh season of the National Soccer League, the former top-flight league in Australia. It began on 13 March 1983, and ended on 9 October 1983. St George-Budapest won the championship for the first time.
Changes from 1982
For this season, the league shifted wins to be worth three points instead of two. No post-season finals series were played during this season for the first time since the 1977 season.
Teams
Sixteen teams competed in the league.
Stadiums and locations
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| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide City | Adelaide (Norwood)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Olympic Sports Field | Template:Nts |
| APIA Leichhardt | Sydney (Leichhardt)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lambert Park | Template:Nts |
| Brisbane City | Brisbane (Newmarket)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Spencer Park | Template:Nts |
| Brisbane Lions | Brisbane (Inala)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lions Stadium | Template:Nts |
| Canberra City | Canberra | Canberra Stadium | Template:Nts |
| Footscray JUST | Melbourne (Preston)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Schintler Reserve | Template:Nts |
| Heidelberg United | Melbourne (Collingwood)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Olympic Village | Template:Nts |
| Marconi Fairfield | Sydney (Smithfield)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Marconi Stadium | Template:Nts |
| Newcastle KB United | Newcastle | Newcastle International Sports Centre | Template:Nts |
| Preston Makedonia | Melbourne (Fitzroy)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | B.T. Connor Reserve | Template:Nts |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne (St Kilda West)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Middle Park | Template:Nts |
| St George-Budapest | Sydney (Mortdale)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | St George Stadium | Template:Nts |
| Sydney City | Sydney (Bondi)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | ES Marks Athletics Field | Template:Nts |
| Sydney Olympic | Sydney (Waterloo)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Pratten Park | Template:Nts |
| West Adelaide | Adelaide (City of Adelaide)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Hindmarsh Stadium | Template:Nts |
| Wollongong City | Wollongong | Wollongong Showground | Template:Nts |
League table
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Results
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Awards
| Award | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| National Soccer League Player of the Year | Template:Flagicon Joe Watson | Sydney City |
| National Soccer League Under 21 Player of the Year | Template:Flagicon Oscar Crino | South Melbourne |
| National Soccer League Coach of the Year | Template:Flagicon Frank Arok | St George-Budapest |
References
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