National Soccer League 1985

The National Soccer League 1985 season was the ninth season of the National Soccer League in Australia. The season was again played with two Conferences as separate leagues, followed by a conference playoff final. The Grand Final was won by Brunswick Juventus over Sydney City SC.

Northern Conference

Finals

:Elimination Semi-final: Sydney Olympic 1 d. St George 0:Preliminary Semi-final: Sydney Croatia 2 d. Marconi 1:Minor Semi-final: Marconi 3 d. Sydney Olympic 3 (7-6 on penalties):Major Semi-final: Sydney City 1 d. Sydney Croatia 0:Preliminary Final: Marconi 1 d. Sydney Croatia 0 :Final: Sydney City 2 d. Marconi 0

Northern Conference winners: Sydney City

Southern Conference

Finals

:Elimination Semi-final: Preston 2 d. Melbourne Croatia 1:Preliminary Semi-final: Brunswick 2 d. Heidelberg 0:Minor Semi-final: Preston 2 d. Heidelberg 0 :Major Semi-final: Brunswick 1 d. South Melbourne 0 :Preliminary Final: Preston 4 d. South Melboure 4 (5-4 on penalties):Final: Brunswick 2 Preston 1

Southern Conference winners: Brunswick Juventus

Grand final

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*"Brunswick Juventus win 2-0 on aggregate"

Individual Awards

*Player of the Year: Graham Honeyman (West Adelaide SC)
*U-21 Player of the Year: Alan Hunter (Brisbane Lions SC)
*Top Scorer(s): Charlie Egan (South Melbourne) - 21 goals)
*Coach of the Year: Eddie Thomson (Sydney City)

References

* [http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/1985/NSL.html OzFootball Archives - 1985 NSL Season]