![Different class: West Adelaide's John Kosmina (left) scored the first goal in NPL football, 40 years ago.](/web/20170402032637im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/v/b/q/k/i/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.gvbqiu.png/1491098643861.jpg)
Ghost of NSL still apparent 40 years on from humble beginnings
Is it really 40 years? Boy that makes John Kosmina feel old. There's history, and there's living history. And "Kossie" – still going strong as a pundit and a coach – is living proof of a landmark worth recognising.