Qld roar home game

Discussions are already underway between Football Queensland and other stakeholders to turn Perry Park into a new, rectangular stadium. What the Roar do have in their favour, though, is a virtual monopoly over a thriving, if sometimes under-appreciated, local football scene.

As Brisbane morphs into a kilometre city, connected to the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and the Darling Downs by a network of motorways, football is the fastest-growing sport. In the past, the missing link for the Roar has been the willingness to identify and promote local talent.

All these players want is an opportunity. Having played a marginal role in the last three seasons, where she saw fifteen starts, the Roar are hoping this will be the season Margraf really flourishes. The year-old talent has remained in Queensland during the off-season, playing for Capalaca FC. Described as a "very smart footballer" by her new manager with "exceptional technique", Margraf is again the type of footballer to fit the club's new philosophy.

The Roar also managed to bring back three Queenslanders to the club, starting with the signing of Brisbane native and former Young Footballer of the Year nominee Hollie Palmer yesterday. Palmer made her W-League debut with the Roar as a 16 year old in She then spent three seasons with the club before switching to Melbourne City last year. Upon her rejoining the club, McPherson praised the young midfielder, both for her exceptional technique and for her desire to always seek ways to keep improving.

He expressed his enthusiasm at her returning home. Former golden boot winner Larissa Cummer also re-signed with Brisbane.

Having last played with the Roar in , Cummer has since played with Melbourne City, abroad with the Seattle Reign and most recently with the Newcastle Jets. While a broken leg curtailed her recent career, the Roar are excited to have her back in their fold. Dolphin Stadium recently completed stage three of its redevelopment , converting it into a 11,capacity stadium, including seating for 10, fans, but it lacks the corporate facilities and public transport links Suncorp Stadium boasts.

That means A-League games would have to be played during the day in the heat, or temporary lighting would need to be brought in. Some have welcomed the news, pleased with the better atmosphere and cheaper food and drinks on offer at Dolphin Stadium. Others were not impressed saying it was not fair for members based on the southside of Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast. At previous games transport has also been an issue, especially as there is no free shuttle bus running from Kippa-Ring train station or free buses to the game.

Roar announces today that 3 home games will be moved from Suncorp to the 10, capacity Dolphin Stadium. World Class. Good, will save them some cash and should look ok on TV, But the pitch is a worry. Wellington Phoenix FC. Rising Star. Makes sense financially but redcliffe is just too far for me to get to. I agree with the move to take games away from Suncorp.

Dolphin oval maybe further for Southsiders but it means north siders that normally cant go, can go. If the games are during the day,then its a great place to go for a day out for the family. Even at night you can go for a meal before the game and drive home later. It's not that far. Freeway most of the way from south and Ipswich way.

Edited 3 Years Ago by crimsoncrusoe. That means with no shows the best we will see is 8, to 8, How is that good? In a resort somewhere.