Brisbane Roar’s squads have been locked in ahead of the weekend’s Unite Round action in Sydney.
Roar’s Ninja A-League 18-player squad remains unchanged as they head into Unite Round with a clean bill of health for Friday’s clash at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
Tameka Yallop is set break the all-time Brisbane Roar A-League Women’s appearance record when she plays her 153rd match on Friday night, surpassing the milestone set previously by Matildas teammate Clare Polkinghorne.
Sharn Freier is in the mix for further minutes after being substituted into the match at half time last week following some precautionary tightness the week prior.
Alex Smith’s side could go at least temporarily to the top of the table with a win against Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night.
ALW Unite Round Preview: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Brisbane Roar
For Roar’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men, Jacob Brazete is in the mix to make his debut after being named in the extended squad for Saturday’s Unite Round clash against Adelaide United at Allianz Stadium.
The 18-year-old winger, arrived in Brisbane ahead of the new campaign after starring for Sydney FC’s NPL side with his power, dribbling ability and creativity in the final third.
Rafael Struick, Walid Shour and Jack Hingert are all in contention for minutes after being away on international duty over the past fortnight.
On the injury front Ruben Zadkovich confirmed in his pre match press conference that Neicer Acosta is still two or three weeks away from a return to action from a leg injury that’s kept him sidelined since the beginning of the month.
ALM Unite Round Preview: Brisbane Roar vs Adelaide United
Brisbane Roar Ninja A-League Squad: 1. Keeley RICHARDS, 2. Leia VARLEY, 3. Deborah-Anne DE LA HARPE 6. Holly MCQUEEN, 7. Momo HAYASHI, 8. Mariel HECHER, 10. Grace KUILAMU, 11. Sharn FREIER, 12. Tamar LEVIN, 13. Tameka YALLOP, 14. Zara KRUGER, 16. Chelsea BLISSETT, 17. Evdokia POPADINOVA, 18. Emily PRINGLE, 20. Tanaye MORRIS, 23. Isabela HOYOS, 32. Alicia WOODS, 33. Olivia SEKANY
Ins: N/A
Outs: N/A
Unavailable: 4. Kijah STEPHENSON (ACL), 9. Danelle TAN (knee), 19. Laini FREIER (leg), 22. Ruby CUTHBERT (leg)
MATCH DETAILS
Ninja A-League 2024/25 – Unite Round: Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Friday, 22 November 2024 (7:15pm AEST KO)
Brisbane Roar Isuzu UTE A-League Men Squad: 1. Macklin FREKE (GK), 3. Corey BROWN, 4. Ben WARLAND, 6. Joe CALETTI, 7. Rafael STRUICK, 8. Walid SHOUR, 10. Florin BERENGUER, 15. Hosine BILITY, 16. Thomas WADDINGHAM, 17. Harry VAN DER SAAG, 18. Jacob BRAZETE, 19. Jack HINGERT, 21. Antonee BURKE-GILROY, 23. Keegan JELACIC, 24. Sam KLEIN, 26. Jay O’SHEA (C), 27. Ben HALLORAN, 29. Matt ACTON (GK), 35. Louis ZABALA, 43. Adam ZIMARINO (Two to be omitted)
Ins: 18. Jacob BRAZETE (promoted)
Outs: 30. Quinn MACNICOL (omitted)
Unavailable: 2. Scott NEVILLE (injured), 11. Neicer ACOSTA (injured)
MATCH DETAILS
Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2024/25 – Unite Round: Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Saturday, 23 November (4:00pm AEST KO)
