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Championship-winning defender departs

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Brisbane Roar Football Club can today confirm the departure of Championship winning defender Jade North.

The 41-time former Socceroo, joined Brisbane during the Hyundai A-League 2012/13 season and went on to play 115 games for the Club over the past six seasons.

ā€œIā€™d like to say thank you to everyone at the Club for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be part of such a special Club,ā€ North said on Thursday morning.

ā€œTo the boys, Iā€™d like to wish them good luck in the future and I believe this talented group has the potential to be successful in the years ahead.

ā€œFrom the kit man, to the football department, along with our dedicated administration, Iā€™d like to say thank you for your hard work.

ā€œIā€™ll never forget our passionate fans and winning that 2013/14 Championship at Suncorp Stadium against the Wanderers in front of a sea of orange.

ā€œQueensland has embraced my family and I by always making us feel at home. Iā€™m not sure what my short-term future holds, but as one door closes another one opens.ā€

Taree-born North, began his National Soccer League career at the Brisbane Strikers in 1998. The no-nonsense defender played in club competitions across Europe and Asia as well as representing Australia for over ten years.  

Following todayā€™s announcement, Head Coach John Aloisi was full of praise for Northā€™s contribution to the Roar and football in Australia.

ā€œJadeā€™o is a Club legend who has achieved everything as a footballer. He is a leader both on and off the field and on behalf of the BRFC family Iā€™d like to thank him for his hard work and contribution over the past six seasons,ā€ Aloisi said.

ā€œAs a former teammate and having the pleasure to coach Jade, he is an outstanding defender and a top professional. Iā€™d like to wish him the best of luck with his future endeavours.ā€

ā€œWinning a Championship and being such an invaluable member of our Club over the last six seasons, Iā€™m sure Jade will hold a special place in the hearts of our fans.ā€