We’ve got another huge Sunday at Suncorp Stadium coming your way!
Our Roar Women are back to defend their Westfield W-League Premiership & will open their season against a strong Perth Glory outfit to open their season.
Straight after, your Hyundai A-League side is back in action again, taking on Wellington Phoenix following last week’s entertaining performance against the Mariners.
It gets even better yet! We will be inviting everyone in attendance to join with fellow supporters, as well as our players & staff to take part in our traditional Whole of Club photo.
Two big milestones are also potentially on the cards this Sunday! Matt McKay is in line to become the first player to make 250 Hyundai A-League appearances for BRFC while Katrina Gorry is in contention for her 100th Westfield W-League appearance.
If you’re joining us for an action-packed afternoon at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, take a look below for all you need to know!
MATCH DETAILS
Westfield W-League Round 1: Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory
Suncorp Stadium
Sunday, 21 October (1:30pm KO)
Hyundai A-League Round 2: Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix
Suncorp Stadium
Sunday, 21 October (4pm KO)
KEY TIMES
12pm: FREE transport on all regular network-wide Brisbane City Council buses and Queensland Rail City Network trains (excludes Brisbane City Council ferries, the G: and Airtrain services) begins.
12pm: Memberships will be available for collection from the Southern Plaza.
12pm: Activities on Northern & Southern plazas commence
1pm: Gates open
1:30pm: Kick-off: Westfield W-League – Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory
2pm: Designated shuttle services from the City, Carindale, Eight Mile Plains, The Gap and Chermside commence.
3:25pm: Full-time: Westfield W-League – Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory
4pm: Kick-off: Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix
5:55pm: Full-time: Hyundai A-League – Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix
6:00pm: Spectators will be invited onto the field of play for Whole of Club photo
7:00pm: Designated shuttle services from the City, Carindale, Eight Mile Plains, The Gap and Chermside conlude.
TICKETS
Adult tickets are available from $25 – Grab your tickets HERE.
WHOLE OF CLUB PHOTO
- Following Sunday’s final game, everyone in attendance at Suncorp Stadium will be invited on to the pitch to form a sea of orange for the unique photo opportunity.
- The photo is an opportunity for members, spectators, players, staff and volunteers alike to unite as one Brisbane Roar FC family. Players and Club staff will also take part in the photo, which will be its third edition since the first taken back in 2015.
In the interest of safety, we ask that spectators be patient and follow the directions of stadium staff and ground announcements before making their way onto the playing arena. The Whole of Club photo will be subject to weather conditions at Suncorp Stadium on the day.
MEMBERSHIP COLLECTION
- BRFC members who are yet to collect their 2018/19 Memberships will be able to pick up their packs from our Membership tent on the Southern Plaza from 12pm right up until kick-off at 4pm.
- If you have any urgent Membership enquiries, please contact our team on 1300 395 020 during business hours.
PRE-GAME ENTERTAINMENT
- Make sure you head to the Precinct Bar (located at the Northern end) and grab your photo on our BRFC Photo Wall. Upload the photo to social media using the hashtag #RoarAsOne for your chance to win a 2018/19 membership pack or a $150 Rebel voucher.
- Grab a drink at the Garden Bar and listen to this week’s Player’s Pre-game Playlist, chosen by young gun Dylan Wenzel-Halls.
- If you’re bringing along one of the first ever Roar Rascals Members on Sunday, head to the Cub Station at the Roar Supporters Federation marquee to collect your FREE flag.
Southern Plaza
- Principal Partner ActronAir will be set up on the South Plaza at the stadium, ready to test your accuracy with a massive football dartboard.
- If you’re entering from the southern end, there’s plenty more to do! The Australian FIFA League will once again be up and running for those who back themselves with a controller in hand.
- Our Membership team will be on site on to assist with your enquiries and the Roar Supporters Federation will be running a unique and exciting competition – be sure to check it out!
- There will also be face painting for the kids, plenty of new BRFC merch on sale at the Rebel merchandise van.
- Be sure to hit up new Club partner Buderim Ginger post-match for a free drink!
Northern Plaza
- The kids can get involved on the Ginger Sports inflatable field & jumping castle, get their face painted, or try out Flick Soccer.
- The RSF will also be on site for anyone interested in learning more about BRFC’s active supporter groups.
- Inside the stadium, you’ll be able to get your copy of the Mane Event or get your gameday photo taken at our photo booth.
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN…
Enjoy the game from some of the best seats in the house thanks to the PRECINCT Bar! Stay tuned to our social media channels to find out how you can win upgraded seats and a $100 food and beverage voucher for Sunday’s game. The PRECINCT BAR opens at Suncorp Stadium before and after the game. Great beers available, ham off the bone and a massive TV screen.
BRFC Members, make sure you visit the Code Members Bar before the game for your chance to win the Ultimate Couran Cove Island Resort Family Holiday – Two nights accomodation, return ferry transfers for two adults & two children, a one-hour access to virtual reality world, four bikes for hire, breakfast daily and access to free activities and entertainment.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
Be sure to get your copy of this week’s Mane Event, featuring all the key details for Sunday’s double header, including your 2018/19 BRFC Westfield W-League squad as well as an A3 fold-out poster of Club games record holder Matt McKay.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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Designated stadium buses will run at a high-frequency to Suncorp Stadium from the City, Carindale, Chermside, Eight Mile Plains and The Gap from 2pm. These shuttle services will run until kick-off from the City and until 3:40pm from all other stops. Return services will then run until one hour after full-time.
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If you are travelling by train, Milton Station is a short walk across Milton Road to the venue for passengers on the Ipswich/Sunshine Coast and Springfield lines. For all other lines, it is a 1km walk from Roma Street Station.
From 12pm, if you have a pre-purchased game ticket or a stadium membership card you can travel free to and from Suncorp Stadium on all regular network-wide Brisbane City Council buses and Queensland Rail City Network trains (excludes Brisbane City Council ferries, the G: and Airtrain services).
**Free travel begins approximately four hours before the scheduled kick-off of the Hyundai A-League match and and concludes four hours after the scheduled full-time.
BROADCAST INFO
Westfield W-League: Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory
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TV Broadcast: LIVE on FOX SPORTS 505 & SBS VICELAND at 2:30pm and the MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers.
Hyundai A-League: Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix
- TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 505 from 3:30pm (QLD time), Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand) and MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers.
- Radio Broadcast: ABC News on Radio, Grandstand Digital, Online & via the ABC Listen App – A-League Live.
- Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtags #RoarAsOne #BRIvWEL
TEAM NEWS
Westfield W-League: Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory
Brisbane Roar FC squad: 2.Carson PICKETT, 4:Clare POLKINGHORNE (c), 5.Jenna MCCORMICK, 6.Celeste BOUREILLE, 9.Chioma UBOGAGU, 10.Katrina GORRY, 11.Natalie TATHEM, 12.Allira TOBY, 14.Summer O’BRIEN, 15.Abbey LLOYD, 18.Leah DAVIDSON, 19.Hollie PALMER, 21.Danielle WARD, 22.Anna MARGRAF, 30.Elli CHAPPLE (gk), 40.Kezia PRITCHARD (gk)**one to be omitted**
Unavailable: 7.Indiah-Paige RILEY (international duty – 1 week), 8.Kaitlyn TORPEY (international duty – 1 week), 16. Hayley RASO (back – TBC), 20.Annie GROVE (gk) (international duty – 1 week)
Perth Glory FC squad: 1.Eliza CAMPBELL (gk), 2.Sarah CARROLL, 3.Kim CARROLL (c), 4.Alyssa MAUTZ, 5.Shannon MAY, 6.Abbey MEAKINS, 9.Rachel HILL, 13.Jamie-Lee GALE, 14.Caitlin DOEGLAS, 15.Alexia MORENO, 17.Liana COOK, 18. Isabella FOLETTA, 23.Stacey CAVILL (gk),24.Natasha RIGBY, 25.Katie NAUGHTON
Unavailable: 7.Nicole STANTON (suspended – 1 week), 20.Sam KERR (suspended – 1 week), 10.Jacynta GALABADAARACHCHI (international duty), 11.Leticia MCKENNA (international duty), 21.Morgan AQUINO (international duty)
Referee: Rachel Mitchenson
Assistant Referee 1: Nathan MacDonald
Assistant Referee 2: Max Crane
Fourth Official: Lara Lee
Hyundai A-League: Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix
Brisbane Roar FC squad: 1.Brendan WHITE (gk), 4.Daniel BOWLES, 6.Avram PAPADOPOULOS, 7.Thomas KRISTENSEN, 8.Jacob PEPPER, 9.Adam TAGGART, 11.Eric BAUTHEAC, 13.Stefan MAUK, 14.Alex LOPEZ, 15.Stefan NIGRO, 17.Matt MCKAY (c), 19.Jack HINGERT, 21.Jamie YOUNG (gk), 22.Tobias MIKKELSEN, 23.Dylan WENZEL-HALLS, 24.Connor O’TOOLE, 26.Nicholas D’AGOSTINO, 33.HENRIQUE **two to be omitted**
Unavailable: 2.Dane Ingham (ankle – 2 weeks), 10.Brett HOLMAN (knee – TBC)
Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1.Filip KURTO (Gk), 4.Mandi, 5.Ryan LOWRY, 6.Dylan FOX, 8.Mitch NICHOLS, 9.Nathan BURNS, 11.David WILLIAMS, 13.Liberato CACACE, 14.Alex RUFER, 15.Michal KOPCZYNSKI, 16.Louis FENTON, 18.Sarpreet SINGH, 19.Tom DOYLE, 20.Oliver SAIL (Gk), 21.Roy KRISHNA, 22.Andrew DURANTE (C), 23.Max BURGESS, 27.Steven TAYLOR **two to be omitted**
Unavailable: Nil
Referee: Alex King
Assistant Referee 1: Ashley Beecham
Assistant Referee 2: Andrew Lindsay
Fourth Official: Jarred Gillett
VAR: Craig Zette
