Alex Smith

Following a record-breaking first full season in charge, Brisbane Roar Ninja A-League Head Coach, Alex Smith will look to build on the momentum of 2024/25 and lead the club into finals football with his trademark high tempo, attacking style of play.

Matildas star Tameka Yallop thrived under Smith’s leadership, recording her most prolific season to date with 12 goals. Meanwhile, Sharn and Laini Freier earned Matildas call-ups, and a host of young talent—including Grace Kuilamu, Zara Kruger, Alicia Woods, Isabela Hoyos, and Ruby Cuthbert—received National youth team selections.

With a dynamic core of young Queenslanders, Smith transformed Perry Park into a fortress in 2024/25. Roar notched impressive home victories over both Grand Finalists—Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory.

Off the pitch, the Roar’s exciting brand of football drew record support. The club led the league in average home attendance and set a new benchmark for a standalone Ninja A-League Women’s fixture, with 3,712 fans packing Perry Park for the Round 12 clash against Adelaide United.