2019–20 Brisbane Roar FC season explained

Club:Brisbane Roar
Season:2019–20
Manager:Robbie Fowler
(to 29 June 2020)
Darren Davies & Warren Moon (caretakers)
(from 29 June 2020 to 16 July 2020)
Warren Moon
(from 16 July 2020)
Chairman:Rahim Soekasah
Stadium:Suncorp Stadium
League:A-League
League Result:4th
Cup1:A-League Finals
Cup1 Result:Elimination-finals
Cup2:FFA Cup
Cup2 Result:Round of 16
League Topscorer:Scott McDonald (7)
Season Topscorer:Roy O'Donovan, Scott McDonald (7)
Highest Attendance:12,859 vs. Melbourne Victory
(25 October 2019)
Lowest Attendance:1,035 vs. Adelaide United
(19 July 2020)
Average Attendance:8,628
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Prevseason:2018–19
Nextseason:2020–21

The 2019–20 season is Brisbane Roar's 15th participating in the A-League and in the FFA Cup for the 6th time. Brisbane also announced they would split home A-League games between Suncorp Stadium and Dolphin Oval in Redcliffe.

On 24 March 2020, the FFA announced that the 2019–20 A-League season would be postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand,[1] and subsequently extended indefinitely. The season resumed on 17 July 2020.[2]

Transfers

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef
25 Melbourne VictoryFree transfer4 June 2019[3]
9 UnattachedFree transfer2 years24 June 2019[4]
5 UnattachedFree transfer1 year25 June 2019[5]
20 Undisclosed1 year25 June 2019
6 UnattachedFree transfer2 years25 June 2019
22 UnattachedFree transfer1 year26 June 2019[6]
14 UnattachedFree transfer2 years26 June 2019
10 UnattachedFree transfer1 year27 June 2019[7]
12 Loan1 year27 June 2019[8]
26 UnattachedFree transfer1 year28 June 2019[9]
2 UnattachedFree transfer1 year30 June 2019[10]
1 Free transfer1 year18 July 2019[11] [12]
7 Central Coast MarinersFree transfer1 year1 August 2019[13]
3 Melbourne VictoryFree transfer0.5 years17 January 2020[14]
77 Western UnitedFree transfer1.5 years17 January 2020[15]
8 Loan2 months16 July 2020[16]
12 UnattachedFree transfer2 months16 July 2020[17]

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef
17 Retired17 April 2019[18]
33 UnattachedUndisclosed21 April 2019[19]
7 UnattachedFree transfer27 April 2019[20]
3 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019[21]
10 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
11 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
14 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
22 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
18 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
92 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
16 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
15 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
12 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
1 UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2019
35 Melbourne VictoryFree transfer4 June 2019
36 Free transfer 6 June 2019[22]
26 Perth GloryMutual contract termination24 June 2019[23]
2 Perth GloryMutual contract termination25 June 2019[24]
24 Newcastle JetsFree transfer27 January 2020[25]
13 Adelaide UnitedFree transfer30 January 2020[26]
9 Newcastle JetsFree transfer31 January 2020[27]
8 Mutual contract termination7 March 2020[28] [29]
12 End of loan7 July 2020[30]

Contract extensions

No. Name Position Duration Date Notes
8 Defensive midfielder 1 year 27 June 2019
21 Goalkeeper 2 years 2 January 2020 [31]
27 Defender 1 year
(scholarship contract)
23 January 2020
28 Left-back 1 year
(scholarship contract)
23 January 2020
19 Right-back 2+ years 23 January 2020 [32]

Technical staff

PositionName
Head coach Warren Moon[33]
Assistant coach Darren Davies
Goalkeeping coach Jason Kearton
Strength and conditioningScott Smith
Head of high performanceCraig Duncan
Kit managerAnt Sartori
Head physiotherapist Jasraj Sidhu
Assistant physiotherapistAlex Downie
Performance analystGeorge Apostolidis

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

PlayerA-LeagueFFA CupTotal
GoalsGoalsGoals
1GK Max Crocombe<--A-League-->600060
2DF Scott Neville<--A-League-->21220230
3DF Corey Brown<--A-League-->10100101
4DF Daniel Bowles<--A-League-->8+3000110
5DF Tom Aldred<--A-League-->21120231
6DF Macaulay Gillesphey<--A-League-->22120241
7FW Jai Ingham<--A-League-->0+700+2090
8MF Jacob Pepper<--A-League-->1200+10130
10MF Brad Inman<--A-League-->18+3421235
12MF Aiden O'Neill<--A-League-->14+300+10180
14MF George Mells<--A-League-->000+1010
15DF Aaron Reardon<--A-League-->000000
19DF Jack Hingert<--A-League-->13000130
20FW Aaron Amadi-Holloway<--A-League-->5+13100181
21GK Jamie Young<--A-League-->16020180
22DF Jake McGing<--A-League-->6+2020100
23FW Dylan Wenzel-Halls<--A-League-->8+8100161
25MF Rahmat Akbari<--A-League-->2+302070
26MF Jay O'Shea<--A-League-->22120241
27DF Kai Trewin<--A-League-->0+100010
28DF Izaack Powell<--A-League-->0+400040
29DF Jordan Courtney-Perkins<--A-League-->4+102070
30FW Mirza Muratovic<--A-League-->7+5200122
31GK Macklin Freke<--A-League-->000000
77FW Scott McDonald<--A-League-->8+140094
Players no longer at the club
9FW Roy O'Donovan<--A-League-->9+3621147
13MF Stefan Mauk<--A-League-->9+1121122
24DF Connor O'Toole<--A-League-->200+2040

Disciplinary record

RankPositionNameA-LeagueFFA CupTotal
1DF Tom Aldred<--A-League-->601070
DF Scott Neville<--A-League-->601070
3DF Jack Hingert<--A-League-->400040
MF Aiden O'Neill<--A-League-->400040
5DF Daniel Bowles<--A-League-->300030
FW Scott McDonald<--A-League-->300030
MF Jay O'Shea<--A-League-->300030
8DF Corey Brown<--A-League-->200020
MF Jake McGing<--A-League-->101020
FW Dylan Wenzel-Halls<--A-League-->200020
11FW Aaron Amadi-Holloway<--A-League-->100010
DF Macaulay Gillesphey<--A-League-->100010
MF Brad Inman<--A-League-->100010
GK Jamie Young<--A-League-->001010
Total<--A-League-->37040410

Pre-season

Friendlies

Competitions

Overview

CompetitionRecord
A-League
FFA Cup
Total

FFA Cup

See main article: 2019 FFA Cup.

A-League

See main article: 2019–20 A-League.

Finals series

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FFA to postpone remaining matches in the Hyundai A-League season due to COVID-19. 24 March 2020.
  2. Web site: 15 July 2020 . Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season updated match schedule released . 16 July 2020 . A-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia . en.
  3. Web site: Signing news: Victory secure exciting teenager Barnett. Football Federation Australia. A-League. 4 June 2019.
  4. News: Roar sign ex-Jets striker O'Donovan. Ed. Jackson. FTBL. 24 June 2019.
  5. Web site: Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar sign Tom Aldred, Aaron Amadi-Holloway & Macaulay Gillesphey. BBC Sport. 25 June 2019.
  6. News: Roar add two more to the rebuild. FTBL. 26 June 2019.
  7. News: Roar lock in O'Neill as signings continue. Ed. Jackson. FTBL. 27 June 2019.
  8. News: Burnley midfielder heads home to Brisbane Roar on loan. Adam. Lord. Lancashire Telegraph. 27 June 2019.
  9. Web site: Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar sign ex-Bury midfielder Jay O'Shea. BBC Sport. 28 June 2019.
  10. News: Ex-Glory defender joins Roar influx. Ed. Jackson. FTBL. 30 June 2019.
  11. Web site: Roar secure Kiwi international goalkeeper Crocombe. Greco. John. 18 July 2019. Brisbane Roar.
  12. News: Roar confirm signing of New Zealand international Max Crocombe. Marco. Monteverde. The West Australian. 18 July 2019.
  13. News: Roar deal: Mariners' recruit set to skip town before season begins. Dominic. Bossi. The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 August 2019.
  14. Web site: Signing news: Brown makes Brisbane return. A-League. 16 January 2020.
  15. News: A-League: Scott McDonald signs for Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar. Marco. Monteverde. The Australian. 17 January 2020.
  16. Web site: Queensland talent Danny Kim joins BRFC. Brisbane Roar. 16 July 2020.
  17. Web site: Matthew Ridenton signs for Brisbane Roar. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716141300/https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/92588. dead. 16 July 2020. New Zealand Football. 16 July 2020.
  18. News: Brisbane Roar legend Matt McKay to call it quits on stellar career. Marco. Monteverde. The Courier-Mail. 17 April 2019.
  19. News: Brisbane Roar champion Henrique has played his last game for the club. Marco. Monteverde. The Courier-Mail. 21 April 2019.
  20. Web site: Kristensen joins exodus at Fowler's Roar. SBS. The World Game. 27 April 2019.
  21. News: Brisbane Roar have begun the rebuild with 14 players not returning next season. Marco. Monteverde. The Courier-Mail. 30 April 2019.
  22. News: Nick Ward signs with NPL club Pascoe Vale as relegation battle looms. Herald Sun. 18 June 2019.
  23. Web site: Glory snap up Olyroos marksman D'Agostino. Dave. Lewis. SBS. The World Game. 24 June 2019.
  24. News: Glory snap up Roar pair. FTBL. 25 June 2019.
  25. News: Jets' woes tempting Hoolahan return. In other news, the Jets have signed Olyroos left-back Connor O'Toole following the 22-year-old's release by Brisbane Roar.. Ed. Jackson. The Newcastle Herald. 27 January 2020.
  26. News: Reds lure midfielder Stefan Mauk home. Ed. Jackson. FTBL. 30 January 2020.
  27. News: A-League: O'Donovan returns to Jets in late transfer window coup. James. Gardiner. The Newcastle Herald. 1 February 2020.
  28. Web site: Roar veteran leaves Brisbane: 'This club was my family'. John. Davidson. FTBL. 7 March 2020.
  29. News: Jacob Pepper Isi Slot Pemain Asia Madura United di Injury Time. Jacob Pepper fills in the Asian Madura United Player slot at injury time. Indonesian. Musthofa. Bisri. Tempo. 8 March 2020.
  30. Web site: Melbourne City poised to pounce on O'Neill after Brisbane exit. Dave. Lewis. SBS. The World Game. 7 July 2020.
  31. Web site: Defending Gary Wilkins Medallist Jamie Young signs on. Brisbane Roar. 2 January 2020.
  32. Web site: Jack Hingert locks in long-term future. Brisbane Roar. 23 January 2020.
  33. News: A-League 2020: Warren Moon replaces Robbie Fowler as Roar coach. Marco. Monteverde. Herald Sun. 16 July 2020.