2024–25 Brisbane Roar FC season explained

Club:Brisbane Roar
Season:2024–25
Owner:Bakrie Group
Chairman:Kaz Patafta
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Ruben Zadkovich
Stadium:Suncorp Stadium
League:A-League Men
League Result:13th
Cup1:A-League Men Finals
Cup2:Australia Cup
Cup2 Result:Play-offs
League Topscorer:Thomas Waddingham
(3)
Season Topscorer:Thomas Waddingham
(3)
Highest Attendance:8,726
vs. Sydney FC
(1 November 2024)
A-League Men
Average Attendance:8,726
Largest Loss:2–4
vs. Perth Glory (N)
(23 July 2024)
Australia Cup
2–0

vs. Auckland FC (A)
(19 October 2024)
A-League Men
0–2
vs. Melbourne Victory (A)
(9 November 2024)
A-League Men
Updated:30 November 2024
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is Brisbane Roar Football Club's 20th season. Brisbane Roar will participate in the A-League Men for the 20th time.

Transfers and contracts

Transfers in

No.PositionNameFromType/feeContract lengthDateRef.
17 Adelaide UnitedFree transfer2 years17 May 2024[1]
4 Adelaide UnitedFree transfer2 years20 May 2024[2]
27 UnattachedFree transferMulti-year5 June 2024[3] [4]
5 Free transfer2 years7 June 2024[5]
15 Loan1 year19 June 2024[6]
8 Free transfer2 years25 June 2024[7]
43 Perth GloryFree transfer1 year27 June 2024[8]
7 Free transfer16 September 2024[9]
11 Free transfer1 year17 September 2024[10]
14 Sydney FC YouthFree transfer2 years (scholarship)19 September 2024[11]
18 Sydney FC YouthFree transfer2 years (scholarship)19 September 2024

From youth squad

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Transfers out

No.PositionNameToType/feeDateRef.
27 Melbourne CityEnd of contract17 May 2024[12] [13]
5 UnattachedEnd of contract27 May 2024[14] [15]
8 UnattachedEnd of contract21 June 2024[16]
10 UnattachedEnd of contract21 June 2024
12 Perth GloryMutual contract termination 21 June 2024[17]
17 UnattachedEnd of contract21 June 2024
18 UnattachedMutual contract termination 21 June 2024
32 UnattachedEnd of contract21 June 2024
99 UnattachedEnd of contract21 June 2024
13 Loan1 July 2024[18]
20 Wellington PhoenixEnd of contract9 July 2024[19] [20]
11 UnattachedEnd of contract17 September 2024[21]
14 TBAMutual contract termination17 September 2024
44 TBAMutual contract termination17 September 2024

Contract extensions

No. Name Position Duration Date Notes
1 Goalkeeper 2 years 24 April 2024 [22]
29 Goalkeeper 1 year 24 April 2024 [23]
21 Right-back 1 year 26 April 2024 [24]
19 Right-back 1 year 29 April 2024 [25]
6 Central midfielder 1 year 30 April 2024 [26]
14 Forward 21 June 2024
30 Attacking midfielder 21 June 2024
35 Midfielder 21 June 2024
13 Attacking midfielder 1 year 1 July 2024 Contract extended from end of 2024–25 to end of 2025–26[27]
23 Attacking midfielder 1 year 2 July 2024 Extension of loan[28]

Competitions

A-League Men

See main article: 2024–25 A-League Men.

Results summary

Away figures include Brisbane Roar's 2–3 loss on neutral ground against Adelaide United on 23 November 2024.

Matches

Australia Cup

See main article: 2024 Australia Cup.

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.[29]

|-! colspan="10" style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers |-! colspan="10" style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders|-! colspan="10" style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders|-! colspan="10" style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards|}

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.[29]

RankNameA-League MenAustralia CupTotal
<--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red-->
13DF<--A-League Men-->0 0 00 0 10 0 1
317DF<--A-League Men-->2 0 01 0 03 0 0
34DF<--A-League Men-->2 0 00 0 02 0 0
48MF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
15DF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
19DF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
23MF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
35DF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
43FW<--A-League Men-->0 0 01 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League Men-->9 0 02 0 111 0 1

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Van Der Saag signs for Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 17 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Brisbane Roar sign Ben Warland. Brisbane Roar. 20 May 2024.
  3. News: Former Socceroos winger Ben Halloran rejoins Brisbane Roar. Marco. Monteverde. news.com.au. 5 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Ben Halloran returns to Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 21 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Brisbane Roar sign Marcus Ferkranus. Brisbane Roar. 7 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Brisbane Roar sign Hosine Bility. Brisbane Roar. 19 June 2024.
  7. Web site: Brisbane Roar sign Lebanese International Walid Shour. Brisbane Roar. 25 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Brisbane Roar sign Adam Zimarino. Brisbane Roar. 27 June 2024.
  9. Web site: Brisbane Roar sign Indonesian International Striker Rafael Struick. Brisbane Roar. 16 September 2024.
  10. Web site: Ecuadorian Winger, Neicer Acosta joins Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 17 September 2024.
  11. Web site: Exciting Teenage Duo Jacob Brazete & Pearson Kasawaya join Roar on Scholarship Deals. Brisbane Roar. 19 September 2024.
  12. Web site: Kai Trewin Departs Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 17 May 2024.
  13. Web site: City signs A-League All Stars defender. Melbourne City. 17 May 2024.
  14. News: 'I'm ambitious:' Ex-Blackpool, Watford and Carlisle United defender weighs up his next move following Brisbane Roar exit. Wynn. Amos. Blackpool Gazette. 27 May 2024. 27 May 2024.
  15. Web site: Tom Aldred Departs Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 20 June 2024.
  16. Web site: ALM Squad Update: BRFC Player Departures Confirmed. Brisbane Roar. 21 June 2024.
  17. Web site: Midfielder Gomulka heads west on two-year deal. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 21 June 2024.
  18. Web site: [오피셜] 강원, ‘A리그 이니에스타’ 호주 윙어 헨리 영입…“매우 흥분된다”]. [Official] Gangwon recruits ‘A-League Iniesta’ Australian winger Henry… “I’m very excited”. ko. Kim Hee-woong. IS Plus. 1 July 2024.
  19. Web site: Marco Rojas Departs Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 9 July 2024.
  20. Web site: Welcome back Marco!. Wellington Phoenix. 9 July 2024.
  21. Web site: ALM Trio Depart Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar. 17 September 2024.
  22. Web site: Freke signs two-year contract extension. Brisbane Roar. 24 April 2024.
  23. Web site: Acton extends on one-year deal. Brisbane Roar. 24 April 2024.
  24. Web site: Burke-Gilroy signs one-year contract extension. Brisbane Roar. 26 April 2024.
  25. Web site: Roar veteran Jack Hingert extends on one-year deal. Brisbane Roar. 29 April 2024.
  26. Web site: Caletti extends on one-year deal. Brisbane Roar. 30 April 2024.
  27. Web site: Henry Hore signs one-year extension before joining K League 1 side Gangwon FC on loan. Brisbane Roar. 1 July 2024.
  28. Web site: Keegan Jelacic signs 12-month loan extension from K.A.A. Gent. Brisbane Roar. 2 July 2024.
  29. Web site: Brisbane Roar FC - Squad. soccerway.com.