We’re back in Hyundai A-League action at Suncorp Stadium this Friday night!
Get your weekend off to the perfect start with our clash against Western Sydney Wanderers, proudly brought to you by Matchday Partner Joe Black Menswear.
TICKETS: Be there at Suncorp Stadium
We’re inviting Football Gold Coast juniors to join us FREE to experience a match at Suncorp Stadium & participate in a pre-match march past. Click HERE to claim your free junior ticket & Click HERE to register for the pre-match march past.
Take a look below at all you need to know ahead of another massive Friday night at Suncorp Stadium!
MATCH DETAILS
Hyundai A-League Round 21: Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Friday, 8 March (6:50pm KO)
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
KEY TIMES
2:50pm: 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.
4:30pm: Activities on plazas commence
4:50pm: Designated shuttle services from the City, Carindale, Eight Mile Plains, The Gap and Chermside commence.
5:50pm: Gates open
6:50pm: Kick-off – Hyundai A-League: Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers
8:50pm: Full-time (approx.)
9:50pm: Designated shuttle services from the City, Carindale, Eight Mile Plains, The Gap and Chermside conclude.
TICKETS
Get your tickets HERE.
MILESTONE CELEBRATION
Be sure to remain in your seats following the match as we mark another fantastic BRFC milestone! We will be celebrating defender Daniel Bowles making his 100th Hyundai A-League appearance at the conclusion of Friday’s game.
PRE-GAME ENTERTAINMENT
Head in to Suncorp Stadium early & stop via La Dolce Vita Ristorante at Milton, who are offering a 10% if you present your match ticket or BRFC membership on Friday.
Take a look at our Fan Zone Map below & make sure you join in on all the fun on your way into the ground.
We’ve also organised a massive, stadium-wide scavenger hunt with plenty of amazing prizes up for grabs!
Simply download our official Brisbane Roar App and make sure your location & push notification settings are turned on. Stay tuned for clues sent straight to your phone & be quick to locate one of the terrific prizes on offer.
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 Northern Plaza from 5:30pm. If you have any urgent Membership enquiries, please contact our team on 1300 395 020 during business hours
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN…
- Enjoy the game from some of the best seats in the house thanks to Lion Nathan. Head over to our Instagram page to find out how you can win upgraded seats and a $100 food and beverage voucher for Sunday’s game.
- BRFC Members, make sure you visit the Code Members Bar before the game for your chance to win A Great Couran Cove Island Resort Family Day Trip – Return ferry transfers for two adults and two children, one hour access to virtual reality world, four bikes for hire and access to free activity and entertainment.
- Keep an eye out for the Event Cinemas’ Pump Up Cam cam for your chance to win a double pass to see new movie, Fighting with my Family
JOE BLACK CELEBRITY HALF TIME SHOOT OUT
Be sure to check out the Joe Black celebrity half-time shootout! Joe Black Ambassadors Clint Stanaway, Luke Howell and Matt Renshaw will be teaming up with fans to try their luck in front of goal!
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
Grab your copy of this week’s Mane Event, featuring all the key stats and facts for Friday’s match as well as an A3 fold-out poster of young striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
- Designated stadium buses will run at a high-frequency to Suncorp Stadium from the City, Carindale, Chermside, Eight Mile Plains and The Gap from 4:50pm. These shuttle services will run until kick-off from the City and until 6:30pm from all other stops. Return services will then run until one hour after full-time of the Hyundai A-League match.
- 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 2:50pm, 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.
TEAM NEWS
Brisbane Roar FC squad: 1.Brendan WHITE (gk), 4.Daniel BOWLES, 7.Thomas KRISTENSEN, 8.Jacob PEPPER, 11.Eric BAUTHEAC, 12.Ruon TONGYIK, 14.Alex LOPEZ, 15.Stefan NIGRO, 16.Charles LOKOLI-NGOY, 17.Matt MCKAY (c), 18.Joe CALETTI, 21.Jamie YOUNG, 22.Tobias MIKKELSEN, 23.Dylan WENZEL-HALLS, 33.HENRIQUE, 36.Daniel LECK, 38.Izaack POWELL, 92.Eli BABALJ**two to be omitted**
Ins: 15.Stefan NIGRO (promoted), 18.Joe CALETTI (promoted), 92.Eli BABALJ (new signing)
Outs: 2.Dane INGHAM (foot)
Unavailable: 3.Luke DEVERE (knee), 10.Brett HOLMAN (knee), 13.Stefan MAUK (groin), 19.Jack HINGERT (knee), 24.Connor O’TOOLE (broken leg)
Western Sydney Wanderers FC squad: 3.Giancarlo GALLIFUOCO, 5.Brendan HAMILL (c), 9.Oriol RIERA, 10.Alex BAUMJOHANN, 11.Bruce KAMAU, 12.Mitchell DUKE, 13.Tass MOURDOUKOUTAS, 14.Mathieu CORDIER, 17.Keanu BACCUS, 19.Mark BRIDGE, 20.Vedran JANJETOVIC (gk), 21.Tarek ELRICH, 22.Rashid MAHAZI, 27.Kwame YEBOAH, 28.Roly BONEVACIA, 33.Tate RUSSELL, 50.Jack GREENWOOD (gk), 49.Abraham MAJOK **two to be omitted**
Ins: 3.Giancarlo GALLIFUOCO (promoted), 5.Brendan HAMILL (returns from suspension), 27.Kwame YEBOAH (returns from injury), 50.Jack GREENWOOD (promoted).
Outs: 40.Nick SUMAN (injury – 1 week), 8.Jordan O’DOHERTY (injury – remainder of the season).
Unavailable: 4.Josh RISDON (injury – 3 weeks), 18.Marc TOKICH (injury – 3 weeks).
