I really like Brattan, but I just think Mitch could possibly offer something in the DM role... How about fucking things up totally then!

----------------Theo----------------

Steff--Adnan--Paartalu--Smith--Franjic

----------Brattan---Nichols------------

Broich-------------------------Henrique

-----------------Berisha---------------

With Steff and Franjic playing as proper wing backs and attacking high up in the park, like the role they played when we played a 5 man backline against MV earlier this year.

I think Mass is a bench player these days. IMO he offers nothing goal scoring wise. I really think Brattan deserve more time.

Here's something controversial. I don't think we really need Mckay back. We've got enough central and wide midfielders, bringing him back would push one of the younger guys out and stall their development, possibly meaning we'd lose Brattan or Fitzy to someone who could give them game time.
I agree Nichols is annoyingly inconsistent but we have the depth to cover him should we need. What we should be looking for is someone who can either act as Bes' back up (thank God he didn't get injured this year) or who can play up there with him.

You know what I'd like to see. The Bakarie group turn Perry Park into a real football stadium. Seating about 20,000, we could still use Suncorp for big games (ACL, finals and such), but 20,000, or 25,000 would be more fillable and we could get rid of one thing that really bugs me about the HAL. No dug-outs. Nothing looks more amateur than having the teams sitting on trimmed plastic chairs.

You know what I'd like to see. The Bakarie group turn Perry Park into a real football stadium. Seating about 20,000, we could still use Suncorp for big games (ACL, finals and such), but 20,000, or 25,000 would be more fillable and we could get rid of one thing that really bugs me about the HAL. No dug-outs. Nothing looks more amateur than having the teams sitting on trimmed plastic chairs.

You know what I'd like to see. The Bakarie group turn Perry Park into a real football stadium. Seating about 20,000, we could still use Suncorp for big games (ACL, finals and such), but 20,000, or 25,000 would be more fillable and we could get rid of one thing that really bugs me about the HAL. No dug-outs. Nothing looks more amateur than having the teams sitting on trimmed plastic chairs.

Why dont we just take over QSAC and make this in to our permanent home and stadium. It needs a refuurbishment and to be done up. Could easily about 25-30k and it has perfect access for public transport.

It also has fields around it for training and youth development and has all the necessary requirements. Our W-league team have used this field on a few occasions and im sure QSAC would be happy with the investment in the stadium.

When big games come, we could always play at Suncorp.

QSAC is quite shithouse. Trust me, every stadium possibility for the roar has been discussed to death. Lang park is the only viable option.

Perry park is already undergoing developement which rules it out, ballymore would have been perfect if the Kevin Rudd backed development went ahead all those years ago but it got canned.

suncorp is our home, we have a history there. Put it this way, we have won 2 more grand finals then the brisbane broncos have on that field.

Why dont we just take over QSAC and make this in to our permanent home and stadium. It needs a refuurbishment and to be done up. Could easily about 25-30k and it has perfect access for public transport.

It also has fields around it for training and youth development and has all the necessary requirements. Our W-league team have used this field on a few occasions and im sure QSAC would be happy with the investment in the stadium.

When big games come, we could always play at Suncorp.

Whilst i agree with all your points, i think we have an opportunity to take an existing stadium, do it up and turn it in to our own ground. We could be the first a-league club to do this.

We may have history in a sense at Suncorp, but would we ever see a Matt Mckay statue outside the stadium or sections and stands being named after roar legends. We dont really have a captains wall or anything like that. People go to Suncorp and only think of it as the Broncos ground.

The bakries definitely have the funds and it could be a chance for them to set up that base for the worldwide football empire they want to establish.

Because it's totally shithouse for people coming from the Northside/Sunshine Coast/Western Suburbs/everywhere.

Not a good stadium, either. Needs a total revamp to be converted into a football stadium, and since it's Queensland Athetics' home, the running track will never get canned.

I think Suncorp would also hold some cultural significance to the fans since we have won the last two championships there.

[size=7]Jeff Hopkins appointed to A-League coaching staff [/size]

Brisbane Roar has bolstered its senior coaching contingent for the Hyundai A-League 2012/13 season with the appointment of Jeff Hopkins as Assistant Coach.

The former Wales international joins Head Coach Rado Vidosic, Assistant Coach and Conditioning Coach Ken Stead and National Youth Team Coach John Sime as part of the Hyundai A-League coaching staff.

Brisbane Roar fans will be familiar with Hopkins, the 48-year-old having taken control of the club’s Westfield W-League side for the past four seasons, culminating in four grand final appearances for two Championships.

Brisbane’s Head coach Rado Vidosic said it was important for the upcoming pre-season program to have the coaching staff settled before the playing group returned from leave.

“He’s part of our family and as a club that is very important,” Vidosic said.

“His tactical awareness is excellent and his analytical skills will be of good value for our club.

“As Westfield W-League coach for Brisbane Roar, he’s already familiar with our tactics and style of play.

“Aside from his coaching experience he has a great deal of professional and international playing experience as a central defender this will be particularly beneficial for helping our defenders continue their development.

“His personality and his football philosophy fit in perfectly with our core club values.”

Hopkins has also had experience coaching on the international stage, having been involved with several women’s national teams and taking charge of the Australian women’s U-17 side in 2010.

Hopkins said he was excited to be embarking on the next step of his career, despite the difficulty in sharing the news with the Brisbane Roar Westfield W-League squad.

“It’s a step forward for me and it’s something I’m really excited about,” Hopkins said.

“It’s always hard when you do move on when you’ve been working with people for a long time.

“We’ve been successful but it hasn’t just been about that, we’ve worked really well together.

“It was hard, but the players have wished me all the best and I’ll still be taking a big interest in them and how they develop.

“I’ve got skills that I can bring to the mix and help develop the culture, but there is plenty I still have to learn.

“I’ve been with the women’s side for four seasons now and been around the club.

“I watch just about every game Hyundai A-League game there is so I have a good idea of style of play and culture around the team.

“I’ve also been regularly at training sessions, I just like the way things are done at the club and they have a great playing group.”

Hopkins selection for the position continues the club philosophy of developing and promoting talent from within the club structure.

Brisbane Roar General Manager Sean Dobson said the appointment was an important reinforcement of the club ideals.

“We believe it is important to both identify and reward talent within the organisation,” Dobson said.

Suncorp is great, easy to get to, we have history there.

Lets buy it and fuck the Broncos off!

Queensland government wouldn't sell it, ever. I'd rather just avoid the shit heap. Money should be injected into advertising and youth academies. I never think of going to Suncorp as being a trip to Rugby heartland. It's a fantastic stadium - the best rectangular in Australia, and to want it away because we share it with other codes in nonsense.

Hogwash. We have a sufficient enough public transport system. People can get to and from the stadium without hassle.

The track is an issue yes, but im sure it could be sorted out, removable stands or something. Bakries have the cash and the manpower.



Yeah, it does in sense, but how much when you know its a rugby league ground. with all the queensland and broncos stuff around the ground, it doesnt really feel like a football achievement. theres no memory of it at the ground or anything except for the in the minds of everyone who was there.