We're not playing Melbourne Croatia or SM Hellas.

6k would be a good achievement

Probably sound and look better than 15K at Suncorp

Probably. Well it's a public holiday, it's not going to be on fox so maybe they get a decent crowd if they promote it well

:-k

Going Bugs?

It's the "one camera" thing where they cut away from the featured match to show you the goal apparently. Might be wrong, twitters often mistaken lol

Boycotting maybe?

He'll be there outside the entrance protesting in a plastic suit :d

OK, I dunno

looks like QRU need the moola, maybe Dobson demanded Cash up front ?

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/qru-staff-made-redundant-as-reds-struggle/news-story/2e334410bffb24d58324ab65913f675f

Hopefully Roar are using the "Sean Dobson payment plan" method of payment. But I think it's Gong v Smurfs the featured match that night.

Fantastic! In in spades \:d/ \:d/ \:d/

Well one thing for sure. Everyone will be reminded how shit ballymore is. It needs massive upgrades in both facilities and public transport to be any real contender.

Apparently Roar will have a family fun day that afternoon at Ballymore as part of the season launch:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/football/brisbane-roar-set-for-ballymore-return-as-battle-with-qru-simmers-down/news-story/fb6691590761e5e65b6bd9a4e450dc8e

Blake Powell in talks with BRFC, would be an interesting signing!

can not argue with that, fine for per-season games and on Ekka day as well it will make it very interesting transport wise

Do I assume you refute the suggestion he's in talks with BRFC LoL? There's a huge difference between been a 4 hour international flight away from Sydney and being in Brisbane and a 1 hour domestic flight or a long drive away. Oar was the same, was homesick for Brisbane so wanted to be near family but still negotiated with the two Sydney sides. My guess is the 4 NSWs sides will be his preference but if he cant get one of those he'll play anywhere on the east coast, its not rocket science man !!

Former Jet set to soar with Roar
North West News
Jacob Grams
6 July 2016

JOSEPH Champness, who was fighting for a regular start at Moreton Bay United just 12 months ago, will soon be mixing it with the A-League stars at Brisbane Roar in pre-season training.

The 19-year-old has been playing on the left wing for the Roar Youth team in the 2016 NPL Queensland competition and is one of seven players now given the opportunity with the senior squad.

The former Albany Creek Excelsior junior said he intended on making the most of his chance.

“I’m just looking to learn as much as I can. I’ve been a couple of times before to training and they’re really great guys and really supportive of the youngsters,” Champness said.

“Every single day you’re going into that environment looking to do your best at everything, but you need to enjoy it as well. That’s when you play your best football.

“I feel like I’ve definitely improved as a footballer going to the Roar because they make you think about the game a lot more and being in an environment with lots of good coaches, of course, lifts your game.

“It has always been a bit of goal of mine to hopefully be in this position, but I didn’t think it could happen this quickly.” Champness said Moreton Bay United coaches Adam Piddick and Dave Harris were instrumental in helping him grab the attention of the Roar and hoped to thank the club by taking his career further.“There’s a great culture at Moreton Bay. I have a lot of good mates still at Moreton Bay United and it was a great privilege to come up through there,” he said.

Oh yeah its on the show day. Should be a little better than normal as there is extra buses for the show day. But it is a big hike from the RBH. Plus parking / driving will be a nightmare. Think Uber is the best option.

Also the people saying 6k or what ever will look good. The only stand that is safe is the camera side and the hill. The stand opposite has got trees growing through it. So you will not see a crowd on the broadcast.

Not quite true. The Reds played a trial game there just last year and got over 11k.

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As you can see, there are clearly plenty of people in both tiers of the Eastern Stand.

Generally, this will be an excellent test of Ballymore's facilities in there current state, the few preseason games that the Roar had there a couple years ago were good fun, they just need to ensure the bars and food shops are fully manned. Overall i think the club has a great opportunity for a really good day.

I've seen him a few times. Looks decent (as do a few others in that 7 to be honest)

Where'd you see/hear this?

not in the press but told from someone that works there for what that's worth. Sydney is his preferred choice but if WSW or SFC don't sign him he'll travel if he has to.

BR also kicking off a new fan engagement program this month, apparently they want to avoid the "angry sessions" of last year and do something similar to how the FFA handled the fall-out at Jets (lessons learned at WSWs launch) with a series of continuing engagements from small focus groups to larger gatherings. small sessions are already being held with public events to follow.

This sounds promising.

Also cheers for the Powell info.

Any info on any other potential signings? Holman?

And the ownership situation?

no problems and no sorry, no real inside info. I live on the Coast and was down there for the Sunny Coast game recently so this came out of casual conversations over a beer or three afterwards. I get a 3 game BR membership every year but really "my team" is South Melbourne so not across Roar really lol. Basically that's just what was said, didn't ask on the other things other than to say everyone seems happy with the new CEO who was described as "full of energy" and everyone seems happier with whatever arrangements they have down there lately, which can only be a good thing.

No surprise, MacLaren being chased:

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/07/07/european-club-chasing-brisbanes-maclaren

I really feel jamie needs one more year at the roar. He needs a bit longer time developing here. Plus repeating 20 goals in a season he can probably double his pay check.

Agreed. And I think that's what his agent and MacLaren himself are saying - let's just hope someone else doesn't see the $$$$ signs and force a deal lol