Brisbane Roar season 2009–10
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The 2009–10 season was Brisbane Roar's 5th season in the A-League
. For the first time, Brisbane Roar was not be the sole representative from the state of Queensland
, being joined by Gold Coast United and North Queensland Fury. The addition of the new clubs and a change of ownership of the Roar have led to the club changing its name from Queensland Roar to Brisbane Roar. The change of ownership also brought about notable changes in the clubs' administrative ranks. Peter McLennan became CEO in place of the retiring Lawrence Oudendyk, while Chris Bombolas
took the role of club chairman in June, which had been vacant since the departure of John Ribot
in March 2008.
- (Suspended on 10 October 2009. Sacked on 14 October 2009) Rado Vidosic - (10 October 2009 – 15 October 2009; caretaker) Ange Postecoglou
- (16 October 2009 - current)
).
rains in the South East
took their toll, with multiple games cancelled or postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
Queensland Roars Against Racism again, with Scottish giants Celtic F.C.
becoming the highest profile club to ever challenge for the international invitational Translink Cup
.
The A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup has been abolished, allowing A-League clubs to organize their own pre-season fixtures with one another.
Statistics accurate as of match played 11 October 2009. Some stats not available on Roar website.
Players with a * next to their number have all been released from the club
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
. For the first time, Brisbane Roar was not be the sole representative from the state of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, being joined by Gold Coast United and North Queensland Fury. The addition of the new clubs and a change of ownership of the Roar have led to the club changing its name from Queensland Roar to Brisbane Roar. The change of ownership also brought about notable changes in the clubs' administrative ranks. Peter McLennan became CEO in place of the retiring Lawrence Oudendyk, while Chris Bombolas
Chris Bombolas
Chris Bombolas is a former Australian politician and television presenter. A former sports reporter for the Nine Network in Brisbane, he served as the Labor member for Chatsworth in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2009.Bombolas was born in Newcastle, New South Wales...
took the role of club chairman in June, which had been vacant since the departure of John Ribot
John Ribot
John Ribot is an Australian sports administrator and former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. Once a Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative winger, Ribot was the 1980 NSWRFL season's top try-scorer...
in March 2008.
Managers
Frank FarinaFrank Farina
Frank Farina OAM is a retired Australian football player. He most currently coaches the Papua New Guinea national football team....
- (Suspended on 10 October 2009. Sacked on 14 October 2009) Rado Vidosic - (10 October 2009 – 15 October 2009; caretaker) Ange Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou
Angelos "Ange" Postecoglou is a former Australian football player and manager of Brisbane Roar.-Club career:Postecoglou played 193 games from 1984 to 1993 for South Melbourne in the National Soccer League, where he was involved in their 1984 and 1990–91 titles, the latter as captain, before moving...
- (16 October 2009 - current)
Squad Lineup for 2009/10
Transfers
Injury Replacement Players Used
The following players were signed by the club to cover for long term injuries and players unavailable to International commitments (such as the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
).
- Robbie KruseRobbie KruseRobbie Thomas Kruse is an Australian football player who currently plays as a forward for German side Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga and the Australian national team...
- Signed to cover for injury to Massimo MurdoccaMassimo MurdoccaMassimo Murdocca is an Australian football player who plays as a right or central midfielder for the in the A-League.-Club career:...
(Signed for .) - Ivan FranjicIvan FranjicIvan Franjic is an Australian football player of Croatian descent currently playing for A-League club Brisbane Roar.-VPL:...
- Signed to cover for loss of Luke DeVereLuke DeVereLuke DeVere is an Australian football player who currently plays for K-League side Gyeongnam FC.He also plays for the Australia under-23 national team.-Early life:...
to 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup2009 FIFA U-20 World CupThe 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
. Upon DeVere's return, Franjic was instilled as the injury replacement player for HenriqueHenrique Andrade SilvaHenrique De Andrade Silva is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Hyundai A-League club Brisbane Roar. He is nicknamed the Slippery Fish.-Biography:... - Calum O'ConnellCalum O'ConnellCalum O'Connell is an Australian football player who last played for .-Club career:O'Connell was a contestant on the First Season of the 2008 FOX8 television series, Football Superstar...
- Signed to cover injury to Andrew PackerAndrew PackerAndrew Packer is a former Australian football player who last played for .-Biography:... - Mario KarlovicMario KarlovicMario Karlovic is an Australian association footballer who play for Persebaya 1927.- Club career :Karlovic commenced his football career at Adelaide City Force however he has spent the majority of his football career playing in Italy. He previously played for A.S. Cittadella in Serie C1 before he...
- Signed to cover for injury to Massimo MurdoccaMassimo MurdoccaMassimo Murdocca is an Australian football player who plays as a right or central midfielder for the in the A-League.-Club career:...
following the departure of Kruse. - Vedran JanjetovićVedran JanjetovićVedran Janjetović is a Croatian born footballer,currently playing for Sydney United in the New South Wales Premier League. He has played for the Sydney FC youth team and Brisbane Roar in the A-League.- Career :...
- Signed to cover injury to Liam ReddyLiam ReddyLiam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:...
Pre-Season
After last years initial success, the Roar Roadshow continues with fan days and trial matches against various clubs in the Brisbane area. However, drought-breakingDrought in Australia
Drought in Australia is defined as rainfall over a three month period being in the lowest decile of what has been recorded for that region in the past. This definition takes into account that drought is a relative term and rainfall deficiencies need to be compared to typical rainfall patterns...
rains in the South East
South East Queensland
South East Queensland is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population...
took their toll, with multiple games cancelled or postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
Queensland Roars Against Racism again, with Scottish giants Celtic F.C.
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
becoming the highest profile club to ever challenge for the international invitational Translink Cup
Translink Cup
The Translink Cup also known as the Roar against Racism trophy is an Australian association football invitational trophy contested in an annual charity friendly match hosted by Brisbane Roar of the Hyundai A-League and is held at Suncorp Stadium, often used as a pre-season match for both teams to...
.
The A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup has been abolished, allowing A-League clubs to organize their own pre-season fixtures with one another.
2009-10 Hyundai A-League
Goalscorers
| Total | Player | Goals per Round | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | |||
| 13 |  |
Serginho van Dijk | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 |  |
Reinaldo Reinaldo Elias da Costa Reinaldo Elias da Costa , commonly known in Brazil as Reinaldo Mineiro, is a Brazilian Australian football player who currently plays for Al-Ahli Dohain the Qatar Stars League.-Club career:... |
1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | |
Henrique Henrique Andrade Silva Henrique De Andrade Silva is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Hyundai A-League club Brisbane Roar. He is nicknamed the Slippery Fish.-Biography:... |
1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 |  |
Matt McKay Matt McKay Matthew Graham "Matt" McKay is an Australian football player who plays for Scottish Premier League side Rangers and the Australia national team.... |
1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | |
Luke DeVere Luke DeVere Luke DeVere is an Australian football player who currently plays for K-League side Gyeongnam FC.He also plays for the Australia under-23 national team.-Early life:... |
1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |
Danny Tiatto Danny Tiatto Daniele Amadeo "Danny" Tiatto is an Australian professional football player who plays for St Albans Saints in the Victorian Premier League.-Early years:... |
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| 1 | |
Craig Moore Craig Moore Craig Andrew Moore , is a retired Australian soccer defender.Moore is best known for his two spells with Scottish Premier Division / Scottish Premier League club Rangers... |
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| 1 | |
Mitch Nichols Mitch Nichols Mitchell Ian "Mitch" Nichols is an Australian football player for the Brisbane Roar of the A-League.-Brisbane Roar:... |
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| 1 |  |
Charlie Miller Charlie Miller Charles "Charlie" Miller is a Scottish football player who is currently without a club following his release from Clyde... |
1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |
Isaka Cernak Isaka Cernak Isaka Aongor Cernak-Okanya , better known as Isaka Cernak, is an Australian football player who currently plays for as an attacking midfielder.-Early Life:... |
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| 1 | |
David Dodd David Dodd (footballer) David Dodd is an Australian football player who currently plays for Manly United in the NSW Premier League. He had previously played for... |
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| 1 | |
Thomas Oar Thomas Oar Thomas Michael "Tommy" Oar is an Australian football player who plays for Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie.-Brisbane Roar:... |
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A goal was scored from a penalty kick Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... |
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Two goals were scored from penalty kicks |
Squad statistics
| No. | Pos. | Name | A-League | Finals | Total | Discipline | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists |  |
 |
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| 1* | GK | Liam Reddy Liam Reddy Liam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:... |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1 | GK | Matt Ham |
0(0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | DF | Andrew Packer Andrew Packer Andrew Packer is a former Australian football player who last played for .-Biography:... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | DF | Luke DeVere Luke DeVere Luke DeVere is an Australian football player who currently plays for K-League side Gyeongnam FC.He also plays for the Australia under-23 national team.-Early life:... |
6(1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6(1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 4* | DF | Craig Moore Craig Moore Craig Andrew Moore , is a retired Australian soccer defender.Moore is best known for his two spells with Scottish Premier Division / Scottish Premier League club Rangers... |
9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 5 | DF | Josh McCloughan Josh McCloughan Joshua McCloughan is an retired Australian football player who plays as a central defender. He is known for playing in the in the A-League competition.-Early Career:... |
5(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5(2) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 6 | DF | David Dodd David Dodd (footballer) David Dodd is an Australian football player who currently plays for Manly United in the NSW Premier League. He had previously played for... |
4(3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4(3) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 7 | FW | Michael Zullo Michael Zullo Michael Zullo is an Australian football player who plays for Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie.-Club career:After being signed by the former coach Frank Farina on a two year contract, Zullo played five of the six opening games of the season, coming on as a substitute... |
0(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | MF | Massimo Murdocca Massimo Murdocca Massimo Murdocca is an Australian football player who plays as a right or central midfielder for the in the A-League.-Club career:... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | FW | Sergio van Dijk Sergio van Dijk Serginho "Sergio" van Dijk is a Dutch-born Indonesian footballer player, who currently plays for Adelaide United in the A-League... |
10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10* | MF | Charlie Miller Charlie Miller Charles "Charlie" Miller is a Scottish football player who is currently without a club following his release from Clyde... |
7(2) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7(2) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 11 | FW | Reinaldo Reinaldo Elias da Costa Reinaldo Elias da Costa , commonly known in Brazil as Reinaldo Mineiro, is a Brazilian Australian football player who currently plays for Al-Ahli Dohain the Qatar Stars League.-Club career:... |
5(2) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5(2) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 12 | DF | Matt Mundy Matt Mundy Matt Mundy is an Australian football player who currently plays for Brisbane Roar.-Club career:He made his A-League debut for the Brisbane Roar on 4 October 2008 against Sydney FC.-Honors:With Brisbane Roar:... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | MF | Henrique Henrique Andrade Silva Henrique De Andrade Silva is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Hyundai A-League club Brisbane Roar. He is nicknamed the Slippery Fish.-Biography:... |
9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 14 | FW | Adam Sarota Adam Sarota Adam Sarota is an Australian football player who plays for Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie.-Club career:Sarota was named National Youth League Player of the Year for 2008-2009... |
0(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | MF | Matt McKay Matt McKay Matthew Graham "Matt" McKay is an Australian football player who plays for Scottish Premier League side Rangers and the Australia national team.... |
4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 16 | DF | Bob Malcolm Robert Malcolm Robert "Bob" Malcolm is a Scottish professional footballer, currently without a club.-Rangers:He began his career playing for Scottish Premier League team Rangers, either as a centre back or a defensive midfielder... |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 17 | MF | Mitch Nichols Mitch Nichols Mitchell Ian "Mitch" Nichols is an Australian football player for the Brisbane Roar of the A-League.-Brisbane Roar:... |
4(3) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4(3) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 18 | MF | Danny Tiatto Danny Tiatto Daniele Amadeo "Danny" Tiatto is an Australian professional football player who plays for St Albans Saints in the Victorian Premier League.-Early years:... |
8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 19 | FW | Isaka Cernak Isaka Cernak Isaka Aongor Cernak-Okanya , better known as Isaka Cernak, is an Australian football player who currently plays for as an attacking midfielder.-Early Life:... |
0(5) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(5) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | GK | Griffin McMaster Griffin McMaster Griffin McMaster is an Australian football player. He is currently playing for Heidelberg United in the Victorian Premier League.- Club career :... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | MF | Thomas Oar Thomas Oar Thomas Michael "Tommy" Oar is an Australian football player who plays for Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie.-Brisbane Roar:... |
1(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 23 | FW | Tim Smits Tim Smits Tim Smits is an Australian football player who currently plays for .-Club career:Smits began his career with North Pine SC, he then moved to Albany Creek and then to the QAS. At the Queensland Academy of Sport he spent three years, after this, he joined Pine Rivers United where he played two years... |
0(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 24* | FW | Robbie Kruse Robbie Kruse Robbie Thomas Kruse is an Australian football player who currently plays as a forward for German side Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga and the Australian national team... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 27 | DF | Ivan Franjic Ivan Franjic Ivan Franjic is an Australian football player of Croatian descent currently playing for A-League club Brisbane Roar.-VPL:... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 28 | DF | Calum O'Connell Calum O'Connell Calum O'Connell is an Australian football player who last played for .-Club career:O'Connell was a contestant on the First Season of the 2008 FOX8 television series, Football Superstar... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 29 | MF | Mario Karlovic Mario Karlovic Mario Karlovic is an Australian association footballer who play for Persebaya 1927.- Club career :Karlovic commenced his football career at Adelaide City Force however he has spent the majority of his football career playing in Italy. He previously played for A.S. Cittadella in Serie C1 before he... |
1(1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1(1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 40 | GK | Vedran Janjetović Vedran Janjetović Vedran Janjetović is a Croatian born footballer,currently playing for Sydney United in the New South Wales Premier League. He has played for the Sydney FC youth team and Brisbane Roar in the A-League.- Career :... |
0(0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Statistics accurate as of match played 11 October 2009. Some stats not available on Roar website.
Players with a * next to their number have all been released from the club