Brisbane Roar Football Club Youth is the youth system of Brisbane Roar Football Club based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The team plays in the National Premier Leagues, the second level of the soccer pyramid in Australia. They play the majority of their home games at A.J. Kelly Park, Kippa-Ring.

Brisbane Roar Youth
Full nameBrisbane Roar Football Club Youth
Nickname(s)Young Roar
Founded2008
GroundA.J. Kelly Park
Capacity3000
OwnerBakrie Group
ChairmanRahim Soekasah
Head CoachChris Grossman
LeagueNPL Queensland
A-League Youth
20247th of 12

Brisbane Roar Under-23s, is the second team within the academy, functioning as a reserve team on matchdays.


Players

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NPLQLD

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These are the players that play in the National Premier Leagues Queensland and are also eligible to play with the senior squad.

As of 28 August 2024[1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
40 DF   AUS James Murphy
42 MF   AUS Noah McGrath
43 MF   AUS Riley Gill
44 DF   AUS Charlie Parkin
45 FW   AUS Kade McDougall
46 GK   AUS Tyler Roche
47 DF   AUS Jamie Waddington
48 GK   AUS George Plusnin
49 GK   AUS Lachlan Duke
50 DF   AUS Cameron Anderson
51 MF   AUS Damon Gorrell
52 DF   AUS Dylan Meinicke
53 MF   AUS Tate Baldwin
54 FW   AUS Ivan Ozzi
55 MF   AUS James Durrington
56 DF   AUS Nathan Geyer
58 FW   AUS Ty Cobb
62 MF   AUS Caleb Butler
65 FW   AUS Zac Fowler
No. Pos. Nation Player
66 DF   AUS Jac Parrot
67 DF   AUS Eremugo Debele
70 MF   AUS Jack Benham
73 DF   AUS Andrew McLeod
74 GK   AUS Sean O'Connor
75 MF   AUS Rhys Williams
77 FW   AUS Christian Mladenis
80 FW   PNG Lennard Atterwell
MF   AUS Dominic Amaya
FW   AUS Tuquiri Beckett
DF   AUS Kobi Griffiths
DF   AUS Lucas Herrington
MF   AUS Edward Ince
DF   AUS Ethan Jones
MF   AUS Tinotenda Madau
DF   AUS Zane North
FW   AUS Forbes Porter
DF   AUS Isiah Quinn
MF   AUS Declan Warnes

Staff

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  Ben Cahn Youth Technical Director
  Richard Greer NPL Head Coach
  Mitch Nichols NPL Assistant Coach
  Andre Bennett U23 Head Coach
  Sekou Jomanday U23 Assistant Coach
  Tevan Sandhu Head Physiotherapist
  Ryan Shackley NPL Strength & Conditioning Coach
  Kel Neil U23 Strength & Conditioning Coach
  Robbie Kruse Development & Talent ID

History

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Brisbane Roar Youth (2008–2019)

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The National Youth League team was founded in 2008 as a Brisbane Roar (then Queensland Roar) representative for the inaugural season of the National Youth League competition.

On 1 February 2019, Brisbane Roar Youth were crowned Champions for the first time in the Y-League winning 3–1 over Western Sydney Wanderers U21 with the three goals coming from Shannon Brady, Daniel Leck and Mirza Muratovic.[2]

Brisbane Roar Academy (2015–present)

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In January 2014, it was confirmed that the NPL team would compete in the National Premier Leagues Queensland competition for 2014 season onwards.[3]

In January 2017, Brisbane Roar announced their new under-20s team to be played in the National Premier Leagues Queensland U-20.[4]

On 1 February 2019, Brisbane Roar Youth were crowned Champions for the first time in the Y-League winning 3–1 over Western Sydney Wanderers U21 with the three goals coming from Shannon Brady, Daniel Leck and Mirza Muratovic.[5]

On 19 October 2022, the club cut all their academy sides from ages 14-18, leaving only their first grade and U23 men's team.[6]

Honours

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NPLQ Seniors
  • Premiership
    • Runners-up : 2021


Y-League


NPL Under-20s
  • Premiership


Under-18s
  • Premiership

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Brisbane Roar: NPL Queensland Program". Brisbane Roar. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  2. ^ Greco, John (1 February 2019). "Roar crowned Foxtel Y-League champions for 2018/19 Season". Y-League.
  3. ^ "Roar confirm entry into NPL Queensland". footballaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Roar launch U20's team". Brisbane Roar. Football Federation Australia. 10 January 2017.
  5. ^ Greco, John (1 February 2019). "Roar crowned Foxtel Y-League champions for 2018/19 Season". Y-League.
  6. ^ Thomas, Joshua (19 October 2022). "'Absolute shambles' - Brisbane Roar slammed for academy decision as owners questioned". sportingnews.com.au.
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