Brisbane Roar will take on Adelaide United on Anzac Day next year.Source:AAP
BRISBANE Roar want an ANZAC Day A-League match to become a permanent fixture at Suncorp Stadium.
BRISBANE Roar want an ANZAC Day A-League match to become a permanent fixture at Suncorp Stadium.
In the 2018-19 season draw released on Thursday, it was revealed that for just the second time in the 14-year history of the competition, A-League football will be played on April 25.
The Roar pushed hard for hosting rights, with Football Federation Australia rewarding them for their effort by scheduling an ANZAC Day clash between Brisbane and Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium.
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Matches between Western Sydney and Perth Glory, and Adelaide United and Melbourne City were played on ANZAC Day in 2015, when April 25 fell on a Saturday.
But next year will be the first time an A-League match is played on an Anzac Day falling on a weekday (Thursday).
Roar managing director David Pourre intends to turn the match into an occasion similar to AFL and NRL matches played on April 25 every year.
“We’ve got big plans for that match,” Pourre said.
“It’s an opportunity for the whole code and our club to properly support the day and honours those who have served Australia and New Zealand.”
And if all goes to plan for Pourre, it won’t be just a one-off ANZAC Day game hosted by the Roar.
“I’ve booked Suncorp Stadium on April 25 for several years to come,” he said.
As previously reported by The Courier-Mail, the Roar open their 2018-19 A-League season at home against Central Coast Mariners, who are coached by former Brisbane mentor Mike Mulvey, on Sunday, October 21.
The season starts on October 19 when Adelaide United host Sydney FC at Coopers Stadium.
The venue for the Roar’s home clash against Melbourne Victory on Tuesday, January 15 is yet to be determined.
Pourre hopes the match will be played at Suncorp Stadium, but at least one concert at the Milton venue in January could yet force the Roar to move the game to a different ground.
BRISBANE ROAR 20180-19 A-LEAGUE DRAW
Sunday, Oct 21: v Central Coast Mariners, Suncorp Stadium, 4pm
Sunday, Oct 28: v Wellington Phoenix, Suncorp Stadium, 4pm
Saturday, Nov 3: v Perth Glory, nib Stadium, 9pm
Saturday, Nov 10: v Western Sydney Wanderers, Willow Stadium (Mudgee), 4.35pm
Saturday, Nov 24: v Melbourne City, Suncorp Stadium, 6.50pm
Friday, Nov 30: v Adelaide United, Coopers Stadium, 6.50pm
Sunday, Dec 9: v Newcastle Jets, McDonald Jones Stadium, 4pm
Friday, Dec 14: v Melbourne Victory, Suncorp Stadium, 6.50pm
Saturday, Dec 22: v Wellington Phoenix, Westpac Stadium, 4.35pm
Saturday, Dec 29: v Sydney FC, Jubilee Stadium, 6.50pm
Wed, Jan 2: v Newcastle Jets, McDonald Jones Stadium, 6.50pm
Sunday, Jan 6: v Perth Glory Suncorp Stadium, 6pm
Friday, Jan 11: v Melbourne City, AAMI Park, 6.50pm
Tuesday, Jan 15: v Melbourne Victory, TBC, 6.50pm
Sunday, Jan 20: v Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast Stadium, 6pm
Friday, Jan 25: v Western Sydney Wanderers, Suncorp Stadium, 6.50pm
Saturday, Feb 2: v Adelaide United, Coopers Stadium, 6.50pm
Friday, Feb 8: v Sydney FC, Suncorp Stadium, 6.50pm
Saturday, Feb 16: v Perth Glory, nib Stadium, 9pm
Friday, Feb 22: v Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast Stadium, 6.50pm
Friday, Mar 8: v Western Sydney Wanderers, Suncorp Stadium, 6.50pm
Friday, Mar 15: v Melbourne Victory , Marvel Stadium, 6.50pm
Friday, Mar 29: v Brisbane Roar, Suncorp Stadium, 6.50pm
Friday, Apr 5: v Melbourne City, AAMI Park, 6.50pm
Friday, Apr 12: v Wellington Phoenix, Suncorp Stadium, 7.50pm
Saturday, Apr 20: v Newcastle Jets, Suncorp Stadium, 5.35pm
Thursday, Apr 25: v Adelaide United, Suncorp Stadium, 2pm
Finals series starts on May 3, with grand final to be played on weekend of May 18-19.
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