The Brisbane Roar (originally known as Queensland Roar) was forced to change its name following the introduction of the North Queensland Fury and Gold Coast United to the A-League. Despite making back-to-back preliminary finals in 2007/08 and 2008/09, a transitional period under new manager Ange Postecoglou saw the team slip to ninth by the end of 2009/10. However, last season brought about a change in fortune as the club went on the greatest undefeated streak in Australian football history. Following their dramatic penalty-shootout victory over the Central Coast Mariners in the Grand Final, the club extended their unbeaten run to a record 28 matches, a truly remarkable performance by the Brisbane club.
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My top five A-League grand final moments
by Daniel Catania, 21 Apr 2013 
Today the 2013 A-League grand final kicks off between the Western Sydney Wanders and Central Coast Mariners. When I reflect the last seven grand finals of the A-League, I look back at the moments that make our game great and believe our grand final is a showcase in which we show the people of Australia [...]
Brisbane Roar cut three A-League players
by AAP, 18 Apr 2013
Days after Brisbane’s A-League title defence ended, Roar coach Mike Mulvey began putting into place plans for next season by cutting three players. Mulvey on Wednesday confirmed contracts would not be offered to Dutch playmaker Stef Nijland, midfielder James Meyer and defender Matt Jurman for next season. Nijland fell out of favour with Brisbane after [...]
Hurt of loss will help Roar improve: coach
by Angela Habashy, 14 Apr 2013
Brisbane coach Mike Mulvey is hoping the pain of being denied a shot at a third-straight A-League crown will drive his devastated charges to become a better team. The rampant Western Sydney Wanderers ended the Roar’s two-year reign, knocking them out with a 2-0 win at Parramatta Stadium on Friday night. Mulvey, who replaced Rado [...]
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Brisbane Roar: A-League Finals live scores, blog
by Vince Rugari, 12 Apr 2013 
The equation is simple for Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar. Win and step into the A-League grand final next Sunday afternoon, lose and starting packing for end-of-season holidays. Join us from 7.30pm AEST for live scores and coverage from Parramatta Stadium. Could the back-to-back-to-back be once again on the table for the Roar? On [...]
Brisbane Roar will prove too strong for the Wanderers
by Mike Tuckerman, 12 Apr 2013
What happens if Western Sydney lose tonight? After a season of unprecedented success, will Wanderers fans react with good grace in defeat should their side succumb to Brisbane Roar? These are unchartered waters for a team which has racked up an impressive 12-game unbeaten run, drawing in waves of supporters on the back of finishing [...]
Roar ready to burst Wanderers’ bubble
by Jim Morton, 12 Apr 2013
The battle-hardened Brisbane Roar believe they’re primed to end the A-League’s fairytale story on Friday night by exploiting Western Sydney’s two-week break. Despite the Wanderers’ 12-match unbeaten streak, Roar coach Mike Mulvey says his defending champions enter their semi-final at Parramatta Stadium with better momentum than the premiers. Brisbane have regained their confidence and spark [...]
A-League’s epic semi showdown kicks off tonight
by Daniel Catania, 12 Apr 2013
Tonight, the most anticipated game of the sudden death finals series kicks off at a sold out Parramatta Stadium. In front of a red and black capacity crowd will be the in form Brisbane Roar against A-League Premiers Western Sydney Wanderers, who are unbeaten in 12 games. Brisbane is coming from a 2-1 victory over [...]
Can Brisbane Roar go back-to-back-to-back?
by nick richardson, 10 Apr 2013
Ten weeks into 2012/13 A-League campaign, no one would have thought that Brisbane Roar would have been struggling for form and belief after two consecutive championships. That is why it was a shock when 10 weeks in Brisbane were bottom of the table, about to have a managerial change and with unhappy supporters left wondering [...]
Roar hold finals edge over WSW: Brattan
by AAP, 9 Apr 2013
Gun midfielder Luke Brattan has declared Brisbane Roar hold a finals edge over A-League premiers Western Sydney but admits they could struggle to replace captain Thomas Broich. Broich optimistically believes he will be right to line up against the Wanderers in Friday night’s semi-final at Parramatta Stadium after injuring his heel badly on Sunday night [...]
Then there were four – review of the A-League finals so far
by Caleb Shepherd, 8 Apr 2013
Much like the race for a finals spot, both A-League elimination finals this weekend have refused to die quietly. And like the race for fifth and sixth spot, the team that has sprung to life at the death hasn’t necessarily deserved its place. For the neutral, it’s exciting viewing. For the supporter, it’s gut-wrenching stuff. [...]
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