2023–24 Brisbane Roar FC (women) season

The 2023–24 season is the 16th in the history of Brisbane Roar Football Club (A-League Women).

Brisbane Roar (A-League Women)
2023–24 season
ChairmanKaz Patafta
ManagerGarrath McPherson
(until 13 November 2023)
Alex Smith
(from 14 November 2023)
StadiumBallymore Stadium
Perry Park
A-League Women9th
A-League Women FinalsDNQ
Top goalscorerMia Corbin (8)
Highest home attendance3,679
vs. Sydney FC
(21 October 2023)
A-League Women
Lowest home attendance1,100
vs. Central Coast Mariners
(9 March 2024)
A-League Women
Average home league attendance2,310
Biggest win3–1
vs. Western Sydney Wanderers (A)
(27 January 2024)
A-League Women
2–0
vs. Melbourne City (H)
(2 March 2024)
A-League Women
2–0
vs. Perth Glory (H)
(24 March 2024)
A-League Women
Biggest defeat1–5
vs. Canberra United (A)
(10 December 2023)
A-League Women
All statistics correct as of 30 March 2024.

Players

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First-team squad

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As of 8 March 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   AUS Keeley Richards
2 MF   AUS Bec Kirkup
3 DF   IRL Deborah-Anne De la Harpe
4 MF   AUS Kijah Stephenson
5 DF   AUS Jenna McCormick
6 DF   AUS Holly McQueen
7 MF   AUS Ayesha Norrie (captain)
8 FW   BRA Mariel Hecher (vice-captain)
9 FW   USA Mia Corbin
10 FW   AUS Grace Kuilamu
11 FW   AUS Sharn Freier
12 FW   AUS Tamar Levin
13 MF   AUS Tameka Yallop
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 MF   AUS Sarah O'Donoghue
15 FW   DEN Hannah Holgersen
16 DF   AUS Chelsea Blissett
17 DF   USA Leah Scarpelli
18 DF   AUS Teagan Thompson
19 DF   AUS Hollie Palmer
20 FW   AUS Bonnie Davies
21 GK   AUS Isabella Shuttleworth (scholarship)
22 DF   AUS Ruby Cuthbert
23 FW   AUS Ashlee Brodigan
32 MF   AUS Alicia Woods (scholarship)
99 GK   AUS Emma Gibbon

Transfers

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Transfers in

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No. Position Player Transferred from Type/fee Contract length Date Ref
1 GK Keeley Richards Canberra United Free transfer 1 year 16 August 2023 [1]
22 DF Ruby Cuthbert   Football West NTC Free transfer 3 years 17 August 2023 [2]
5 DF Jenna McCormick Adelaide United Free transfer 1 year 22 August 2023 [3]
15 FW   Hannah Holgersen Adelaide United Free transfer 1 year 23 August 2023 [4]
13 MF Tameka Yallop   Brann Free transfer Multi-year 24 August 2023 [5]
16 DF Chelsea Blissett Melbourne City Free transfer 1 year 25 August 2023 [6]
23 FW Ashlee Brodigan Newcastle Jets Free transfer 1 year 25 August 2023 [7]
17 DF   Leah Scarpelli   Sporting CP Free transfer 1 year 28 August 2023 [8]
9 FW   Mia Corbin   Parma Free transfer 1 year 30 August 2023 [9]
10 FW Grace Kuilamu   QAS Free transfer 1 year 6 September 2023 [10]
29 GK   Jordan Silkowitz   Kansas City Current Loan 7 months 13 September 2023 [11][12]
18 DF Teagan Thompson   Lions FC Free transfer 1 year 21 September 2023 [13]
2 MF Bec Kirkup   Lions FC Free transfer 1 year 13 October 2023 [14]
14 MF Sarah O'Donoghue   Souths United Free transfer 1 year 13 October 2023 [14]
99 GK Emma Gibbon   Eastern Suburbs Free transfer 1 year 13 October 2023 [14]
20 FW Bonnie Davies Newcastle Jets Free transfer 6 months 16 December 2023 [15]
3 DF   Deborah-Anne De la Harpe Unattached Free transfer 6 months 22 December 2023 [16]
32 MF Alicia Woods   Peninsula Power Scholarship 6 months 4 January 2024 [17]

Transfers out

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No. Position Player Transferred to Type/fee Date Ref.
3 DF Jessie Rasschaert Retired 5 April 2023 [18]
31 FW Aleeah Davern   Souths United End of contract 21 April 2023 [19]
51 GK   Hensley Hancuff   Gotham FC End of loan 26 April 2023 [20]
16 MF Zara Kruger   Lions FC End of loan 1 May 2023 [21][22]
17 DF Talitha Kramer   Brisbane City End of contract 23 May 2023 [23]
21 GK Mia Bailey   Gold Coast United End of contract 1 June 2023 [24]
12 FW   Shea Connors   San Diego Wave End of contract 27 June 2023 [25][22]
5 DF Jamilla Rankin Melbourne Victory Free transfer 23 August 2023 [26]
27 FW   Indiah-Paige Riley   PSV End of contract 24 August 2023 [27]
2 DF Annabel Haffenden Unattached End of contract 15 September 2023 [28]
20 FW Georgia Beaumont Unattached End of contract 15 September 2023 [28]
78 MF   Margot Robinne Unattached End of contract 15 September 2023 [28]
29 GK   Jordan Silkowitz   Kansas City Current End of loan 8 March 2024 [29]

Contract extensions

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No. Name Position Duration Date Notes
7 Ayesha Norrie Midfielder 1 year 11 August 2023 [30]
8   Mariel Hecher Forward 1 year 16 August 2023 [31]
19 Hollie Palmer Midfielder 1 year 17 August 2023 [32]
4 Kijah Stephenson Midfielder Multi-year 31 August 2023 [33]
6 Holly McQueen Defender 1 year 31 August 2023 [34]
11 Sharn Freier Forward Multi-year 1 September 2023 [35]
12 Tamar Levin Forward Multi-year 4 September 2023 [36]
21 Isabella Shuttleworth Goalkeeper 1 year 5 September 2023 scholarship[37]

Pre-season and friendlies

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  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

23 September 2023 Football Queensland Select   0–1   Brisbane Roar Brisbane
12:00 ACST Report
  • Brodigan   74'
Stadium: Underwood Park

Competitions

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Overall record

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Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
A-League Women 15 October 2023 30 March 2024 Matchday 1 9th 22 7 5 10 28 35 −7 031.82
Total 22 7 5 10 28 35 −7 031.82

Source: Soccerway

A-League Women

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League table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
7 Western Sydney Wanderers 22 10 3 9 30 30 0 33
8 Wellington Phoenix[a] 22 9 1 12 36 33 +3 28
9 Brisbane Roar 22 7 5 10 28 35 −7 26
10 Perth Glory 22 6 6 10 25 32 −7 24
11 Canberra United 22 6 6 10 39 47 −8 24
Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) goal difference; 4) goals scored; 5) head-to-head results; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away head-to-head results; 8) home head-to-head results; 9) toss of a coin[38]
Notes:
  1. ^ Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for Asian Football Confederation competitions as they are based in New Zealand, which is under the Oceania Football Confederation.

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
21 7 5 9 27 33  −6 26 4 2 3 10 8  +2 3 3 6 17 25  −8

Last updated: 30 March 2024.
Source: KEEPUP

Results by round

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Round12345678910111213141516171819202122
GroundAHAAHHAHAAHNAAHAAHHAHH
ResultWWLDLDLDDLWLDWLLLWLWWL
Position334465789109101010101010910989
Points366778891010131314171717172020232626
Updated to match(es) played on 30 March 2024. Source: KEEPUP
A = Away; H = Home; N = Neutral; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

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  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

15 October 2023 1 Melbourne Victory 1–2 Brisbane Roar Melbourne
16:00 AEDT
Report
Stadium: The Home of the Matildas
Attendance: 2,588
Referee: Anna-Marie Keighley
21 October 2023 2 Brisbane Roar 1–0 Sydney FC Brisbane
15:00 AEST
Report Stadium: Ballymore Stadium
Attendance: 3,679
Referee: Isabella Blaess
4 November 2023 3 Wellington Phoenix 2–1 Brisbane Roar Wellington
14:45 NZDT
Report
Stadium: Sky Stadium
Attendance: 1,788
Referee: Georgia Ghirardello
12 November 2023 4 Central Coast Mariners 1–1 Brisbane Roar Gosford
14:15 AEDT
Report
Stadium: Industree Group Stadium
Attendance: 3,281
Referee: Bec Mackie
19 November 2023 5 Brisbane Roar 0–1 Western United Brisbane
15:00 AEST Report
Stadium: Ballymore Stadium
Attendance: 2,486
Referee: Rebecca Durcau
25 November 2023 6 Brisbane Roar 1–1 Adelaide United Brisbane
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 3,278
Referee: Isabella Libri
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 25 November 2023 at 15:00 AEST, but was moved back a day, and relocated from Ballymore Stadium to Suncorp Stadium.
10 December 2023 7 Canberra United 5–1 Brisbane Roar Canberra
16:00 AEDT
Report
Stadium: McKellar Park
Attendance: 1,236
Referee: Rebecca Durcau
17 December 2023 8 Brisbane Roar 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers Brisbane
17:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 1,575
Referee: Kate Jacewicz
22 December 2023 9 Sydney FC 1–1 Brisbane Roar Sydney
19:00 AEDT
Report
Stadium: Leichhardt Oval
Attendance: 3,241
Referee: Isabella Mossin
28 December 2023 10 Melbourne City 5–3 Brisbane Roar Melbourne
17:00 AEDT
Report
Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 2,314
Referee: Rebecca Durcau
7 January 2024 11 Brisbane Roar 2–1 Wellington Phoenix Brisbane
17:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 1,955
Referee: Caitlin Williams
13 January 2024 12 Brisbane Roar 1–2 Newcastle Jets Sydney
19:45 AEDT
Report
Stadium: Leichhardt Oval
Attendance: 1,417
Referee: Isabella Libri
Note: Originally scheduled for 14 January 2024, was moved due to Unite Round.[39]
20 January 2024 13 Perth Glory 0–0 Brisbane Roar Perth
19:00 AWST Report Stadium: Macedonia Park
Attendance: 1,205
Referee: Mikayla Ryan
27 January 2024 14 Western Sydney Wanderers 1–3 Brisbane Roar Sydney
17:00 AEDT
Report
Stadium: Marconi Stadium
Attendance: 852
Referee: Caitlin Williams
3 February 2024 15 Brisbane Roar 1–2 Melbourne Victory Brisbane
17:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 2,175
Referee: Rebecca Durcau
11 February 2024 16 Western United 3–2 Brisbane Roar Melbourne
17:00 AEDT
Report
Stadium: City Vista Recreation Reserve
Attendance: 607
Referee: Bec Mackie
17 February 2024 17 Newcastle Jets 3–0 Brisbane Roar Maitland
17:00 AEDT
Report Stadium: Maitland Sportsground
Attendance: 1,938
Referee: Beth Rattray
2 March 2024 18 Brisbane Roar 2–0 Melbourne City Brisbane
17:00 AEST
Report Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 2,158
Referee: Bec Mackie
9 March 2024 19 Brisbane Roar 0–2 Central Coast Mariners Brisbane
15:00 AEST Report
Stadium: Ballymore Stadium
Attendance: 1,100
Referee: Casey Reibelt
16 March 2024 20 Adelaide United 1–2 Brisbane Roar Adelaide
14:30 ACDT
Report
Stadium: Marden Sports Complex
Attendance: 742
Referee: Rebecca Durcau
24 March 2024 21 Brisbane Roar 2–0 Perth Glory Brisbane
15:00 AEST
Report Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 1,848
Referee: Caitlin Williams
30 March 2024 22 Brisbane Roar 1–2 Canberra United Brisbane
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 2,842
Referee: Kate Jacewicz

Statistics

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Appearances and goals

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Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.

As of 30 March 2024
No. Pos. Nat. Name A-League Women Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK   Keeley Richards 3 0 3 0
2 FW   Rebecca Kirkup 4+10 0 14 0
3 DF   Deborah-Anne De la Harpe 12 1 12 1
4 FW   Kijah Stephenson 16+5 4 21 4
5 DF   Jenna McCormick 22 3 22 3
6 DF   Holly McQueen 19 0 19 0
7 MF   Ayesha Norrie 18+1 1 19 1
8 FW   Mariel Hecher 1+9 0 10 0
9 FW   Mia Corbin 21 8 21 8
10 FW   Grace Kuilamu 2 1 2 1
11 FW   Sharn Freier 22 3 22 3
12 DF   Tamar Levin 0+12 0 12 0
13 MF   Tameka Yallop 19+1 5 20 5
14 MF   Sarah O'Donoghue 0+3 0 3 0
15 FW   Hannah Holgersen 2+5 0 7 0
16 DF   Chelsea Blissett 5 1 5 1
17 MF   Leah Scarpelli 17 0 17 0
18 DF   Tegan Thompson 8+3 0 11 0
19 MF   Hollie Palmer 15+5 0 20 0
20 FW   Bonnie Davies 0+10 0 10 0
22 DF   Ruby Cuthbert 4+1 0 5 0
23 FW   Ashlee Brodigan 5+6 1 11 1
29 GK   Jordan Silkowitz 19 0 19 0
32 MF   Alicia Woods 7 0 7 0

Disciplinary record

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Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.

As of 30 March 2024
Rank No. Pos. Nat. Name A-League Women Total
               
1 6 DF   Holly McQueen 0 0 1 0 0 1
2 19 MF   Hollie Palmer 7 0 0 7 0 0
3 7 MF   Ayesha Norrie 6 0 0 6 0 0
4 11 FW   Sharn Freier 3 0 0 3 0 0
5 3 DF   Deborah-Anne De la Harpe 2 0 0 2 0 0
5 DF   Jenna McCormick 2 0 0 2 0 0
17 MF   Leah Scarpelli 2 0 0 2 0 0
8 9 FW   Mia Corbin 1 0 0 1 0 0
12 DF   Tamar Levin 1 0 0 1 0 0
13 MF   Tameka Yallop 1 0 0 1 0 0
18 DF   Tegan Thompson 1 0 0 1 0 0
22 DF   Ruby Cuthbert 1 0 0 1 0 0
29 GK   Jordan Silkowitz 1 0 0 1 0 0
Total 28 0 1 28 0 1

Clean sheets

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Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

As of 30 March 2024
Rank No. Nat. Goalkeeper A-League Women Total
1 29   Jordan Silkowitz 3 3
2 1   Keeley Richards 1 1
Total 4 4

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Goalkeeper Keeley Richards joins Brisbane Roar for 2023/24 Liberty A-League season". Brisbane Roar. 16 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Australian U17 Captain Ruby Cuthbert joins Brisbane Roar". Brisbane Roar. 17 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Former Matilda Jenna McCormick signs on". Brisbane Roar. 22 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Danish forward Hannah Holgersen joins Brisbane Roar". Brisbane Roar. 23 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Matilda Tameka Yallop returns to the Roar". Brisbane Roar. 24 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Defender Chelsea Blissett joins Liberty A-League squad". Brisbane Roar. 25 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Former Newcastle Jets forward Ashlee Brodigan joins Brisbane Roar". Brisbane Roar. 25 August 2023.
  8. ^ "American central defender Leah Scarpelli joins Roar". Brisbane Roar. 28 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Brisbane Roar adds American striker Mia Corbin to 2023/24 Liberty A-League squad". Brisbane Roar. 30 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Grace Kuilamu signs first A League scholarship contract with Roar". Brisbane Roar. 6 September 2023.
  11. ^ "American shot-stopper Jordan Silkowitz signs on". Brisbane Roar. 13 September 2023.
  12. ^ "Kansas City Current loans goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz to Australian A-League's Brisbane Roar FC". Kansas City Current. 13 September 2023.
  13. ^ "Defender Teagan Thompson signs on for Roar". Brisbane Roar. 21 September 2023.
  14. ^ a b c "NPL trio sign on for Brisbane Roar". Brisbane Roar. 13 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Striker Bonnie Davies joins Roar". Brisbane Roar. 16 December 2023.
  16. ^ "Deborah-Anne De La Harpe signs on with Roar". Brisbane Roar. 22 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Brisbane Roar sign NPL QLD product Alicia Woods". Brisbane Roar. 4 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Jessie Rasschaert announces retirement". Brisbane Roar. 5 April 2023.
  19. ^ "Souths are to thrilled to welcome our newest addition, Aleeah Davern. The talented 19 year old joins us after completing her second season with the Brisbane Roar". Souths United. 21 April 2023 – via Instagram.
  20. ^ Tonelli, Jenna (26 April 2023). "Gotham FC Waives Goalkeeper Hensley Hancuff". The Local W.
  21. ^ "NPL QLD Women's Round 11 Review". National Premier Leagues. 1 May 2023. ...Zara Kruger, who returned to Lions after playing for Brisbane Roar during the Liberty A-League season...
  22. ^ a b "Sydney FC Women Signal Attacking Intent". Sydney FC. 31 August 2023.
  23. ^ "Talitha Kramer, Kijah Stephenson & Sharn Freier sign for BCFC for the remainder of 2023!". Brisbane City. 23 May 2023 – via Facebook.
  24. ^ "She is still young and comes with the knowledge of playing at A league level, which will ensure us strength & depth in the position and also provides guidance and mentorship to our current young crop of keepers. We are looking forward to her contributions into the future. Welcome to GCU Mia". Gold Coast United. 1 June 2023 – via Instagram.
  25. ^ "San Diego Wave FC Sign Shea Connors, Chai Cortez and Sydney Cummings as National Team Replacement Players". San Diego Wave. 27 June 2023.
  26. ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Jamilla Rankin". Melbourne Victory. 23 August 2023.
  27. ^ "Transfer | PSV neemt aanvalster Indiah-Paige Riley over van Brisbane Roar" [Transfer | PSV takes over attacker Indiah-Paige Riley from Brisbane Roar]. PSV (in Dutch). 24 August 2023.
  28. ^ a b c Joey Lynch [@joeylynchy] (15 September 2023). "The @footballvic squad for the women's leg of the Victoria vs @FootballQLD all star games has been released. Some strong talents in there, with a few familiar names and rising talents. Players signed to @aleaguewomen teams were ineligible and some were unavailable" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  29. ^ "Kansas City Current recall goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz from Brisbane Roar". Kansas City Current. 8 March 2024.
  30. ^ "Brisbane Roar's captain Ayesha Norrie signs on for Liberty A-League 2023/24 season". Brisbane Roar. 11 August 2023.
  31. ^ "Brisbane Roar forward Mariel Hecher signs on as Vice-Captain for Liberty A-League 2023/24 season". Brisbane Roar. 16 August 2022.
  32. ^ "Midfielder Hollie Palmer signs on for 2023/24 Liberty A-League season". Brisbane Roar. 17 August 2023.
  33. ^ "Kijah Stephenson back for 2023-24 Liberty A-League season". Brisbane Roar. 31 August 2023.
  34. ^ "Defender Holly McQueen re-signs". Brisbane Roar. 31 August 2023.
  35. ^ "Sharn Freier re-signs for upcoming season". Brisbane Roar. 1 September 2023.
  36. ^ "Tamar Levin re-signs with Roar". Brisbane Roar. 4 September 2023.
  37. ^ "Goalkeeper Isabella Shuttleworth signs on". Brisbane Roar. 5 September 2023.
  38. ^ "Competitions Rules". A-Leagues. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  39. ^ "What is Unite Round?". aleagues.com.au. 18 October 2023.
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