Although the majority of Roar's opposition has been local Brisbane state league clubs at suburban venues, their biggest test was against Scottish Premier League powerhouse club Celtic FC in the annual Translink Cup.

Unfortunately for Roar they were defeated 0-3, but took many positives out of the match including the memory of an electric stadium atmosphere generated from the 31,340 fans in attendance.

Current Squad: Isaka CERNAK, Luke DEVERE, David DODD, Henrique, Josh McCLOUGHAN, Matt McKAY, Griffin McMASTER (gk), Charlie MILLER, Craig MOORE (c), Matt MUNDY, Massimo MURDOCCA, Mitch NICHOLS, Tommy OAR, Andrew PACKER, Liam REDDY (gk), Reinaldo, Adam SAROTA, Timothy SMITS, Danny TIATTO, Sergio VAN DIJK and Michael ZULLO.

Re-signed: Craig Moore (1 year), Matt McKay (2 years), Massimo Murdocca (2 years), Mitch Nichols (2 years), Andrew Packer (2 Years), Danny Tiatto (1 year), Michael Zullo (2 years).

In: Henrique (Formiga, Brazil - 1 year), Matt Mundy (Brisbane Roar NYL - 2 years), Adam Sarota (Brisbane Roar NYL - 3 years) .

Out: Chris Grossman (North Queensland Fury),Tahj Minniecon (Gold Coast United), Hyuk-Su Seo (released), Ben Griffin (released).

Pre-Season Results:

Date

Home Team

Result

Away Team

Venue

26/05/2009

Brisbane Roar

1:0

Redlands United

Cleveland Showground, Cleveland

2/06/2009

Brisbane Roar

6:0

Brisbane Olympic

Goodwin Park, Yeronga

7/06/2009

Brisbane Roar

4:0

Sunshine Coast Fire FC

Gympie Grounds, Gympie

9/06/2009

Brisbane Roar

0:1

Peninsular Power

A.J Kelly Park, Kippa Ring

13/06/2009

North Queensland Fury

0:4

Brisbane Roar

Harrup Park, Mackay

18/06/2009

Brisbane Roar

1:2

All Japan University Team

Stockland Stadium, Kawana Waters

28/06/2009

Brisbane Roar

4:1

Brisbane Wolves

Carmichael Park, Brisbane

12/07/2009

Brisbane Roar

0:3

Celtic

Suncorp Stadium Brisbane

19/07/2009

Brisbane Roar

1:2

Newcastle Jets

Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane

25/07/2009

North Queensland Fury

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Brisbane Roar

Tony Ireland Stadium, Kirwan

29/07/2009

Brisbane Roar

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Rochedale Rovers

Underwood Park, Rochedale