ROAR'S blockbuster start against Gold Coast United will be the first of three Queensland derbies to be held at Suncorp Stadium, with the Roar hosting the Gold Coast twice and North Queensland Fury once.
Queensland Roar general manager Peter McLennan said the draw provided plenty of positives for the club ahead of the new season.
"We are delighted with the new season draw," McLennan said. "The fact we have the first big blockbuster against Gold Coast United in round one at Suncorp Stadium will potentially launch the Hyundai A-League with a 40,000 plus crowd.
"The draw is a fantastic reward for our loyal fans who have stuck with the club through thick and thin over the past four years.
"These fans have been an important asset to the development of the A-League and deserve to see the Roar at home in such a big local derby first up.
"We are very optimistic about the season ahead, with Suncorp Stadium to hose Gold Coast United and Sydney FC twice and North Queensland Fury on Wednesday December 16, which falls in the holiday period."
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