The Socceroos midfielder put in a full shift as Rovers thumped Middlesbrough reserves 3-0, a match which also saw an outing for striker Benni McCarthy.

A groin injury has left Grella frustrated in recent weeks but he returned at the weekend with an appearance from the bench in the drubbing at Liverpool.

Rovers face a big relegation battle with Stoke City in the English Premier League this weekend.