PFA Chief Executive John Didulica says it should not be left to the players to fight for compliance after Roar again failed to pay a number of their players and staff on time.

Didulica says Brisbane Roar have assured the players union that they will comply with their commitments to the club’s employees regarding future payments and after talks with the club’s owners have received assurances that the club will fulfil its obligations.

“We have spoken with the club and have been assured of their intent to comply with their commitments to players, which is encouraging,” said PFA Chief Executive, Didulica.

“PFA will continue to protect the fundamental entitlements of our members. Anxieties around entitlements, however, are significant industry issues and it should not be left to the players to fight for compliance"

Regarding the missed pay day deadline Brisbane Roar said that the result of the non-payments was the result of an administrative fault.

“A-League players and staff have been paid,” said a spokesperson for the club. “Due to technical error yesterday admin staff payment is being processed today.”

With the FFA no longer shackled by ownership of Newcastle Jets, the governing body has more options than it did last year when they put the Bakirie group on notice for the same issue.

Yesterday FFA CEO David Gallop said it was unacceptable that the club was once again having issues with the payment of its monthly payroll.

“We expect these undertakings to be delivered,” said Gallop. “So do the players, coaches, members, sponsors and all in the Roar family.

“We’ve seen late payments a number of times over the past year, but FFA can’t be expected to tolerate that as the normal state of affairs for Brisbane Roar.”