The former Rangers and Motherwell midfielder is hoping to meet up with ex Gers colleagues Craig Moore and Charlie Miller - provided he passes a medical upon his arrival.

He told the Scottish Sun: "I've had enough of walking along a street in Glasgow and someone screaming 'ya dirty Orange b*****d' in my face.

 "I've just had enough of all the hassle. It's the main reason for me wanting to give Australia a go."

Ironically, should Malcolm seal a move to Roar then his first competitive hit out will probably be against Celtic at Suncorp in early July.

Roar skipper Craig Moore told the Courier Mail: "Bob can play anywhere across the back and he can also play as a sitting midfielder. He'll offer us a lot."