Some supporters and media pundits that Ange Postecoglou is targeting the challenges to come in season six of the A-League.

But DeVere says the present is still the focus as Roar prepare to take on Newcastle Jets this weekend.

"They're all big matches from here on in but this one especially," DeVere said. "The next few games we've got coming up, most of the teams are sitting around us.

"So any wins we get, we're certainly going make up ground and hopefully push ourselves into that (final) six."

And the intensity is starting to show, with the squad battling for positions in simulated match settings on the training ground.

DeVere said the training run was a good hit-out as the club prepares to face the fourth placed Jets.

"We went through a full sized game and the boys looked good and a few positions trialled, so it looks alright," he said.

The Jets visit Roar on the back end of three games in six days, losing to Gold Coast United 2-0 at Skilled Park last night.

DeVere said Saturday's match was also the perfect opportunity to exorcise the defensive demons from last round's loss to Wellington.

"I know a lot of the boys were disappointed with last week's performance," he said. "We had a lot to play for and we came up a bit short and conceded some stupid goals.

"I think everyone is looking forward to trying to fix those sorts of problems."

With only two games left at Suncorp Stadium, Roar are hoping to finish the year in style in front of their home support.

DeVere added: "Obviously our form at home hasn't been the greatest this season.

"So I think all the boys are looking forward to hopefully getting another couple of wins in the last two games."