The Brisbane Roar Chronicle
Market10 Aug 2026
Brisbane Roar say no — this time
The offer from Western Sydney Wanderers for Austin Ludwik was heard out and sent back the same day. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loudly the door closes.
Market10 Aug 2026
Eyes on Ben Warland again
The phone has started ringing about Ben Warland again, and this time the name on the line is Newcastle Jets. Brisbane Roar are listening politely and promising nothing.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Brian Sarmiento stays put
“The easiest signature of my career.” Brian Sarmiento and Brisbane Roar agree another 2 years, and the manager can plan around him rather than about him.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Tempers go at Brisbane Roar
Nick D'Agostino was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Words at Brisbane Roar training over how hard people work
Somebody said out loud what several people had been thinking. Ben Warland is at the centre of it, and the squad will now find out whether the standard rises or the pair of them simply stop speaking.
Squad10 Aug 2026
No hiding place for Hosine Bility
“I pick players who do the work. All of it.” No name was spoken; every camera still turned to Hosine Bility, and the manager let it.
In brief
- Market Still no ink between Brisbane Roar and Dean Bouzanis
- Market Brisbane Roar sign Noah Jackson, one for the future