The Orange Army. (Brisbane Roar Official Thread)

[RIMB]

Looks like a good signing.

Seems a bit scary that we only have 12 players contracted so far. Not even a full team with bench yet.

Says something about how big a change the team has from last season.

 

[grazorblade]

Roar Media Release:
"Brisbane Roar are delighted to announce the signing of defender Ava Piazza for the upcoming 25/26 Ninja A-League season.

Piazza joins the club from Pyunik FC from the Armenian Premier League after previously playing for Portuguese side Clube de Albergaria in the Liga BPI.

The 20-year-old has also played for both Newcastle Jets and Canberra United during the 23/24 season, where she made six appearances.

The defender, who can play both defensive midfield and central defence, played her junior football for Sydney University Soccer Football Club. She then went on to join Western Sydney Wanderers’ Future Women's Program and played Under 17’s for Apia Leichhardt.

Piazza was selected into the Football NSW Institute before becoming a Melbourne Victory train-on player and having a breakout year that saw her become a part of the Future Matildas Training Program and part of several Young Matildas training camps. This success led to her signing her first A-League contract with Canberra United.

“I’m incredibly excited to be signing with Brisbane Roar,” Piazza said.

“I chose Roar because of the club’s culture, the professionalism, and the opportunity to grow as a player in a really competitive environment.

“This season, I’m looking forward to contributing as much as I can to the team’s success, pushing myself to new levels, and making the most of every opportunity that comes my way.

“After a few months in Europe, I’m buzzing to be back in Australia and joining Brisbane Roar. Can’t wait to get started!”

Speaking on the addition of Piazza to the squad, Head Coach Alex Smith said: “Extremely pleased to welcome Ava to the program.

“She is an aggressive player always on the front foot who now has European experience to bring back to the A-League Women’s.

“Ava is someone who understands the commitment it takes to be a professional footballer.”

25/26 Ninja A-League Women’s Contracted Players: Chloe Lincoln, Laini Freier, Ruby Cuthbert, Leia Varley, Momo Hayashi, Isabela Hoyos, Alicia Woods, Zara Kruger, Amali Kinsella, Daisy Brown, Ava Piazza and Grace Kuilamu."

oh wow is that a new young aussie?

 

[NoMates]

Has Roar signed a decent goal keeper yet? Or are they going for youth?

 

[RIMB]

Has Roar signed a decent goal keeper yet? Or are they going for youth?

We signed Chloe Lincoln for the women and Bouzanis for the men.

Does any of that answer your question?

 

[RIMB]

oh wow is that a new young aussie?

She is a signing for the women's team if that slipped your notice.

I don't know much about her play - I remember her name from the wleague with Canberra United.

What I have seen suggests she was a bit of an up and coming player as a teenager but for some reason only played 8 or so aleagues women's matches and not many for her Armenian side Pyunik FC. Been involved in some of the young Matildas training so has that as a benchmark.

 

[grazorblade]

She is a signing for the women's team if that slipped your notice.

I don't know much about her play - I remember her name from the wleague with Canberra United.

What I have seen suggests she was a bit of an up and coming player as a teenager but for some reason only played 8 or so aleagues women's matches and not many for her Armenian side Pyunik FC. Been involved in some of the young Matildas training so has that as a benchmark.

first thing in the morning here I did indeed miss that

 

[RIMB]

first thing in the morning here I did indeed miss that

It is funny - with the men's team we see a 20 year old and consider them an emerging talent. With the women's setup a 20 year old can almost be considered a veteran of the league. Chloe Lincoln, our women's keeper, has represented us in the Matildas 3 times.

Not a lot of games, but when you consider how hard it has been to get a run with our baked on Tillies keepers that is something.

 

[grazorblade]

It is funny - with the men's team we see a 20 year old and consider them an emerging talent. With the women's setup a 20 year old can almost be considered a veteran of the league. Chloe Lincoln, our women's keeper, has represented us in the Matildas 3 times.

Not a lot of games, but when you consider how hard it has been to get a run with our baked on Tillies keepers that is something.

Is that because the women are producing better players or do women just peak earlier?

 

[zimbos05]

Chloe Lincoln has some big wraps. I'm surprised she signed with the Roar. She's been in and around the Matildas setup, but hasn't really broken through. What she needs is a consistent run of games with some good coaching behind her. I don't think there is too much competition in Aus Womens goalkeeper ranks, so she's definitely still capable of being a Matildas regular, but on world scale, in general, womens sport is improving and so she has a fair more to do in that regard.

 

[WhatAmIWatching]

Is that because the women are producing better players or do women just peak earlier?

My thoughts are that the womens game is still young so the pool is not as big and this allows players to be noticed earlier.

 

[RIMB]

My thoughts are that the womens game is still young so the pool is not as big and this allows players to be noticed earlier.

I give it a bit of this, but at the same time, younger players have been in the league more than in the men's - perhaps because the older women have moved on from sport historically.

There has also been less reliance on physical development in the women's game with teamwork and ball play being more used. As such it is quite common to see 15/16 year olds playing the women's game and a 20 year old can have 5 years under her belt.

A younger female can be faster and more athletic than an older one so youthful energy against experience has been more balanced (again traditionally).

 

[WhatAmIWatching]

I give it a bit of this, but at the same time, younger players have been in the league more than in the men's - perhaps because the older women have moved on from sport historically.

There has also been less reliance on physical development in the women's game with teamwork and ball play being more used. As such it is quite common to see 15/16 year olds playing the women's game and a 20 year old can have 5 years under her belt.

A younger female can be faster and more athletic than an older one so youthful energy against experience has been more balanced (again traditionally).

I also wonder about women taking time off to become mothers. Men could in theory take a month off although I don't know whether they are entitled to paternity leave.

 

[RIMB]

I also wonder about women taking time off to become mothers. Men could in theory take a month off although I don't know whether they are entitled to paternity leave.

I am certain that we are in a period of transition with women's football.

With the global increase in women's football the ages and dynamics of players is changing. There are more financial reasons to stay in the sport now so we can expect that to have an effect on top of the media train carrying their popularity further than ever.

Men are possibly covered by 'Centrelink' paternity scheme payments - not enough to see them out of the game for long as far as I know. I also doubt that a new grandfather can claim anything though .