Brisbane Roar secures sleeve sponsorship with Focus Construct

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Brisbane Roar has announced a new two-season agreement with Focus Construct Pty Ltd, which will see the Queensland-based company join as the club’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s sleeve sponsor across the home, away and third kits.

Focus Construct is a well-established Queensland business with extensive expertise in the commercial, retail, hospitality, and club/pub fit-out industries. Over the years, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects and innovative solutions, earning 18 state and national awards in recognition of its excellence.

Its partnership with Brisbane Roar aligns with a long-standing commitment to supporting Queensland communities and investing in organisations that promote growth and success.

Brisbane Roar CEO Kaz Patafta spoke on the partnership and what it means to the club.

“I would like to formally welcome Focus Construct to the Brisbane Roar family and thank them for their belief and investment into the football club,” Patafta said in a press release.

“As a club, we are undergoing a comprehensive transformation—focused on long-term sustainability, elite performance, and a strong community footprint and it fantastic to have a partner like Focus Construct commit to joining us on this journey, especially as we look to develop more infrastructure for the football club and community.”

Todd Dunlop, Managing Director of Focus Construct expressed a similar excited sentiment about the new deal with Queensland biggest football club.

“We believe in the Roar’s new-found ambition, led by CEO Kaz, COO Zac and Head Coach Michael, to return to the top of the league and we’re excited to play a role in their journey,” said Dunlop in a press release.

“We all remember when the Roar was the dominant A-League team in Australia and could fill Suncorp Stadium, with many players going on to the Socceroos or International careers. We want to help them get back that magic.

“Their unique style of attacking football makes every match exciting to watch, and we think Queenslanders will love it. We look forward to sharing that energy with our clients, staff, and the wider community.

“Supporting the Roar also means helping to enhance Brisbane’s football standing on the national stage in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic Games.”

This agreement represents more than just a commercial arrangement. For Brisbane Roar, it underlines the financial importance of securing strong local investment while also fostering a partnership with a respected Queensland business that shares a commitment to excellence and community growth.

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Football NSW calls on clubs to Make It Red for Heart Health Round

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Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, joining a national awareness movement aimed at reducing heart-related deaths on sporting grounds ahead of Heart Health Round on the weekend of June 5 to 7.

The campaign, developed by the Heartbeat of Football Foundation, asks sporting clubs to wear red, raise funds and build awareness around heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading single cause of disease burden and death in Australia for both men and women, and one that health authorities say is largely preventable through modifiable risk factors.

The call to action comes as the Foundation continues its work to map and register Automated External Defibrillators across NSW sporting facilities, a project that has already engaged twelve football associations and fed data into both the NSW Ambulance GoodSAM registry and NSW Health’s public AED map. The availability of a functioning, registered AED on site is among the most significant determinants of survival following sudden cardiac arrest, with survival rates declining sharply for every minute without defibrillation.

Football NSW is encouraging clubs to engage with the campaign across three areas. Clubs can register for the Make It Red campaign to help fund research, education and prevention programs. Participants, particularly those aged over 35, are encouraged to seek a free heart health screening test from their local GP or enquire about hosting a Heartbeat of Football testing day. Clubs are also urged to ensure their grounds have active, accessible AEDs in place, with guidance available through Football NSW’s Rescue Ready Guide.

The Make It Red campaign runs from June 5 to July 12, with Heart Health Round taking place across the opening weekend. Clubs can register and access participation resources at makeitred.org.

Community Spirit Shines on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

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This week, Football Australia (FA) celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026, championing the people and communities who continue to hold up a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in the football landscape.

‘For all, for life’

In collaboration with Football NSW, Canterbury Football Association and community club, Balmain & District Football Club, the day reflected the very best of what football provides.

The event brought in participants of all ages – from 4-74 years-old – and reached a total of 400 people. Girls-only programs, all-abilities sessions and over-age football ensured all were catered for.

Such a diverse range of participants builds on a wider drive during FIFA World Football Week, which seeks to promote the sport not just as the dazzling lights of 100,000-seater stadiums, but as a way to foster community spirit and social development.

Furthermore, FA support through its Club Changer program was a welcome addition to the action, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to nurture a real love for the game across communities in Australia.

“Through Club Changer we support our clubs to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable environment where everyone is welcome; whether that be as a player, volunteer, referee or supporter,” explained National Program Manager Club Development at FA, Grace Lambourne.

“Everyone should feel they belong and are welcome to play, stay, and love the game.”

 

A welcome celebration

While the upcoming FIFA World Cup will no doubt inspire millions of future Socceroos and Matildas, events like the AFC Grassroots Football Day represent something beyond just inspiration.

It is a platform. An opportunity to express a love for football and to connect with others while doing so.

And connections between the professional and grassroots game is more important than ever if Australia is to nurture the next generation of talent.

This is particularly clear in the rise of women’s football across the nation. Since the FIFA Women’s World Cup, female participation rose by 32%, and registrations for the MiniTillies Program skyrocketed from 264 in 2023, to 1223 in 2024.

The professionals spark passion. But communities turn that passion into playing time.

That is why celebrating grassroots football – and the volunteers and families who sustain it – is a vital part of Australia’s football future. Together, FA and the AFC are creating strong foundations built on positivity, engagement, and inclusivity for all with a love for the beautiful game.

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