Defender Confident Jets Will Stand Up Against Bully Boys
DANIEL Wilmering insists the Newcastle Jets will stick to their style of football but knows they must match the physicality of Brisbane Roar on Sunday to secure three points at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Brisbane Roar's Physical Reputation
The Roar have gained a reputation as the A-League's "bully boys," known for fighting hard, scrapping, and out-muscling opponents. With two clean sheets in three rounds, they've been tough to break down under coach Michael Valkanis, one of the league’s toughest centre-backs.
"They are a very physical side and will be up for it," Wilmering said. "We have to earn the right to play. We have to match the intensity of any team. If you lose the 50-50s and you are not in the contest, it is hard to play."
Previous Encounter with the Roar
The Jets experienced the Roar’s intensity firsthand in a 3-1 pre-season friendly loss in Lismore.
"It was a very physical and intense game," Wilmering recalled. "We want to play our brand of football. If there are 50-50s to be won, we have to win them."
Key Focus for the Jets
- Maintain their own style while increasing physical contest
- Win crucial 50-50 challenges
- Match the intensity of the Roar to compete effectively
Author's summary: Newcastle Jets defender Daniel Wilmering stresses the need to combine their football style with matching Brisbane Roar's physical intensity to secure victory this Sunday.