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Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
One of Ange Postecoglou's former clubs is hit with winding up application by the Australian Tax Office over 'unpaid debt'
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has made an application to the Federal Courts to have the Brisbane Roar wound up due to the club's 'historical debt'. The winding-up application was made on Wednesday, but the club, who are owned by Indonesian-based Bakrie Group, are confident that the matter can be settled quickly. The matter is will be heard in the Federal Court on July 4 and relates to unpaid debts. Roar cheif executive officer Kaz Patafta, who is currently in Indonesia for meetings with the club's owners, said: 'The club has been working collaboratively with the ATO over this matter for some time and has a plan in place to resolve imminently.' It is understood that the club's owners' the Bakrie Group are looking to pay the debt by as early as next week. The Bakrie Group are owned by billionaire Nirwan Bakrie and have interests across a range of industries, from mining to property. They took a majority stake in the club back in 2011, purchasing 70 per cent of the club's shares. It was announced a year later that they had taken full control of the club, with 100 per cent ownership. Their purchase of a 100 per cent stake came the same year Ange Postecoglou left the Roar after guiding the club to consecutive A-League titles in 2011 and 2012. A spokesperson from the Professional Footballers Australia said they had been in contact with the club and added: 'We are confident the matter will be resolved promptly.' Australian Professional Leagues are also confident the matter will be dealt with swiftly, with the Roar ending the 2024-25 season 12th in the ladder. Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander expressed the importance of having a top-tier football side in the state. 'We want them to be healthy,' he said. 'I know they've had a bit of a struggle in recent years. I went to one of their games just about a month ago and it's a great experience.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Australian Tax Office applies to have Brisbane Roar wound up due to unpaid debt
Brisbane Roar are adamant their future is secure despite the Australian Tax Office having applied to the Federal Court to have the club wound up over an unpaid six-figure debt. Roar chief executive officer Kaz Patafta – currently in Indonesia for meetings with club owners the Bakrie Group – said the substantial amount of money owed was a 'historical debt' that existed before the club's current management team of him and chief operations office Zac Anderson took charge of the A-League outfit in July 2023. 'The club has been working collaboratively with the ATO over this matter for some time and has a plan in place to resolve imminently,' Patafta said. It's understood the Bakrie Group has committed to paying the debt as early as next week. The Australian Professional Leagues, which runs the A-League, has been brought up to date on the matter and is confident the Roar will deal with the issue. However, Queensland's minister for sport Tim Mander on Friday admitted to being concerned about the state of the club. 'We want them to be healthy,' Mander said of the Roar. 'They've had a bit of a struggle in recent years. I watched one of their games about a month ago and it was a great experience. 'Football is the most popular junior sport, so it's important that they have something to aspire to, and they have pathways to those elite levels.'
The Age
3 days ago
- Business
- The Age
ATO applies to wind up Brisbane Roar as sports minister weighs in
Queensland's sports minister has expressed his concern about Brisbane Roar's future after the Australian Tax Office sought to have the club – the state's sole A-League representative – wound up over unpaid debts. The ATO applied to wind up the club's corporate entity on Wednesday, with the matter due to be heard in the Federal Court on July 4. The club is owned by the Indonesian-based Bakrie Group, which took over the then-champions – led at the time by Europa League-winning coach Ange Postecoglou – 13 years ago. Sports Minister Tim Mander said it was important elite sport in every code was played in the state and it 'would be terrible' if it lost its A-League club. 'We want them to be healthy,' he said. 'I know they've had a bit of a struggle in recent years. I went to one of their games just about a month ago and it's a great experience. 'Football is the most popular junior sport and so it's important that they have something to aspire to and have pathways to those elite levels.' Roar chief executive Kaz Patafta described the issue as relating to 'historical debt' that predated the club's current management. The Bakrie Group appointed Patafta in July 2023, along with chief operating officer Zac Anderson – both former A-League players.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
ATO applies to wind up Brisbane Roar as sports minister weighs in
Queensland's sports minister has expressed his concern about Brisbane Roar's future after the Australian Tax Office sought to have the club – the state's sole A-League representative – wound up over unpaid debts. The ATO applied to wind up the club's corporate entity on Wednesday, with the matter due to be heard in the Federal Court on July 4. The club is owned by the Indonesian-based Bakrie Group, which took over the then-champions – led at the time by Europa League-winning coach Ange Postecoglou – 13 years ago. Sports Minister Tim Mander said it was important elite sport in every code was played in the state and it 'would be terrible' if it lost its A-League club. 'We want them to be healthy,' he said. 'I know they've had a bit of a struggle in recent years. I went to one of their games just about a month ago and it's a great experience. 'Football is the most popular junior sport and so it's important that they have something to aspire to and have pathways to those elite levels.' Roar chief executive Kaz Patafta described the issue as relating to 'historical debt' that predated the club's current management. The Bakrie Group appointed Patafta in July 2023, along with chief operating officer Zac Anderson – both former A-League players.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Singapore's Danelle Tan leaves Brisbane Roar, wants to keep her options open
Danelle Tan in action for Brisbane Roar during an exhibition match against Women's Premier League All-Star team at Bishan Stadium on April 4, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO Singapore's Danelle Tan leaves Brisbane Roar, wants to keep her options open SINGAPORE – National women's footballer Danelle Tan is on the hunt for a new club. On May 28, she announced on Instagram that she will leave Brisbane Roar after making just three appearances for the A-League Women side. In a statement on social media, the club said the 20-year-old forward is among five players who will leave the club after their contract expires at the end of this season. Brisbane, who finished seventh out of 12 in the recently concluded A-League Women campaign, thanked the players for their contributions and wished them all the best in the future. When contacted, Tan told The Straits Times that she is keeping her options open, saying: 'My main consideration is finding an environment where I believe I can improve and grow most as a player, whether in Europe or somewhere else in the world. 'I'm always trying to improve myself as a player, and that means constantly looking for environments where I can grow the most and take my football to the next level. 'While I'm grateful for my time at Brisbane Roar, I don't feel that it's the right place for me for the near future.' She joined the Australian club in August 2024, after helping German club Borussia Dortmund gain promotion to the Westfalenliga, the fourth tier of German football. Tan made three substitute appearances for the Roar – for a total of 45 minutes – after a knee surgery sidelined her for eight games. Her A-League Women debut came on Jan 4 in a 2-1 loss to Canberra United. She had a goal disallowed for offside in her second game on Feb 16, a 0-0 draw with Western United, before a 10-minute cameo in the 3-2 loss to Sydney FC on March 2. She then scored in a 7-1 friendly win against a Singapore Women's Premier League All-Star team at Bishan Stadium in April. When asked about her injury, Tan said: 'I think the knee injury came at a very unfortunate time – right before the start of the season. 'I had a good pre-season leading up to the season, starting in pre-season friendlies, so I really felt the injury killed my momentum. 'Even after coming back from injury, the team was doing very well, so competition was extremely high and I struggled for minutes.' In 2023, Tan became the first Singaporean woman to feature in a European league when she played for English third-tier side London Bees in the amateur FA Women's National League South. In the same year, she became the first Asian to play for the Dortmund women's team. She contributed 16 goals in 27 matches as BVB Frauen won the fifth-division Landesliga to earn their third consecutive promotion in three years and clinched the regional Kreispokal Cup in 2024. She then left Dortmund and accepted the offer from Brisbane, with whom she signed her first pro contract and became the second Singaporean footballer to feature in Australia's top-tier women's competition, following former national midfielder Lim Shiya, who played for Perth Glory in 2008-09. Thanking Brisbane for the opportunity to play in Australia, Tan said: 'My experience with Brisbane Roar is something I'm really grateful for. 'During my time in Australia, I've met some incredible people and life long friends that I'll carry with me beyond football. 'While I hoped the season would pan out a little differently, I'm still incredibly thankful to the fans for their unwavering support, as well as to the coaches and my teammates throughout the season.' Melvyn Teoh is a sports journalist at The Straits Times. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
