Brisbane Roar have confirmed the departure of Ayesha Norrie after three consecutive seasons as captain of the Liberty A-League club.
The 27-year-old notched, who notched her 100th Liberty A-League appearance in the final round of last season, has confirmed she will not return to the Roar in 2024-25; Norrie debuted for the club as a 16-year-old in 2013 and went on to accumulate more than 80 league appearances for Brisbane across three separate stints.
Norrie won the Liberty A-League Premiership with the Roar in 2017 and the club’s Player of the Year award in 2022 and departs as a club great.
In a heartfelt farewell addressed to the club, Norrie stated her intention to turn her focus away from football but stopped short of defining her Roar departure as an intent to retire from the game.
“Thank you, Brisbane,” Norrie said.
“It’s been an honor to represent this club. From making my debut, captaining the side, and reaching my 100th game in the league, it’s been nothing short of a privilege.
“To everyone at the club – staff, coaches, teammates, and of course, the fans – thank you for your unwavering support and for sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between.
“As we wrap up the NPL season soon, I’ll be hanging up my boots for a while and focus on other parts of my life, although I won’t say forever just yet. Â
“I wish the team and the club all the best and will definitely be cheering you all on from the sidelines. Thank you.”
