Matildas and Socceroos greats back Perry Park stadium proposal

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority is conducting the 100-day review of Olympic infrastructure. Read some of the submissions here.

Matildas and Socceroos greats have joined forces to make a last-minute push for a new stadium at Perry Park, as the 100-day review of Brisbane 2032 infrastructure reaches its final stages.

Fifteen Queensland Socceroos, Matildas and Brisbane Roar greats – including Clare Polkinghorne, Matt McKay, Scott McDonald and Mackenzie Arnold – signed a letter from the Professional Footballers Australia players’ union.

“Australia has been proven to experience considerable growth in football participation upon the hosting of major international events,” they write.

The state government has rejected a petition calling for a mid-size stadium, such as this Football Queensland vision, at Perry Park in Bowen Hills. Credit: Populous

The players cited the “unparalleled success” of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, which attracted record-breaking television audiences and in-stadium attendances.

Click here to read article