Roar-Mariners to open new season

Posted May 31, 2011 13:44:00

A-League fans will not have to wait long at all for a grand final rematch between Brisbane and Central Coast, with the premiers and runners-up pitted against each other on the first day of the season.

The Roar will host the Mariners when the campaign kicks off on Sunday, October 8, with Newcastle and Melbourne Heart playing the opening match of season seven at Ausgrid Stadium.

The draw also sees Melbourne Victory reignite their old rivalry with Sydney FC on day one's triple header.

And in an A-League first, January 4 will see a football bonanza with five matches back-to-back.

-AAP

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