Royce Brownlie

Football player infobox
playername= Royce Brownlie
fullname = Royce Brownlie


dateofbirth = birth date and age|1980|1|28
cityofbirth = Coffs Harbour
countryofbirth = Australia
height = height|m=1.84
currentclub =
clubnumber =
position = Striker
youthyears = 1996-1998
youthclubs = QAS
years = 1997-1999 2000 2000-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007 2007-2008
clubs = Brisbane Strikers Brisbane Lions Marconi Stallions Parramatta Power Brisbane Strikers Queensland Roar Swindon Town → Chester City "(loan)" Wellington Phoenix
caps(goals) = 05 0(0) 11 (12) 39 (17) 16 0(1) 21 0(3) 10 0(2) 15 0(2) 04 0(0) 08 0(0)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 4 March 2008
ntupdate =

Royce Brownlie (born January 28, 1980) is an Australian football (soccer) player. He last played as a striker for the Wellington Phoenix.

Club career

Royce Brownlie was born in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales and began his football career at the Queensland Academy of Sport, representing them in the National Youth League in the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons. Brownlie scored a hat-trick in QAS's 4-1 win over UTS Olympic in round seven of 1996–97, [cite web | url = http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NYL/9697/NorthR7.html | last = Stock | first = Greg | title = National Youth League – Northern Division Round 7 results | work = OzFootball | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] and several goals in the following season to earn his call-up to the Brisbane Strikers senior team for the end of the 1997–98 National Soccer League season. Brownlie made five appearances for the Strikers in 1997–98, [cite web | url = http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSLclubs/BS9798.html | title = Brisbane Strikers playing roster for 1997–98 | work = OzFootball | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] but none the following season, and so moved to the Brisbane Premier League to play for the Brisbane Lions. The 2000 BPL season was a large success for Brownlie, as he scored 12 goals in just 11 appearances for the Lions, as well as making his representative debut and scoring a goal for Queensland against his home state in September. [cite web | last = Stock | first = Greg | url = http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/MiscGames/2000SR/State03.html | title = Queensland vs New South Wales | work = OzFootball | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006]

Brownlie then signed with Marconi Stallions for 2000–01, scoring 6 goals in 24 appearances in his first season with the Sydney club. He made his true breakthrough the following season though, breaking an NSL scoring record by notching up 8 goals in a series of 4 matches, and ending the 2001–02 season with 11 goals from his 15 appearances. His success earned him an invitation to trial with English club Sheffield Wednesday, and whilst on the verge of a contract offer, he broke his cheekbone and missed the opportunity. Upon recovery, Brownlie remained in England to trial with Brentford, Portsmouth, Oldham Athletic and Swindon Town throughout August 2002, and despite scoring a goal for Swindon in a friendly against Spanish side Sporting de Gijón after just 86 seconds, [cite web | url = http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/Match_Report_Story.asp?NewsID=211 | title = Shining star Sam does it again | month = August | year = 2002 | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] he returned to Australia without a contract.

After training with Perth Glory in the lead-up to the 2002–03 season, Brownlie eventually signed for Parramatta Power when contract negotiations with Perth broke down. Despite Parramatta finishing third, [cite web | url = http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/20022003/ALTable.html | title = 2002–2003 Season NSL Table | work = OzFootball | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Brownlie had a disappointing season personally. He was in the starting line-up just four times, and scored once – in Parramatta's 2-0 win over his old club Brisbane in round 8. [cite web | last = Esamie | first = Thomas | url = http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/20022003/Round08.html | title = 2002–2003 Season Round 8 Results | work = OzFootball | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] This prompted Brownlie to return to the Strikers for the 2003–04 season, but he was hampered by injuries which forced him to undergo surgery on his knee, and he scored just three times in 21 appearances.Royce now playes for Peninsula Power in the Brisbane Premier League. [cite web | url = http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSLclubs/BS0304.html | title = Brisbane Strikers playing roster for 2003&ndahs;2004 | work = OzFootball | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006]

A-League

In February 2005, Brownlie was announced as one of the first eleven signings at new club Queensland Roar, [cite press release | title = Queensland Roars into Hyumdai A-League | publisher = Queensland Lions Soccer Club | date = February 4, 2005 | url = http://www.suncorpstadium.com.au/images/pressreleases/Press-release-Roar-Launch.pdf | format = pdf | accessdate = 2006-12-21 ] . He began playing for them in the annual Silver Boot competition, scoring a hat-trick against Pine Rivers in an early 7-1 victory, [cite web | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=1199 | date = February 14, 2005 | title = Silver Boot 5 | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] and the equaliser in the final against Rochedale Rovers. [cite web | last = Schiavo | first = Paul | date = February 21, 2005 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=1206 | title = Roar hopefuls win last hitout | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Brownlie's scoring form continued in the North Queensland Challenge Cup, scoring in Queensland's 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners in Townsville. [cite web | date = July 11, 2005 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=1295 | title = Roar V Mariners in Townsville | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Despite suffering a rib injury in a 5-0 Pre-season Cup win over New Zealand, [cite web | date = August 3, 2005 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=1315 | title = Cairns Injuries | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Brownlie recovered in time for Queensland's 2005–06 A-League season opener. [cite web | date = August 28, 2005 | url = http://www.a-league.com.au/scoreboard/0000260028/scoreboard.html | title = Queensland Roar FC vs New Zealand Knights FC | accsssmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Dropped in favour of Reece Tollenaere, [cite web | date = September 1, 2005 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=526 | title = Murdocca looking for birthday win | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Brownlie missed the following two rounds, and after earning a call-up into the starting line-up against Sydney FC, was struck by three onsets of a virus within a month, which also affected other members of the Queensland squad. [cite web | title = Virus strike floors Qld Roar's Brownlie | url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/Sport/Virus-strike-floors-Qld-Roars-Brownlie/2005/09/29/1127804574848.html | work = The Age | date = September 29, 2005 | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Brownlie returned to the first team in round 8, and scored against Adelaide United the following week, [cite web | date = October 22, 2005 | url = http://www.a-league.com.au/scoreboard/0000260085/scoreboard.html | title = Queensland Roar FC vs Adelaide United FC | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] but was hit by virus again and forced out of the squad. [cite web | date = October 26, 2005 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=2117 | title = Brownlie hit with another virus | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Following a further short absence, a suspension to fellow striker Michael Baird saw Brownlie return to the team against New Zealand, [cite web | date = December 1, 2005 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=2582 | title = Knights clash a 'must win' for Roar | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] and he picked up his second league goal of the season. [cite web | date = December 1, 2005 | url = http://www.a-league.com.au/scoreboard/0000260108/scoreboard.html | title = Queensland Roar FC vs New Zealand Knights FC | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006]

The introduction of Brazilian striker Reinaldo to the Roar in early 2006, [cite web | date = December 30, 2005 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=2827 | title = Late fitness test for McCloughan | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] however, again forced Brownlie out of the squad and he played just twice more before the end of the season. Citing his proneness to injury and illness,cite web | date = March 23, 2006 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=3703 | title = Richter, Moon and Brownlie free to seek new deals | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Queensland declined to offer a contract extension, but gave him the opportunity to prove himself during their Tongyeong Cup campaign in South Korea. [cite web | date = February 24, 2006 | url = http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=3490 | title = Tongyeong Cup Round 1 | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Still with no offer forthcoming and permission to negotiate with other clubs,, Brownlie headed to England again in July 2006.

England

Four years after his first attempt, Brownlie trialled with Swindon Town again, and this time scored five goals in his first two trial matches for the Robins. [cite web | last = Norris | first = Nathan | date = July 15, 2006 | url = http://www.swindon.vitalfootball.co.uk/matchrep.asp?a=23910 | title = Swindon thrash Cirencester | work = Vital Swindon Town | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] [cite web | last = Norris | first = Nathan | date = July 18, 2006 | url = http://www.swindon.vitalfootball.co.uk/matchrep.asp?a=24163| title = Fantastic five for Town | work = Vital Swindon Town | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] On July 27, 2006 he signed for Swindon Town for their 2006–07 season in the English League Two. [cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/5227592.stm|title=Brownlie completes Swindon move|date=July 29, 2006|work = BBC Sport | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] He scored his first league goal for the club on his debut, with a last-minute goal against Barnet to seal a 2-1 victory. [cite web | date = August 8, 2006 | url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=201866&cc=3436 | title = Swindon v Barnet report | work = ESPN Soccernet | accessmonthday = December 21 | accessyear = 2006] Brownlie earned a red card in Swindon Town's Carling Cup match against Brentford, and since his mandatory one-match suspension, has been deployed as a wide right midfielder by Paul Sturrock. Brownlie was released by Swindon Town on May 9 2007 after an unsuccessful loan period at Chester City.

New Zealand

On 19 May 2007, Brownlie signed for A-league club Wellington Phoenix on a two year contract but left the club on 4 March 2008 after struggling to gain a spot in the first team and will return to Brisbane to pursue a career in the construction industry. [ [http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/brownlie-released-by-phoenix-107608/ Brownlie released by Phoenix] ]

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