AFC Update

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11 November, 2025

Attributed to Terry McFlynn, Auckland FC Director of Football

INJURY UPDATE:

Jake Brimmer

Jake Brimmer dislocated his shoulder during the second half of Auckland FC’s away win against the Wellington Phoenix last Saturday.

Brimmer was scanned and assessed yesterday. At this moment, the club expect him to be out for between three and six weeks.

Hiroki Sakai

Auckland FC defender and captain, Hiroki Sakai injured his left hamstring during Auckland FC’s clash against Adelaide on Saturday, November 1. Sakai is recovering well but remains sidelined, potentially for another four weeks.

Marlee François

Marlee François remains sidelined with a calf injury. He is expected to return to the squad in the next two to three weeks.

MATCH REVIEW PANEL:

Yesterday, November 10, the Isuzu UTE A-League Men Match Review Panel (MRP) released its outcome following the two red cards Auckland FC picked up during the away game against the Wellington Phoenix on Saturday, November 8.

Dan Hall

The MRP confirmed that Hall will serve a suspension of one (1) match after receiving a straight red card in the 49^th minute of the match. Meaning he will miss Auckland FC’s next match against Brisbane Roar on November 23rd. Auckland FC will not be challenging this decision.

Logan Rogerson

Rogerson also received a straight red card after committing serious foul play in the 79th minute of the match.

After extensive discussion between the club and the MRP, and taking into account Rogerson’s exemplary disciplinary record, Rogerson’s suspension has been limited to a two-match (2) ban. Meaning he will next be available for selection for the December 6^th, home game against the Wellington Phoenix.

Auckland FC will not be challenging this decision.

ALL WHITES:

Finally, everyone at Auckland FC would like to congratulate Francis de Vries and Jesse Randall on their recent All Whites call up. The pair have now departed Auckland and to join up with the rest of the squad ahead of two games against Colombia and Ecuador and on November 16^th and 19^th respectively. We wish the both the very best.