Victory Coach Fires a Warning Shot at Brisbane Roar
So, there’s been a bit of noise building ahead of Melbourne Victory’s Round 6 clash with Brisbane Roar, and Arthur Diles, Victory’s head coach, has certainly added some fuel to the fire. As the team prepares to head up to Suncorp Stadium, Diles has delivered what can only be described as a firm warning to Brisbane: underestimate Melbourne Victory at your own risk.
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Diles was asked about an opinion piece that questioned whether this might be the “best time” to face Victory, and his reaction was surprisingly upbeat. He actually called comments like that “music to my ears.” He explained that he doesn’t read or watch media coverage, but if people want to talk down his side, that only gives Victory more reason to fight. In his words, the team might not be where they want to be at the moment, but the belief, the quality, and the fight within the squad are still very much there. And to anyone thinking they can treat Victory lightly — well, that was where he made his warning crystal clear.
But there’s another big storyline heading into this match, and that’s the return of Socceroos forward Nishan Velupillay. For Victory fans, this is massive. Velupillay had a breakout season in 2024–25, both with club and country, but hasn’t played a minute this season. First he suffered a hamstring injury during pre-season, and before that he’d undergone surgery for the ankle injury that kept him out of the 2025 Grand Final.
Now, finally, he’s ready. Diles confirmed that Velupillay is expected to travel with the squad to Brisbane and should get game time — whether that’s starting or coming off the bench. After such a careful, controlled recovery process, having him back in match condition feels like a huge boost at exactly the right moment.
So between the external doubts, the internal belief, and the return of a key attacking weapon, Victory are clearly heading into Brisbane with a point to prove. And if Diles’ tone is anything to go by, they’re treating this matchup not as a crisis, but as an opportunity.
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