Date: Sunday September 5 Kick-off: 3:00pm AWST (5:00pm AEST) Venue: nib Stadium, Perth

Melbourne Heart's hopes of opening their Hyundai A-League win account have suffered a blow with Michael Beauchamp ruled out of Saturday's game against North Queensland because of his ankle injury.

Gold Coast have filled the void left by Shane Smeltz's departure to Turkish Super League club Genclerbirligi SK by signing Socceroo Bruce Djite until the end of the season.

No matter the new makeup of North Queensland defence against the Melbourne Heart this weekend, Fury goalkeeper Justin Pasfield will be feeling as safe as ever.

GOLD Coast United's new star signing Bruce Djite has joined his new team-mates at the club as he looks to fill the golden boots of departed hitman Shane Smeltz.

Date: Sunday September 5 Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST Venue: EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle

Following the transfer of Shane Smeltz to Turkish club Genclerbirligi SK, Gold Coast United have filled their striking void by signing Socceroo Bruce Djite.

Date: Saturday, September 4 Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST Venue: Sydney Football Stadium

Undefeated Brisbane Roar will welcome Reinaldo back into their starting side against Newcastle and coach Ange Postecoglou says the big Brazilian will give his side an added potency.

Date: Saturday September 4 Kick-off: 5:15pm AEST Venue: AAMI Park

Date: Friday September 3 Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST Venue: Bluetongue Stadium

Socceroo Brett Holman believes Australia's youngsters can defy the exit of stars in the coming years and push the national team higher up the world rankings.

Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is urging his team to focus more on performance and less on the away match factor ahead of Sunday's round six A-League soccer match against Perth Glory.

NEWCASTLE Jets import Zhang Shou is set to make his A-League debut against Brisbane Roar this weekend as the club tries to rally from its cash crisis which saw the tie put in doubt.

NORTH Queensland Fury have confirmed that Togolese international Eric Akoto will return to the line-up for Saturday's clash with Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park.

NORTH Queensland Fury have confirmed that Togolese international Eric Akoto will return to the line-up for Saturday's clash with Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park.

North Queensland have confirmed that Togolese international Eric Akoto will return to the Fury line-up for Saturday's clash with Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park.

Newcastle Jets CEO John Tsatsimas has assured fans this Sunday's match against the Brisbane Roar will go ahead despite concerns over finances at the cash-strapped club.

Brazilian Ricardinho is set to take a place in Melbourne Victory's squad for Friday's clash with the Mariners after receiving a last-minute clearance to play.

New Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has thrown his support behind recalled striker Scott McDonald before Australia's friendly against Switzerland.