The connections at Rochedale are delighted with the signing of former Mt. Gravatt custodian Luke MacDonald.

Luke has been on the Rochedale radar for some time and was almost tempted to join the club at the start of this season, but after some serious thought decided to stay on and show some loyalty to the Hawks.

It has been a season of mixed fortune though for Luke and things have not quite panned out the way he had hoped, but he remains a keeper of immense talent and potential and when it became known that he was available we acted swiftly to secure his services.

Luke realises that with Mario in such superb form he will have to be patient for his chance to break into the first team here but we are sure he will enjoy life at this club and Luke is also keen to start working with goalkeeping coach Mark Askew.

Luke signing is timely indeed with the imminent departure Mathew Tubbs who is currently working on securing a release and will more than likely be leaving the club in the next few days.