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Roar sign Papadopoulos to cover Bowles' injury

The free agent defender will link up with John Aloisi's squad "as soon as possible" as Brisbane look to compete on two fronts in the coming months

Brisbane Roar have moved quickly to cover Daniel Bowles' absence due to injury by signing Australian-born Greece international Avram Papadopoulos.

Roar revealed on Tuesday that Bowles will need surgery on his right knee after it was discovered he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the latter stages of Brisbane's 2-2 draw away to Melbourne City on Saturday night.

Daniel Bowles Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory FFA Cup 10082016

With the 25-year-old defender set for a long stint on the sidelines, Brisbane have brought in Papadopoulos as an A-League injury-replacement player, while the 32-year-old will also be eligible for John Aloisi's AFC Champions League (ACL) squad.