Acton steps up to Roar squad

Acton, 20, has signed a two-year deal with Roar and will act as back-up to Michael Theoklitos after former number two Andrew Redmayne left for Melbourne Heart.

"I moved down expecting to play QAS (Queensland Academy of Sport) for a couple of years and then maybe Brisbane Premier League," said Townsville-born Acton.

"To be given this opportunity is just amazing - I never imagined being in an A-League team or being a professional footballer so I'm loving it."

Acton was a part of the inaugural Queensland Roar National Youth League side - then coached by Rado Vidosic - and says he is not fazed by the step-up to the senior ranks.

"It's not too much different because I've been training with the first team for a few years now," he said.

"I suppose it's just more responsibility because I'm the second choice keeper and if something happened to Theo, I'll have to step in now.

"Before, I would be a part of it but wasn't involved on game day so it'll much of the same for me but more responsibility."