[2] In 2002 he joined Brisbane Strikers[1] in the National Soccer League, under coach John Kosmina.
[2][3] That attracted the interest of Fortuna Dusseldorf[6] and he signed for the then-Oberliga Nordrhein club from the Strikers for the 2004/5 season.
He failed to make an impact in Germany, despite coach Massimo Morales's hopes for his "killer instinct" in front of goal.
[7] He then joined English side and Yeovil Town in League Two from July 2004, but retired in December 2004.
[3] After leaving Yeovil, Roche managed the Wynnum Wolves FC from January 2005 until December 2007.