However, he scored only one goal from 15 games in a subsequent off-season loan spell at Toronto FC and struggled on his return to the Phoenix. Brockie openly stated that the adjustment to new coach Ernie Merrick's possession-based style had been difficult and he managed just five goals in 24 matches last season.
The departure of Carlos Hernandez and Stein Huysegems meant that Brockie was supposed to shoulder more of the goal-scoring burden this year but he hasn't featured in the last two matches against Melbourne Victory or Western Sydney. If the 27-year-old departs, it would continue his nomadic footballing existence; including Toronto, he has played for six professional clubs, as well as four ASB Premiership franchises. Brockie is due to leave for China tomorrow, along with the rest of the New Zealand-based All Whites.
Meanwhile, Melbourne City weren't immediately affected by the departure of Spanish superstar David Villa, as they took apart A-League champions Brisbane Roar last night.
Their 3-1 victory was their first win under the City brand, and the franchise's first in the Queensland capital since 2011.
In yesterday's other match, Melbourne Victory fought back from a two-goal deficit to grab a share of the points in a 2-2 draw in Newcastle.
