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Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world.

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Marco Monteverde

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Football

Socceroo finds much-needed form

A Scotland-based Socceroo has starred on his return to his club’s first team after a lengthy spell on the bench.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Angus Thurgate of Western United passes the ball during the round seven A-League Men match between Western United and Macarthur FC at Ironbark Fields, on December 07, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/Getty Images)

‘Old school’ midfielder starring at United

A major reason for Western United’s move up the A-League ladder has been the form of midfielder Angus Thurgate.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 22: Nathan McSweeney of the Heat celebrates with team mates after running out Alex Ross of the Strikers during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba, on December 22, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Heat confident of ending Perth drought

Belief is high in the Brisbane Heat camp ahead of the team’s BBL Boxing Day battle against the Perth Scorchers.

Big Bash

Nathan McSweeney launches a shot over the keeper.

McSweeney’s epic act after Test dumping

Nathan McSweeney starred for the Brisbane Heat on his return to the BBL in the perfect response to being dropped from the Test side.

A-League

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 20: Alexandar Popovic of Sydney FC congratulates Jordan Courtney-Perkins of Sydney FC on his goal during the round nine A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Sydney FC at Coopers Stadium, on December 20, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

The Tackle: The January signing Sydney FC must make

Why Sydney FC must go shopping, the big question which needs to be asked at a battling club and a decision to make for the Melbourne City boss. Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE dive in to The Tackle.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 22: Nathan McSweeney of the Heat celebrates victory during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba, on December 22, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

McSweeney stars in Heat win

Nathan McSweeney didn’t let the disappointment of being dropped from the Test team stop him from starring for the Brisbane Heat on his return to the BBL.

Sport

McSweeney stars after Test axing as Heat beat Strikers in BBL thriller

Nathan McSweeney produced the perfect response to being dropped from the Test team with a matchwinning innings in Heat’s final ball thriller against the Strikers. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 22: Zachary Sapsford of the Wanderers celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the round nine A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix at CommBank Stadium, on December 22, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Socceroos attacker’s hot form continues in Wanderers rout

Brandon Borello fired Western Sydney Wanderers to a thumping of Wellington Phoenix as a young teammate continued his push for a Socceroos call up. Get the latest from every A-League game here.

Rugby

Reds prop Massimo De Lutiis in the Reds gym after bench pressing 202.5kg. Picture taken: Stefan Ahfuni

Rookie Reds prop in Wallabies training squad

An emerging Queensland Reds prop has been included in a 40-man Wallabies training squad.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Nathan McSweeney of Australia prepares to bat before play being delayed during day five of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on December 18, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Heat remedy looms for McSweeney

Having been dropped from the Australian team, Nathan McSweeney could play in the BBL on Sunday night for the Brisbane Heat.

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