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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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AFL

Gold Coast Suns will host the Brisbane Lions in the QClash this Saturday at People First Stadium and Suns fans dont want this Cup handed over to their northern rivals. Picture Glenn Hampson

‘Brand new’ Suns ready for Lions in sold out QClash

If ever there was an occasion for the Gold Coast Suns to prove they are worthy of playing AFL finals, it’s Saturday’s sold out QClash against the Brisbane Lions in front of their fans at home.

Football

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MAY 21: Paul Okon-Engstler looks on during the Australia Socceroos player training camp at the Ritz Carlton Training Pitch on May 21, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Son of Socceroos gun joins Sydney FC

The son of Socceroos great Paul Okon plans to ‘fast-track’ his career with A-League club Sydney FC.

Rugby

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 25: Harry Wilson of the Wallabies trains during the Australian Wallabies Captain's Run at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 25, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Wallabies served with ‘blueprint’ to intimidate Lions

The Wallabies have taken inspiration from the First Nations and Pasifika XV’s performance against the British and Irish Lions.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Chris Ikonomidis of the Macarthur Bulls, Bel Rolley and Lachie Rose of the Newcastle Jets, Shea Connors and Jordan Courtney-Perkins of the Sydney FC, Cushla Rue and Zac Sapsford of the Western Sydney Wanderers, Taylor Ray and Trent Sainsbury of the Central Coast Mariners pose during the A-League Unite Round press conference at Blues Point Reserve on November 21, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Much-hyped A-League round scrapped

The new A-League men’s and women’s seasons won’t include a fixture feature of the past two campaigns.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 28 , 2024. AFL Grand Final. Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Joe Daniher with senior coach Chris Fagan . Pic:Michael Klein

Daniher speculation a ‘joke’: Fagan

Lions coach Chris Fagan has laughed off any thought of former Brisbane star Joe Daniher ending his retirement to play in Melbourne.

Rugby

Powerful pair return for Wallabies

The Wallabies have added some much-needed physicality to their pack for Saturday night’s clash with the British and Irish Lions at the MCG.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Will Ashcroft of the Lions celebrates a goal during the round 19 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on July 18, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

‘Really big’ QClash excites Lions star

He used to cheer for the Suns when they played against the Lions, but Will Ashcroft has obviously changed his tune.

Breaking News

Hyundai A League at Suncorp Sadium, Brisbane, Round 1. Brisbane Roar FC v Central Coast Mariners. Score 1-1. Roar supporters cheering during kick off.

Roar adds English striker to squad

Brisbane Roar has signed an experienced English striker for the club’s 2025-26 A-League campaign.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Payne Haas of the Broncos in action during the round 16 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Cronulla Sharks at Suncorp Stadium, on June 22, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Others ‘just as good’: Mal’s message to Kevvie

New Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters shouldn’t need to plead with three key players to play for Australia, according to Mal Meninga.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Kosta Barbarouses of Western Sydney celebrates scoring a goal during the Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 match between Peninsula Power FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC on July 22, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Kiwi Kosta on target for Wanderers

A-League veteran Kosta Barbarouses has no regrets about his decision to leave Wellington Phoenix for Western Sydney Wanderers.

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