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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Jay O'Shea of the Roar and Steven Ugarkovic of Melbourne City compete for the ball during the A-League Men round 16 match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Suncorp Stadium, on February 10, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

City won’t relax against poor Roar

Melbourne City won’t take A-League battlers Brisbane Roar lightly at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

Cricket

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Matthew Kuhnemann of the Heat bowls as he warms up during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, on December 26, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Aussie spinner’s ‘sacrifice’ pays off

Matthew Kuhnemann is keen to get to Sri Lanka with the Australian team, but before he leaves, the Brisbane Heat star has some BBL business to take care of.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Milos Degenek of the Socceroos arrives for a Socceroos training session at Lakeside Stadium on November 12, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Socceroo wanted, Bulls star in demand

With the transfer window about to open, a host of A-League clubs are ready to welcome and farewell playing talent.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: Joe Lolley of Sydney FC celebrates scoring a penalty goal during the round 11 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Perth Glory at Allianz Stadium, on January 08, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Slater: Why Lolley is crucial to Sydney FC’s A-Leagues title hopes

Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE discuss a Sydney FC star’s purple patch of form, the Socceroos on clubs’ radars, and why the Roar must make a key change now.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Bruno Fornaroli of the Victory competes with Anthony Caceres of Sydney during the round 10 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Allianz Stadium, on December 28, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Bruno keen to repay the faith

Having ‘disappeared’ during Patrick Kisnorbo’s tenure as Melbourne Victory coach, Bruno Fornaroli is grateful for the game time he’s receiving under Arthur Diles.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Adam Zimarino of the Roar looks dejected after his team loses the round 11 A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets at Suncorp Stadium, on January 07, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Roar’s horror season continues

One of Brisbane’s best players is set to leave the club as the Roar’s shocking season goes from bad to worse.

Rugby

Reds star aiming for stellar Super season

Queensland Reds star Tom Lynagh knows his best chance of regaining a Wallabies jersey is to shine for the Queensland Reds this year.

Cricket

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Matt Renshaw of the Heat looks onduring the Qualifier BBL Finals match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers at Heritage Bank Stadium, on January 19, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Renshaw keen to open for Australia

Brisbane Heat’s bid to reach the BBL finals series is being helped by the form of Matt Renshaw, who would love the chance to again open the batting for Australia.

UpdatedFootball

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Luka Jovanovic of Adelaide United celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the round 12 A-League Men match between Macarthur FC and Adelaide United at Campbelltown Stadium on January 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

10-minute blitz: Adelaide super subs bury Macarthur Bulls

Two young Adelaide substitutes changed the shape of the clash against Macarthur in a remarkable 10-minute spell where Adelaide recovered to beat the Bulls in a drama-filled round 12. All the latest here.

National Breaking News

Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka celebrates with the trophy after defeating USA's Reilly Opelka in their men's singles final match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane on January 5, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Brisbane winner’s high Australian Open hopes

After a successful, and busy, Brisbane International campaign, Jiri Lehecka is aiming for his best performance at a grand slam singles event.

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