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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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NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Storm head coach Craig Bellamy looks on during the Melbourne Storm captain's run at Accor Stadium, on October 05, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Defensive woes a concern for Storm

Storm coach Craig Bellamy will demand a better ‘attitude’ in defence from a Melbourne side hoping to extend its run of success in NRL round-one games.

Golf

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: Jason Day of Australia hits a tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard 2025 at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 07, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Ehrmann / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Day sizzles with putter

Former world No.1 golfer Jason Day has rediscovered his form with the putter after seeking the help of the coach who guided him for 20 years.

Football

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Panagiotis Kikianis of Adelaide United celebrates goal during the round eight A-League Men match between Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United at Industree Group Stadium, on December 13, 2024, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Reds will continue to ‘risk’ conceding goals

Adelaide United want to make the most of the ‘great opportunity’ to beat A-League’s last-placed team on Saturday.

Rugby

Ex-Queensland star O’Connor praised by Reds

The Reds are set for an ‘exciting’ challenge when they take on former Queensland star James O’Connor on Sunday.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Patryk Klimala of Sydney FC celebrates kicking a goal during the round 21 A-League Men match between Macarthur FC and Sydney FC at Campbelltown Stadium, on March 01, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Sky Blues on verge of semi-final berth

Sydney FC is closing in on a spot in the AFC Champions League Two semi-finals after a crucial win in South Korea.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: AdamÃÂ Reynolds, Ben Hunt and Reece Walsh of the Broncos celebrate winning the round one NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium on March 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Broncos make swift return to Brisbane

With Cyclone Alfred approaching, the Brisbane Broncos wasted little time in leaving Sydney following their big win over the Roosters.

A-League

A-League’s ladder predictions: How will each team finish the season

As the A-League sets sight on the pointy end of the season, Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde predict how each team will close their campaign in On The Attack.

NRL