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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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AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 28 , 2024. AFL Grand Final. Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Harris Andrews and Ryan Lester of the Lions . Pic:Michael Klein

‘Right habits’: Lions promise ‘no shortcuts’

The all-conquering Brisbane Lions have shown no signs of complacency during their first block of pre-season training.

Cricket

Brisbane Heat BBL13 player Jimmy Pearson Picture Brisbane Heat

Role Heat star wants to make his own

While happy to play at the “pointy end” of last season, wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson is ready to play a bigger part in Brisbane’s BBL title defence.

Cricket

BBL champs welcome fresh challenge

Having won last season’s BBL title, the Brisbane Heat will relish being the “hunted” in their 2024-25 campaign.

Football

SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 15: Nishan Velupillay of Australia controls the ball against Daichi Kamada of Japan during the FIFA World Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Australia at Saitama Stadium on October 15, 2024 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Where Socceroos will play Japan revealed

A venue has been chosen for what looms as a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier for the Socceroos against Japan.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Roar Head coach Ruben Zadkovich shows his emotion during the round eight A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar at CommBank Stadium, on December 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Tackle: Roar coach accused of time wasting in ugly scenes

Embattled Brisbane A-League coach Ruben Zadkovich has been accused of time wasting tactics in the club’s draw with Western Sydney while a certain game-style is costing another team. ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE dive in to The Tackle.

A-League

Late Melb City error keeps Auckland FC unbeaten

A calamitous late error from Melbourne City goalkeeper Patrick Beach has allowed Auckland FC to maintain their undefeated start to their debut A-League Men season. Get all the news from round 8 here.

Football

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Patryk Klimala of Sydney FC with the ball during the round seven A-League Men match between Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC at Industree Group Stadium, on December 08, 2024, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

‘Too much’ of a gap for Sydney’s liking

Sydney FC’s mixed start to the A-League season has one Sky Blues star calling for his team to ‘relax’ and ‘focus’.

Cricket

‘It’s tough’: Aussie change confirmed for Brisbane

Despite winning the second Test in Adelaide, Australia will make a single change to its line-up for the third clash with India in Brisbane.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Spencer Johnson of the Heat celebrates taking the wicket of Jack Edwards of the Sixers during the BBL Final match between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat at Sydney Cricket Ground, on January 24, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Issue plaguing newly signed Heat star

Having signed a Brisbane Heat contract extension, Spencer Johnson doesn’t want this problem to stop him playing in his team’s opening match.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Joe Lolley of Sydney FC looks on during the round one A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC at CommBank Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Slater: Will the real Sydney FC please stand up?

Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE put the blowtorch on Sydney FC, who have under delivered after being tipped to win the title, and dissect the game’s big issues.

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