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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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Cricket

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Tim David of Australia plays his pull shot during game one of the T20 International series between Australia and England at Optus Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

David set to shine at World Cup

Tim David’s contribution to Australian cricket may not be restricted to the T20 format.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 14: Jamie Maclaren of Melbourne City takes to the field for wam ups ahead of the round two A-League Men's match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Suncorp Stadium, on October 14, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Ten-man City too good for ‘poor’ Roar

Brisbane Roar are still searching for their first A-League goal of the season, while Melbourne City continue to show their class.

National Breaking News

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 13: Ellyse Perry of the Sixers appeals to the umpire during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Sixers at Great Barrier Reef Arena, on October 13, 2022, in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Perry sizzles for Sixers

Ellyse Perry showed her class with the bat and ball in the Sydney Sixers’ WBBL season-opening win over the Brisbane Heat.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Dunkley of the Bulldogs celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2022 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 3, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions superstar soothed ‘nervous’ Dunkley

Josh Dunkley was a relieved man when his move from the Western Bulldogs to the Brisbane Lions was finally completed.

AFL

New Brisbane Lions recruit Josh Dunkley.

What Lachie Neale told Dunkley on pre-trade phone call

Josh Dunkley has spoken for the first time after his trade to Brisbane finally went through, and revealed a phone call from a Lions superstar helped ease his nerves.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Florin Berenguer of Melbourne City poses during the Melbourne City A-League Men's headshots session at AAMI Park on September 26, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Sad’ blow as City lose star Frenchman

Scans have led to bad news for Melbourne City’s star French playmaker Florin Berenguer.

Basketball

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Jason Cadee of the Bullets drive during the round two NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Brisbane Bullets at MyState Bank Arena, on October 09, 2022, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

Win would ease ‘pressure’ on Bullets

Three straight losses to the start the NBL season wasn’t what Brisbane Bullets fans were expecting.

Football

Postecoglou rues Celtic’s missed chances

Ange Postecoglou couldn’t fault his Celtic side’s effort, but endeavour by itself isn’t enough in the UEFA Champions League.

AFL

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Jack Gunston of the Hawks marks the ball over Caleb Graham of the Suns during the 2022 AFL Round 21 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Gold Coast Suns at UTAS Stadium on August 6, 2022 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions snare star from Hawks

The Lions have boosted their chances of winning next year’s AFL premiership by luring a Hawthorn star to Brisbane.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 11: Luis Nani of MelbourneVictory poses during a Melbourne Victory A-League media opportunity at John Cain Arena on October 11, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

A-League passion excites Man United star

Melbourne Victory’s star signing says the “culture” of football in Australia is alive and kicking.

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