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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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A-League club welcomes back former captain

An Men’s A-League outfit has welcomed back a championship-winning captain to the club.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Harris Andrews of the Lions marks the ball during the round 15 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 23, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Star Lions defender ‘can get better’

The Demons have scored goals for fun in their previous two matches against the Lions, much to the frustration of a key defender.

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Berisha joins Melbourne City

There will be a Berisha playing in the A-League this season, but it’s not who you might think it is.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Brandon Starcevich speaks to the media after a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at The Gabba on September 06, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Lions intent on burying Demons

The Brisbane Lions haven’t forgotten their humiliating loss to Melbourne last month and are desperate to make amends on Friday night.

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A-League relegated to secondary channel

Poor ratings are seemingly a factor in the A-League being removed from Network 10’s main channel.

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Postecoglou’s vow after Celtic reality check

Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic has been beaten for the first time this season in losing to the reigning club champions of Europe.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Adriana Leon of Canada celebrates with team mates after scoring her first goal during the International Friendly Match between the Australia Matildas and Canada at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Matildas exposed again in worrying WC sign

The Matildas’ dreams of a home World Cup triumph are looking more remote by the match after falling to another disappointing loss against Canada.

Football

Milos Ninkovic of Sydney FC celebrates a goal with coach Steve Corica during the A-League Semi Final match between Sydney FC and Perth Glory at Bankwest Stadium. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Sydney FC wanted to ‘look after’ Ninkovic

Milos Ninkovic’s request to play “20 or 30 minutes” each week didn’t sit well with Sydney FC coach Steve Corica.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Jarryd Lyons of the Lions warms up before the round 23 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at The Gabba on August 19, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Tough call on Brisbane Lions star

Once an automatic selection in Brisbane’s best 22, a Lions star is facing the reality of not being chosen for the semi-final battle with Melbourne.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson speaks to the media at a press conference after an Australia Matildas training session at Allianz Stadium on September 05, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Matildas coach still has board’s support

Coach Tony Gustavsson has pleaded with frustrated Matildas fans to “trust the process” ahead of next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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