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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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Rugby

Roosters star to switch codes

In a coup for the Wallabies ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, one of the NRL’s brightest young stars has decided to switch codes.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Will Ashcroft of the Lions in action during the round two AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons at The Gabba, on March 24, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Will finds his AFL way with stellar display

If there were any doubts about Will Ashcroft’s ability to handle the step up to the AFL, they have been quashed after his superb effort at the Gabba on Friday night.

Rugby

Reds coach defends Wallaby’s benching

Reds coach Brad Thorn’s squad mentality has left him in no doubt about his decision to bench a Wallabies halfback.

Football

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Ellie Carpenter of the Matildas during game two of the International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women's National Team at McDonald Jones Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Matildas star returns from knee injury

The Matildas will welcome back two players from long-term injury for next month’s games against Scotland and England.

Rugby

Why ex-NRL star won’t play for Reds

Former NRL star Suliasi Vunivalu has been overlooked for Queensland’s trip to Melbourne to meet the Rebels.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Dayne Zorko runs during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on February 15, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Lions need more than wand of the ‘Magician’

The Brisbane Lions have a point to prove when they host Melbourne at the Gabba on Friday night.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Harry Souttar speaks to the media during a Socceroos Media Opportunity at Accor Stadium on March 23, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Socceroo ready for relegation scrap

Having only had a small taste of the English Premier League, Socceroos defender Harry Souttar doesn’t want to end up back in the second-tier next season.

Football

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Nestory Irankunda of Adelaide United with the ball during the round 20 A-League Men's match between Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United at McDonald Jones Stadium, on March 11, 2023, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Teen freak step closer to Socceroos debut

With Riley McGree unavailable for Australia’s match against Ecuador on Friday night, a teenage star’s chances of making his Socceroos debut have improved.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Jordan Bos of Melbourne City heads the ball during the round 11 A-League Men's match between Melbourne City and Western United at AAMI Park, on January 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Just the start’: Young gun on Socceroos call-up

Melbourne City’s Jordan Bos says “it’s just the start” as he bids to become a permanent member of the Socceroos squad.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Dan Houston of the Power and Oscar McInerney of the Lions during the 2023 AFL Round 01 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on March 18, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Powerful thing’: What’s hurting Lions

Teams are scoring bunches of unanswered goals far too easily against the Brisbane Lions, something that must change against Melbourne.

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