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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Dayne Zorko is seen coming from the field during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on March 14, 2023 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Lions Round 1 blow as expectations rise

The AFL’s team captains have clear expectations for the Brisbane Lions in 2023, according to an annual survey.

Football

Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan Massimo Luongo Trent Sainsbury speaks to the media during a press conference at their training base at the Stadium Trudovye Rezervy in the lead up to their opening match against France in the FIFA 2018 World Cup, Kazan, Russia, Monday, June 11, 2018. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

Socceroos skipper embraces challenger

A boom new goalie has been drafted into the Socceroos squad, where captain Mat Ryan will get a close look at him for the first time.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Nestory Irankunda of Adelaide United celebrates a goal with Craig Goodwin of United. during the round 19 A-League Men's match between Adelaide United and Melbourne City at Coopers Stadium, on March 03, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

‘Special qualities’: Whiz-kids close to Socceroos debut

Teenage star Nestory Irankunda is in contention to debut for Australia this month against Ecuador along with a Manchester City young gun.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: RAYNER Cam during the Brisbane Lions 2023 Official Team Photo Day at Brighton Homes Arena on February 14, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)

Cam the Lions man for all seasons

Cam Rayner is ready to play anywhere for a strong Brisbane Lions team expected to challenge for this year’s AFL premiership.

Rugby

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie talks to Tate McDermott of the Wallabies and Nic White of the Wallabies after winning The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Reds target ‘best team in Australia’

There will be a ‘whole lot more to play for” than just a Super Rugby Pacific win when the Brumbies and Reds meet in Canberra.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Aiden O'Neill of Melbourne City and Zach Clough of Adelaide United during the round 19 A-League Men's match between Adelaide United and Melbourne City at Coopers Stadium, on March 03, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

City hope to retain star midfielder

Melbourne City hope to retain the services of Aiden O’Neill despite the in-form midfielder’s desire to return to Europe.

Football

New rival added to Matildas’ preparations

The Matildas have a busy April ahead of them after confirmation of a second match against UK opposition.

Rugby

Reds stick with winning formula

Striving for “consistency”, the Queensland Reds have named an unchanged starting 15 for their Super Rugby Pacific battle with the Brumbies.

Football

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 08: Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic is embraced by Angelos Postecoglou, Manager of Celtic, after being substituted during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian at on March 08, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

‘100 more’: Postecoglou’s magic milestone match

In a match involving five Socceroos, Ange Postecoglou’s 100th match in charge of Celtic went to script.

Football

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Western United coacg John Aloisi during the round 18 A-League Men's match between Newcastle Jets and Western United at McDonald Jones Stadium, on February 25, 2023, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Socceroos great extends United tenure

Western United’s A-League title defence hasn’t gone to plan, but the expansion club has kept faith with coach John Aloisi.

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