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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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Rugby

Mass changes to Wallabies team

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made a host of changes to his team for the Test against Argentina.

Football

FA coaching revamp continues

Ernie Merrick’s appointment as FA’s chief football officer has led to a new role for the organisation’s former national technical director.

AFL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Mabior Chol of the Suns kicks the ball during the 2022 AFL Round 20 match between the Gold Coast Suns and the West Coast Eagles at Metricon Stadium on July 31, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Unwanted Tiger makes most of lifeline

All Mabior Chol wanted was a chance to show what he could do at AFL level, and Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew provided it for the ex-Tiger.

Rugby

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies in action during game three of the International Test match series between the Australia Wallabies and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on July 16, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Wallabies ‘ready’ to cover massive loss

The Wallabies promise to remain “switched on” this weekend against the Michael Cheika-coached Argentina despite a major loss.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Eric Hipwood of the Lions looks on during the 2022 AFL Round 20 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 31, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Ladder not a concern for Lions

The Brisbane Lions are confident they can win the AFL premiership even if they finish the regular season in the bottom half of the top eight.

Football

Socceroos great Tim Cahill unveils the first BYD Atto 3 right hand drive EV in Australia at Brisbane's Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. Picture: Nathan Richter/Markson Sparks

Cahill urges Socceroos to seize moment

Having played at the past four World Cups, a “neutral” Tim Cahill is looking forward to being a “fan” at this year’s tournament.

Football

DOHA, QATAR - JUNE 13: Australia celebrate after defeating Peru in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Playoff match between Australia Socceroos and Peru at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on June 13, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Socceroos’ path to 2026 World Cup set

With the FIFA World Cup to expand in 2026, up to nine Asian Football Confederation nations could qualify.

AFL

2022 AFL Football Round 20 - Richmond Tigers V Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Zac Bailey of the Brisbane Lions in action. Picture: Mark Stewart

Aker pinpoints Lions’ biggest problem

The Lions need to be quicker if they are to contend for the AFL premiership, according to a Brisbane legend.

Football

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 31: Joao Jota of Celtic celebrates his side's second goal with Liel Abada during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC at Celtic Park on July 31, 2022 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Postecoglou demands a ‘decisive’ Celtic

Celtic has made a winning start to its Scottish Premiership title defence, but Hoops manager Ange Postecoglou wasn’t totally satisfied.

Football

Ben Halloran of United celebrates a goal during the Round 17 A-League match between Adelaide United and Melbourne City FC at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Saturday, February 1, 2020. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Halloran to rejoin the Reds

He only left the Reds in January, but a key attacking weapon is set to re-sign with Adelaide United.

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