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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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AFL

Suns coach backs embattled Kangaroos counterpart

Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew believes David Noble can lift the struggling Kangaroos if given the time.

Football

Chilled Socceroos chasing World Cup berth

The Socceroos have lauded the ‘amazing’ facilities in Qatar as they prepare for the World Cup playoffs.

Rugby

Reds revelling in Origin-style build-up

Former Maroons forward Brad Thorn has called on his State of Origin experience to fire up the Queensland Reds ahead of a do-or-die battle.

NRL

PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Referee Ashley Klein looks on during the round 12 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the North Queensland Cowboys at BlueBet Stadium on May 27, 2022, in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

Klein to control Origin opener

The referee for next week’s State of Origin series opener at Accor Stadium in Sydney has been named.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Jarrod Berry of the Lions in actionduring the round 11 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at The Gabba on May 28, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Lions must lift against fellow flag contenders

The Brisbane Lions have never been better placed at the halfway point of an AFL season, but plenty of work remains in their bid for the premiership.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Tom Rogic of Australia in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Vietnam at AAMI Park on January 27, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Star Socceroo to miss World Cup playoffs

Star playmaker Tom Rogic has withdrawn from the Socceroos squad in a massive blow to Australia’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Jason Davidson of the All Stars heads the ball during the match between FC Barcelona and the A-League All Stars at Accor Stadium on May 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Forgotten Socceroo has World Cup mission

Jason Davidson’s standout season with Melbourne Victory has him close his first Socceroos appearance since 2015.

Cricket

Aussie women pleased with packed program

The departure of long-time coach Matthew Mott isn’t about to slow down the success and momentum of a busy Australian women’s cricket team.

Cricket

Aussie leg-spinner eager for shot at Sri Lanka

Better for the experience of a tough tour of Pakistan, Australian leg-spinner bowler Mitch Swepson is ready for his next challenge on the subcontinent.

Football

Coaches call for grand final to be given space it deserves

This season’s A-League grand final coaches want future deciders to be played on a day when no other football is played around Australia.

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