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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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NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Payne Haas of the Broncos in action during the round 16 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Cronulla Sharks at Suncorp Stadium, on June 22, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Others ‘just as good’: Mal’s message to Kevvie

New Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters shouldn’t need to plead with three key players to play for Australia, according to Mal Meninga.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Kosta Barbarouses of Western Sydney celebrates scoring a goal during the Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 match between Peninsula Power FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC on July 22, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Kiwi Kosta on target for Wanderers

A-League veteran Kosta Barbarouses has no regrets about his decision to leave Wellington Phoenix for Western Sydney Wanderers.

Rugby

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Harry Potter of the Wallabies kicks the ball during game one of the series between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘Pretty special’: Wallaby thrilled with MCG chance

For Melbourne-raised Wallaby Harry Potter, the chance to play for Australia at the MCG is something he will cherish.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Dayne Zorko of the Lions in action during the 2025 AFL Round 19 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on July 18, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions focused on Suns, not top spot

The Brisbane Lions are in contention to top the AFL ladder but their focus is solely on beating the Gold Coast Suns in Saturday’s QClash.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Bozhidar Kraev of Western Sydney celebrates scoring a goal during the Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 match between Peninsula Power FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC on July 22, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Bulgarian nets brace in Wanderers win

Western Sydney Wanderers have kicked off their Australia Cup campaign in style against NPL Queensland opposition.

Rugby

Wallabies centre keen to ignite ‘freak’ Suaalii

The Wallabies must find a way to get plenty of ball to star centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in Saturday night’s clash against the British and Irish Lions at the MCG.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Adrian Segecic of Sydney FC reacts during the round 27 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets at Allianz Stadium, on April 20, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Ex-Sydney star targets World Cup

Former A-League talent and FIFA World Cup hopeful Adrian Segecic is keen to show “how good” he is in the English Championship for Portsmouth.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Jaspa Fletcher of the Lions warms up ahead of the 2025 AFL Round 19 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on July 18, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Young star wants to be a Lion for life

His father Adrian moved around during his AFL career, but young star Jaspa Fletcher only wants to play for the Brisbane Lions.

Rugby

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Rob Valetini of Australia celebrates at full time following the team's victory during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium on November 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘Do my job’: Wallabies star ‘good to go’

A Melbourne-born Wallabies star is set to make a timely return to Australia’s team for a must-win clash against the British and Irish Lions.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Joe Lolley of Sydney FC looks to pass during the round 27 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets at Allianz Stadium, on April 20, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Sky Blues refuse star’s request to leave

One of the A-League’s most exciting players wants to leave Sydney FC to join a rival club, but the Sky Blues won’t let him go.

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