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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Ruben Zadkovich, Head Coach of Brisbane Roar watches on ahead of the round four A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park, on November 09, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Roar coach maintains ‘belief’

Despite his side’s dismal form, Brisbane coach Ruben Zadkovich is adamant the Roar’s fortunes will change for the better.

Cricket

Aussie opener wants another go at Bumrah

Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah is under an injury cloud and despite getting out to him three times in his first two Tests the Australian batting rookie wants the challenge of facing him.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Clare Polkinghorne of Australia acknowledges the crowd after been substituted in her final match during the International Friendly Match between the Australia Matildas and Chinese Taipei at GMHBA Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

‘Honour’: Matildas legend’s $7.5m legacy

Matildas legend Clare Polkinghorne’s legacy will include a multimillion-dollar football centre named in her honour.

Rugby

All Blacks prop to join Queensland

A former All Blacks prop will play one more Super Rugby Pacific for his New Zealand-based team before moving to the Queensland Reds.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Ellyse Perry of Australia celebrates after scoring a century during game two of the Women's One Day International Series between Australia and India at Allan Border Field on December 08, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Aussies keen to ‘push boundaries’

Australia’s women’s cricketers have responded in style to their shock T20 World Cup semi-final loss to South Africa.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Luis Nani of the Victory reacts after a contest with Connor Chapman of the Roar during the round 11 A-League Men's match between Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park, on January 06, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Former A-League marquee retires

A four-time English Premier League winner, whose career included a 10-game A-League stint, has announced his retirement.

Football

The Tackle: How long Roar coach has to save his job

Under pressure coaches, a rival left with egg on their face and a red card looks set to stand. Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE dive in to The Tackle.

Sport

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Georgia Voll of Australia celebrates after scoring a century during game two of the Women's One Day International Series between Australia and India at Allan Border Field on December 08, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Unbelieva-Voll: Watch twin tons set up big Aussie win

The partnership between Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield is off and running, with the former whacking a ton in her second game – alongside a century to Ellyse Perry – to bury India in Brisbane.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Mitch Langerak of Australia warms up before the International Friendly match between the Australia Socceroos and the New Zealand All Whites at Suncorp Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Returning star facing time on Victory bench

Goalkeeper Jack Duncan’s form has given Melbourne Victory coach Patrick Kisnorbo plenty to think about ahead of ex-Socceroo Mitch Langerak’s return to the club.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Megan Schutt of Australia leaves the field after taking 5 wickets during game one of the Women's One Day International Series between Australia and India at Allan Border Field on December 05, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Aussies wary of India backlash

Australia can secure an unbeatable one-day international women’s series lead with another win over India on Sunday.

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