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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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AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Matt Rowell of the Suns kicks during the round 17 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

On-ballers need ‘protection’: Hardwick

The Gold Coast Suns are seeking “guidance” from the AFL when it comes to the protection of players and contact with umpires.

AFL

AFL OPENING ROUND - Lions v Carlton at the GABBA.Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and Carlton coach Michael Voss.Picture: Nigel Hallett

Coach slams ‘faceless armchair warriors’

Lions mentor Chris Fagan says embattled Carlton coach Michael Voss is “doing the best job that he can”.

Football

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. May 31st, 2025 . A League Grand Final. Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City at AAMI Park. Coach Arelio Vidmar and Marco Tilio . Picture: Michael Klein

Socceroo back at Celtic, for now

Having been on loan to Melbourne City since February last year, Socceroos attacking weapon Marco Tilio has returned to Celtic, but he might still play in the A-League next season.

Football

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson and captain James McClean (in red) and Melbourne Victory manager Arthur Diles and Jordi Valadon on Princes Bridge Melbourne CBD.

‘Crest of a wave’: Wrexham’s Australian goals

One of the world’s most famous football clubs is hoping a pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand is the ideal preparation for a fairytale push.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Josh Dunkley of the Lions competes during the round 17 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba on July 05, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Pretty cool’: Lion backs radical idea

An in-season AFL tournament similar to the NBA Cup would ensure a “fairer” fixture schedule, according to a Brisbane Lions star.

Football

Dean Bouzanis of Melbourne City FC thanks fans during the Round 15 A-League match between Melbourne City FC and Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Saturday, January 18, 2020. (AAP Image/Rob Prezioso) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

New keeper ready to roar with Brisbane

Brisbane Roar’s new goalkeeper is intent on helping lift the club out of the A-League doldrums.

Football

BUNBURY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Teagan Micah of the Matildas in action during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Panama at Hands Oval on July 05, 2025 in Bunbury, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Keeper won’t be risked against Panama

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will happily continue to give younger players a chance in Australia’s clash with Panama in Perth on Tuesday night.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos November 15, 2023: Adelaide United coach Carl Veart, left, and teenage superstar Nestory Irankunda at Coopers Stadium. Nestory has been signed to FC Bayern Munchen for a Club record fee. Picture: Newswire / Brenton Edwards

Former Reds boss thrilled with new role

Deemed surplus to requirements by Adelaide United, Carl Veart has been quick to find a new job that will allow him to develop Australia’s best young players.

AFL News

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Sam Powell-Pepper of the Power is helped from the ground during the 2025 AFL Round 17 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba on July 5, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘It’s my last game coaching Sam’: Port dealt heartbreaking blow

On a night of injury carnage at the Gabba, an emotional Ken Hinkley has been left saddened by the likelihood he won’t coach Sam Powell-Pepper again.

Football

BUNBURY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Hayley Raso of the Matildas in action during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Panama at Hands Oval on July 05, 2025 in Bunbury, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Matildas fall to lowly ranked opponent

The Joe Montemurro era for the Matildas has suffered its first taste of defeat after the 56th ranked Panama pulled off a major upset.

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