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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

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. September 28, 2024. AFL Grand Final between the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans at the MCG. Brisbane player Eric Hipwood kicks an impossible angle goal from the sideline with reference to former player Jason Akermanis . Picture: David Caird

Lions star recovering well from surgery

A Brisbane Lions forward is tracking well in his recovery from off-season surgery.

Rugby

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Wallabies captain Harry Wilson speaks to the media during a media opportunity ahead of tomorrow night's Wallabies v All Black Bledisloe Cup match, at Sydney Opera House on September 20, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Wallabies skipper warns of ‘massive risk’

The Wallabies captain has urged Australian players to think about the 2027 Rugby World Cup when deciding about their future.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Sharn Freier of Australia during the international friendly match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Adelaide Oval on May 31, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Matilda signs with German club

Brisbane Roar have secured a club record women’s fee from the transfer of a Matildas attacker to Germany.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Matt Renshaw of the Heat looks on while leaving the field after being dismissed by Callum Stow of the Renegades during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium, on January 18, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Heat on Brisbane to retain Renshaw

Brisbane Heat’s 10 contracted players for next season’s BBL competition don’t include a key trio.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Referees lead the teams out during the round 15 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium, on January 18, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Reds eyeing more Dutch delight

Adelaide United wants to further its hopes of winning the A-League title by adding another Dutch defender to its ranks.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: Hayden Matthews of the Socceroos during a Socceroos training session at AAMI Park on November 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Socceroo to join exodus to UK club

Another talented young Australian player is set to join English Championship club Portsmouth.

Football

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Mathew Ryan of Australia warms up before the round three 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Bahrain at Robina Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Socceroos skipper heading to France

Socceroos captain Mat Ryan has earnt high praise from national coach Tony Popovic as he moves to France in his quest for more game time.

Football

The Tackle: A-League’s most in-form team, Victory’s huge drop

Melbourne Victory has dropped significantly in the The Tackle’s A-League power rankings with Adelaide United now on top while there other clubs on the rise. ROBBIE SLATER and Marco Monteverde break it down.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Archie Goodwin of Adelaide United celebrates his goal with Dylan Pierias of Adelaide United during the round 14 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Auckland FC at Coopers Stadium, on January 22, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Adelaide United, Auckland FC, share spoils after dramatic finish

A 100th goal by Auckland’s Logan Rogerson has salvaged a 2-2 draw with Adelaide United after one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. See the latest A-League news here.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Noah Botic of Western United celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 15 A-League Men match between Western United and Newcastle Jets at Ironbark Fields, on January 17, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

In-form United striker urged to stay in A-League

One of the A-League’s brightest young talents has been rated a bolter for 2026 FIFA World Cup selection should the Socceroos qualify.

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