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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

IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Kai Lohmann during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on June 17, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘High bar’: Grand final hero’s struggle

Having reached stellar heights last season, Brisbane Lions forward Kai Lohmann is yet to hit similar form in the club’s 2025 campaign.

Rugby

O’Connor misses Wallabies squad

James O’Connor’s hopes of playing for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions this year have suffered an early blow.

Football

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 27: Kosta Barbarouses of the Phoenix applauds the crowd during the A-League Men round 26 match between Wellington Phoenix and Macarthur FC at Sky Stadium, on April 27, 2024, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Kiwi veteran joins Wanderers

An A-League great has opted to return to Australia from New Zealand to join Western Sydney Wanderers.

Rugby

Australia's Harry Wilson during the Autumn International match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Sunday November 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images)

‘Good options’ to captain Wallabies: Kiss

Queensland Reds coach and future Wallabies mentor Les Kiss likes the number of captaincy options there are for the national team.

Football

File Photo - Tottenham Hotspur Sack Manager Ange Postecoglou - BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Daniel Levy, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, greets Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, following the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Man who sacked Ange’s odd claim

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy claims to have an “excellent relationship” with Ange Postecoglou despite sacking him.

Golf

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - JUNE 15: Karis Davidson of Australia hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give 2025 at Blythefield Country Club on June 15, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo by Raj Mehta/Getty Images)

Extended break a blessing for Aussie star

Now playing golf because she wants to rather than to please others, an Australian is full of belief ahead of her return to the majors this week in Texas.

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)

A-League star joins Portsmouth

One of the Australian football’s best young players has left Sydney FC to play in the English Championship.

Football

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Ryan Teague of the Socceroos passes the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round Three AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Japan at Optus Stadium on June 05, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Wrexham keen on Socceroo

A Socceroo hoping to play at next year’s FIFA World Cup is in the sights of Wrexham, who have just earnt promotion to the English Championship.

Football

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 27: Alexander Paulsen, Jake Brimmer, Hiroki Sakai, Tommy Smith and Liam Gillion of Auckland FC celebrate with the Premier's Plate following the round 28 A-League Men match between Auckland FC and Perth Glory at Go Media Stadium, on April 27, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Setting record straight on Auckland shellacking

A-League heavyweights Auckland FC hope there is no more confusion surrounding the identity of Oceania’s representative at the next FIFA Club World Cup.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Darcy Gardiner of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 10 match between the Brisbane Lions and Narrm (Melbourne Demons) at The Gabba on May 18, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Reliable’ Lion backed to fill void

Jack Payne’s misfortune has opened the door for a long-time Lion to regain a spot in Brisbane’s defence.

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