Marco Monteverde

Brisbane

Sports Reporter at News.com.au

Sports reporter for @newscorpaus' NCA NewsWire. Father of two great boys. Karaoke singer.

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A-League: Western United hit with pay breach notices

1 week ago | news.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Western United has again been served with breach notices by a host of the A-League club’s players over unpaid wages. It’s the second time in two months that United has been issued breach notices by disgruntled players, who were also forced to endure late pay in May. United had 14 days from Friday to make the payments. If the club fails to meet the deadline, players will be entitled to leave to the club, regardless of their contract status.
A-League: Adelaide United slammed by former player

1 week ago | news.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Former Adelaide United midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe has broken his silence on the “disgraceful” way he was treated by the Reds, claiming the club deliberately attempted to break his “resolve” and force him to leave. The 32-year-old Englishman’s comments come on the back of revelations this week made by former Reds assistant coach Travis Dodd, and the subsequent way Tunnicliffe says they were “downplayed” by club chief executive officer Nathan Kosmina.
Brisbane Roar eyeing off former Adelaide United defender Giuseppe Bovalina

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Marco Monteverde
A-League: Roar showing interest in Bovalina and Mileusnic

1 week ago | news.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Brisbane Roar have expressed an interest in bringing former Adelaide United defender Giuseppe Bovalina back to the A-League, and also haven’t ruled out convincing winger Nikola Mileusnic to rejoin the club. Roar insiders have confirmed that both Bovalina and Mileusnic are in the club’s sights. Bovalina, 20, joined Major League Soccer Club Vancouver Whitecaps in April last year from the Reds on an initial contract that will expire in 2026.
Matildas: New coach Joe Montemurro names first squad

1 week ago | news.com.au | Marco Monteverde

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro’s first squad is a “balance of experience and potential” with a host of fresh faces and several notable absentees, including captain Steph Catley and ongoing injury casualty Sam Kerr. Montemurro has named a 33-player squad ahead of four matches – two against Slovenia and two against Panama – in Western Australia from June 26 to July 8.
Gold Coast Suns star Sam Flanders isn’t ‘going anywhere’ despite interest from Victorian clubs

1 week ago | perthnow.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Suns coach Damien Hardwick has suggested rival clubs shouldn’t waste their time trying to lure midfielder Sam Flanders away from the Gold Coast. Flanders, 23, is contracted to the Suns until the end of the 2027 AFL season; however, reports have emerged that St Kilda and some other Victorian clubs are keen to bring Flanders back to his home state sooner. However, Hardwick has no intention of letting go of the Gippsland product.
AFL: Gold Coast Suns intent on keeping Sam Flanders

1 week ago | news.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Suns coach Damien Hardwick has suggested rival clubs shouldn’t waste their time trying to lure midfielder Sam Flanders away from the Gold Coast. Flanders, 23, is contracted to the Suns until the end of the 2027 AFL season; however, reports have emerged that St Kilda and some other Victorian clubs are keen to bring Flanders back to his home state sooner. However, Hardwick has no intention of letting go of the Gippsland product.
Geelong v Brisbane Lions AFL Round 15: Live updates, SuperCoach scores, teams

1 week ago | codesports.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan admits premiership hero Kai Lohmann has lost confidence as he struggles to reach the “high bar” he set last year. Lohmann, who kicked four goals in Brisbane’s 60-point grand final win over Sydney last season to cap off a memorable campaign, has struggled for form and consistency this year. The 22-year-old forward has only kicked four goals in nine appearances this season in a campaign that has been affected by ankle and shoulder injuries.
A-League: Western United late on player payments

1 week ago | news.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Western United’s A-League future is expected to be secured within two weeks despite the club being again late with the payment of player wages. The financially embattled United announced on May 2 that KAM Melbourne, a subsidiary of American company KAM Sports, had bought a “controlling stake” – understood to be worth $100 million – in the club and its parent company, Western Melbourne Group. However, the transaction had to be approved by Wyndham City Council, the APL and Football Australia.
AFL: Kai Lohmann searches for form after setting ‘high bar’ last season

1 week ago | news.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan admits premiership hero Kai Lohmann has lost confidence as he struggles to reach the “high bar” he set last year. Lohmann, who kicked four goals in Brisbane’s 60-point grand final win over Sydney last season to cap off a memorable campaign, has struggled for form and consistency this year. The 22-year-old forward has only kicked four goals in nine appearances this season in a campaign that has been affected by ankle and shoulder injuries.