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Lachlan McKirdy
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Aussie sports journalist | Cover AFL, cricket and Olympic sports | Absolutely loves a music round at pub trivia 🎶
The Swans with a big match sim session as they look to set the record straight in 2025.

The mongrel is back, the Warner brothers were right in the thick of it.

Get the sense it’s going to be a big season.

#AFL
January 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
School photo day at the Sydney Swans.

For the first time, Dean Cox gets to sit front and centre.

#AFL
January 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Stunning day at North Sydney Oval with a sell out crowd for the first match of the women’s Ashes.

Doesn’t get any better than this!

#AUSvENG #Ashes
January 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The women’s Ashes commences this weekend, and despite the rivalries on the field, both teams are united by the belief that the series should feature three Tests in the future.

#Ashes #AUSvENG
January 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“Give it a couple of years and they’ll be calling him Riak Andrew’s brother for sure."

New Swans defender Riak Andrew reflects on his footy journey and his sibling rivalry with his brother, Gold Coast superstar Mac Andrew.

STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/2wsw5ep8

#AFL
December 11, 2024 at 10:34 PM
The Swans have a new No.23.

New draftee Ned Bowman is taking on the famous number, and ready for the challenge.

STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/wndrbsra

#AFL
December 10, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Gout Gout's remarkable All-Schools 200m final run 👇

Stopped the clock at 20.04 (1.5) - the new Australian record. Breaks the oldest record in Australian athletics, Peter Norman's 20.06 from 1968.

This kid is only 16! Also the 2nd fastest U18 time ever and quicker than Usain Bolt at the same age.
December 7, 2024 at 7:12 AM
“I really want the chance. I love being challenged and hopefully (playing for Australia) can happen soon."

Sam Konstas isn't just ready for Test cricket, he wants that baggy green as soon as possible.

STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/49c38jkk

#AUSvIND
December 4, 2024 at 12:04 AM
"I reckon I might have Kizza covered. I can’t beat Don. We played a bit of golf together."

Dean Cox on that Chad Warner round of golf in Perth, plus a lot more in a wide-ranging chat with the new Swans coach.

FULL Q&A WITH DEAN COX 👉 tinyurl.com/nkvwtt5z

#AFL
November 29, 2024 at 11:38 PM
The Dean Cox era is underway at the Sydney Swans.

On Wednesday, he oversaw his first official session in the heat with several fresh faces impressing.

But his first priority is to start the process of re-signing Chad Warner.

TRACK WATCH 👉 tinyurl.com/4bdc62y4
WARNER LATEST 👉 bit.ly/49807lo

#AFL
November 27, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Yesterday was a monumental day in the history of the Sydney Swans.

John Longmire has been at the club for 22 years, 14 of which he was at the helm.

He leaves behind an incredible legacy of success, transforming kids into stars and ensuring Aussie rules has a permanent home in NSW.

#AFL
November 26, 2024 at 9:57 PM
JUST IN: Australia's greatest Olympian, swimmer Emma McKeon, has announced her retirement.

She finishes her career with an incredible 14 Olympic medals (six gold, three silver, five bronze).
November 24, 2024 at 10:16 PM
'I hope later on when I am playing AFL and I’m a bit more of a role model that I am able to inspire other kids to take this journey. Even if it’s not seen as equal to rugby league, I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for AFL and Western Sydney.”

STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/42pvpsa9

#AFL
November 23, 2024 at 12:56 AM
“I got a message from Tom Papley last night saying he can’t wait to create havoc in the forward 50. That got me pretty excited."

New Swan Jesse Dattoli is ready for his new life in Sydney, plus why he's never lacking motivation when he steps on the field.

STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/22mybf25

#AFL
November 21, 2024 at 6:03 AM
The Swans and Giants will be two of the most active teams in the first round of tonight's #AFLDraft with five picks between them.

I spoke with both clubs about their plans, how many players they want to bring in and their Academy prospects.

STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/22mybf25

#AFL
November 20, 2024 at 1:55 AM
The Indian WBBL players from the Heat and Stars have held a signing session at Drummoyne Oval and hundreds of kids have been queued up.

The perfect initiative to generate engagement!

#WBBL10
November 17, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Lucy Hamilton with the equal second-best figures in WBBL history!

Finished with 5-8 including 20 dot balls. Remarkable from the left arm quick.

#WBBL10
November 17, 2024 at 4:02 AM
A WBBL doubleheader at Drummoyne Oval is the perfect excuse to throw it back to the WBBL04 finals series.

That week on the banks of the Parramatta River featured three incredible, nail-biting matches. And importantly, was the turning point of “making women’s cricket cool”.

#WBBL10
November 16, 2024 at 10:48 PM
A marvellous night at the SCG.

All public tickets for this T20 have been sold out.

#AUSvPAK
November 16, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Serrano not winning that fight is bewildering.

But wow, one of the best fights I’ve ever seen.

#PaulTyson
November 16, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Two Australians, Gabi Palm and Alice Williams, have been nominated for World Aquatics' Female Water Polo Player of the Year.

Palm was one of the best goalkeepers at the Olympics in the Stingers' 🥈 campaign. Williams was the leading goalscorer at #Paris2024

Head to World Aquatics IG story to vote.
November 16, 2024 at 3:18 AM
The ‘She’s in the Game’ podcast was initially born out of shared injury frustration and a desire to create something different.

But it has since turned into an incredible community that has created a legion of new, passionate fans of women’s cricket.

#WBBL10 #cricket
November 15, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Georgia Voll is such a talent.

Another score in the 90s as she guides the Thunder to an impressive win at the MCG.

Won’t be long until she’s playing for Australia.

#WBBL10
November 15, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Dropping Beth Mooney three times is certainly a bold strategy from the Sydney Thunder.

#WBBL10
November 15, 2024 at 5:07 AM
Some Swans/Giants analysis of yesterday’s #AFL draw from me in today’s Daily Telegraph.
November 15, 2024 at 2:24 AM