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Lachlan McKirdy is a sports reporter for The Daily Telegraph and CODE Sports, primarily focused on covering the AFL in NSW. On top of his work with the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants, he also has a strong passion for covering cricket and the Olympic sports, with previous experience working for the International Olympic Committee. He has won awards for his journalism, including from Cricket NSW, while loves bringing a multimedia edge to his work through video and audio means.

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Cricket

Then and now: Every Australian women’s cricket star

This is the photo which sums up the stunning rise of women’s cricket in Australia. We look back on our Ashes stars and their rise from the backyard to the big stage.

AFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 20 , 2024. AFL Round 6. Carlton vs GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium. Oliver Hollands of the Blues during the 3rd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Hollands, Burgoyne, Daicos? The young guns eyeing half-back move

Rebounding half backs have been critical to every good team for a while now, so which young guns are being slated for a switch into the back half from their more familiar midfield or wing roles for 2025?

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Richmond football club. Sam Lynch on the field. Thursday, January 9. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

Time trials, barbecues: AFL players return from December holidays

Footy pre-season is back as players made their way back to clubs after the break, with the Hawks already showing they mean business in 2025.

Sydney

Predictions, best 23: Swans’ poisoned chalice in Warner race

It’s a new era in Sydney, with Dean Cox now leading the charge for that elusive premiership. But all eyes will be on the future of a budding superstar. Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: Ashleigh Gardner of Australia and Tammy Beaumont of England pose during the Women's Ashes Series Series Launch at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 08, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

‘Feels like a novelty’: Rivals united over change to Ashes format

Australia and England’s women may be preparing to battle it out for the Ashes, but they are united in their call to make future series three Tests to avoid the one-off match become a ‘novelty’.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Luke Beveridge, Senior Coach of the Bulldogs looks on during the round 14 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium, on June 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

What does Dogs’ list overhaul mean for Bevo’s future?

There’s been a slight changing of the guard at Whitten Oval in recent times, could it extend to the coach if this list fails to deliver in 2025? Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.

AFL

New draftee James Leake (pick 17) during the GWS Giants first day of pre season training for the 1-4 year players on November 27, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

‘A class above’: Breakout Giant that can push GWS’ flag chase

GWS have no issue with contending at the pointy end of the year, but haven’t been able to reach their ultimate goal. Which young guns can change that? Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.

Cricket

Virat Kohli seemingly references Sandpapergate aftet Steve Smith's dismissal on day three.

Kohli’s sandpaper antics sum up Australia’s ultimate enemy

Playing in what is almost certainly his last Test on these shores, Virat Kohli stuck the boot into Australia with one last act of pantomime villainy.

Cricket

Australiaâs Beau Webster (C) celebrates his successful catch to Indiaâs Yashasvi Jaiswal with teammates during day one of the fifth Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Heartwarming reason behind Test debutant’s eye-catching earring

Test debutant Beau Webster stood out with an assured start to his Test career for Australia at the SCG but for some, a shiny earring on his left ear caught the eye even more.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Steve Smith of Australia looks on during day three of the Men's Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Smith set for crowning captaincy jewel in historic Test summer

As Steve Smith prepares to enter the pantheon of Test match batting’s most elite club, the former captain is set to be handed the keys to the team.

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