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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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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 16th, 2025 . Hawthorn vs Melbourne at the MCG. Clayton Oliver of the Demons . Picture: Michael Klein

‘I don’t know what happened’: How Clarry found purpose again

Clayton Oliver has broken his media silence on being ‘pushed out’ by Melbourne, his off-field behaviour — including that Mitch Cleary interaction — and his fresh start in Sydney.

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Newcastle locals Max King and Isaac Heeney at Newcastle Baths as part of the Sydney Swans Community Camp in Newcastle on December 2, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

The Newcastle club inspiring AFL dreams in NRL heartland

Without the Swans Academy, Max King’s AFL dream wouldn’t be reality. Without meeting Isaac Heeney as a nine year old at Cardiff Hawks, the dream may have been totally different.

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Babar Azam signs with Sydney Sixers

The Babar effect: Azam makes Sixers Sydney’s favourite team

Pakistan cricket superstar Babar Azam has transformed the Sydney Sixers into the most followed sporting team in Sydney — without playing a game.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja stretches during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Michael Clarke: Why I’ve changed my mind about Usman Khawaja

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke says the perfect time has arrived for Australia to move beyond Usman Khawaja — but expects the veteran to be recalled for the Adelaide Test.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Christian Petracca of the Demons and Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons celebrate during the 2025 AFL Round 21 match between the Melbourne Demons and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on August 2, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Petracca, Oliver, Goodwin: Drastic overhauls footy’s new normal

The Demons sacked their coach and traded two of their biggest stars in the space of months. Former coach Simon Goodwin says that type of drastic overhaul is set to happen more and more.

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Charlie Curnow, Harry Kyle and Taylor Adams during a visit to Carrington Public School as part of the Sydney Swans Community Camp in Newcastle on December 2, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Swans’ camp gets awkward — thanks to a kid’s innocent question

One child’s innocent query sparked awkward laughter during Sydney’s Newcastle camp — especially because Charlie Curnow was in the room. Go inside the new-look Swans’ trip here.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Sam Konstas of the Blues celebrates and acknowledges the crowd after scoring a century during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Queensland at Sydney Cricket Ground, on December 05, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Konstas responds to Aus A snub with droughtbreaking century

Sam Konstas has produced the best possible response to being overlooked for Australia A’s clash with England Lions, scoring arguably his best Shield hundred for New South Wales.

Malcolm Rosas jnr during the open training session at the Newcastle No. 1 Sports Ground as part of the Sydney Swans Community Camp in Newcastle on December 3, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Why Bloods recruit rejected Tigers and co for Sydney move

Malcolm Rosas Jnr was being courted by numerous clubs before he chose Sydney. He opens up on why the Swans won out — and the past player he looks up to.

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AFLW trade week art work

Ultimate guide: Every player linked to each club in AFLW trade week

With season 2025 done, the AFLW’s trade period is upon us. We’ve got the ultimate guide to who’s linked where and all the big moves that could happen.

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BBL15 top 30 players art

Ranked: BBL15’s 30 best players, from Maxwell to Warner

The Big Bash League has never had this much star power. Ahead of BBL15, we’ve ranked the 30 players who will have the biggest impact this summer. See the full list and have your say here.

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