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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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Sydney's Isaac Heeney marks during the AFL Round 19 match between the Sydney Swans and North Melbourne Kangaroos at the SCG on July 19, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Heeney, Grundy masterclasses extend Roos’ misery

Isaac Heeney had one of the best individual games this century to light up a dour affair between the Swans and Roos, with the Sydney superstar proving how far off the pace the Roos truly are.

AFL

Sydney's Brodie Grundy celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Round 17 match between the Sydney Swans and Fremantle Dockers at the SCG on July 6, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Grundy method: How meticulous prep sparked return to AA form

Behind Brodie Grundy’s stunning return to All-Australian form lies an obsessive preparation regimen that has not only turned the 31-year-old into the AFL’s most dominant big man, but one of the most in-form players.

AFL

MELBOURNE, JULY 13, 2025: 2025 AFL Football - Round 18 - St Kilda V Sydney at Marvel Stadium. Tom McCartin of the Sydney Swans comes off with a possible concussion. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘Up and about’: McCartin on track for return after head knock

Hearts were in mouths when Tom McCartin came from the field with concussion symptoms against St Kilda, but Dean Cox says the defender is on the path back to playing.

AFL

Giants Jake Stringer celebrates after kicking a goal during the GWS Giants v Geelong Cats Round 18 AFL match at Engie Stadium, Homebush on July 12, 2025. Photo: Brett Costello(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Brett Costello )

‘Pointy end’: High flying Stringer opens up on Giant switch

In sensational form and feeling settled in Sydney, Jake Stringer concedes his hunger for finals football helped drive his decision to leave the Bombers, as he prepares to meet his former teammates for the first time.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Callum Mills of the Swans leads his team out onto the field during the round 17 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Fremantle Dockers at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 06, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

From injury agony to finals hopes: Swans comeback driving skipper

With two years of injury frustration behind him, Sydney skipper Callum Mills says the thought of playing in September again is driving the Swans through their do-or-die stretch.

Sport

Aussie Olympic swim champion becomes first-time father

Australian Olympic 50m freestyle champion Cam McEvoy has welcomed his first child into the world with his wife Maddi giving birth to their son.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Jake Stringer of the Giants celebrates kicking a goal during the round 18 AFL match between GWS Giants and Geelong Cats at ENGIE Stadium on July 12, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Secret sessions prove key to Giants revival

Aaron Cadman might have stolen the headlines with a career-best six-goal haul – but the performance of two other key men showed just what GWS is getting right in the run to September.

AFL

NAB AFL Superkick Ambassador Buddy Franklin poses for a portrait during the NAB AFL Superkick Sydney Launch at Luna Park on July 10, 2025. Photo: Brett Costello(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Brett Costello )

Buddy’s ‘most difficult’ challenge yet, two years after AFL retirement

He rarely spoke to the media when he played, now Lance Franklin is opening up about life after footy. From podcasting to training with NRL legend Johnathan Thurston, Buddy’s post-footy journey has been anything but quiet.

AFL

The Sydney Swans Lance 'Buddy' Franklin at Barangaroo in Sydney with the Aboriginal Flag ahead of this weeks AFL Indigenous Round where the Swans play Hawthorn Friday night at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Buddy’s urgent AFL plea in bid to address record decline

From record highs to concerning lows in just five years, is the AFL doing enough to correct declining Indigenous participation rates? One of the game’s greats Lance Franklin has his say.

Olympics

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Bronte Halligan of Australia gets fouled during the International Water Polo Test Match between Australia Stingers and Italy at Perth HPC on July 06, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

National captaincy caps off incredible month for water polo star

Recently, Bronte Halligan’s life has been a whirlwind of triumph capped off by the Stingers’ captaincy. But the Olympic silver medallist knows the real test is yet to come.

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