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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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Dejected Toby Greene during the AFL Semi Final match between the GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions at Engie Stadium on September 14, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

‘Wish we could have been better’: Greene’s admission on GWS antics

GWS captain Toby Greene has spoken publicly for the first time on the club’s infamous Wacky Wednesday, admitting his regrets about the controversial event.

Sport

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 13: Scott Gowans, Senior Coach of the Swans addresses the players during the round seven AFLW match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Sydney Swans at North Hobart Oval, on October 13, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Same mistakes’: Condensed fixture holding AFLW players back

Swans coach Scott Gowans has backed calls to scrap the AFLW’s condensed fixture, while also calling for an earlier star to the season and double headers with men’s games.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 30: Luke Breust of the Hawks reacts to a missed shot on goal during the 2022 AFL Round 20 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on July 30, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Scrap the sub: AFLPA renews call for five-man benches

The AFLPA has renewed calls for the AFL’s sub rule to be scrapped, revealing the option players would prefer. Plus, their thoughts on the AFLW’s fixture logjam.

Cricket

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Grace Harris of the Heat bats during The Eliminator WBBL finals match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder at WACA, on November 28, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Harris: Exodus of stars won’t hold back Heat

Six of Brisbane Heat’s squad who made the WBBL Final last season have departed, including super star Amelia Kerr to arch rival Sydney Sixers, but Grace Harris is not concerned and backs the talent coming through to get the job done.

Cricket

15 year old Caoimhe Bray who has just signed with the Sydney Sixers will make her debut in their opening match of the Weber WBBL | 10 season on Sunday October 27. Bray is also part of the Young Matildas squad. Portraits at Cricket Central on October 25, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Multi-sport teenage star set for WBBL debut

She may be just 15 but Caoimhe Bray is following in the footsteps of Elysse Perry by combining an elite football career with the Junior Matildas with WBBL stardom.

Cricket

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Phoebe Litchfield of Australia warms up ahead of game two of the Women's T20 International Series between Australia and New Zealand at Great Barrier Reef Arena on September 22, 2024 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

‘Still the best’: Aussie young gun’s verdict after T20 World Cup shock

Australia’s budding superstar Phoebe Litchfield is confident the national team is still the best in the world despite failing to defend their T20 World Cup title.

Cricket

WBBL Top 30: Where do the world’s best rank?

The 10th edition of the WBBL starting this weekend will be littered with international and domestic stars, but not all of them make LACHLAN MCKIRDY’s top 30, such is the depth.

AFLW

From Kenya with love: Breakout AFLW star’s inspiring story

Elaine Grigg and Western Bulldogs heard the outside noise — and answered it emphatically. The young Bulldogs star explains how she helped her side go from dour to delirium inside a week.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Ground staff work on a broken water main on the field of play ahead of the round eight AFLW match between Collingwood Magpies and Adelaide Crows at Victoria Park, on October 20, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Pretty shabby’: AFL responds to burst pipe chaos at Victoria Park

Crows coach Matthew Clarke pulled no punches after a small part of Victoria Park flooded due to a leak beneath the surface on Sunday. But will it impact other upcoming games at the venue?

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: The Giants line up for the welcome to country and national anthem ceremony during the AFL First Semi Final match between GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions at ENGIE Stadium, on September 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Lacked procedural fairness’: AFLPA calls out league’s GWS probe

The AFL Players Association has hit out at the league’s probe into the conduct of GWS players during their Wacky Wednesday event and questioned the AFL’s commitment to cultural change.

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