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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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Giants Tom Green celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Round 15 match between the GWS Giants and Gold Coast Suns at Engie Stadium on June 22, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Green v Rowell: Giants gun opens up over heated midfield rivalry

Tom Green has been dirty at being draft nine spots behind Matt Rowell for years, but after having the best of both the former No. 1 and the Suns, he opens up about his rivalry.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Jake Stringer of the Giants celebrates a goal during the round 15 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Gold Coast Suns at ENGIE Stadium, on June 22, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Package arrives: Giants’ mighty comeback sinks Suns

Four minutes in the first term nearly sunk the Giants’ season, but four minutes in the final quarter – highlighted by Jake Stringer’s arrival as a Giant – proved a win for the ages.

AFL

Darcy Jones with kids from the Penrith Giants and Concord Giants with their give away Darcy Jones cardboard helmets for ÃKids RoundÃ this weekend where the GWS Giants play the Gold Coast Suns at Engie Stadium on June 20, 2025. L-R Min Soo 6, Daniel, 4 Leo 7, Olivia 12, Hunter 7, Teddy 5 and Tilly 3. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

‘Kid with the Lid’ on outgrowing his nickname and midfield shift

The ‘Kid with the Lid’ might soon be graduating as budding GWS superstar Darcy Jones looks to shake the tag and become one of the most damaging players in the competition.

GWS

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Aaron Cadman of the Giants celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Sydney Swans and the GWS GIANTS at The Sydney Cricket Ground on September 07, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Inside the draft master plan which made Cadman a Giant

Critics laughed at GWS Giants when they traded up to make Aaron Cadman the first pick in 2022 — but, it was all part of the master plan to land the club’s long-term spearhead. Lachlan McKirdy finds out more.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Oscar Allen of the Eagles sits injured during the 2025 AFL Round 14 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on June 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Blues make Curnow call, Allen’s Eagles career over?

Charlie Curnow has been named to face the Kangaroos, but the addition of another big man will have Blues fans on edge. Meanwhile, Oscar Allen may have played his last game as an Eagle.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Finn Callaghan of the Giants breaks away from the defence during the round 14 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Greater Western Sydney Giants at The Gabba, on June 14, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

The one weakness keeping GWS from being ‘unstoppable’

After defeating the reigning premiers, the Giants’ midfield group holds the key to their ultimate success. But, there’s one weakness which is holding them back – Lachie McKirdy unpacks it.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Harry McKay of the Blues marks the ball during the round 11 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium, on May 24, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Big finals blow for Blues as McKay set for surgery

Harry McKay is set for surgery after his troublesome knee injury, giving Carlton’s finals hopes a big blow – while a small forward will miss the rest of the season. Plus, the latest on Jason Horne-Francis.

Sydney

‘It is tough’: Inside Swans skipper’s injury battle

With just nine appearances since the start of last season, Sydney’s captain Callum Mills opens up about the toll of leadership from the sidelines as the Swans fight to salvage their season.

AFL

Tom Harley, CEO of the Sydney Swans at Swans HQ on June 12, 2025 after it was announced that he will take up the position of Chief Operation Officer of the AFL. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

The self-confessed ‘role player’ brought in to clean the AFL’s mess

He’s a footy fan from South Australia who became a premiership-winning captain, but Tom Harley describes himself as a role player. And he’ll be a vital cog in the AFL machine facing plenty of change.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Dean Cox, Senior Coach of the Swans (R) speaks to the team during the round 13 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 07, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Saving the Swans: Sydney’s path to putting rivals on notice again

The next seven weeks will define Dean Cox’s first year in charge of the Swans. And while finals are still a possibility, it might be even more important to set Sydney up for a 2026 flag charge.

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