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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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GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 14: Georgia Wareham of Australia in bowling action during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup group A match between Australia and Bangladesh at St George's Park on February 14, 2023 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Bowlers dominate as Aussies cruise at World Cup

Australia’s women have celebrated their big paydays in the WPL auction by cruising to a comfortable victory over Bangladesh, as their T20 World Cup defence remains on track.

Cricket

$558K pay day: Gardner IPL deal blows Kerr out of park

Aussie cricketer Ashleigh Gardner will pocket more in three weeks than what global soccer star Sam Kerr earns in a season after the first women’s IPL auction. See how her teammates fared.

Cricket

Tyrone , United Kingdom - 21 July 2022; Meg Lanning of Australia batting during the Women's T20 International match between Ireland and Australia at Bready Cricket Club in Bready, Tyrone. (Photo By George Tewkesbury/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Huge selection calls for Aussie T20 title defence

Australia will field a different looking XI in South Africa to that which won the T20 World Cup before a record crowd at the MCG, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY.

Swimming

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Silver medallist Isaac Cooper of Australia shows his emotion during the medal ceremony for the MenÃ¢â¬â¢s 50m Backstroke Final on day four of the 2022 FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on December 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Shattered: Human error robs Aussie teenager of gold

Australia’s Isaac Cooper has had his victory in the 50m backstroke final rescinded after a bizarre false start error, with the teenager utterly devastated with the final outcome.

Swimming

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: (L-R) Gold medallists Madison Wilson, Leah Neale, Mollie O'Callaghan and Lani Pallister of Australia pose during the medal ceremony for the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Final on day two of the 2022 FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on December 14, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Daughter of swimming great pulls off stunning triple gold

It was medals galore for the Aussies on day 2 of the world champs. And the daughter of a swimming great was at the centre of the action yet again.

Women's Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: Kim Garth of the Stars is pictured during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and the Melbourne Renegades at CitiPower Centre, on November 13, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Party on, Garth: Aussies select Irish bolter

Alyssa Healy will captain a new-look T20 side for the upcoming tour of India, including an Irish international, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY.

Cricket

Paine breaks silence: How CA boss let me down

Tim Paine has laid into CA boss Nick Hockley over the controversial end to his Test captaincy, and the mysterious man who was at the centre of his exit.

News

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in their Men's Singles third round match on day five of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Farewell to a genius: Federer announces retirement

In an emotional statement, Roger Federer has announced he will retire from the ATP Tour and grand slam events after the Laver Cup.

Cricket

Haynes backs Healy as next Australian captain

Rachael Haynes‘ retirement and Meg Lanning’s indefinite break has opened the door for a new captain to lead the side, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.

Swimming

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Cole ticks off final world-first before retirement

Decorated Paralympian Ellie Cole will take part in a freestyle relay for the ages as the Australian swim team prepares for the Duel in the Pool, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.

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