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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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Winter Olympics

‘Antiseptic’ games launched under cloud of controversy

The Winter Olympics are officially underway, but not without controversy and tension between officials who have gathered in Beijing to mark the occasion. See full pictures from the event.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Head coach Justin Langer shakes hands with Pat Cummins of Australia after the match ended in a draw on day five of the Fourth Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 09, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

‘Not my job’: Cummins coy on Langer talk

Australian Test cricket captain Pat Cummins was given the chance to endorse under-fire coach Justin Langer but didn’t.

Winter Olympics

Australia’s secret weapon to handle testing demands

Australia’s Winter Olympics team has left no stone unturned in a bid to speed up the process for required Covid-19 tests at the Beijing Games.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Clayton Oliver of the Demons celebrates after scoring a goal during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at Casey Fields on February 02, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Dynasty talk driving AFL champs

Winning multiple AFL premierships is Melbourne’s aim and they hit 2022 with a big ace up their sleeve.

Cricket

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Justin Langer of Australia celebrates with his players after winning the Fifth Test in the Ashes series between Australia and England at Blundstone Arena on January 16, 2022 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Huge honour for Aussie coach

The wins have been flowing for Australian coach Justin Langer this summer and now he’s been given a huge honour.

NRLW

Alfie warns all-conquering Broncos dominance comes at a cost

Famed for their resilience and tenacity, the Broncos NRLW squad has bossed women’s footy in recent years. But one club legend is concerned there will be a big target on their backs this year.

AFL News

Unvaccinated Blue ‘had to get out of Melbourne’

Liam Jones will play for Palm Beach Currumbin Lions this year after quitting the AFL over its vaccine mandate. He opens up about the move and what comes next.

NRL

Recruit emerges as Broncos’ leading voice

Brisbane signed premiership stars Adam Reynolds and Kurt Capewell for their experience and leadership abilities but it’s another recruit that has become Brisbane’s dominant voice.

Winter Olympics

Revealed: The Aussie Olympic stars going to Beijing

Medal-winners, Olympic debutants and athletes with a point to prove are all part of Australia’s Winter Olympics team. See who will wear the green and gold in Beijing.

ExclusiveNRL

Bombshell reveal: How Knights could have kept Pearce

Knights coach Adam O’Brien revealed that the Knights could have kept star half Mitchell Pearce. So why did they still let him go?

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