Aussie sports journalist | Cover AFL, cricket and Olympic sports | Absolutely loves a music round at pub trivia 🎶https://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lgjptuiibc2nThe Swans with a big match sim session as they look to set the record straight in 2025. The mongrel is back, the Warner brothers were right in the thick of it. Get the sense it’s going to be a big season. #AFL25 Jan 2025 01:06 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgjptuiibc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lg7qg7p7o22eSchool photo day at the Sydney Swans. For the first time, Dean Cox gets to sit front and centre. #AFL21 Jan 2025 01:50 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg7qg7p7o22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lfj7s2nno22fStunning day at North Sydney Oval with a sell out crowd for the first match of the women’s Ashes. Doesn’t get any better than this! #AUSvENG #Ashes12 Jan 2025 02:53 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfj7s2nno22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lfb4doan222pThe women’s Ashes commences this weekend, and despite the rivalries on the field, both teams are united by the belief that the series should feature three Tests in the future. #Ashes #AUSvENG08 Jan 2025 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfb4doan222phttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3ld2stffilc2v“Give it a couple of years and they’ll be calling him Riak Andrew’s brother for sure." New Swans defender Riak Andrew reflects on his footy journey and his sibling rivalry with his brother, Gold Coast superstar Mac Andrew. STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/2wsw5ep8 #AFL11 Dec 2024 22:34 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld2stffilc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lcyctyoxc22vThe Swans have a new No.23. New draftee Ned Bowman is taking on the famous number, and ready for the challenge. STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/wndrbsra #AFL10 Dec 2024 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcyctyoxc22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lcp5gxudrk2aGout Gout's remarkable All-Schools 200m final run 👇 Stopped the clock at 20.04 (1.5) - the new Australian record. Breaks the oldest record in Australian athletics, Peter Norman's 20.06 from 1968. This kid is only 16! Also the 2nd fastest U18 time ever and quicker than Usain Bolt at the same age.07 Dec 2024 07:12 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcp5gxudrk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lcgu4v5i622c“I really want the chance. I love being challenged and hopefully (playing for Australia) can happen soon." Sam Konstas isn't just ready for Test cricket, he wants that baggy green as soon as possible. STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/49c38jkk #AUSvIND04 Dec 2024 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcgu4v5i622chttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lc4qt6r4es2z"I reckon I might have Kizza covered. I can’t beat Don. We played a bit of golf together." Dean Cox on that Chad Warner round of golf in Perth, plus a lot more in a wide-ranging chat with the new Swans coach. FULL Q&A WITH DEAN COX 👉 tinyurl.com/nkvwtt5z #AFL29 Nov 2024 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc4qt6r4es2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lbvrfnygvs2wThe Dean Cox era is underway at the Sydney Swans. On Wednesday, he oversaw his first official session in the heat with several fresh faces impressing. But his first priority is to start the process of re-signing Chad Warner. TRACK WATCH 👉 tinyurl.com/4bdc62y4 WARNER LATEST 👉 bit.ly/49807lo #AFL27 Nov 2024 05:00 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbvrfnygvs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lbuzra52z22nYesterday was a monumental day in the history of the Sydney Swans. John Longmire has been at the club for 22 years, 14 of which he was at the helm. He leaves behind an incredible legacy of success, transforming kids into stars and ensuring Aussie rules has a permanent home in NSW. #AFL26 Nov 2024 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbuzra52z22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lbpzvwskws2qJUST IN: Australia's greatest Olympian, swimmer Emma McKeon, has announced her retirement. She finishes her career with an incredible 14 Olympic medals (six gold, three silver, five bronze).24 Nov 2024 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbpzvwskws2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lblbwcxaok25'I hope later on when I am playing AFL and I’m a bit more of a role model that I am able to inspire other kids to take this journey. Even if it’s not seen as equal to rugby league, I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for AFL and Western Sydney.” STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/42pvpsa9 #AFL23 Nov 2024 00:56 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lblbwcxaok25https://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lbgs4jtsec2k“I got a message from Tom Papley last night saying he can’t wait to create havoc in the forward 50. That got me pretty excited." New Swan Jesse Dattoli is ready for his new life in Sydney, plus why he's never lacking motivation when he steps on the field. STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/22mybf25 #AFL21 Nov 2024 06:03 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbgs4jtsec2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lbdtswpkvk2yThe Swans and Giants will be two of the most active teams in the first round of tonight's #AFLDraft with five picks between them. I spoke with both clubs about their plans, how many players they want to bring in and their Academy prospects. STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/22mybf25 #AFL20 Nov 2024 01:55 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbdtswpkvk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lb4sm2d4lc2tThe Indian WBBL players from the Heat and Stars have held a signing session at Drummoyne Oval and hundreds of kids have been queued up. The perfect initiative to generate engagement! #WBBL1017 Nov 2024 06:45 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb4sm2d4lc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lb4jjqnmkk2vLucy Hamilton with the equal second-best figures in WBBL history! Finished with 5-8 including 20 dot balls. Remarkable from the left arm quick. #WBBL1017 Nov 2024 04:02 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb4jjqnmkk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lb3xxlox722yA WBBL doubleheader at Drummoyne Oval is the perfect excuse to throw it back to the WBBL04 finals series. That week on the banks of the Parramatta River featured three incredible, nail-biting matches. And importantly, was the turning point of “making women’s cricket cool”. #WBBL1016 Nov 2024 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb3xxlox722yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lb2g45jrbs2kA marvellous night at the SCG. All public tickets for this T20 have been sold out. #AUSvPAK16 Nov 2024 07:56 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb2g45jrbs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lazzxf27o22pSerrano not winning that fight is bewildering. But wow, one of the best fights I’ve ever seen. #PaulTyson16 Nov 2024 04:18 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lazzxf27o22phttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lazwlu4pr22dTwo Australians, Gabi Palm and Alice Williams, have been nominated for World Aquatics' Female Water Polo Player of the Year. Palm was one of the best goalkeepers at the Olympics in the Stingers' 🥈 campaign. Williams was the leading goalscorer at #Paris2024 Head to World Aquatics IG story to vote.16 Nov 2024 03:18 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lazwlu4pr22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lazj3ej7yk2iThe ‘She’s in the Game’ podcast was initially born out of shared injury frustration and a desire to create something different. But it has since turned into an incredible community that has created a legion of new, passionate fans of women’s cricket. #WBBL10 #cricket15 Nov 2024 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lazj3ej7yk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3laxvm7pens2xGeorgia Voll is such a talent. Another score in the 90s as she guides the Thunder to an impressive win at the MCG. Won’t be long until she’s playing for Australia. #WBBL1015 Nov 2024 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3laxvm7pens2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3laxm6vqljc26Dropping Beth Mooney three times is certainly a bold strategy from the Sydney Thunder. #WBBL1015 Nov 2024 05:07 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3laxm6vqljc26https://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3laxd4kcf2224Some Swans/Giants analysis of yesterday’s #AFL draw from me in today’s Daily Telegraph.15 Nov 2024 02:24 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3laxd4kcf2224https://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lawqnii7222sGold Coast Suns logo thoughts: It’s definitely an improvement and better than the original. Quite like the monochrome design. Importantly, I think it looks really good on the home guernsey. By itself? Not so sure. #AFL14 Nov 2024 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawqnii7222shttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lavagfk3v22oKey #AFL draw takeaways for NSW in 2025: - Sydney Derby still doesn’t get prime time - 1.10pm on a Sunday - Plenty of afternoon and twilight footy with only 3 night games in Sydney - Giants with ZERO games on Thursday or Friday - Not many MCG games (Swans - 2, Giants - 1)14 Nov 2024 06:31 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lavagfk3v22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lauh722az22p“But I feel like we just got (the schedule) right...shifting now to late February-March will be interesting to see what that looks like." From 2026, home women's internationals will be played in February and March because of the Women's Premier League. STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/2va338ps #Cricket13 Nov 2024 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lauh722az22phttps://bsky.app/profile/lmckirdy.bsky.social/post/3lasihrdpx22dIn this house, we love the WBBL! Alyssa Healy and Tahlia Wilson on the importance of the competition, and why Wilson could be the Aussie keeper in waiting. #cricket #WBBL1013 Nov 2024 04:17 +0000at://did:plc:765kvtu5jawppjpvz2fldit4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lasihrdpx22d