Lachlan McKirdy
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The 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.
#AFL
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.
#AFL
January 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The 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.
#AFL
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.
#AFL
“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
#AFL
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
#AFL
December 11, 2024 at 10:34 PM
“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
#AFL
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
#AFL
The 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
#AFL
New draftee Ned Bowman is taking on the famous number, and ready for the challenge.
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/wndrbsra
#AFL
December 10, 2024 at 10:43 PM
The 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
#AFL
New draftee Ned Bowman is taking on the famous number, and ready for the challenge.
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/wndrbsra
#AFL
Gout 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.
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.
December 7, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Gout 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.
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.
“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
#AUSvIND
Sam Konstas isn't just ready for Test cricket, he wants that baggy green as soon as possible.
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/49c38jkk
#AUSvIND
December 4, 2024 at 12:04 AM
“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
#AUSvIND
Sam Konstas isn't just ready for Test cricket, he wants that baggy green as soon as possible.
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/49c38jkk
#AUSvIND
"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
#AFL
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
#AFL
November 29, 2024 at 11:38 PM
"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
#AFL
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
#AFL
The 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
#AFL
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
#AFL
November 27, 2024 at 5:00 AM
The 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
#AFL
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
#AFL
Yesterday 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.
#AFL
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.
#AFL
November 26, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Yesterday 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.
#AFL
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.
#AFL
'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
#AFL
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/42pvpsa9
#AFL
November 23, 2024 at 12:56 AM
'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
#AFL
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/42pvpsa9
#AFL
“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
#AFL
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
#AFL
November 21, 2024 at 6:03 AM
“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
#AFL
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
#AFL
The 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
#AFL
I spoke with both clubs about their plans, how many players they want to bring in and their Academy prospects.
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/22mybf25
#AFL
November 20, 2024 at 1:55 AM
The 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
#AFL
I spoke with both clubs about their plans, how many players they want to bring in and their Academy prospects.
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/22mybf25
#AFL
The 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!
#WBBL10
The perfect initiative to generate engagement!
#WBBL10
November 17, 2024 at 6:45 AM
The 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!
#WBBL10
The perfect initiative to generate engagement!
#WBBL10
A 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”.
#WBBL10
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”.
#WBBL10
November 16, 2024 at 10:48 PM
A 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”.
#WBBL10
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”.
#WBBL10
November 16, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Two 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.
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.
November 16, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Two 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.
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.
Gold 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.
#AFL
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.
#AFL
November 14, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Gold 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.
#AFL
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.
#AFL
“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
#Cricket
From 2026, home women's internationals will be played in February and March because of the Women's Premier League.
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/2va338ps
#Cricket
November 13, 2024 at 10:59 PM
“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
#Cricket
From 2026, home women's internationals will be played in February and March because of the Women's Premier League.
STORY 👉 tinyurl.com/2va338ps
#Cricket
