Malcolm Conn
Chief Cricket Writer
Malcolm Conn is Chief Cricket Writer.
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ICC Men’s World Cup
No room for ‘really exciting’ Fraser-McGurk in T20 World Cup squad
Despite glowing praise from chairman of selectors George Bailey, exciting white-ball tyro Jake Fraser-McGurk missed Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup squad.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘I don’t think we’ll ever get to the end of it’: Swans great despairs about ongoing racism
Michael O’Loughlin discusses the racism he faced as a junior player, supporting Indigenous kids, the Voice referendum and Adam Goodes.
- by Malcolm Conn
Swans forward back with squad after allegations of ex-girlfriend tension
Sam Wicks is back with the Swans playing group and in the mix to play this Saturday after allegations of an argument with a teammate over a former girlfriend.
- by Malcolm Conn
0 for $630,000: The most expensive player ever can’t buy a wicket
Starc’s record IPL auction price of $4.43 million back in December has not translated to on-field success for the Aussie pace bowler.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘You try not to see it’: Swans star reveals racist messages
Rising Swans forward Joel Amartey, who has African heritage, gave up soccer because of racism and still receives racist messages playing in the AFL.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘I’ve never seen that’: Swans deny any knowledge of AFL drugs cover-up
Coach John Longmire and chief executive Tom Harley – both former AFL players – have been quick to distance themselves from explosive claims made by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.
- by Malcolm Conn
Cricket Australia ‘would love to’ host India-Pakistan blockbuster … but not next summer
India and Pakistan will be in Australia at the same time early next season, but Cricket Australia ruled out hosting a tri-series as the full season schedule was released on Tuesday.
- by Malcolm Conn
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Australian cricket
Revealed: Winners and losers in Cricket Australia’s six-year Test schedule
Perth and Brisbane have been vying to host the first Test of the summer, while Adelaide wanted the pre-Christmas Test.
- by Malcolm Conn
New-look Swans continue to dominate; May suffers suspected broken rib in Melbourne’s win; Freo dump Kangas
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from AFL Saturday for round two.
- by Malcolm Conn and Roy Ward
Grundy loving ‘Off-Broadway’ Sydney as Swans take centre stage
All-Australian ruckman Brodie Grundy has made an imposing start with the Swans, his third club in three years.
- by Malcolm Conn