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Craig O'DonoghueSports Journalist

Craig O'Donoghue is part of The West Australian's sports writing team. He joined The West Australian in 2000 and spent 2013-14 working in the Melbourne bureau. He now focuses on AFL and basketball.

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Sean Darcy and Hayden Young..

AFLVideoCommentsBrayshaw excited about Freo getting the band back together

Fremantle are closing in on having their first choice midfield available after Sean Darcy and Hayden Young trained strongly on Tuesday and that is exactly what the team has been craving.

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West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen.

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What about me? Young Eagles are being taught an awful lesson

West Coast’s leaders have focused on themselves for years, & Oscar Allen’s meeting with Hawthorn is another message to the Eagles’ next wave that it’s important to look after yourself, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

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Harley Reid could follow Nick Daicos' footsteps.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe Daicos Model: How half-back move could invigorate Harley

Harley Reid has spent his short AFL career as an inside midfielder while other youngsters like Nick Daicos and Harry Sheezel cut their teeth across half-back. Now the Eagles are looking to give Reid relief.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley in action for Australia.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHow Australia’s 3x3 domination is fueling Maley’s WNBA dream

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley has been tearing it up for Australia in 3x3 and that form has provided her with the perfect preparation to take on the WNBA when Los Angeles’ Training Camp starts in April.

Craig O'Donoghue

Andrew Krakouer is a remarkable story of resilience.

AFLCommentsPremiumKrakouer’s legacy will live on well beyond the field

‘No matter how down you are, you can always work yourself out of it’; Andrew Krakouer shall be remembered as a shining example of what is possible, following his tragic passing on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Jackson celebrates Freo’s win with fans.

AFLVideoCommentsProud Longmuir loved how Dockers overcame their adversity

Fremantle have won their first game of the 2025 season and coach Justin Longmuir believes the way they handled the pressure from their poor early rounds is a strong sign for the future.

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Fremantle celebrate their win.

AFLVideoCommentsLeaders stand tall to help Dockers kick-start their season

Fremantle have won the western derby on a day where their leaders stepped up to the plate and Caleb Serong created his own piece of history with a fourth Glendinning-Allan Medal.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Condon in action.

BasketballCommentsSon of WA footy gun through to March Madness Final Four

WA’s Alex Condon has helped Florida Gators fight back from nine points down with less than three minutes remaining to advance to March Madness’ Final Four and claim the NCAA’s West Regional Championship

Craig O'Donoghue

Matt Owies reveals the day he faced NBA champion Jayson Tatum.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWhen Owies took on Tatum: Basketball’s role in derby rivalry

Matt Owies always saw himself as a NBA player. Then he came up against Jayson Tatum.

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The Dockers current team profile is not premiership calibre.

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Numbers don’t lie: Inexperienced Freo ignore AFL realities

Fremantle have started the season a long way short of the team they hoped to be, but the squad they are selecting is nowhere near experienced enough to be considered one of the league’s genuine contenders.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle midfielder Nathan O’Driscoll.

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O’Driscoll declares young Dockers must take next step

Fremantle Dockers have picked inexperienced teams this season but Nathan O’Driscoll believes players like him need to embrace the opportunity and pressure to lift he team to victory.

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West Coast coach Andrew McQualter and Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir.

AFLVideoCommentsLongmuir plays down pressure after winless start to season

Fremantle’s season has started dramatically differently from what they were hoping, and now they’ve got the pressure of a western derby, but coach Justin Longmuir is doing his best to keep things calm.

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