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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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Phoenix Suns guard David Duke Jr., left, drives on Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWhy Wildcats signed Duke: Danny Mills explains new import

Perth Wildcats have signed American David Duke Jr to replace import Mason Jones and explained the key differences between what fans will see from their latest recruit.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw

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Brayshaw declares the Docker ready for a huge breakout year

Fremantle need younger players to take the next step in 2026 and star midfielder Andrew Brayshaw has already seen enough to predict one man is ready for a massive breakout year.

Craig O'Donoghue

A scuffle broke out after the game.

BasketballCommentsWATCH: Wild scuffle breaks out after Perth's big win

After the Wildcats thumped Cairns, all the talk after the game was on the scuffle that broke out as the teams were shaking hands, with players having to be separated.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw.

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Pick me! Brayshaw’s Origin message to Victorian coach

Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw has wasted no time committing himself to play State of Origin for Victoria, saying he and teammate Caleb Serong were talking about their excitement over dinner on Tuesday night.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle is frustrated with his form.

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I’m very critical of how I’ve played: Doolittle’s admission

Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle admits he is frustrated with his own form, but has identified a surprising reason why both himself and the team are performing below expectations.

Craig O'Donoghue

Newly appointed Western Australia coach Dean Cox has promised to unite the State.

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Bring back history of WA footy! Cox’s State coaching pledge

Former West Coast star Dean Cox has been appointed coach of WA for next year’s Origin game, but while most people know him as an Eagle, his pride in the WAFL will be a key part of his State message.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dean Cox and Chris Scott will coach in February’s State of Origin clash.

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Coaching choice gives Origin instant credibility

The AFL needed to send a message to the footy world that next year’s Origin match would be taken seriously by everyone, and Tuesday’s coaching appointments have done just that, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

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Axed Wildcats import Mason Jones.

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‘Error from the beginning’: Wildcats great on import saga

Perth Wildcats legend Andrew Vlahov has explained why the Mason Jones hire didn’t work - and revealed what he wants to see his old club do to fix the mistake.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Ciabattoni starred.

BasketballPremiumVeteran Chibba steps up to save Lynx from meltdown in opener

Perth Lynx veteran Alex Ciabattoni has produced the most important game of her WNBL career at a time when her team desperately needed her to beat Adelaide Lightning 75-72.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth are sweating on an injury concern to Dylan Windler.

BasketballCommentsWildcats’ week from hell gets worse with Windler injury

Perth Wildcats have had a week to forget with Dylan Windler suffering an ankle injury and the team getting thrashed just days after sacking import Mason Jones.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle star Kiara Bowers.

AFLWCommentsIn Turbo we trust! Bowers’ stunning final-quarter numbers

Fremantle star Kiara Bowers had stepped up big time when her team desperately needed wins across the last two games, and her final-quarter stats need to be seen to be believed.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tunisha Kikoak (left) in action.

AFLWCommentsYoung Freo key forwards standing up when it matters

Fremantle’s young key forwards are starting to have an impact on the AFLW competition, and that is allowing the team and some of the other stars to totally change the way they approach games.

Craig O'Donoghue