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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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Liam Duggan leads his team out.

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Set the alarm! How Eagles plan to combat their 9.30am start

West Coast fans will still be eating breakfast when the Eagles start their match against Port Adelaide this weekend, and the club addressed the massive issue for the players in the minutes after Sunday’s win.

Craig O'Donoghue

Shai Bolton

AFLCommentsPremiumMore midfield please! Super Shai targets Freo centre square

Shai Bolton’s best on ground display against Melbourne on Saturday showed what he can be for Fremantle this season and he is determined to repeat that effort with even more midfield time.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Jackson was on light duties on Tuesday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Jackson in rehab group as Scerri shines

The sight of Luke Jackson in the rehab group at Fremantle training would have alarmed Dockers fans today, but some of the performances from Murphy Reid and Chris Scerri would have them jumping for joy.

Craig O'Donoghue

Pat Voss at training on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsVoss trains as controversy continues to swirl around him

Pat Voss trained with his teammates on Tuesday morning as the AFL world continued to debate the fine which he received for taunting Melbourne’s Harrison Petty.

Craig O'Donoghue

Harley Reid starred against North Melbourne.

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Harley revving up: Eagles excited about evolution of Reid

Liam Duggan has marvelled at superstar Harley Reid’s dominant performance during the club’s win over North Melbourne on Sunday, saying it was the prime example of the evolution of the No.1 draft pick.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast CEO Don Pyke has described his young team’s pulsating victory over North Melbourne on Sunday as a win for the club’s loyal fans who have stuck fat throughout a tough re-build.

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Pyke dedicates Eagles’ drought-busting victory to loyal fans

West Coast CEO Don Pyke has described his young team’s pulsating victory over North Melbourne on Sunday as a win for the club’s loyal fans who have stuck fat throughout a tough re-build.

Craig O'Donoghue

Isaiah Dudley with Shai Bolton at Freo training.

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The honest feedback that vaulted Dudley back into Freo side

Fremantle star Isaiah Dudley couldn’t get a game during the pre-season, but has revealed the conversation with coaches that changed everything after a brilliant effort against Melbourne.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle had a big win.

AFLCommentsLongmuir reveals secret change behind first-quarter blitz

Fremantle have suddenly become first quarter specialists and coach Justin Longmuir has provided a fascinating insight into what they’ve done during the summer to totally transform their game.

Craig O'Donoghue

Josh Treacy celebrates.

AFLCommentsAll over in the blink of an eye! Dockers are super starters

Fremantle wanted fans to get to Optus Stadium early on Saturday, and they rewarded those who listened by producing a pulsating first term that set up a big win over Melbourne.

Craig O'Donoghue

The AFL must open the door for more mature-aged recruits

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Scerri and Murdock should inspire major recruiting changes

Milan Murdock and Chris Scerri walked into West Coast and Fremantle with no fanfare and impressed them so much that they had to pick them. So surely there’s more players like them who deserve a chance.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast will be hunting their first win of the season against North Melbourne.

AFLCommentsPremiumWill Eagles feel pressure of winnable game? JK has his say

West Coast haven’t tasted victory since May last year but now they have a winnable game at home against North Melbourne, and Josh Kennedy knows exactly how they’ll be feeling heading into the clash.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle’s Chris Scerri with premiership medal and best on ground medal while playing for Strathmore last season.

AFLCommentsPremiumScerri’s 182-day rise from suburban footy to Fremantle debut

Chris Scerri’s last game of footy in 2025 was a suburban grand final and he was best on ground in the premiership win. Now he’ll step onto the massive stage for his AFL debut. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS HERE

Craig O'Donoghue