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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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Fremantle forward Josh Treacy.

AFLCommentsPremiumOh no! Treacy’s elimination final mistake still cuts deep

It’s been three months since Fremantle lost the elimination final to Gold Coast, but the pain of being in the wrong position when Mac Andrew took a mark and kicked a goal hasn’t faded for Josh Treacy.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce.

AFLWCommentsPremiumPearce inspired Mia Anderson to play AFLW - then he rang her

Fremantle draftee Mia Anderson grew up idolising Dockers captain Alex Pearce because, like her, he is from Tasmania. So when he rang her after she became a Fremantle player at the draft, Anderson was starstruck

Craig O'Donoghue

Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRainy day in Sorrento became JLA’s sliding doors moment

Jo Lual-Acuil didn’t even play basketball until he was 16 but is now one of the best players in the NBL. He may never have even played the sport if not for a wet day at soccer training in Sorrento.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth’s Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsWildcats star’s emotional words after Bondi tragedy

Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil has expressed his dismay at the mass shooting that occurred in Bondi on Sunday, saying playing basketball in Israel earlier in his career had been one of fondest memories.

Craig O'Donoghue

Oli Mcmanus at Fremantle training.

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The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Big change gives McManus and Academy stars more time at Freo

Four of Fremantle’s Academy stars are training with them over summer, including father-son prospect Oli McManus, after the club made a massive change to the program in an attempt to produce more draftees.

Craig O'Donoghue

Oliver McManus at Freo training on Monday, and right, his dad Shaun in his playing days.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Son-of-a-gun McManus steps up

The sight of Fremantle’s Academy players - including Shaun McManus’ son Oliver - would have heartened Dockers fans who were watching Monday training. Here’s what caught our eye on the track.

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Anneli Maley fights for the ball.

BasketballCommentsPremiumAngry Lynx go on physical rampage after Wilson blow to face

Perth Lynx wanted to be more physical this season and travelled to Townsville ready to fight, so when the game got ugly, the Lynx stepped up their game and produced a win that will define their campaign.

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Perth Wildcats beat Brisbane Bullets.

BasketballCommentsWildcats produce 53-point swing with key response to loss

Perth Wildcats have turned a 29-point defeat into a 24-point victory after dominating their game against Brisbane Bullets after a strong defensive effort as Ben Henshall stepped up.

Craig O'Donoghue

John Cena signing off.

WWECommentsIconic Cena stuns WWE fans with how his epic career ends

Fans from all around the world had been celebrating and counting down 17-time champion John Cena’s final matches as a WWE star, but few anticipated his last match would go down like it did.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik speaks with Han Xu.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHan Xu’s bold championship message to Perth Lynx coach

Perth Lynx knew they were signing a superstar when they recruited Han Xu from China, but she has made it extremely clear that she’s not just a gun for hire by embracing everything about being in WA.

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A frustrated Dylan Windler.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats lack of individual scoring power is now an issue

Perth Wildcats had no answer to Kendric Davis’ brilliance on Friday night and the team’s decision to sign an even roster without one dominant scorer is proving to be an issue when things go awry.

Craig O'Donoghue

Australia just keeps winning.

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opinion
CricketCommentsPremium
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Poms have been horrid but Aussies deserve massive acclaim

Fans often get sucked into forgetting how good the Australian cricket team is but when you reflect on what that group has done in the last 12 months while overcoming challenges, it’s been awesome.

Craig O'Donoghue