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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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Justin Longmuir is in the US as he looks to continue to develop his coaching.

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How JL will spend his first day on new employment agreement

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir’s move to having a standard employment agreement starts on Saturday - and he’s spending it overseas as he hunts new ways to lift the team to success.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sport. AFLW. West Coast Eagles v Carlton Blues at Leederville Oval. The Eagles disappointed after losing to Carlton. Jackson Flindell

AFLWDreams shattered: Eagles loss means they need a miracle

West Coast had to beat Carlton to play finals but they were no match for the Blues when the game was on the line in the final quarter and now they need a miracle on Saturday stay in the eight.

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David Duke jnr will play against South East Melbourne.

BasketballCommentsLocked in! Wildcats import confirmed for debut

Perth Wildcats have locked in new import David Duke jnr for Sunday’s game against South East Melbourne, with Dylan Windler also set to play in a huge boost.

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Ally Wilson will return from injury.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx to welcome back Wilson and Gorman for Geelong clash

Perth Lynx will be back to full strength for Saturday’s clash against Geelong Venom with star pair Ally Wilson and Steph Gorman cleared to play their first match of the season following injury.

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Fremantle forward Pat Voss in Broome at the Kimberley 9’s tournament.

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Candid Voss opens up on Freo future ahead of contract talks

Fremantle forward Pat Voss has opened up about his future with the Dockers, with the breakout star in a unique position to negotiate his next contract beyond next season.

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Jo Lual-Acuil dominated.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPoint proven: JLA avoids foul trouble and totally dominates

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie begged for Jo Lual-Acuil to be able to play with freedom instead of being called for fouls and the benefits were on show against Tasmania as he ran amok.

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Luke Jackson will be able to jump at the ball again.

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Set to dominate! AFL rule change to unleash Freo’s unicorn

Fremantle fans should be rejoicing over the changes to AFL rules with the new ruck laws set to release Luke Jackson to jump at the ball again and turn him into a wrecking machine.

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Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena meets with import David Duke.

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumNew Perth Wildcats import wants to ‘cause havoc’ defensively

New Perth Wildcats import David Duke junior has arrived in WA and made it clear that he’s joined the club to be a defensive weapon after previously playing in the NBA. SEE THE PICS

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Tegan Graham celebrates.

BasketballCommentsPremiumUndermanned Lynx produced epic final quarter fightback

Perth Lynx were missing two of their stars, were 10 points down at three quarter time and looked certain to lose at home, but then they produced a final quarter that raised the roof.

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Ben Henshall puts up a shot.

BasketballCommentsPremiumKeep shooting: Cats to ignore worst ever three-point record

Perth Wildcats have never had a worse start to a season from three-point range, but they are refusing to buckle with the way they play the game, saying they will continue to put up shots.

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Jo Lual-Acuil competes.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLet the man play! Rillie frustrated as JLA fouls out again

Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil keeps finding himself in foul trouble and it’s costing his team big time, especially during their one-point loss to Illawarra, much to the frustration of his coach.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Ally Wilson

BasketballCommentsPremiumGutted Wilson to watch Indigenous round from the sidelines

Perth Lynx guard Ally Wilson has run out of time to recover from a knee injury in time to play during Indigenous Round, denying her the chance to wear the uniform which was designed by her close friend.

Craig O'Donoghue