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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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Lachie Neale could miss the grand final.

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Why Neale needs Tribunal miracle to face Dockers in decider

Lachie Neale will miss the AFL grand final unless he can convince the tribunal to let him play despite being reported for striking. History tells us that he should be mighty worried.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Pearce dreams of lifting the cup.

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I think about it constantly: Pearce closing in on flag dream

If Fremantle win the premiership next week, captain Alex Pearce will be the person holding up the cup in the middle of the MCG and that is a moment he is constantly thinking about.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Dockers could use Wharfie Time in the grand final.

AFLPremiumAwesome and crazy! Freo stars want grand final Wharfie Time

Fremantle must decide on Monday whether to apply for Wharfie Time to be part of the AFL grand final, but their players are in no doubt about what they want the club to do.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir hugs Isaiah Dudley after the preliminary final victory.

AFLVideoPremium‘Exceptional man!’ Freo president on what makes J-Lo great

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has turned his club into a power and could become the Dockers’ first premiership coach. Now the club’s president has revealed what makes him so damn good at his job.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir has revealed just how much planning has already been done for the AFL grand final.

AFLGrand final planning started weeks ago: Why Freo are ready

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has revealed just how much planning has already been done for the AFL grand final, explaining the work they needed to do to avoid being rushed if they won the preliminary final.

Craig O'Donoghue

Freo Fans Amanda Tagliaferi and Susan Arthur in Sydney.

AFLFans commit to epic travel schedule to see Freo make history

How far would you be prepared to travel in one week to see Fremantle win a preliminary final and grand final? We found a fan in Sydney who is covering so much ground it will make your head spin.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Fremantle heroes at Sydney airport.

AFLVideoFreo boss lauds comeback as stars fly home for GF

Fremantle are in the air and flying back to Perth to prepare for the AFL grand final, with their chief executive lavishing praise on the team’s epic comeback against Sydney.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle

AFLPremiumAussie Doolittle? Wildcats star investigating citizenship

Perth Wildcats spent way too long hoping Bryce Cotton could become an Australian. But they might have another import who soon gets naturalised because Kristian Doolittle is assessing his options.

Craig O'Donoghue

Hayden Young starred in the preliminary final for Fremantle.

AFLVideoMatch-winning Young displays all part of the plan: Longmuir

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has declared the club’s plan to get star midfielder Hayden Young fit for finals has worked perfectly.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jordan Clark celebrates Freo’s win.

AFLVideoDockers produce BIGGEST-EVER COMEBACK to storm into GF

Fremantle will play in a grand final for just the second time in their history after an extraordinary preliminary final comeback in a never-say-die 12-point win at the SCG. 

Craig O'Donoghue

Ange Stannett

AFLWVideoPremiumAt our best when we’re bringing that: Freo’s focus now clear

Fremantle face a huge home game against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday and captain Ange Stannett has seen enough from her team to know precisely what they need to do this weekend.

Craig O'Donoghue

Pat Voss celebrates

AFLVideoPremiumInside Story: How Pat Voss turned himself into an AFL star

Pat Voss is a Fremantle cult hero but there was a time after switching to footy from rugby league where he couldn’t take a contested mark. Now his mentors have revealed what he did to become a star.

Craig O'Donoghue