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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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Scenes from Freo training on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsPremiumFREO TRAINING NOTES: McDonald, Cox in selection battle

There were some clues on offer on the training track around whether the Dockers will go with Oscar McDonald or Brennan Cox in defence this week. Get the latest from Freo HQ here!

Craig O'Donoghue

As part of a partnership between Puma and AC Milan players Strahinja Pavlovic, Matteo Gabbia, Mario Gila and Gonçalo Ramos are joined by West Coast Eagles star Harley Reid at Yagan Square. Pictured are Strahinja Pavlovic and Harley Reid. Ian Munro

SoccerCommentsPremiumMilan or Perth? Football fever ahead of Italian showdown

Kick-off has not even arrived yet, but Perth has been swept up in an Italian football frenzy as two of the world’s biggest club and bitter rivals prepare to do battle.

Ben Smith and Craig O'Donoghue

Harley Reid consoled Willem Duursma after West Coast's loss to Richmond

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWhat Reid told teary Duursma after loss to Richmond

West Coast star Harley Reid says he loves teammate and close friend Willem Duursma and revealed exactly what he told him during a tearful moment on the MCG after Sunday’s loss to Richmond.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tobyn Murray copped the tightest of tags when playing for Peel Thunder.

WAFLCommentsPremiumTaggers and getting targeted are now expected: Tobyn Murray

Jeremy Sharp and Tobyn Murray copped the tightest of tags when playing for Peel Thunder on Saturday and the message from that game is clear - expect more of that.

Craig O'Donoghue

There were 13 Fremantle-listed players running around for Peel on Saturday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Who’s knocking on J-Lo’s door ahead of finals?

There were 13 Fremantle-listed players running around for Peel on Saturday, here’s who impressed as the Dockers eye finals.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sean Darcy in action against Swan Districts.

AFLCommentsPremiumHow dogged Darcy is fighting to earn back his Dockers spot

Sean Darcy took another step in his quest to return to the Fremantle team with a strong display for Peel Thunder where he overcame personal frustrations throughout the first half to seize control of the match.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ex-Perth Wildcats Mike Ellis, Paul Rogers and Damian Martin.

BasketballCommentsPremiumNot just guns for hire! Message ex-Cats will give new stars

Former Perth Wildcats players gathered last week to form a new Bloodline group and ex-skipper Mike Ellis wants them to quickly become involved with the team to make the new stars understand the club’s history.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Walker was injured against Swan Districts.

AFLCommentsPremiumBrandon Walker cops another injury during Peel Thunder win

Fremantle have concerns for defender Brandon Walker after he was unable to get through Peel Thunder’s win over Swan Districts following a big collision in the first half.

Craig O'Donoghue

Peel Thunder have extended their winning streak to 11 matches in a row.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumThunder storm past spirited Swans to extend winning streak

Peel Thunder have extended their winning streak to 11 matches in a row, thanks to a dominant final term, but only after overcoming a spirited fight from Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval.

Craig O'Donoghue

Oscar McDonald was superb on Friday night.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCan Oscar play in same team as Pearce and Cox? JL says maybe

Oscar McDonald has been enormous in defence for the last two games and now Fremantle have to work out if there’s way they can keep him in the team when Alex Pearce and Brennan Cox are both available.

Craig O'Donoghue

Caleb Serong.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo embrace ‘problem solving’ radical opposition tactics

The Western Bulldogs were the latest club to try something different against Fremantle this season and star Docker Caleb Serong is loving how much his team is having to think on the run during games.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast are re-building

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AFLCommentsPremium
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Re-building is a myth that’s not worth the long term pain

Either West Coast or Richmond will experience the rare joy of a win on Sunday as both clubs fight through tough re-builds. The big question is, will it be worth the pain in the end? History suggests it won’t.

Craig O'Donoghue