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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 has stepped down as Brisbane captain.

AFLNeale apologises for his actions amid marriage breakdown

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has broken his silence amid reports of his marriage breaking down and stood down as co-captain of the reigning premiers. Here’s what he had to say.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley is in superb form.

BasketballCommentsPremiumMaley on triple-double watch amid stunning run of form

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley is playing incredible basketball at the moment, and is threatening to produce a triple double. Her coach explains how she’s become an unstoppable force.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPepper and Henshall seize the day after David Duke’s injury

Perth Wildcats needed players to step up following an elbow injury to import David Duke and it was Elijah Pepper and Ben Henshall who grabbed their opportunities in the big win over Brisbane Bullets.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats admit they must find a way to get JLA more involved

Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil didn’t score in the second half against Adelaide and the team suffered badly as a result. Coach John Rillie said everyone needed to find a way to get the big man involved.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke has injured his elbow.

BasketballCommentsPremiumDavid Duke’s elbow is in a brace as Wildcats provide update

Perth Wildcats import David Duke jnr’s left elbow is being protected by a brace after he suffered an ugly injury on Sunday and now the club has given an update on what will happen next.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx have won again.

BasketballCommentsPremiumSix in a row! Lynx win by 28 points and maintain domination

Perth Lynx are becoming a force to be reckoned with and their thumping win over Geelong Venom extended their winning streak to six matches in a row.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumAdelaide coach had never seen Cotton so locked into the zone

Adelaide coach Mike Wells hadn’t seen Bryce Cotton as focused and determined as he was when playing against the Perth Wildcats on Sunday and that resulted in a dominant display in a big win.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumBryce Cotton’s 36 points gives Red Army more heartache

Bryce Cotton has dominated in his third game against Perth Wildcats with 36 points to lift his team to a big win, and the Red Army have even more worries after an elbow injury to David Duke Jr.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Alex Ciabattoni.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHow Lynx are staying focused during dominant winning streak

Perth Lynx have blown their opponents apart during a five-game winning streak but coach Ryan Petrik only has to point to one thing to remind his players of the importance of staying focused.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dylan Windler has recovered from an ankle injury.

BasketballCommentsPremiumMajor Wildcats injury update ahead of re-match with Cotton

Perth Wildcats have injury clouds hanging over Dylan Windler, Ben Henshall, Jesse Wagstaff and Jaron Rillie leading into Sunday’s game against Bryce Cotton’s Adelaide, so how many are available to play?

Craig O'Donoghue

There have been plenty of big names who have changed clubs since the end of the AFL season.

AFLCommentsPremium26 recycled AFL players who will change their clubs in 2026

There have been plenty of big names who have changed clubs since the end of the AFL season. Here are 26 players who will help to transform their new clubs throughout the 2026 season.

Craig O'Donoghue

The NBL’s Slam Wall will be a feature of HoopsFest.

BasketballCommentsThat’s what you call a big screen! HoopsFest gets Slam Wall

HoopsFest is becoming known for innovation and the NBL is building a replay screen at RAC Arena which is so big, that it will rival the size those at Optus Stadium.

Craig O'Donoghue