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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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Brandon Starcevich.

AFLVideoCommentsOh no! Starcevich might not play for Eagles until June!

West Coast fans have been patiently waiting for Brandon Starcevich to be healthy enough to make his debut for the club, but they’ll have wait for a hell of a lot longer before that happens.

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Fremantle have handed star ruck pair Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy the licence to decide when is the right time to go on the attack.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe secret licence that Dockers have given their ruck stars

Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy dominated the ruck during Saturday’s game against Richmond and the way they played all came down to a licence they’ve been handed by coach Justin Longmuir.

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Dockers coach Justin Longmuir.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumBench blunder! Why Freo spent time playing a man short

Fremantle spent more than a minute with only 17 men on the field in their clash against Richmond. Get the details here.

Craig O'Donoghue

Josh Treacy takes a grab.

AFLVideoCommentsFitter, stronger, better: Treacy’s marking gains thrill JL

Josh Treacy made it look like Saturday’s game against Richmond was played in the dry as he kept dragging in contested marks with the slippery ball, and his coach loved every part of his performance.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle beat Richmond.

AFLVideoCommentsTreacy bursts open dam wall as Dockers destroy Tigers

Fremantle beat Richmond comfortably thanks to a dominant second half - and it could have been much bigger if not for being off-target in front of goal.

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Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy.

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In defence of Sean Darcy: Why Cox isn’t the answer for Freo

The death riding of Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is out of control to the point where there is an almost desperate plea for him to be dropped and replaced by Mason Cox, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

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Liam Duggan leads his team out.

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Set the alarm! How Eagles plan to combat their 9.30am start

West Coast fans will still be eating breakfast when the Eagles start their match against Port Adelaide this weekend, and the club addressed the massive issue for the players in the minutes after Sunday’s win.

Craig O'Donoghue

Shai Bolton

AFLCommentsPremiumMore midfield please! Super Shai targets Freo centre square

Shai Bolton’s best on ground display against Melbourne on Saturday showed what he can be for Fremantle this season and he is determined to repeat that effort with even more midfield time.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Jackson was on light duties on Tuesday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Jackson in rehab group as Scerri shines

The sight of Luke Jackson in the rehab group at Fremantle training would have alarmed Dockers fans today, but some of the performances from Murphy Reid and Chris Scerri would have them jumping for joy.

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Pat Voss at training on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsVoss trains as controversy continues to swirl around him

Pat Voss trained with his teammates on Tuesday morning as the AFL world continued to debate the fine which he received for taunting Melbourne’s Harrison Petty.

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Harley Reid starred against North Melbourne.

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Harley revving up: Eagles excited about evolution of Reid

Liam Duggan has marvelled at superstar Harley Reid’s dominant performance during the club’s win over North Melbourne on Sunday, saying it was the prime example of the evolution of the No.1 draft pick.

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West Coast CEO Don Pyke has described his young team’s pulsating victory over North Melbourne on Sunday as a win for the club’s loyal fans who have stuck fat throughout a tough re-build.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Pyke dedicates Eagles’ drought-busting victory to loyal fans

West Coast CEO Don Pyke has described his young team’s pulsating victory over North Melbourne on Sunday as a win for the club’s loyal fans who have stuck fat throughout a tough re-build.

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