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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 expecting Alex Pearce to play against Carlton, but is less sure on Murphy Reid.

AFLFreo provide injury updates on Reid, Pearce

Will Murphy Reid and Alex Pearce play against Carlton next weekend? That’s one of the big questions for Fremantle are they locked away the minor premiership. Justin Longmuir has provided the updates.

Craig O'Donoghue

Chloe Forster, Jewel Williams and Mac Clinch Hoycard

BasketballPremiumEpic rivals: Grand final re-match has everything on the line

Cockburn Cougars beat Warwick Senators last season to win the NBL1 West women’s championship and now both teams will face off again at RAC Arena in a re-match for ultimate glory.

Craig O'Donoghue

Devondrick Walker and Ryan Petrik will face off for the NBL1West title

BasketballPremiumMate against mate: Petrik and Walker face off in grand final

Devondrick Walker has been a star for Ryan Petrik and an assistant coach underneath him, but on Saturday he will be one of the men standing in his way as Rockingham and Geraldton play for the NBL1 West title

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Taylor Walker, Elliot Yeo and Scott Pendlebury have all had their workloads managed.

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The contract clause which could change the game for veterans

It’s retirement season in the AFL but is there a way to keep experienced stars on the list for longer and not destroy their bodies? Craig O’Donoghue has one idea that could be the ideal solution.

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Luke Ryan celebrates the win over Adelaide.

AFLVideoDockers reveal how they’ll commemorate minor premiership

Fremantle have locked away top spot on the ladder to secure the minor premiership and coach Justin Longmuir has revealed what he will do to commemorate the achievement after they beat Adelaide.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle have made it a perfect season in Perth.

AFLVideoDockers anchor down top spot, earn dual home finals

Fremantle have made it a perfect season in Perth and won the minor premiership with a tough victory over Adelaide on a night where they showed plenty guts and character.

Craig O'Donoghue

Taryn Priestly has been banned from playing in the NBL1 West grand final.

BasketballPremiumDevastated new mum banned from NBL1 West grand final

Cockburn veteran Taryn Priestly returned to basketball this season after losing one third of her blood when giving birth, but a newly introduced rule has left her banned from the NBL1 West grand final.

Craig O'Donoghue

Judd McVee

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Finals alarm bells? Breaking down Judd McVee being dropped

Fremantle have dropped Judd McVee for Friday night’s clash against Adelaide, so what does that mean for his finals hopes? Craig O’Donoghue takes a close look at the decision.

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Fremantle start their AFLW season on Sunday.

AFLWVideoPremiumPain of last year will drive Dockers as AFLW season starts

Fremantle missed the finals during last year’s AFLW season and coach Lisa Webb hasn’t missed the chance to remind her players how they felt as they prepare for round one.

Craig O'Donoghue

Elliot Yeo in action.

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What’s next for Elliot Yeo? Star Eagle reveals plan for 2027

Plenty of people are talking about what Elliot Yeo should do next season and now the premiership winning Eagle has revealed precisely what he is thinking about his prospects in 2027.

Craig O'Donoghue

Matthew Johnson

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Are clearance changes a Freo red flag? Johnson responds

Fremantle’s clearance numbers and the scoring opposition are managing from stoppages have changed a lot in recent weeks and now midfielder Matthew Johnson has addressed what the Dockers are doing about them.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir

AFLPremiumCrows and Blues are perfect finals preparation: Longmuir

Fremantle Dockers lost to Melbourne on Saturday and now face the in-form Adelaide and Carlton in the last two games, but coach Justin Longmuir believes that is perfect finals preparation.

Craig O'Donoghue