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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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Belinda Smith in action.

AFLWCommentsPremiumI was all-in! How loyal Eagle earned her finals fairytale

Belinda Smith has waited for 10 seasons to play an AFLW final, but there was never any doubt in her mind that she wanted to stay at West Coast through the lean years and now she’ll reap the historic rewards.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Lynx were no match for Townsville during last season’s finals.

BasketballCommentsPremiumMore than a normal game: Lynx primed to take on bitter rival

Perth Lynx and Townsville Fire have met in the finals for the last three seasons, so when they step onto the court on Tuesday night, players from both teams will be treating it as more than a regular match.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast will play in the AFLW finals series.

AFLWCommentsPremiumLet’s win it! Eagles skipper ready to seize finals dream

West Coast had a remarkable weekend to qualify for the AFLW finals series and now their co-captain is making it clear to everyone that they will do whatever is needed to win the premiership.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Yemiyah Morris..

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx are taller than ever but coach has seen it all before

Perth Lynx aren’t used to having two massive players to give them a physical presence but coach Ryan Petrik is calling on his experience with several men’s teams to turn them into a powerhouse.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle in action.

BasketballCommentsToo loose and too many turnovers: Wildcats pay for errors

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has lamented his team’s inability to look after the ball after they gave up 20 turnovers during their five-point loss to South East Melbourne Phoenix on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle forward Michael Frederick.

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Newly signed Freddy’s blunt assessment of finals performance

Fremantle forward Michael Frederick kicked a career-high 30 goals, finished seventh in the Doig Medal and signed a new contract, but he knows everyone is talking about his finals performance against Gold Coast.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lynx star Brianna Turner.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGlad nobody got seriously hurt! Lynx star savages referees

Perth Lynx maintained their undefeated record this season but star import Brianna Turner was furious with the way the game was called, saying player safety was on the line throughout the night.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast are celebrating.

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Inside Eagles’ day of riding finals rollercoaster together

West Coast players gathered together to watch Sydney lose to Essendon on Saturday to keep them in the top eight and co-captain Charlie Thomas has provided a dramatic description of their day.

Craig O'Donoghue

AFLW's tenth season will kick off tomorrow night in Laithlain. West Coast had their captain's run at Mineral Resources Park today. Coach Daisy Pearce speaks to the media.

AFLWCommentsHands up if you’re celebrating! Eagles enjoy finals miracle

West Coast are set to play AFLW finals for the first time after a dramatic Saturday afternoon saw Sydney collapse in wet conditions and now the Eagles are celebrating.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle are ready to go.

AFLWCommentsNever doubted them! How Freo got back into finals contention

Fremantle will enter Sunday’s game against Adelaide knowing they’ll play finals if they win, and that was a scenario that seemed fanciful after horrible start to the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHow Wildcats plan to overcome Phoenix’s scoring rampage

As the Perth Wildcats prepare for the best scoring team in the league, coach John Rillie says the key to stopping then lies within their own hands.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir is in the US as he looks to continue to develop his coaching.

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How JL will spend his first day on new employment agreement

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir’s move to having a standard employment agreement starts on Saturday - and he’s spending it overseas as he hunts new ways to lift the team to success.

Craig O'Donoghue