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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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Bailey Williams is yet to play an AFL game this season, despite Matt Flynn’s struggles.

AFLCommentsWilliams recall? Eagles look for answers to ruck maulings

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn has been destroyed by Jarrod Witts, Tristan Xerri and Brodie Grundy, and coach Andrew McQualter admits it might be time to give Bailey Williams another opportunity

Craig O'Donoghue

Andrew McQualter on the boundary line in the last quarter.

AFLVideoCommentsWe got taught a lesson: McQualter discusses the horror show

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is coming to terms with the largest loss since he joined the club and several things were clear to him after Sydney tore his group apart at Optus Stadium.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast were belted by the Swans.

AFLCommentsEagles cop reality check from hell in horror 128-point loss

All of the optimism around West Coast, all of the hope and all of the hype just evaporated in front of a home crowd as Sydney handed them a 128 point mauling at Optus Stadium.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Pearce addresses his team.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFreo’s man for the big occasion thrives when pressure rises

Alex Pearce has yet again proven he loves big occasions and wants the pressure of having to win the game for his team, and few players have a record like him when it really matters.

Craig O'Donoghue

Will Ashcroft

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Father-son rule on borrowed time amid Lions’ draft mockery

The father-son rule was once a romantic part of footy that made everyone feel good but now it’s making good teams unstoppable, and when combined with the academies, it is making the AFL unfair.

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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.

Craig O'Donoghue

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.

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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.

Craig O'Donoghue

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