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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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Han Xu.

BasketballRivalry renewed: Lynx, Fire to resume hostilities in GF

Perth Lynx will play against Townsville Fire in the WNBL grand final, and there will be added tension after Han Xu copped an elbow to the face during a heated clash between the teams in January.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Ryan faces strong competition from the likes of Brandon Walker in Freo's back line.

AFLPremiumWill Walker’s gain lead to Ryan’s pain in Freo’s back line?

Brandon Walker was stunning during Fremantle’s win over West Coast on Saturday, and it means some big names face a fight to hold their spots in the Dockers’ best line-up.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Han Xu.

BasketballCommentsPremiumA difference maker: Rival says Han Xu transforms Perth Lynx

Perth Lynx are chasing their first WNBL championship since 1992 and the man who coached Bendigo to last season’s title has declared star recruit Han Xu has totally transformed the way her team plays.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jye Amiss of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo forwards ready to take next step says Longmuir

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir believes the impact key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Pat Voss against West Coast is a sign that they are ready to take another giant step this season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Pat Voss

AFLCommentsPremiumAmiss, Treacy and Voss step up in win over West Coast

Fremantle’s key forwards have given fans plenty to be excited about with Jye Amiss, Josh Treacy and Pat Voss taking advantage of a young West Coast backline.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jesse Wagstaff.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRillie lauds Wagstaff as Wells explains post-game outburst

Jesse Wagstaff has turned back the clock to win the Paul Rogers Medal in a brilliant display for Perth Wildcats, but Adelaide coach Mike Wells grabbed the attention after the game when he confronted Rillie.

Craig O'Donoghue

Pat Voss has been hitting the gym.

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Stronger than ever: Freo’s dramatic summer training change

Fremantle made a significant change to the way they trained this summer after appointing a new fitness boss and star Hayden Young has revealed it has made the players stronger than they’ve ever been.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast star Elliot Yeo.

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What’s next for Elliot Yeo as he finally returns to footy?

West Coast will welcome back Elliot Yeo to competitive footy against Fremantle on Saturday and the big question for Andrew McQualter is how to keep him healthy and having a massive impact.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ben Henshall and Dylan Windler are expected to be available against Adelaide

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats make call over injured pair ahead of Cotton clash

All eyes were on Ben Henshall and Dylan Windler at Perth Wildcats training after they missed games last weekend due to injury and now coach John Rillie has provided the update on their fitness.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kesha has played a role in dictating the Perth Lynx's WNBL grand final schedule.

BasketballCommentsPremiumIt happened AGAIN! Concert clashes with WA basketball final

After last year’s Perth Wildcats debacle when they were bumped for a Kylie Minogue concert, we’ve got the sequel: The Perth Lynx grand final schedule being impacted by a Kesha gig.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsWildcats import puts up his hand to take on Bryce Cotton

Perth Wildcats will confront former star Bryce Cotton again at home on Friday night and one of their biggest names has made it clear he would relish the chance to guard the five-time NBL MVP.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley.

BasketballCommentsPremiumBuilt to win championship: Lynx to play in WNBL grand final

Perth Lynx will play in their third grand final in five seasons after beating Bendigo Spirit on Tuesday night, but unlike the previous years, their coach says this team was built to win the title from day one.

Craig O'Donoghue