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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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Perth Wildcats import David Duke junior is injured.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats searching the world for Duke injury replacement

Perth Wildcats will almost certainly have a new player on their roster within a fortnight following an elbow injury to David Duke junior, but they’re refusing to concede the American won’t return this season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThe overnight habits that made Jaron Rillie a success

Perth Wildcats point-guard Jaron Rillie looks perfectly comfortable when the pressure is high, and one of those reasons is because of habits he learned just before falling asleep as a teenager.

Craig O'Donoghue

Mark Arena has brought forward his final payments to purchase the Perth Wildcats.

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Arena’s generational plans after buying Wildcats outright

Mark Arena has brought forward his final payments to purchase the Perth Wildcats by more than two years and has revealed long term plans that could see his young kids follow in his footsteps.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie during the NBL Round 15 match between the New Zealand Breakers and Perth Wildcats.

BasketballCommentsPremiumJLA tips big things for Jaron Rillie after close Cats win

Perth Wildcats have been waiting for someone to run the floor as the point-guard when games are on the line and Jaron Rillie stepped up big time to help the team to a crucial win over New Zealand.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx suffered a thrilling loss to Canberra.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx shocked as Channel 9 delay broadcast in thrilling loss

Perth Lynx have suffered a heartbreaking loss on the buzzer after a half court shot ended their seven-game winning streak, but fans had to watch the match on delay after Channel 9 showed the tennis in Sydney.

Craig O'Donoghue

Monique Bessen is a self-described “footy nuffy”.

AFLWPremiumExcited Fremantle draftee is a self-proclaimed footy nuffy

Fremantle draftee Monique Bessen is a hardcore footy fan who happily calls herself a nuffy amid her passion for the sport and love for being involved in every single aspect of the game.

Craig O'Donoghue

The next Shane Warne or Nathan Lyon could be lost to the game if spin bowling's decline continues, writes Craig O'Donoghue.

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Endangered species? It’s time to protect spin bowling

The summer of cricket has been notable for the lack of spin bowling and it’s time someone stepped up to prevent the decline of spinners, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

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Perth Lynx star Alex Ciabattoni has attributed her team’s strong form to their unselfishness.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHigh rest and high rotations: In-form Lynx changing the game

Perth Lynx are in amazing form and one of the keys to their success has been an acceptance of the big names that they’re going to spend less time on the court than they’ve been accustomed to.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHenshall reveals his change of goals for rest of NBL season

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall has set himself a clear goal for the rest of the NBL season and his aspirations have changed to something you may not expect as the team prepares to face New Zealand.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ally Wilson celebrates.

BasketballCommentsPremiumSeventh Heaven! Lynx jump into second as streak continues

Perth Lynx have won their seventh game in a row and jumped into second spot on the WNBL ladder as co-captain Anneli Maley again dominated during her 150th game.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale has confirmed the breakdown of his marriage to wife Jules.

AFLComments‘We’ll work that out’: Neale’s football future in question

After confirming the breakdown of his marriage to his Perth-raised wife Jules, Lachie Neale says he has not “really considered” his football future beyond the expiry of his Brisbane contract in 2026.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale’s family drama could de-rail the Lions.

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How Neale drama could destroy Lions’ three-peat dream

Brisbane will be crossing their fingers that Lachie Neale’s extremely public marriage problems don’t ruin their premiership dreams, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

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