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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 will face South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday night.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGive him the ball! Wildcats urged to make star a priority

Perth Wildcats will play South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday for the right to advance to the NBL semifinals and one expert has made it clear that their road to victory rests in one man’s hands.

Craig O'Donoghue

Hayden Young is expected to be fit for round one.

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Young in the clear after training mishap

Midfielder Hayden Young has been cleared of serious injury and is expected to be available for Fremantle’s season opener against Geelong after he was forced out of Tuesday’s main practice session with soreness.

Craig O'Donoghue and Glen Quartermain

Brittany Bown & Nic Natanui, Kristian & Mackie Doolittle and Kate Rafferty & Amelia Bath.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumGlitz and glam as Wildcats stars celebrate awards night

Perth Wildcats fans packed into Crown Ballroom on Saturday night to celebrate their season and pay tribute to import Kristian Doolittle.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dylan Windler looms large for Perth in the postseason.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats banged up heading into crunch postseason clash

Perth Wildcats import Dylan Windler has revealed he spent the last rounds of the season playing a with a significant foot injury, while a key teammate may be missing in action for Wednesday’s seeding qualifier.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx lost the grand final again.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPain is worse than 2024 but Lynx urged to keep chasing glory

Perth Lynx lost their third grand final in five years on Sunday and the players were left devastated as the came to terms with the defeat, but their coach had one clear message amid the heartache.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx have suffered another devastating grand final defeat.

BasketballCommentsTorture: Perth Lynx lose WNBL grand final in overtime

Perth Lynx have suffered another devastating grand final defeat, with Townsville Fire winning the WNBL championship in a game that went to overtime.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Ciabattoni.

BasketballCommentsI want the pressure: Lynx workhorse ready to lead way in GF

Perth Lynx must beat Townsville in Sunday’s WNBL grand final to force a game three, and while their home grand finals in 2022 and 2024 were heartbreaking, star Alex Ciabattoni has learnt one clear lesson.

Craig O'Donoghue

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Kristian Doolittle of the Wildcats drives to the key during the round 21 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and Brisbane Bullets at RAC Arena, on February 13, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

BasketballCommentsDoolittle has done plenty - and now he’s Wildcats’ MVP

Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle’s superb season was recognised on Saturday night when he won the Gordon Ellis Medal as the club’s Most Valuable Player.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brennan Cox, Sean Darcy and Luke Ryan will be hoping to line up for Fremantle in round one.

AFLPremiumLongmuir gives update on Darcy and Ryan’s round one hopes

Are star Fremantle pair Sean Darcy and Luke Ryan in contention to play in round one after not playing for the team during the pre-season? Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has answered the key question.

Craig O'Donoghue

Murphy Reid was brilliant against Adelaide.

AFLPremium‘Evolved his game’: Longmuir full of praise for rising star

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has revealed Murphy Reid’s brilliant pre-season has forced the Dockers to re-assess how they will use him this season as he added another best on ground display to his summer.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Matildas will play at Optus Stadium.

SportCommentsGet excited for the biggest women’s sports day in WA history

Perth has been described as the women’s sporting capital of Australia ahead of an extraordinary Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Murphy Reid looks to collar Jordan Dawson.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhat stood out during Fremantle’s win over Adelaide

Fremantle rounded out their pre-season preparations with a win over Adelaide in Mandurah. Here’s what you need to know from the Dockers’ 16-point victory.

Craig O'Donoghue