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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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Justin Longmuir has questions to answer.

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Respect is hard-earned, and Fremantle just handed it back

Fremantle spent an entire season making us all believe they are the real deal, but it took just two hours for them to give back every single piece of respect, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

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Fremantle were horrible.

AFLVideoPremiumYou could de-list three or four: King’s savage Freo summary

Fremantle have been torn apart by experts, and David King has made it clear that anyone who failed to perform against Hawthorn after battling in last year’s finals series could lose their spot on the list.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Walker injured his ankle.

AFLVideoDockers hold real fears for Walker’s ankle injury

Fremantle defender Brandon Walker has had a brutal run of injury for the past two seasons, and it now looks like it will get even worse after he damaged his ankle against Hawthorn.

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Brandon Walker will play for Fremantle in the qualifying final.

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Genius or panic? Walker’s selection facing huge finals test

Fremantle’s decision to pick Brandon Walker for the qualifying final after not selecting him since round one was a massive call. And it will ultimately be viewed in one of two ways depending on the result.

Craig O'Donoghue

Caleb Serong of the Dockers celebrates as he leaves the field.

AFLVideoPremiumFreo season wrap, part II: Records fall as top spot secured

As Fremantle prepare to get their finals series underway, The West Australian looks back at how the Dockers’ record-breaking year came to be.

Aaron Kirby, Josh Kempton and Craig O'Donoghue

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How Fremantle turned their 1-0 theme into a way of life

Fremantle went 1-0 an amazing 19 times this season and need to do it three more times to win a premiership. So we asked some of their biggest names what 1-0 means to them and why it’s changed their lives.

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It’s been an unprecedented season for Fremantle.

AFLVideoPremiumFreo’s season wrap, part I: Records tumble amid hot streak

As Fremantle prepare to get their finals series underway, The West Australian looks back at how the Dockers' record-breaking year came to be.

Josh Kempton, Aaron Kirby and Craig O'Donoghue

Anticipation is building and the hype is real. Fremantle are the minor premiers and need just three more wins to claim a historic first premiership.

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Purple haze no passing phase as place in history beckons

Anticipation is building and the hype is real. Fremantle are the minor premiers and need just three more wins to claim a historic first premiership.

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Fremantle celebrate a win.

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Premiership Tiger outlines Freo’s path to the premiership

Fremantle are just days away from a qualifying final against Hawthorn and one of Richmond’s stars during their premiership winning era has provided his advice on how they can win the club’s first premiership.

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Fremantle fans are excited.

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Psychologist’s advice on how to handle Freo finals stress

A leading West Australian sports psychologist has given edgy Fremantle fans some crucial advice on how to handle the stress of watching the club play in the finals.

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Perth Wildcats General Manager Danny Mills and coach John Rillie.

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Wildcats won’t have third import on court until round one

Perth Wildcats still don’t have a third import and General Manager Danny Mills has revealed it is now clear that whoever they sign won’t be available to play any games until at least round one.

Craig O'Donoghue

Judd McVee and Justin Longmuir

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Courageous or crazy? Longmuir facing huge selection decision

Judd McVee appears to be under massive pressure for his spot in Fremantle’s team, but the likely replacements haven’t played AFL footy for a long time and that makes this one massive decision.

Craig O'Donoghue