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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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Fremantle star Luke Jackson.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe change coming to Freo’s ruck plans for Jackson and Darcy

Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy are set to play together for the first time this season and the way they are used is set to be different to what Fremantle fans saw last season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Jackson is closing in on an AFL return.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTraining Notes: Luke Jackson shines and Nat Fyfe appears

Fremantle have completed their main training session on Tuesday and all eyes were on ruckman Luke Jackson to see if he could prove he’s ready to return from a hamstring injury against St Kilda.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir got a response from his players last week.

AFLVideoComments‘Sometimes they need a kick up the backside’: JL on spray

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has declared he is always looking for ways to keep his players on edge after providing a fascinating insight into why he angrily stopped training last week.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle’s Corey Wagner is now a midfielder.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMake this an ongoing thing! Wagner relishes midfield move

Fremantle’s Corey Wagner is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his spot in the team and support star trio Andrew Brayshaw, Caleb Serong and Hayden Young to shine in a surprise move to the midfield. 

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle star Jordan Clark says his side’s efforts against Adelaide are the standard for the rest of the year.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThat’s the standard now! Dockers won’t accept backward steps

Fremantle’s brilliant win over Adelaide on Friday night has shown the players what they are capable of and they will no longer allow each other to play without that type of intensity.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle beat Adelaide.

AFLComments‘That was back tonight’: What Longmuir loved in Freo’s win

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir called for a significant improvement against Adelaide on Friday night and there were key signs which he saw that made him believe in what his team can become.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle have beaten Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsFREO WIN! Tougher & better Dockers answer Longmuir demands

Fremantle have responded to their horrible display against Melbourne with a fantastic win over Adelaide in a game that was filled with examples of what coach Justin Longmuir has been demanding.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEnough is enough! Eagles must stand up to Hawks’ bullying

MUST-READ OPINION: Hawthorn have spent years taking advantage of West Coast and now is the time for Andrew McQualter to use history to his advantage and demand his players end the bullying.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Okwera will be back at the Wildcats next season.

BasketballVideoCommentsWildcats’ signing spree continues as young forward returns

Perth Wildcats forward David Okwera has been rewarded for the form he showed after being handed more responsibility last season with a new contract.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jye Amiss celebrates with Josh Treacy.

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It’s we, not me: Why sacrifice matters for Amiss and Treacy

Fremantle forwards Josh Treacy and Jye Amiss have dreams of leading the team to glory inside 50, and they have the mindset that it’s often going to require them to get out of the way and let the other shine.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFrustrated Longmuir demands Dockers start valuing defence

Fremantle conceded more than 100 points against Melbourne on Saturday and coach Justin Longmuir is refusing to tolerate players reducing their focus on being a strong defensive team.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Pearce came off second-best in a training collision with Sean Darcy.

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Captain’s collision: Pearce hurt in Freo training mishap

Alex Pearce has had an injury scare just three days out from Anzac Day, with the captain taken from the track and appearing to be complaining of neck pain after colliding with a teammate. Here’s what happened.

Craig O'Donoghue