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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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Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumShould Cats do Bryce pre-game tribute? Doolittle has his say

Former Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin wants the club to play a special tribute video for Bryce Cotton just before tip-off on Sunday, so how would the players feel? Kristian Doolittle gives his thoughts.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton is revered by Perth Wildcats fans.

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Damian Martin’s epic idea for Bryce Cotton tribute on Sunday

Anticipation is building for Bryce Cotton’s return to RAC Arena to face the Perth Wildcats on Sunday, and ex-captain Damian Martin has an incredible suggestion for how the club and fans should treat him.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce sporting a new arm guard.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy is Alex Pearce rocking a purple arm guard again?

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is wearing an arm guard again, former Melbourne defender Judd McVee has arrived at the club and the Dockers held their first fitness test during training on Monday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Xiao Qian, Han Xu and Bill Shorten after Perth Lynx beat Canberra.

BasketballCommentsPremiumChina’s Ambassador to Australia watches Han Xu’s WNBL debut

Perth Lynx knew they were getting a global superstar when they signed China’s Han Xu, but even they didn’t anticipate they’d be attracting international dignitaries to their games to watch her play.

Craig O'Donoghue

Han Xu in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHan Xu puts on a show with huge debut in Perth Lynx win

Perth Lynx recruit Han Xu has sent a clear warning to the WNBL that she’s going to be tough to stop with a fantastic display in her first WNBL game to lead her team to a comfortable win in Canberra.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle have signed ruckman Mason Cox.

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Mason Cox’s story is proof that possibilities are endless

Plenty of people have written Mason Cox off throughout his AFL career, but he’s won a premiership, had some huge games and has now joined a second club. He’s an example of what is possible in sport.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Han Xu

BasketballCommentsPremiumAnneli Maley still amazed by how Han Xu demolished Australia

Perth Lynx are set to unveil global star Han Xu on Saturday, and club captain Anneli Maley knows precisely what to expect after being part of the Australian Opals team that got torn apart by her two years ago.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘It was a shock’: Cox on Pies dumping after joining Freo

Fremantle recruit Mason Cox doesn’t need extra motivation during the pre-season because he’s still shocked that Collingwood didn’t offer him another contract and now he can’t wait to play them.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx import Han Xu with teammate Kyana Weir.

BasketballCommentsPremiumIt’s almost unfair! Giant Lynx recruit tipped to wreak havoc

Perth Lynx recruit Han Xu is the second tallest female player in the world and is 15cm taller than anyone else in the WNBL, which means she could absolutely tear the competition to shreds.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle draftees Tobyn Murray and Adam Sweid.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe mature aged recruit who inspired Fremantle draftee

Fremantle draftee Tobyn Murray was overlooked at two AFL drafts, but he refused to quick and took inspiration from another player who also had to wait to see his footy dream come true.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle recruit Mason Cox.

AFLCommentsPremiumThird time’s a charm: Dockers finally land their big target

Fremantle’s decision to sign former Collingwood ruckman Mason Cox is the culmination of more than a decade and multiple attempts to woo the American.

Craig O'Donoghue

Mason Cox and Luke Jackson

AFLCommentsPremiumThey’re back! Dockers stars return as pre-season begins

All of Fremantle’s big names were back in action when pre-season training began on Monday, and there were already some promising signs for that to expect in 2026.

Craig O'Donoghue