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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 can still finish second.

BasketballCommentsPremiumMust win big: Wildcats still their have eyes on second spot

There’s been a huge focus on RAC Arena being unavailable next week if Perth Wildcats finish third, but the players know they could avoid that issue by thrashing Adelaide on Friday and trying to finish second.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley puts up a shot.

BasketballCommentsMaley reveals the key move that transformed her shooting

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley has signed a WNBA contract with the LA Sparks and improving her shooting played a big part in that deal. Now she’s revealed the reason for that improvement.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce.

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Inspirational efforts which locked Pearce in as Freo captain

Damian Martin has provided a fascinating insight into what he’s seen during his first months as Leadership Advisor at Fremantle, saying Alex Pearce’s actions guaranteed he would be captain again.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kylie Minogue has booked out RAC Arena.

BasketballCommentsPremiumForget Kylie and win: Wildcats advice after concert clash

Perth Wildcats are facing the prospect of playing a final at a new venue if they finish third on the ladder because Kylie Minogue has booked out RAC Arena but a former captain says they have to stay focused.

Craig O'Donoghue

Damian Martin is loving his new job at Fremantle.

AFLCommentsPremiumLive, breathe and believe in it: Damo’s advice to Dockers

Former Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin is now in charge of leadership at the Fremantle Dockers and he’s delivering a strong message about what’s required to win trophies.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley.

BasketballCommentsPremiumAnneli Maley blown away by reaction to signing WNBA contract

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley has signed a WNBA contract with Los Angeles Sparks and her phone went nuts from the moment it was announced on Monday morning.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dante Exum made his return from injury.

BasketballCommentsPremiumAussies in NBA: Exum is back, Patty’s trade and love for Joe

After a season where Australia’s young players have been prominent in the NBA, it was a week where the experienced names took centre stage for unique reasons.

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Reuben Ginbey and Liam Ryan at training on Monday.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Midfield clues amid Eagles’ heavy lifting

West Coast completed their Monday morning training session with some heavy lifting and indicators about what their midfield plans are without Elliot Yeo. Here’s what we saw on the track.

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Coen Livingstone is set to lead the ruck for the AFL’s Indigenous All-Stars.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe uncapped Eagles teen who’s set for huge job against Freo

The ruck spot for the Indigenous All-Stars always loomed as one of the most intriguing selections, and they’ve turned to a West Coast teen for the crucial job against Freo. SEE THE FULL ALL STARS SQUAD HERE

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Laeticia Amihere in action for Perth.

BasketballPremiumLynx hope Amihere’s form gets her new opportunity in WNBA

Perth Lynx import Laeticia Amihere had her WNBA contract waived by Atlanta on Sunday as part of a massive recruiting move to bring in huge names. The Lynx hope she’s done enough in Perth to get a new WNBA deal.

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Jesse Wagstaff after the win.

BasketballCommentsWildcats earn HUGE road win to salute Wagstaff in game 500

Perth Wildcats have roared back into third spot, with a dominant rebounding display lifting them to a key win over Sydney Kings - and now their destiny is in their own hands.

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One of the leading experts from the Doha medical facility that Fremantle’s Sean Darcy visited last week believes there will be a substantial increase in AFL stars flying to Qatar in the coming years.

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The place to go: Influx of AFL stars tipped to fly to Qatar

One of the leading experts from the Doha medical facility that Fremantle’s Sean Darcy visited last week believes there will be a substantial increase in AFL stars flying to Qatar in the coming years.

Craig O'Donoghue