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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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BasketballComments‘Absolute trash’: Channel 9 savaged over Lynx broadcast snub

Channel 9’s controversial decision to broadcast the match between Perth Lynx and Canberra on delay in Western Australia has left the club and fans fuming.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremium‘Difference maker’ Pinder gets energy back after illness

Perth Wildcats star Keanu Pinder was rocked by illness early in December but the way he played against Adelaide on Saturday night is a clear sign that he’s got plenty of energy again.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx storm to victory with late scoring barrage in Canberra

Perth Lynx looked in trouble when they trailed by six points midway through the last quarter in Canberra, but then they turned it on to roar to a crucial win.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumBest week of Windler’s life inspires thumping Wildcats win

Perth Wildcats have dominated their game against Adelaide 36ers and it was new father Dylan Windler who topped off his amazing week with a match winning display

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumHow Atwell blocked out the worries from another knee injury

Perth Lynx star Amy Atwell had every reason to be concerned about injuring the same knee she had reconstructed early in her career, but she took a vastly different approach to the problem.

Craig O'Donoghue

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More please! Sporting youngsters are a joy to behold

Sam Konstas’ amazing Test debut is the perfect reminder about how much sport needs fresh-faced teenagers to inspire and bring smiles to fans across the world.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumAnother NBA hopeful flies to Perth to train with Wildcats

A fresh-faced teenager from Mali with NBA dreams is in Perth training with the Wildcats, and the club is expecting even more talent to join them in the future as they look to become a destination club.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumBaby Joy! Wildcat Windler celebrates birth of first child

Perth Wildcats import Dylan Windler got an amazing present for Christmas with the birth of daughter Lyla making him a father for the first time.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsFelt like a LA Lakers game! Lynx love HBF Stadium re-vamp

Perth Lynx and Geelong United players and coaches were so impressed by the return of basketball to HBF Stadium on Monday that both teams want it to quickly become the permanent home for the WNBL in Perth.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremium‘Time for energy and effort’: Wildcats take look in mirror

Perth Wildcats were blown away by Illawarra on Sunday and questions have been raised about their defensive desire. Hyrum Harris believes fans will see a change to the intensity and effort this weekend.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Lynx start life at HBF Stadium in style with huge win

Perth Lynx have given fans precisely what they wanted after moving to HBF Stadium with a thumping win over Geelong United and their big names put on a show at the bigger venue.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPremiumAussies In The NBA: Giddey’s foot fault a cause for concern

It’s been another big week for Australians playing in the NBA, but all eyes are on Josh Giddey to see when he’ll return to action after injuring his ankle while playing against Toronto.

Craig O'Donoghue