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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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Jesse Wagstaff will play again next season.

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Why I’m playing into my 40s: Wagstaff explains contract call

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff just keeps defying his age and will play again next season despite turning 40 later this month. Wagstaff has now explained just how he keeps playing well.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast lack key defenders.

AFLCommentsCupboard is bare: Mid-season draft won’t get Eagles backmen

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter admits there is little chance of the Eagles being able to bolster their key defensive stocks through the mid-season rookie draft.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jordan Clark won the Glendinning-Allan Medal.

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The big change that’s vaulted Clark to the next level

Jordan Clark is a Glendinning-Allan medallist after a brilliant game against West Coast, but if you ask him what he’s most proud of, his answer is nothing like what you’d expect.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jordan Clark and Harley Reid copped fines following Sunday’s derby.

AFLCommentsHarley, Clark cop fines for derby wrestle

West Coast star Harley Reid has added another fine to list of on-field indiscretions after being charged for an incident in the western derby with Jordan Clark.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle won the western derby.

AFLVideoCommentsWho BOTH coaches thought was derby best-on-ground

Justin Longmuir and Andrew McQualter were unanimous about who they thought was best on ground in the western derby when they submitted AFL Coaches Association votes today - and it wasn’t Jordan Clark.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir is now the winningest western derby coach in Freo history.

AFLVideoCommentsHow Longmuir created derby history with win over Eagles

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir led the Dockers to another derby win over West Coast on Sunday, and he took ownership of a major part of AFL history when his team held up the trophy at Optus Stadium.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast's banner ahead of the western derby.

AFLCommentsHow Longmuir responded to Eagles’ banner jibe

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has produced an epic response to West Coast’s banner after the cheersquad took great delight in making fun of him before the western derby.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jye Amiss had a big gane.

AFLCommentsClutch one week, dominant the next: JL thrilled for Amiss

Jye Amiss’ dominant five-goal haul during Sunday’s western derby just one week after his clutch goal against Collingwood was reward for his efforts over many years, according to Justin Longmuir.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Dockers celebrate their win.

AFLCommentsDockers remind everyone how much has changed since 2024

Fremantle have produced a comprehensive derby victory over West Coast and while some people wondered if we’d get a repeat of 2024, the Dockers showed everyone that life has changed a lot since then.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle are in great form.

AFLCommentsDockers must be ruthless and use derby as percentage booster

Fremantle have had a fantastic start to the season and with West Coast picking an inexperienced team for the derby, it is vital that the Dockers seize their chance to really make them pay.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Pearce lays a brilliant smother.

AFLCommentsPremiumAmazing Freo acts have been inspired by the small screen

Fremantle have been amazing at handling pressure this season and the way they’ve approached their team meetings has been a key to inspiring their stars.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Mundy presents Mason Cox with his jumper.

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Mason Cox’s career has been built on thriving in big moments

The odds are that Mason Cox will do something outrageous and memorable during his Fremantle debut because he’s thrived on big stages throughout his entire AFL career, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue