Home
Search
thewest.com.au‌‌
ProfilesChevron Right IconCraig O'Donoghue
Photo of Craig O'Donoghue

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.

Email Craig O'DonoghueX @Craig_ODonoghue
Perth Lynx import Teonni Key.

BasketballLynx reveal plan for import after 13-minute foul-out

Perth Lynx import Teonni Key fouled out after only 13 minutes in her first game for the club on Saturday night. Coach Ryan Petrik has seen that challenge before and had clear advice for the athletic centre.

Craig O'Donoghue

WWE superstar AJ Styles

exclusive
exclusive
WWEPremium
exclusive
WWE stars throw support behind Royal Rumble at Optus Stadium

Rumours are swirling that Perth will be rewarded for the passion it has shown the WWE by having the Royal Rumble scheduled at Opus Stadium, and two of the industry’s biggest names have backed the move.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats import Dylan Windler.

BasketballWhat undermanned Wildcats can take from loss to Kings

Perth Wildcats were missing their two biggest stars for Saturday night’s game against the Sydney Kings, so import Dylan Windler was looking at which key lessons they could build on after the defeat.

Craig O'Donoghue

Nattie and AJ Styles at The West Australian office.

exclusive
exclusive
WWEPremium
exclusive
It was special: WWE’s AJ Styles ready for return to RAC Area

AJ Styles was involved in one of the most famous matches in WWE history in Perth last year and now he’ll get to return to the venue and soak up the memories when he’s part of Telethon.

Craig O'Donoghue

Wildcats coach, John Rillie

BasketballPremiumWildcats provide Doolittle injury update after loss to Kings

Perth Wildcats were no match for Sydney Kings while missing Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil, and coach John Rillie has explained why Doolittle was missing and when he’ll be back

Craig O'Donoghue

Stephanie Gorman of the Lynx celebrates the win with her teammates.

BasketballPremiumGutsy Lynx overcome every challenge in grand final re-match

Perth Lynx were missing a star, their import fouled out after only just landing in the country, their star point guard was in foul trouble too and they still won the WNBL grand final re-match against Townsville

Craig O'Donoghue

Georgia Amoore in action.

BasketballReplace me: Injured Sami’s call lured Amoore to Lynx

Georgia Amoore told WNBL clubs that she’d be playing in China this season, then superstar Sami Whitcomb called and the WNBA guard signed for Perth Lynx within days.

Craig O'Donoghue

Chad Warner

opinion
opinion
AFLVideoPremium
opinion
Chad Warning! Free agents will cost more than ever in 2027

Just because Sydney star Chad Warner is a free agent next season doesn’t mean he’ll find it easy to join West Coast at the end of the season. Tasmania’s entry will make moving clubs an incredibly tough task.

Craig O'Donoghue

The West Australian was granted exclusive access to Perth Wildcats training.

BasketballPremiumBehind the scenes at Perth Wildcats during NBL campaign

Perth Wildcats granted The West Australian’s photographer Ian Munro exclusive access behind the scenes to showcase what they do each day in their quest to win the NBL championship.

Craig O'Donoghue

Daisy Pearce

AFLPremiumFeels Like Home: Daisy re-signs after being embraced by WA

West Coast AFLW coach Daisy Pearce could have taken jobs elsewhere throughout the league, but after being embraced by WA after moving from Victoria, Perth now feels like her real home.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Cowan

AFLVideoPremiumEvery AFL player to be hair tested for drugs in January

Drug users throughout the AFL will have nowhere to hide in January, with the league set to hair test every single player as part of the new Illicit Drugs Policy.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristian Doolittle sent a scare through the Wildcats

BasketballPremiumKristian Doolittle injury sends shudder through Wildcats

The sight of Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle laying on the court with concerned teammates around him following an injury today was the last thing the team needed ahead of a game against Sydney Kings.

Craig O'Donoghue