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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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Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is bracing his side for a firm challenge from West Coast.

AFLCommentsLongmuir responds to McQualter’s pledge to take a ‘scalp’

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is preparing his ladder-leading side for a western derby scrap against West Coast, after their cross-town rivals declared they’re hunting a ‘scalp’ on Friday night. 

Craig O'Donoghue

Amy Atwell.

BasketballCommentsFrom NBL1 West to Comm Games: Atwell’s unique preparation

Amy Atwell had every right to rest her body after representing Australia in Melbourne this month, but she rushed back to Perth to play for Rockingham, and then flew out to Scotland for the Commonwealth Games.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Ryan feels the pinch at training on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Ryan’s scream sends shudders through Dockers

The last thing anyone wants to see at training is an injury, so when Fremantle star Luke Ryan screamed out in pain and grabbed his left shoulder, everyone’s eyes turned to him on Tuesday morning.

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Jaeger O'Meara is set to be sidelined.

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Uphill climb for finals as extent of O’Meara injury revealed

It’s not great news for the Dockers veteran as he looks to be fit in time to overcome a tough finals record. See what Justin Longmuir had to say here.

Craig O'Donoghue

Hayden Young loves playing on front of the home fans.

AFLCommentsPremiumYoung: ‘We have to start games better’

Fremantle addressed their poor starts to games in the rooms after their win over Port Adelaide, but star midfielder Hayden Young believes one key factor will ensure the Dockers are primed for action on Friday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir needs to sort Fremantle’s road habits.

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Freo can’t be building bad habits amid long wait for finals

We all know Fremantle are flag favourites and a long way clear on top of the ladder, but two uncharacteristic performances on the road are a timely reminder about how quickly bad habits can creep up on teams.

Craig O'Donoghue

All eyes were on Hayden Young during Fremantle’s win over Port Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Most nervous I’ve been’: How Young beat injury anxiety

All eyes were on Hayden Young during Fremantle’s win over Port Adelaide to see if his body could handle the game, and even he admits his nerves were sky high. But Young revealed how he got through that anxiety.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir addressing his team against Port Adelaide.

AFLCommentsSloppy Freo show why Longmuir won’t be resting players

Fremantle’s lacklustre performances in successive away games against GWS and Port Adelaide are precisely why the team won’t consider resting players, according to Justin Longmuir.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jye Amiss celebrates a goal.

AFLComments‘Purple patch Dockers’ do it again

Fremantle have blown teams away in a short period of time all year, and they did it again to Port Adelaide to effectively sew up a top-two berth at season’s end.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Pearce has had a brilliant season for Fremantle.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe perfect captain: Why Freo love being led by Alex Pearce

Alex Pearce has had a brilliant season for Fremantle and his leadership is one of the keys behind their success because he keeps inspiring his teammates both on and off the field

Craig O'Donoghue

Mason Cox will play his 150th game.

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Mason Cox’s 150th AFL game is a bona fide sporting miracle

Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox was a curiosity when he was recruited to the AFL from America, but now he’s about to achieve something that most Aussies can only dream of when he plays his 150th game.

Craig O'Donoghue

Caleb Serong has overhauled his approach this season.

AFLCommentsTime to enjoy wins: Serong’s biggest change revealed

Fremantle star Caleb Serong has overhauled his approach to footy and given himself permission to soak up wins and enjoy the season, instead of constantly feeling the need to chase perfection.

Craig O'Donoghue