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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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Australia just keeps winning.

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Poms have been horrid but Aussies deserve massive acclaim

Fans often get sucked into forgetting how good the Australian cricket team is but when you reflect on what that group has done in the last 12 months while overcoming challenges, it’s been awesome.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kendric Davis.

BasketballCommentsPremiumDavis puts Wildcats to the sword to infllct thumping defeat

Perth Wildcats were hoping to make up for their loss to Adelaide on Sunday when they took on Sydney Kings at RAC Arena, but they got blown off their home court by a rampant Kendric Davis.

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Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballCommentsWildcats coach stands by divisive no-timeout call

Wildcats coach John Rillie chose not to call a timeout to draw up a final play and halt Adelaide’s momentum in last weekend’s disastrous loss - but he says he’d do the same thing again.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWhat Wildcats learnt from Sunday’s horror loss to Adelaide

Perth Wildcats have completed their review into Sunday’s loss to Adelaide and captain Jesse Wagstaff says there is one clear part of their game that needs to improve as a result of the 36ers’ comeback.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir.

AFLCommentsPremiumHow will Freo improve in 2026? JL on Dockers’ growth areas

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has revealed the main changes he’ll look to make in 2026, but there is one key element of the team which is giving him enormous confidence that they’ll keep rising up the ladder.

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Kristian Doolittle was a devastated man.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCrunch time without Cotton is killing the Cats this season

Perth Wildcats keep losing close games this season and their inability to find someone to knock down big shots when matches are on the line is becoming a massive problem.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton and Wildcats coach John Rillie shake hands after the game.

BasketballPremium‘Caught me off guard’: Cotton blown away by Red Army love

Bryce Cotton says he was stunned by the tribute he received from fans before his first game against his old club, saying he appreciated every emotional moment.

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Bryce Cotton celebrates as Kristian Doolittle laments Perth's late-game meltdown.

BasketballCommentsThat’s wild! Bryce declares crazy comeback his best win ever

Bryce Cotton has declared Sunday’s astonishing comeback from 21-points down to beat the Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena the greatest victory he’s ever been part of.

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Bryce Cotton and the 36ers celebrate.

BasketballCommentsCATastrophe! Perth meltdown helps Cotton’s 36ers pinch win

The Wildcats had a 16-point lead with just over four minutes left, but stalled in horrific fashion from there to leave Bryce Cotton victorious in his first trip back to WA as an opposing player.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton will play in Perth for the first time since leaving the Wildcats.

BasketballCommentsPremiumCountdown to Bryce o’clock is like nothing we’ve seen before

Anticipation for Bryce Cotton’s return to Perth to play against the Wildcats is through the roof and some of basketball’s biggest names have had their say on what they think will happen in Sunday’s blockbuster.

Craig O'Donoghue

Han Xu is dragging people to Perth Lynx games.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx feel transformed as Han Xu fever sweeps through Perth

Perth Lynx always hoped Chinese superstar Han Xu would attract plenty of attention, but her first home game was such a success that owner Christian Hauff is thinking big about what can happen in the future.

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Bryce Cotton will be celebrated.

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Time heals all wounds: All rise for epic Cotton celebration

It has been eight months since we learnt that Bryce Cotton would not be returning to the Perth Wildcats and fans can now put the shock and drama behind them to show the superstar how much they love him.

Craig O'Donoghue