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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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BasketballPremiumDon’t have enough talent: Wildcats tipped to fall further

Perth Wildcats have lost four matches in a row and NBL experts are tipping that drought will continue amid injuries and a lack of talent to cover for absent stars.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jack Viney and Harley Reid.

AFLVideoViney left his family in Melbourne so he could start early

West Coast recruit Jack Viney has wasted no time starting life in the blue and gold, and he was so desperate to be at training on the first day of pre-season that he left his family in Victoria.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley

BasketballPremiumPrivilege of touching grass had Maley primed for Lynx season

Anneli Maley jumped straight off a plane from America and had an immediate impact for Perth Lynx, with the dynamic star saying a short holiday was just what she needed at the end of the WNBA season.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast started pre-season training on Monday.

AFLVideoPremiumWho set the standard at West Coast on day one of pre-season?

West Coast started pre-season training on Monday and that’s when you look to see who is setting the standard for others to follow. One man made himself impossible to miss.

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Scenes from Eagles training on Monday.

AFLVideoPremiumOn for young and old as Viney leads Eagles’ training return

West Coast’s first-to-fourth-year players hit the training track on Monday in the club’s official return to pre-season - and they were joined by a 15th-year player in new recruit Jack Viney. SEE THE PICTURES

Craig O'Donoghue

Harley Reid (right) and Elijah Hewett will hit the training track on Monday.

AFLVideoPremiumThe Eagle that all eyes will be on as pre-season starts

West Coast will start pre-season training on Monday and one man who desperately needs a clean run so he can build health and confidence is first round draft pick Elijah Hewett.

Craig O'Donoghue

John Rillie’s Wildcats have lost their past four games.

BasketballPerth ‘Wilcats’: Can Rillie’s team rediscover missing ‘D’?

Perth’s defence has been sub-par across their four-game losing streak, with John Rillie and Kristian Doolittle admitting they’re nowhere near good enough and searching for answers.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Paul has the world at his feet.

BasketballPremiumHaven’t achieved my dream yet! How Luke Paul stays grounded

At just 17, West Australian basketball sensation Luke Paul is already a major figure in the basketball world, but he’s refusing to get carried away, saying the real dream remains a long way away.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Paul is the next big thing in Australian basketball.

BasketballPremiumWA teen Luke Paul is the next BIG thing in Aussie basketball

WA’s Luke Paul has the basketball world at his feet with everyone wanting a piece of him on his way to being a future NBA star, and now fans can watch him playing at RAC Arena.

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West Coast players in America

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Pre-season starts on Monday and so does the battle for spots

West Coast’s pre-season training officially starts on Monday and every player will arrive wondering whether they’ve done enough during the break to have the edge needed to be a regular part of the team in 2027.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Knight missed the Wildcats’ most recent defeat.

BasketballPremiumPerth Wildcats provide key update on Brandon Knight injury

Perth Wildcats import Brandon Knight missed Wednesday night’s win over Brisbane with a hamstring injury so all eyes were on him during practice on Friday to see if he could play against Cairns.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jaron Rillie defends.

BasketballPremiumWildcats promise to remain calm despite third loss in a row

Perth Wildcats have lost three games in a row, dropped to sixth on the ladder and were 27 points down against Brisbane but coach John Rillie says now is the time to remain calm.

Craig O'Donoghue