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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’s backmen are crediting new vulnerability sessions as being one of the most crucial reasons behind their success this year as players open up about their personal lives and express love for their teammates.

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Inside the uncomfortable bonding sessions that changed Freo

Fremantle pair Brennan Cox and Jordan Clark have given The West Australian a fascinating insight into the new bonding sessions and unique meetings which have dramatically changed the Dockers’ fortunes.

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Fremantle’s Murphy Reid.

AFLCommentsReid deserved BOG medal, according to one derby coach

One of the two western derby coaches adjudged Murphy Reid as best on ground in last Saturday’s clash. See how they voted in the AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year award here!

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Fremantle AFLW coach Lisa Webb has a big season ahead.

AFLWCommentsFreo CEO reveals what’s got him pumped about his AFLW team

Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick has been thrilled with one clear aspect of his team’s AFLW off-season and it was on show as they beat West Coast in a practice match on Saturday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle won the derby.

AFLCommentsBe more ruthless! Frustrated Longmuir saw missed opportunity

Fremantle beat West Coast by 49 points to win the western derby, but coach Justin Longmuir knows his team had plenty of chances to win by more and the lack of percentage could cost them later in the year.

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Murphy Reid celebrates.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers’ derby delight! Freo reign supreme in fiery clash

Fremantle won the western derby by 49 points, but this game was always going to be about more than who held up the trophy. This one was about whether Freo could be ruthless and West Coast could be resilient.

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There’s way more than four points on the line for Fremantle and West Coast on Saturday.

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The three things Freo and Eagles MUST get out of the derby

There’s way more than four points on the line for Fremantle and West Coast on Saturday. It’s the story lines within the game which add to the intrigue. Craig O’Donoghue looks at what both teams need to see.

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Anneli Maley unveils the new look at Perth High Performance Centre.

BasketballCommentsMore changes coming! Lynx new logo part of modern overhaul

Perth Lynx unveiled a new logo as part of a re-brand on Friday and the decision was part of a desire to lift the club into the future with plenty of other changes to come.

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Fremantle defender Brennan Cox is looking forward to a new challenge.

AFLVideoCommentsThe massive change Brennan Cox made to prepare for derby

Fremantle defender Brennan Cox plays on the AFL’s best forwards every week but there’s one thing he’s had to change from his normal preparation so he’s ready to take on West Coast in the derby.

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Justin Longmuir has revealed why he feels his side struggles against bottom nine sides.

AFLVideoCommentsJL’s reason why Freo beat the best and struggle against rest

Fremantle are massive favourites to beat West Coast on Saturday, but they’ve battled to repeat their best footy against top teams when playing the battlers. The good news for fans is Justin Longmuir knows why.

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Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick is all for a Wild Card tournament.

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Dockers boss keen to see wild-card finals format

Fremantle are the AFL’s form team and have surged to seventh position on the ladder, but the club’s CEO firmly believes the league should introduce a wild-card tournament for the last two spots in the eight

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Perth Wildcats recruit Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats building title dreams around defence: Jo Lual-Acuil

Perth Wildcats’ ability to score has been a big weapon in recent years but they’ve fallen short defensively and they’ve spent the off-season targeting players who can impact at that end of the court.

Craig O'Donoghue

Alex Pearce and Nat Fyfe will not play the western derby.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers make call on Fyfe and Pearce’s fitness for the derby

Fremantle have a big decision to make around whether Alex Pearce and Nat Fyfe will be declared fit to play against West Coast and they haven’t wasted any time in making the crucial call.

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