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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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Han Xu has transformed Perth Lynx.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHan Xu turns Lynx into box office attraction in mega night

Perth Lynx shattered their attendance record and produced their best performance of the season with a massive victory as star import Han Xu’s impact on the club became extremely clear in her first home game.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton is returning to play against the Wildcats.

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REVEALED: How Wildcats will welcome Bryce back to Perth

In an exclusive chat with The West Australian, Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has revealed how the club is planning to welcome their former superstar Bryce Cotton back to RAC Arena.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Han Xu.

BasketballCommentsPremiumChinese star’s home debut set to shatter Lynx crowd record

Basketball fans are preparing to flock to Perth High Performance Centre to watch Perth Lynx recruit Han Xu on Friday night and the massive crowd will break the club’s attendance record.

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Elijah Pepper in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats display title credentials with huge win over United

Perth Wildcats were desperate to prove they can match it with the big dogs of the NBL and they just took down the biggest of the lot with a defining win over ladder leaders Melbourne United.

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Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick has unveiled the club's new strategic plan.

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No more bold statements: Dockers reveal new Strategic Plan

Fremantle famously declared they’d have three top-four finishes and a premiership between 2021 and 2025. But now, they’re taking a different approach with a Strategic Plan that avoids massive statements.

Craig O'Donoghue

Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumShould Cats do Bryce pre-game tribute? Doolittle has his say

Former Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin wants the club to play a special tribute video for Bryce Cotton just before tip-off on Sunday, so how would the players feel? Kristian Doolittle gives his thoughts.

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Bryce Cotton is revered by Perth Wildcats fans.

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Damian Martin’s epic idea for Bryce Cotton tribute on Sunday

Anticipation is building for Bryce Cotton’s return to RAC Arena to face the Perth Wildcats on Sunday, and ex-captain Damian Martin has an incredible suggestion for how the club and fans should treat him.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce sporting a new arm guard.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy is Alex Pearce rocking a purple arm guard again?

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is wearing an arm guard again, former Melbourne defender Judd McVee has arrived at the club and the Dockers held their first fitness test during training on Monday.

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Xiao Qian, Han Xu and Bill Shorten after Perth Lynx beat Canberra.

BasketballCommentsPremiumChina’s Ambassador to Australia watches Han Xu’s WNBL debut

Perth Lynx knew they were getting a global superstar when they signed China’s Han Xu, but even they didn’t anticipate they’d be attracting international dignitaries to their games to watch her play.

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Han Xu in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHan Xu puts on a show with huge debut in Perth Lynx win

Perth Lynx recruit Han Xu has sent a clear warning to the WNBL that she’s going to be tough to stop with a fantastic display in her first WNBL game to lead her team to a comfortable win in Canberra.

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Fremantle have signed ruckman Mason Cox.

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Mason Cox’s story is proof that possibilities are endless

Plenty of people have written Mason Cox off throughout his AFL career, but he’s won a premiership, had some huge games and has now joined a second club. He’s an example of what is possible in sport.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Han Xu

BasketballCommentsPremiumAnneli Maley still amazed by how Han Xu demolished Australia

Perth Lynx are set to unveil global star Han Xu on Saturday, and club captain Anneli Maley knows precisely what to expect after being part of the Australian Opals team that got torn apart by her two years ago.

Craig O'Donoghue