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Craig O'Donoghue

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Perth, WA, Australia

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Past articles by Craig:

Perth Wildcats sent packing from NBL finals by Cairns Taipans as DJ Hogg runs wild

The Perth Wildcats’ season is over and they have finished in fifth place, losing their play-in final 97-78 to a dominant Cairns Taipans. → Read More

Bryce Cotton inspires epic Perth Wildcats comeback in Play-in victory over South East Melbourne

Perth Wildcats have done the unthinkable with a final quarter demolition of South East Melbourne — and Bryce Cotton was at the centre of it all yet again. → Read More

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie and star Luke Travers thrilled with NBL win over Sydney Kings to make finals

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie never lost faith in his team throughout a rollercoaster NBL season and now he’s setting his sights on winning the entire thing → Read More

Perth Wildcats make return to finals after extraordinary finish to final day match with Sydney Kings

Perth Wildcats are back where they belong, returning to the finals after a remarkable win over the Sydney Kings and a dramatic battle for percentage. → Read More

Perth Wildcats say loss to Tasmania JackJumpers not because stars like Bryce Cotton and Corey Webster fatigued

Perth Wildcats’ season is set to go down to the wire and their loss to Tasmania JackJumper came despite holding a big lead in the final quarter. → Read More

Jesse Wagstaff says Perth Wildcats lucky they didn’t lose by more in horror showing

Perth Wildcats were blown away by South East Melbourne Phoenix thanks to a dominant display of rebounding and it left the visitors wondering how they were still in the game at certain points. → Read More

Perth Wildcats in the game with crucial win against New Zealand Breakers

Perth Wildcats have had a night to remember with a brilliant win over New Zealand Breakers to change the course of their season. → Read More

Perth Wildcats shoot themselves in the foot with missed free throws on Brisbane Bullets Over-Time thriller

Perth Wildcats have paid a high price for a horror night at the free throw line, handing the struggling Brisbane Bullets a 97-93 overtime win at Nissan Arena. → Read More

Corey Webster sinks Melbourne United with incredible last-minute three-pointer

You had to see it to believe it but Perth Wildcats have produced a win for the ages and Corey Webster is now a Red Army hero. → Read More

Fremantle Dockers defender Luke Ryan signs on to remain with the club until at least the end of 2027 season

Fremantle star Luke Ryan won’t be going anywhere with the brilliant defender now locked away on a new five year contract in a huge boost for the club. → Read More

NBL: Perth Wildcats go down to Brisbane Bullets in overtime brain fade

Perth Wildcats have lost again, but this time they found a unique way to hand the opposition the points needed to win with a crucial error in regular time proving to be vital. → Read More

The Jungle in full voice as Perth Wildcats ignite against South East Melbourne Phoenix

Perth Wildcats have shown they are ready to rock RAC Arena again with an impressive win over South East Melbourne Phoenix as Bryce Cotton and Brady Manek starred → Read More

Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill contacts Perth Wildcat Brady Manek and wears jersey at WA concert

The sight of a Perth Wildcats’ jersey on the Kings of Leon drummer at RAC Arena on Wednesday night caught the attention of fans, and it turns out the NBL import’s fame is much bigger than we ever imagined → Read More

NBL: Perth Wildcats snap losing streak against Adelaide 36ers

Perth Wildcats have ended their losing streak on the back of a dominant game from Brady Manek and while they have plenty of work to do, Craig Hutchison has expressed confidence they can keep rising up. → Read More

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie launches strong defence of import Brady Manek amid form slump

Perth Wildcats import Brady Manek is under intense pressure to find form, but the club has dismissed suggestions his position on the roster is under threat. → Read More

Perth Wildcats slump to third loss on the trot with thrilling one-point loss to South East Melbourne

Perth Wildcats have slumped back into the pack with three losses in a row, and it was another heartbreaking defeat on the buzzer at RAC Arena which left the coach frustrated. → Read More

NBL: Perth Wildcats players bracing for brutal review after being pummelled by Tasmania JackJumpers

A weekend of soul searching from the Perth Wildcats will culminate with a thorough review of Saturday night’s 31-point thrashing by Tasmania JackJumpers. → Read More

Junior Rioli social media haters irk West Coast Eagles premiership teammate Will Schofield

West Coast premiership defender Will Schofield has slammed Eagles fans for denigrating Junior Rioli on social media following his move to Port Adelaide. → Read More

Perth Wildcats changing it up as Bryce Cotton unveils fresh hair cut

Perth Wildcats already had Luke Travers’ mullet and Brady Manek’s long hair and beard, but Bryce Cotton has taken individual expression to a new level with his hairstyle. → Read More

West Coast Eagles star Junior Rioli appears prepared to ask for trade after speaking to Port Adelaide

West Coast forward Junior Rioli declared happiness, stability and the opportunity to set himself up for life were driving his decisions as he prepares to request a trade to Port Adelaide. → Read More