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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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Jo Lual-Acuil dominated.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPoint proven: JLA avoids foul trouble and totally dominates

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie begged for Jo Lual-Acuil to be able to play with freedom instead of being called for fouls and the benefits were on show against Tasmania as he ran amok.

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Luke Jackson will be able to jump at the ball again.

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Set to dominate! AFL rule change to unleash Freo’s unicorn

Fremantle fans should be rejoicing over the changes to AFL rules with the new ruck laws set to release Luke Jackson to jump at the ball again and turn him into a wrecking machine.

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Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena meets with import David Duke.

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumNew Perth Wildcats import wants to ‘cause havoc’ defensively

New Perth Wildcats import David Duke junior has arrived in WA and made it clear that he’s joined the club to be a defensive weapon after previously playing in the NBA. SEE THE PICS

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Tegan Graham celebrates.

BasketballCommentsPremiumUndermanned Lynx produced epic final quarter fightback

Perth Lynx were missing two of their stars, were 10 points down at three quarter time and looked certain to lose at home, but then they produced a final quarter that raised the roof.

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Ben Henshall puts up a shot.

BasketballCommentsPremiumKeep shooting: Cats to ignore worst ever three-point record

Perth Wildcats have never had a worse start to a season from three-point range, but they are refusing to buckle with the way they play the game, saying they will continue to put up shots.

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Jo Lual-Acuil competes.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLet the man play! Rillie frustrated as JLA fouls out again

Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil keeps finding himself in foul trouble and it’s costing his team big time, especially during their one-point loss to Illawarra, much to the frustration of his coach.

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Perth Lynx star Ally Wilson

BasketballCommentsPremiumGutted Wilson to watch Indigenous round from the sidelines

Perth Lynx guard Ally Wilson has run out of time to recover from a knee injury in time to play during Indigenous Round, denying her the chance to wear the uniform which was designed by her close friend.

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Phoenix Suns guard David Duke Jr., left, drives on Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWhy Wildcats signed Duke: Danny Mills explains new import

Perth Wildcats have signed American David Duke Jr to replace import Mason Jones and explained the key differences between what fans will see from their latest recruit.

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Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw

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Brayshaw declares the Docker ready for a huge breakout year

Fremantle need younger players to take the next step in 2026 and star midfielder Andrew Brayshaw has already seen enough to predict one man is ready for a massive breakout year.

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A scuffle broke out after the game.

BasketballCommentsWATCH: Wild scuffle breaks out after Perth's big win

After the Wildcats thumped Cairns, all the talk after the game was on the scuffle that broke out as the teams were shaking hands, with players having to be separated.

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Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw.

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Pick me! Brayshaw’s Origin message to Victorian coach

Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw has wasted no time committing himself to play State of Origin for Victoria, saying he and teammate Caleb Serong were talking about their excitement over dinner on Tuesday night.

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Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle is frustrated with his form.

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I’m very critical of how I’ve played: Doolittle’s admission

Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle admits he is frustrated with his own form, but has identified a surprising reason why both himself and the team are performing below expectations.

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