Craig O'Donoghue

A retiring basketballer who returned to the game this season after a traumatic pregnancy where there were fears for her life while giving birth, has

Cockburn veteran Taryn Priestly returned to basketball this season after losing one third of her blood when giving birth, but a newly introduced rule has left her banned from the NBL1 West grand final.

Fremantle have locked away top spot on the ladder to secure the minor premiership and coach Justin Longmuir has revealed what he will do to commemorate the achievement after they beat Adelaide.

It's time for the AFL and the clubs to totally re-consider the way older players are contracted and give them the chance to extend their careers by being guaranteed to play fewer matches during the home and away season.

It’s retirement season in the AFL but is there a way to keep experienced stars on the list for longer and not destroy their bodies? Craig O’Donoghue has one idea that could be the ideal solution.

Rockingham coach Ryan Petrik knows Geradlton Buccaneers star Devondrick Walker almost as well as he knows himself.

Cockburn Cougars beat Warwick Senators last season to win the NBL1 West women’s championship and now both teams will face off again at RAC Arena in a re-match for ultimate glory.

Devondrick Walker has been a star for Ryan Petrik and an assistant coach underneath him, but on Saturday he will be one of the men standing in his way as Rockingham and Geraldton play for the NBL1 West title

Justin Longmuir is expecting Alex Pearce to play against Carlton, but is less sure on Murphy Reid. Credit: The West Australian

Will Murphy Reid and Alex Pearce play against Carlton next weekend? That’s one of the big questions for Fremantle are they locked away the minor premiership. Justin Longmuir has provided the updates.