Michael Cooke (footballer)

Michael Cooke (born 17 December 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

For other people named Michael Cooke, see Michael Cooke (disambiguation).

Michael Cooke
Personal information
Full name Michael Cooke
Date of birth (1953-12-17) 17 December 1953
Original team(s) Old Carey[1]
Height 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1975 Hawthorn 2 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Cooke was the first ever Hawthorn player to make his league debut in a final. Due to indifferent form, Michael Moncrieff was moved by coach John Kennedy to defence for the 1975 Semi Final against North Melbourne at Waverley Oval and Cooke was called up to fill the full-forward position. An Old Carey, he had put in some impressive performances at full-forward in the reserves, where he teamed up well with brother, centre half-forward Robert.

His four goals in the semi final helped Hawthorn book a spot in the premiership decider, for which he kept his spot in the side.[2] Cooke struggled in the grand final and was replaced without managing a kick. He never played another senior game and finished his career in Olinda.

References
  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. "Michael Cooke". AFL Tables.
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