Ian D. Cooper (born 12 June 1954) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Ian Cooper | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ian D. Cooper | ||
| Date of birth | 12 June 1954 | ||
| Original team(s) | East Reservoir | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1972–1982 | Collingwood | 93 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1982. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
From East Reservoir, Cooper came to Collingwood as a forward but was used as a back pocket defender during his time in the VFL.[1] He played his first game in 1972 but didn't establish a place in the team until 1974, keeping Peter Hudson goal-less in Round 2 of 1974,[2] and was a regular until 1977. Injuries restricted him to just 14 games in his final four seasons. He was however, despite having played just three times all year, selected in the 1981 VFL Grand Final.[3]
Cooper finished his career in the VFA with Port Melbourne.[4]
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ "Hudson on way". The Age.
- ^ "Ian Cooper". AFL Tables.
- ^ The Age, "Cook and Port in 'disgrace'", 9 July 1984, p. 23