Max Cole (rugby league)

Max Cole (1951-2018) was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played for St. George and Canterbury-Bankstown in the NSWRL competition.

Max Cole
Personal information
Full nameMax Cole
Born(1951-09-17)17 September 1951
Died19 November 2018(2018-11-19) (aged 67)
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1972 St. George 9 5 0 0 15
1973–75 Canterbury-Bankstown 44 19 0 0 57
1976 St. George 2 0 0 0 0
Total 55 24 0 0 72
Source: [1]
As of 7 February 2024

Playing career

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Cole played his junior rugby league at Renown United before signing with St. George. Cole made his first grade debut in round 16 of the 1972 NSWRFL season against Penrith scoring a try in a 17–12 victory at Penrith Park. Cole played a total of nine games for St. George in his debut season as the club reached the preliminary final against Eastern Suburbs but lost the match 8–6. In 1973, Cole switched to Canterbury-Bankstown. Cole played a total of 44 matches for the club and was unlucky not to earn a spot in their 1974 NSWRL grand final loss against Eastern Suburbs. In 1976, he returned to St. George but only made two appearances.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Max Cole - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "Player Profile Max Cole". stgeorgedragons.com.au.