Dion Cope

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Dion Cope
Playing information
Position Centre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995–96 Cronulla Sharks 50008
1997 North Qld Cowboys 70000
Total120008
Source: [1]
As of 12 February 2020

Dion Cope is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played for the Cronulla Sharks and North Queensland Cowboys in the 1990s. He primarily played centre.

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Playing career

In Round 20 of the 1995 ARL season, Cope made his first grade debut for the Cronulla Sharks in their 48–18 win over the Parramatta Eels at Parramatta Stadium. [2] In 1996, Cope played four games for the Sharks, all off the bench. In 1997, he joined the North Queensland Cowboys, playing seven games, starting three at centre and two on the wing.

In 1999, Cope played for the Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup. [3] [4]

Statistics

ARL/Super League

Statistics are correct to the end of the 1997 season [5]
SeasonTeamMatchesTGGK %F/GPts
1995 Cronulla colours.svg Cronulla 10000
1996 Cronulla colours.svg Cronulla 40000
1997 North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland 70000
Career totals120000

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References

  1. "Dion Cope - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "ARL 1995 - Round 20 - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  3. "First Grade Players In Order of Appearance". thetigers.com.au.
  4. "20 years of Cup: 1999". Queensland Rugby League. 27 March 2015.
  5. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Dion Cope - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.