Jack Cochrane (rugby league)

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Jack Cochrane
Personal information
Full nameJohn Cochrane
Born1882
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1908 South Sydney 91003
Source: [1]

Jack Cochrane also known as "John Cochrane" was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. Cochrane was a foundation player for South Sydney playing in the club's first ever game.

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Background

Cochrane played rugby union for the South Sydney rugby union side before switching codes to play Rugby League.

Playing career

Cochrane made his first grade debut for Souths against North Sydney at Birchgrove Oval in Round 1 1908 which was the opening week of the NSWRL competition in Australia. Souths won the match 11–7 in front of 3000 people.

In round 5, Cochrane scored his first and only try in a 31-3 win against Newtown. [2]

Souths went on to claim the inaugural minor premiership in 1908 and reach the first NSWRL grand final against rivals Eastern Suburbs. Cochrane played in the match as Souths claimed their first premiership winning 14–12 at the Royal Agricultural Society Grounds in front of 4000 spectators. This would be Cochrane's final game for Souths. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "J Cochrane - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "NSWRFL 1908 - Round 5 - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Jack Cochrane". www.ssralmanac.com.
  4. ↑ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
  5. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571


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