Mark Ko'cass

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Mark Ko'cass
Personal information
Full nameMark Ko'cass
Playing information
Position Halfback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1986 Parramatta Eels 30000
1987 St. George Dragons 162019
Total192019
Source: [1]
As of 10 February 2023

Mark Ko'cass is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Parramatta and St. George in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Ko'cass made his first-grade debut in round 12 of the 1986 NSWRL season against Canberra at Parramatta Stadium. Ko'cass played three games for Parramatta as they won their fourth premiership that year. In 1987, Ko'cass joined St. George and played 16 games as the starting halfback. His final game in the top grade was a 34–16 loss against his old side Parramatta in round 25 of the 1987 NSWRL season. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Mark Ko'cass - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "Player Profile Mark Ko'cass". stgeorgedragons.com.au.
  4. ↑ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
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