Russell Cook | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Russell Frederick Cook | ||
Date of birth | 23 September 1947 | ||
Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | South Melbourne Under 19s | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1966–1975 | South Melbourne | 164 (54) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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