Max Cole (rugby league) explained

Max Cole
Fullname:Max Cole
Birth Date:1951 9, df=yes
Club1:St. George
Year1start:1972
Appearances1:9
Tries1:5
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:15
Year2start:1973
Year2end:75
Appearances2:44
Tries2:19
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:57
Club3:St. George
Year3start:1976
Appearances3:2
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Source:[1]
Updated:7 February 2024

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.

Playing career

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Max Cole - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2024-02-07.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: Player Profile Max Cole. stgeorgedragons.com.au.