Brayden Cook (born 18 July 2002) is a professional

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er playing for the in the

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(AFL).

Early career

Cook was born in Mount Barker, his family moved to Woodcroft when he was 2. He played his junior career with Happy Valley in the

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. Cook grew up supporting in the

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AFL career

Cook was drafted by with pick 25 in the

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. He made his debut in round 21 2021 against and played the final three games of the season. Cook kicked a crucial goal in Adelaide's comeback

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win against in

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. Cook did not breakout until

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, when he kicked a career-high three goals against at

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. He became one of the Crows' premier small forwards as

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made a move to the midfield.

Statistics

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cook, Brayden Living people 2002 births Adelaide Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Adelaide Australian rules footballers from South Australia South Adelaide Football Club players Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) players Happy Valley Football Club players 21st-century Australian sportsmen