Max Cole (1951-2018) was an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 1970s. He played for

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and

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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

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against Penrith scoring a try in a 17–12 victory at

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. 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.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cole, Max St. George Dragons players Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs players Australian rugby league players Rugby league wingers 1951 births 2018 deaths 20th-century Australian sportsmen