Ian Cooper (Australian footballer, born 1954) explained

Ian Cooper
Fullname:Ian D. Cooper
Birth Date:12 June 1954
Originalteam:East Reservoir
Height:183 cm
Weight:81 kg
Statsend:1982
Years1:1972–1982
Club1:Collingwood
Games Goals1:93 (0)

Ian D. Cooper (born 12 June 1954) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

From East Reservoir, Cooper came to Collingwood as a forward but was used as a back pocket defender during his time in the VFL.[1] He played his first game in 1972 but didn't establish a place in the team until 1974, keeping Peter Hudson goal-less in Round 2 of 1974,[2] and was a regular until 1977. Injuries restricted him to just 14 games in his final four seasons. He was however, despite having played just three times all year, selected in the 1981 VFL Grand Final.[3]

Cooper finished his career in the VFA with Port Melbourne.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby, Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. Web site: Hudson on way. The Age.
  3. Web site: Ian Cooper. AFL Tables.
  4. The Age, "Cook and Port in 'disgrace'", 9 July 1984, p. 23