George Cook (rugby league)

George Cook

Personal information
Full name	George Cook
Playing information
Position	Hooker
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1944–46	Canterbury-Bankstown	3	0	0	0	0
1947	Parramatta	17	3	0	0	9
	Total	20	3	0	0	9
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George Cook was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1940s. He played for Canterbury-Bankstown and Parramatta as a hooker. Cook was a foundation player for Parramatta and played in the clubs first ever game.

Playing career

Cook made his debut for Canterbury in 1944 against Newtown. Over the next two seasons, Cook spent the majority of his playing time in the lower grades for Canterbury. In 1947, Cook joined Parramatta who had just been admitted into the competition. Cook played at hooker in Parramatta's first ever game against Newtown at Cumberland Oval on April 12 1947. The match ended in a 34-12 defeat but Cook is remembered for scoring the clubs first ever try in the game. Cook made 17 appearances for Parramatta that year as the side struggled on the field ending in a wooden spoon at the end of the season.