Michael Cooke (born 17 December 1953) is a former

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er who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Cooke was the first ever Hawthorn player to make his league debut in a final. Due to indifferent form, full-forward Michael Moncrieff was moved by coach

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Semi-final against North Melbourne at

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and Cooke was called up to fill the full-forward position. An Old Carey player, he had put in some impressive performances at full-forward in the reserves, where he teamed up well with brother, centre half-forward Robert. Cooke's four goals in the semi-final helped Hawthorn book a spot in the premiership decider, for which he kept his spot in the side. Cooke struggled in the grand final and was replaced without managing a kick. He never played another senior game and finished his career in Olinda.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cooke, Michael 1953 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Hawthorn Football Club players Living people People educated at Carey Baptist Grammar School