Michael Cockerill (20 November 1960 – 31 August 2017) was an investigative Australian

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journalist who wrote for Fairfax newspapers,

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and formerly

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. He was also a football pundit and match commentator and appeared regularly on the football show Fox Sports FC. In 2011, he was inducted into the

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. It was announced that he had died from illness, just before the Japan–Australia World Cup qualifier on 31 August 2017. He has been honoured by the

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through the award of the Michael Cockerill Medal, recognizing the standout National Premier Leagues performer in each season's

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competition.

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