Stuart Cochrane (born 20 July 1978) is a former

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(AFL) and

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(SANFL) footballer who played for the

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and

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s. After being delisted at the end of 2005, Cochrane played for Central District in the SANFL before retiring from football after playing in a losing 2006 Grand Final side. He is currently part of Port Adelaide's coaching staff, serving as the club's development coach at

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level, and as the club's defence coach at

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level. Cochrane's father Richard Cochrane also played for Central District.

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* Port Adelaide Football Club players Port Adelaide Football Club players (all competitions) Murray Kangaroos Football Club players North Melbourne Football Club players Central District Football Club players Australian rules footballers from South Australia 1978 births Living people {{AFL-bio-1970s-stub