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Key Facts

Full name
Timothy Michael Cook

Known as
Tim Cook

Born
20 February 1974 (age 50)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 23y 44d
Last game: 24y 183d

Height and weight
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 75 kg

Senior clubs
Central District; Adelaide; North Adelaide

Jumper numbers
Adelaide: 2

Recruited from
Central District (1997); Adelaide (1998); Central District (2001)

Tim Cook

ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
Central DistrictSANFL1991-20001171381.18
AdelaideAFL1997-1998850.6363%4.753.880.750
North AdelaideSANFL2001-200589310.35
SANFL1991-20052061690.82
AFL1997-1998850.6363%4.753.880.750
Total1991-20052141740.81

AFL: 10,763rd player to appear, 8,881st most games played, 6,378th most goals kickedAdelaide: 83rd player to appear, 213th most games played, 166th most goals kicked

Tim Cook played senior grade football for North Clare as a fifteen year old and was recruited by Central District. He commenced in the Bulldogs’ seniors in 1991 and went on to play 117 SANFL games and kick 138 goals for them over the ensuing decade. In 1995 and 1996 he was a member of Centrals’ first two grand final teams but the side lowered its colours to Port Adelaide on both occasions.

A skilful half forward or forward pocket in the main, Cook could also play as a rover. In 1997-8 he was on the Adelaide Crows’ list but played just eight games, and spent the majority of his time back at the Bulldogs.

When he failed to gain selection for Centrals’ 2000 grand final clash with the Eagles he sought and obtained a clearance to North Adelaide. Between 2001 and 2005 he played 89 games and booted 31 goals for the Roosters with his time with the club highlighted by a best and fairest win in his first season.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Wikipedia article; The Complete Book of SANFL Records 2004 edition by Dion Hayman

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.