Beach sprinting was just the start of Damien Cook's NRL story
It's been a long time since Damien Cook was known merely as a beach sprint champion, but ahead of the champion hooker's final NRL game, all the old stories are being told one last time.
Damien Cook, the 35-year-old St George Illawarra skipper, will make his final NRL appearance this weekend at Wollongong Showground. Born in Wollongong, Cook used to be a champion beach sprinter, a fact that never fails to be mentioned by commentators and fans alike. Despite a late start to his NRL career, Cook has played the seventh-most matches of any dummy half in history.
His favourite matches are too numerous to choose just one, including his first grade debut, his debut at South Sydney, his first State of Origin match, and a memorable intercept try against Tonga. Cook's success as a playmaker was as notable as his speed, accumulating 18 try assists in 2019. Over his career, he has made countless memorable moments, highlighting the joy the game has brought him.
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