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John Cogger

b. 1963

Australian rugby league player

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Born 1963. John Cogger is an Australian rugby league player.

John Cogger (born 26 April 1963) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a . He played at club level for Western Suburbs, Runcorn Highfield and Oldham.

Playing career Australia Cogger made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in 1983. He suffered a broken jaw in a match against Balmain early in 1985, which ruled him out for the rest of the year.

England Cogger moved to England in 1986, joining Second Division club Runcorn Highfield. He was named Division Two Player of the Year in 1987. In 1989, he briefly served as caretaker coach at the club following the departure of Bill Ashurst.

Cogger joined Oldham in February 1989, and was appointed as the club's captain. During the 1989–90 season, he helped the club reach the 1989–90 Lancashire Cup final and 1989–90 Challenge Cup semi-final, narrowly losing to Warrington on both occasions.

Personal life John Cogger is the brother of Trevor Cogger, who also played rugby league for Western Suburbs. His nephew, Jack Cogger, has played for several clubs in the National Rugby League and Super League.

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Who is John Cogger?

Australian rugby league player

When was John Cogger born?

John Cogger was born on 26 April 1963.

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John Cogger is a rugby league player.

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John Cogger is Australian.

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