Brett Cooper is a former Australian rules football

Australian rules football

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er who played with Collingwood

Collingwood Football Club

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 in the Victorian Football League

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 (VFL).

Cooper was at established player at Preston

Northern Bullants

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 by the time he joined Collingood in 1983, although he would occasionally miss games due to his army commitments. Collingwood's secretary, John Birt

John Birt (footballer)

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, described Cooper as a "mini Rene Kink

Rene Kink

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". After appearing in three reserves fixtures, Cooper played in Collingwood's round 12 win over Melbourne

Melbourne Football Club

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 at Waverly Park. The 23 year old, who played most of his football as a half forward flanker, had 10 disposals and kicked a behind.

He later served time in prison for drug offences.