Biography
Cooper originally gained an interest in rugby league while watching and supporting the Western Suburbs Magpies, the club his father went for. He began playing rugby league at the age of six for his local junior side, the Shellharbour Sharks, while also enjoying athletics and being actively involved with his local surf club with his close cousin Corey.
After moving to Illawarra, Cooper began supporting the Illawarra Steelers. Cooper was originally signed on to the Illawarra Steelers club as a teenager prior to their merger with the St. George Dragons at the end of 1998. He made his debut for the merged St George Illawarra club in 2000.
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