Jack Cogger
Introduction
Jack Cogger (born 5 August 1997) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. He plays at halfback.
Background
Born in Greenacre, New South Wales, Cogger played his junior rugby league for the Toukley Hawks, before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.
Cogger is the son of former Western Suburbs Magpies player Trevor Cogger.
Playing career
Early career
From 2014 to 2016, Cogger played for the Newcastle Knights' NYC team. In November and December 2014, he played for the Australian Schoolboys. On 21 January 2015, he re-signed with the Knights on a contract to the end of 2016. On 27 August 2015, he extended his contract from the end of 2016 to the end of 2018.
2016
In 2016, Cogger captained the Knights' NYC side. In Round 10 of the 2016 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Knights against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.