Lachlan Coote

Rugby league player, Super League champion

Lachlan Coote - Rugby league player, Super League champion
Born

April 6th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Started career with the Melbourne Storm, contributing to several NRL championships. Played for the North Queensland Cowboys, securing the NRL Premiership in 2015. Later joined the Cronulla Sharks and transitioned to the Super League with the Hull Kingston Rovers. Demonstrated versatility playing as a fullback and five-eighth. Recognized for significant contributions on the field throughout career.

Won the NRL Premiership with North Queensland Cowboys in 2015

Played for the Melbourne Storm during NRL career

Secured multiple accolades during Super League tenure

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