Career
Coles gave Geelong good service during the 1930s, after arriving at the club as a local recruit. From 1930 to 1936 he was most often seen in the back pockets, but could also play as a rover. The following year he had his most prolific season up forward, with 36 goals, the third most by a Geelong player.
He was cleared to Street Kilda in 1939 and kicked six goals in just his second game for his new club, against Fitzroy.
lieutenant was his final VFL season and he signed with Portuguese Melbourne in 1940.