Career
A Norths junior from the Cremorne club, Frank Cottle played nine seasons with the North Sydney Bears between 1940-1951. War service saw Cottle miss the 1943, 1944 and 1945 seasons. He later went on to captain the North Sydney Bears and was a popular clubman during his time at the club
Cottle was also selected to play for New South Wales on three occasions during 1947, and also represented City Firsts between 1917-1948.
Frank Cottle died on 17 February 1992, aged 71.