Career
He had a strong debut season in 1990 and got his first taste of September action, with 19 disposals in an elimination final loss to Melbourne at the MCG. From 1993 to 1995, Cooper was a regular fixture in the Hawthorn team, with the aging stars of the 1980s retiring from the game and freeing up spaces in the side. He had his best season in 1993 when he put together 396 disposals, at just under 20 a game.