Lachlan Coote

Lachlan Coote
Personal information
Full nameLachlan Coote
Born (1990-04-06) 6 April 1990 (age 34)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
Height5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)
Weight13 st 5 lb (85 kg)
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2008–13 Penrith Panthers 83 43 10 1 193
2014–18 North Qld Cowboys 83 15 0 4 64
2019–21 St Helens 66 34 284 1 705
2022–23 Hull Kingston Rovers 27 11 58 1 161
Total 259 103 352 7 1123
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2010–12 City Origin 2 2 0 0 8
2012 Prime Ministers XIII 1 0 0 0 0
2016 Scotland 3 0 0 0 0
2019 Great Britain 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]
As of 28 September 2022

Lachlan Coote (born 6 April 1990) is a former Australian rugby league footballer who last played for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.

Coote previously played in the National Rugby League for the Penrith Panthers and the North Queensland Cowboys, with whom he won the 2015 NRL premiership and 2016 World Club Challenge. Coote represented Scotland and Great Britain at an international level, and also played for the City Origin and Prime Minister's XIII teams.

Background

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Coote was born in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. He was raised in Sydney's Greater West, and is of Scottish descent

He played his junior rugby league for the Windsor Wolves, and attended Windsor High School[3] He was a representative of New South Wales and Australia at junior level.

Early career

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Coote joined the Penrith Panthers as a teenager, playing in their premiership-winning Harold Matthews Cup team in 2006. In 2007, he played in the Panthers' S.G. Ball Cup team that lost in the grand final to the Parramatta Eels. Coote was named player of the tournament and was named to play for New South Wales under-17.[4] Later that year he represented the Australian Schoolboys on their undefeated tour of New Zealand.[5]

Coote started the 2008 season playing for the Panthers in the inaugural season of the National Youth Competition. A clear stand out performer, Coote scored 138 points in 12 games and was selected in the New South Wales under-18 side, scoring 14 points in the Blues' victory over Queensland.[6] At the end of the season he was named at fullback in the NYC Team of the Year.

Playing career

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2008

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After regular Penrith fullback Rhys Wesser was ruled out with injury, Coote made his first grade début on 27 June in the Round 16 clash with the Brisbane Broncos at CUA Stadium.[6] In the first draw of the 2008 season, he had an outstanding game, winning Man of the Match.[7] While Wesser returned from injury in the next game against Parramatta, Coote remained in the first grade side, being named as winger. At the end of the season, he was awarded Penrith's Ben Alexander Rookie of the Year award.

2009

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After the departure of Rhys Wesser to the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Coote started the season as Penrith's first choice fullback. In Round 3 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, he scored his first NRL try in the 12–10 win at Brookvale Oval.[8] In Round 14 against Manly-Warringah, Coote suffered a season-ending shoulder injury and finished the year with 12 matches and four tries.

Coote playing for Penrith in 2010

2010

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In an effort to prevent further injury, Coote added 10 kg of muscle to his frame in the off-season and started the 2010 season weighing in at 85 kilograms.[9] He played his first full season of NRL, playing 20 games and scoring a career-high 17 tries, including a hat trick against the Gold Coast Titans in Round 8. He represented NSW City for the first time, starting at fullback and scoring a try in their 30–18 loss to Country.

2011

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After battling osteitis pubis throughout the 2010 season, Coote opted for surgery in the offseason and returned in time for Round 1.[10] He finished the year with 15 appearances and was the Panthers equal highest tryscorer alongside David Simmons with 12 tries.

2012

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Despite Penrith finishing in second last place, Coote represented NSW City for the second time and lined up for the Prime Minister's XIII in their annual end of season match against Papua New Guinea. He finished the season at five-eighth after coach Ivan Cleary moved him from fullback in Round 20.[citation needed]

2013

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Coote started the 2013 NRL season at five-eighth but tore his pectoral muscle in Round 2 against the Wests Tigers.[11] Despite being ruled out for the season, Coote returned in round 22, playing in the club's last five games.

On 2 September, Penrith announced that Coote had been released from the final year of his contract to sign a three-year deal with the North Queensland Cowboys.[12]

Of Scottish descent, Coote was named in Scotland's squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup but withdrew to focus on a full pre-season with the Cowboys.[13]

2014

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Coote tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in North Queensland's first game at the Auckland Nines, ruling him out for the entire 2014 NRL season.[14]

2015

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Coote started the season in the Queensland Cup, playing two games for the Cowboys' affiliate side the Northern Pride.[citation needed] He made his North Queensland début in their round 3 loss to Brisbane, playing fullback. He would go on to cement his spot as the club's first choice fullback, as the side went on a club record 11 game winning streak.

Coote continued to contribute successfully throughout the 2015 season, and solidified himself as a premier playmaker alongside Dally M medalist Jonathan Thurston as well as hooker, Jake Granville, and five eighth Michael Morgan. The 'spine' for the North Queensland Cowboys was instrumental in their success during the 2015 season. These four players were named NRL.com's #1 playmaking spine for 2015.[15] Coote was named by popular NRL journalist Andrew Voss, as the #1 fullback in the competition at defusing kicks.[16] as well as being lauded for his impressive positional play at fullback.

On 4 October, Coote was a member of North Queensland's Grand Final winning side, starting at fullback in the 17–16 victory over the Brisbane Broncos.

2016

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Coote was named in the North Queensland club's 2016 NRL Auckland Nines squad.[17] On 21 February, he was a member of the Cowboys' 2016 World Club Challenge winning side, starting at fullback in the side's 38–4 victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Headingley Stadium.

On 27 April, despite much larger deals being offered elsewhere, Coote re-signed with North Queensland until the end of the 2018 season, after his early season form saw him touted as a possible selection for New South Wales.[18]

In May, Coote was selected in the City Origin side but withdrew due to a rib injury.[19] Coote ended 2016 having started every game for the Cowboys' at fullback[20]

In October, Coote was named in Scotland's 2016 Four Nations squad.[21] In the final round of the tournament, Coote was awarded man of the match honours in Scotland's 18–18 upset draw with world number one nation New Zealand.

2017

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Despite an injury interrupted start to the season, Coote played 21 games for North Queensland in 2017, scoring two tries and kicking two field goals. On 1 October, he started at fullback in the club's 2017 NRL Grand Final loss to the Melbourne Storm.[citation needed]

2018

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Coote missed the first three games of the 2018 NRL season due to a hamstring injury. Upon returning from injury he played for the Cowboys' Queensland Cup feeder side, the Mackay Cutters.[22][23] He returned to North Queensland in Round 6 but played just 9 games throughout the season, with Ben Hampton and Te Maire Martin being favoured at fullback.

On 28 September, Coote signed with St. Helens on a three-year deal starting in 2019.[24]

2019

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He played in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium.[25]

In Coote's first season at St Helens, the club won the League Leaders Shield after finishing 16 points ahead of second placed Wigan. Coote would then play in the club's 23–6 grand final victory over Salford at Old Trafford.[26][27]

He was selected in squad for the 2019 Great Britain Lions tour of the Southern Hemisphere.[28] He made his Great Britain test debut in the defeat by Tonga.[29]

2020

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Coote was named man of the match in St Helens 48-2 semi-final victory over Catalans Dragons as the club reached yet another grand final.[30]

He played in the club's 8-4 2020 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan at the Kingston Communications Stadium in Hull.[31]

2021

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In the 2021 Challenge Cup semi-final, Coote scored a try and kicked six goals as St Helens defeated Hull FC 33-18 to reach the final.[32]

Coote played for St. Helens in their 2021 Challenge Cup Final victory over Castleford.[33]

On 16 August, it was confirmed that Coote would be moving to Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2022 season on a two-year contract. Coote's last game for St Helens was the 2021 Super League Grand Final where the Saints defeated Catalans Dragons 12-10 to win their third successive title.[34]

2022

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In round 1 of the 2022 Super League season, Coote made his club debut for Hull KR in their 24-10 loss against Wigan.[35] On 22 August, Coote was ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 Super League season after suffering his third concussion of the campaign.[36]

2023

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In round 8 of the 2023 Super League season, Coote scored a try and kicked six goals as Hull Kingston Rovers defeated arch-rivals Hull F.C. 40-0.[37] On 22 June 2023, Coote announced his retirement with immediate effect, following medical advice.[38]

Achievements and accolades

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Individual

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  • Penrith Panthers Rookie of the Year: 2008
  • Penrith Panthers Members' Player of the Year: 2012[39]
  • NYC Team of the Year: 2008
  • 2019 Super League Dream Team

Team

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Statistics

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NRL & Super League

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Statistics are correct to the end of the 2023 season[40]
† Denotes seasons in which Coote won an NRL Premiership
Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2008 Penrith 5 0 6 54.6 0 12
2009 12 4 0 — 0 16
2010 20 17 2 66.7 0 72
2011 15 12 0 — 0 48
2012 24 9 2 100 1 41
2013 7 1 0 — 0 4
2015† North Queensland 26 6 0 — 1 25
2016 27 5 0 — 1 21
2017 21 2 0 — 2 10
2018 9 2 0 — 0 8
2019 St Helens 27 16 117 — 1 321
2020 16 10 32 — 0 214
2021 23 8 94 236
2022 Hull Kingston Rovers 17 9 32 1 101
2023 10 2 26 60
Career totals 259 103 352 62.5 7 1123

International

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Season Team Matches T G GK % F/G Pts
2016 Scotland Scotland 3 0 0 — 0 0
2019 Great Britain 1
Career totals 4 0 0 — 0 0

Personal life

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Coote has two children, a son named Bailey and a daughter named Mia, with his partner Laura Ottolino.[41][42]

References

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  1. ^ "Players". Love Rugby League. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. ^ Lachlan Coote rugbyleagueproject.org
  3. ^ Full-back to the future Archived 10 July 2012 at archive.today Fairfax Digital. Retrieved 6 July 2008
  4. ^ [1][permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "2007 Australian Schoolboys Team Announced – Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League". Fox Sports.
  6. ^ a b Panther prodigy Lachlan Coote poised to pounce The Daily Telegraph. 6 July 2008
  7. ^ Coote swears to stay The Mt Druitt Standard. Retrieved 6 July 2008
  8. ^ "Panthers boilover keeps Manly winless". ABC News. 30 March 2009.
  9. ^ [2] [dead link‍]
  10. ^ Ben Horne (12 February 2016). "Penrith fullback Lachlan Coote says he's confident his injured groin has been fixed by surgery". Fox Sports.
  11. ^ "Penrith Panthers suffer major blow with five-eighth Lachlan Coote to miss the rest of the NRL season". Fox Sports.
  12. ^ "Panthers release Coote, signs with Cowboys". Zero Tackle.
  13. ^ "New North Queensland fullback Lachlan Coote feeling the heat at Cowboys | thetelegraph.com.au". Archived from the original on 12 November 2013.
  14. ^ "Auckland Nines 2014 Injury Update Including Lachlan Coote, Todd Carney – Triple M NRL". Triple M. 15 February 2014.
  15. ^ "Top 5 Playmaking Spines". NRL.com.
  16. ^ "Lachlan Coote Bomb Defuse". Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  17. ^ "Cowboys name strong Nines squad". Rugby League Week. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016.
  18. ^ Tackle, Zero (27 April 2016). "Coote re-signs with Cowboys". Zero Tackle.
  19. ^ "Lachlan Coote Admits He is Running Out of Chances to Play For Source". Couriermail.com.au.
  20. ^ "Custom Match List - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  21. ^ "GRAND FINAL HERO AMONG NEW-LOOK BRAVEHEARTS". Scotlandrl.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  22. ^ "Coote returns but not for the Cowboys". National Rugby League. 27 March 2018.
  23. ^ "Coote set to miss season opener". Townsvillebulletin.com.au. 5 March 2018.
  24. ^ "St Helens sign Cowboys full-back Coote". BBC Sport.
  25. ^ "St Helens 4–18 Warrington RESULT: Challenge Cup Final as it happened from Wembley". Mirror. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  26. ^ Unwin, Will (12 October 2019). "St Helens 23–6 Salford Red Devils: Super League Grand Final – as it happened". The Guardian.
  27. ^ "St Helens win 2019 Super League League Leaders' shield". Sky Sports.
  28. ^ "Zak Hardaker shock inclusion in 24-man Great Britain squad for tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea". The Telegraph. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  29. ^ "Great Britain left bruised at Tonga party". Times. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  30. ^ Bower, Aaron (20 November 2020). "St Helens demolish Catalans Dragons to set up Grand Final clash with Wigan". The Guardian.
  31. ^ "Super League Grand Final: Wigan 4-8 St Helens". BBC Sport.
  32. ^ "St Helens Hull FC Semi Final". Skysports.com.
  33. ^ "How St Helens players have celebrated their first Challenge Cup win in 13 years". Manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  34. ^ "Super League Grand Final: Catalans Dragons 10-12 St Helens: Saints win three in a row". BBC Sport.
  35. ^ "Hull KR 10 Wigan Warriors 24: Rovers humbled by stylish Wigan". Yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  36. ^ "Lachlan Coote's season finished as Hull KR star suffers third concussion". Hulldailymail.co.uk.
  37. ^ "Super League: Hull FC 0-40 Hull KR - Robins blow rivals away". BBC Sport.
  38. ^ "Lachlan Coote retires with immediate effect". Loverugbyleague.com. 22 June 2023.
  39. ^ "Panthers Honour 2012 Stars as the Club Looks to a Stronger Season Ahead". Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  40. ^ Shawn Dollin and Andrew Ferguson (12 February 2016). "Lachlan Coote".
  41. ^ Paul Malone. "NRL grand final 2015: Cowboys fullback Lachlan Coote to start contract talks in the off-season". Courier Mail.
  42. ^ "Cowboys creche grows by two". Townsvillebulletin.com.au. 20 July 2018.
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