Damien Cook has not played any of the last 5 games for St George Illawarra Dragons.
Damien Cook (born 23 June 1991) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the St.George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL and Australia at international level.
He previously played for the St.George Illawarra Dragons, South Sydney and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League, and at representative level for Country NSW and New South Wales in the State of Origin series.
Cook was born in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia. He was educated at Endeavour Sports High School. He is the nephew of former rugby league player Peter Phillips.
Cook grew up in his home town of Helensburgh, New South Wales, in the Illawarra region of Australia. He was a state champion in the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships throughout his youth.[citation needed]
