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NRL Premiership - Round 16 - Melbourne Storm V Wests Tigers - 26 June 2016 - AAMI Park, Melbourne, Vic - Ian Knight

Ahead of game 300, we've taken a look at 300 reasons why Cooper is super!

Ice man

Intelligent

Methodical

The hair

Proven performer

Big game player

Field goals

Leadership

Kicking

The right boot

#7

QLDER

Driven

Clinical

Defence

Skilled

Calm

Decorated career

Pulls the strings - steers our side around the park

Charismatic

Loveable

Ultimate professional

Centimetre perfect

State of Origin winner

Perfection

Precise

Grateful

Playmaker

Organised

40-20 kicks

Five Grand Finals

Hungry to succeed

Club Champion

Bannana kick

Proven performer

Humble

Heroic

Unwavering

Excellence

That Smile

Tackling

Full of #PurplePride

Adopted Melburnian

Started from the bottom (now we're here)

Incredible work ethic

Self-made

Dally M winner

A Genius

Golden-point guru

Try-assist King

Super speed

Clutch Moments

Telepathic

The Slater synergy

Chip kicks

Love for his Club

2012 Clive Churchill medal

Grubber kicks

Methodical

Cross-field kicks

Them high balls

Those cut-out pass to KP

Snatching victory

Greatness

World Cup winner

Resolute

Ball on a String

Always delivers

Match-winner

Miraculous

Bamboozling

Blissful

Systematic

Celebrations

Never gives up, ever

Lasting memories

The Backwards cap

Origin player

Clutch

Fashion sense

Kangaroos representative

Success story

Brisbane born, Melbourne made

Sets the example

Accomplished

Tireless

Big game player

Tactical

Line breaker

Precise

Hard as nails

Miracle Worker

Supreme vision

Round 7, 2016 Field goal v Wests

Deep thinker

Darting runs

Welcome the hits

Gritty

Meticulous

Maestro

Never stays down

Leads by example

Communicator

Good footballer, great person

Fist bumps

Unique

Club life member

Focused

Safe hands

Try-saving tackles

The chase downs

World Club Challenge winner 2008

World Club Challenge winner 2013

Care for his teammates

A defender's nightmare

Consistant

Dedicated

A Favourite son

One club player

Hard

RLIF Halfback of the Year

Determined

Human highlight reel

Silky

Thorough

All class

Bullett passes

Getting better with age

Fast feet

Side steps

299 Storm games and counting…

A great game face

Muscles on muscles

Step ahead of the opposition

Approachable

Soon-to-be 300-Club member

Will leave a legacy

Makes the defence scramble

Winner

Throws a perfect dummy

Dead eye

Future Hall of Fame

He re-signed this year!

Never takes a backwards step

Senses a moment

Proud to wear purple

Respected

Makes the impossible look possible

Take nothing for granted

Living out his boyhood dream

Expert

Gives 110%, everytime

Gracious

Effortless

Masterclass

The whole package

That field goal at Suncorp in 2012 (for Queensland)

That field goal at Suncorp in 2012 (for Storm)

Set play master

An all-time great

Our Halfback

Always in control

Composure King

The finger point celebration

Thrives under presser

Cronk's clinics

Untouchable

Hearthrob

One of a kind

Never makes excuses

No shortcuts

We're privelaged to have him

Remarkable

Motivator

Detailed

Special player

Rugby league excellance

Analytical

Role model

Constantly striving for success

Full of tricks

Idol

Cool customer

Nutrition expert

Embraces the grind

362 career points

Best on ground 2013 World Club Challenge

Pure brilliance

Admired

Storm player for life

Classic combinations

His friendship with Cameron and Billy

Did we mention the field goals?

Has won 70% of his games

Will always be remembered

Accepts his responsibility

Respects the past

Works hard every single day

His own toughest critic

Elite

Leaves no stone unturned

4x Dally M Halfback of the Year

5x Storm Best Back of the Year

85 tries for Storm

A resume that is up there with the best of them

Standout performer

Longevity

High quality

Perfects the one-percenters

Doesn’t need any recognition

Know what you're going to get

Everyone looks up to him

Example to every young player

Competitive

Mentally tough

Plays his role

Creates opportunities for others

Loves to fist pump

Hard worker

Self-taught

Motivated

Driven

Record breaker

Unstoppable

Team player

Durable

Creative

Masterful

Endearing

The tight jersey

Milestone maker

Scintallating

Positive

Committed

Respectful

Fan favourite

Tough

Looks great in purple

Kind

Strong

Determined

Quality

The chip and chase

Reliable

Dangerous in attack

Accurate

Loyal

Demanding

Fit

Mentor

Stalwart

Warrior

Relentless

Classy

Professional

Unbreakable

Proud

Selfless

Team first

Brave

Defiant

Leader

Brilliant

Magician

Amazing

Solid

Rare

Damaging

Resilient

Successful

Tricky

Humble

Legendary

Lion-hearted

Happy

Articulate

Good vision

Future immortal

Industrious

World class

Technique

Wise

Workhorse

#MelbourneProud

Thoughtful

Pin point

Bleeds purple

Quick thinker

Marquee

Teacher

Team man

Good under pressure

Diligent

Attitude

Coachable

Electrifying

Crowd pleaser

The best is yet to come

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Acknowledgement of Country

Melbourne Storm respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.