In 1973, he kicked 104 goals to be the VFA Division 1 leading goalkicker for the home-and-away season, although he was passed in the finals by Jim 'Frosty' Miller. Altogether, Cooper played 56 games for Sandringham between 1972 and 1975, and kicked 282 goals.
Cooper set a record in 1973 by scoring 104 goals to lead the VFA Division 1 standings during the home-and-away season, although he was edged out by Jim 'Frosty' Miller in the finals. Over his time with Sandringham from 1972 to 1975, Cooper played 56 games and scored a total of 282 goals.