Damien Cook, a hooker for St George Illawarra, says he wanted to remain at the club and is disappointed about his situation. Multiple outlets report that Cook describes being “filthy” about the prospect of no longer being wanted. Despite that frustration, he says his focus is now on his remaining time with the Dragons and on helping the team avoid finishing last in the joint-venture era.
The reports frame Cook’s comments as both personal and competitive. He expresses hurt over the decision that leads to his exit, but also indicates he intends to channel that motivation into performance for the remainder of his contract or time with the club. The outlets also highlight that his goal is to prevent the Dragons from recording their first wooden spoon in the joint-venture period.
Across the sources, the central points are Cook’s desire to stay, his reaction to losing his place, and his stated intention to drive effort to avoid a last-place finish.
