A 2018 premiership defender who debuted back in 2016, Cole has rebuilt his career after injury-wrecked seasons in 2022 and 2023, stringing together durable years as the West Coast Eagles' small-forward stopper and rebounder. The 188cm Bendigo product added 18 senior games in 2025 and was rewarded with a contract extension. He has played 148 AFL games and kicked 14 goals.