Born 1883 Sydney, Died 1917 Palestine -

Played for : New South Wales and Australia

Off a shortened run, and style reminiscent to Jeff Thompson, Albert Cotter (otherwise known as Tibby) was a ferocious fast bowler. He was the first choice fast bowler from 1904 until 1912. He wasn't tall, but like the other great fast bowlers Harold Larwood and Ray Lindwall, he had incredible strength in his arms and shoulders. After England had regained the Ashes in the 1903/4 series, Cotter took 8 for 65 in the Melbourne Test match, which led to the home side winning convincingly, thus restoring some pride.

Cotter toured England in 1905 and four years later in 1909. His first tour of England was by far his most successful taking 124 wickets in first class matches, his best return happened at Worcester where he took 12 wickets at a cost of only 34 runs. His best figures four years later helped his side win the Headingley Test (5 for 38) during the second innings. Possibly his most memorable match was against Sydney (playing for Glebe) when he took 4 wickets in four balls in 1911.

Albert Cotter was killed in action by a sniper at Beersheba, he was serving in the Australian Light Horse Division at the time.