1. Aami Stadium

Cook went to his first Crows game at just five years old. Although he can’t remember who the Crows played, he vividly remembers the “roar of the crowd”.

2. Junior flag

Donning the Happy Valley guernsey in under 17.5s, Cook won a flag in 2019. Not just a bystander, the wing/forward finished best on ground.

3. Volleyball fan

Cook enjoyed his volleyball, right up until 2020. The then 17-year-old made the decision to give up volleyball and focus on his football career… a wise choice in the end.

4. Life away from footy

Although a football career is now underway, Cook still plans to undertake a personal trainer course.

5. Happy in Happy Valley

Born in Mount Barker, Cook’s family moved to Woodcroft when he was just two years old. He’s lived there ever since.

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Pick #25: Brayden Cook

Brayden Cook has been drafted to the Adelaide Football Club with Pick #25.

6. Big brother

Cook has a younger sister, Tayla, 15.

7. Personal idol

The 18-year-old looks no further than his dad for inspiration. Cook’s father, Michael, enjoyed a strong football career himself for Happy Valley and South Adelaide.

8. On the court

Cook is a diehard NBA fan and follows closely the careers of LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

9. To the States

In the hope that travel to the United States one day returns to some normality, Cook hopes he can make the trip across to watch NBA courtside.

10. Becoming a Crow

Cook couldn’t name one Crow he was excited to link-up with, but did say he wants to learn off every single one of his new teammates.