PERSISTENCE and hard work are paying off for South Mildura's Charlie Cook.

Multiple big pre-seasons in a row have given the 17-year-old a chance to shine at senior level for his beloved Bulldogs and also earn his first crack with Bendigo Pioneers in the Coates Talent League as a top-age player.

Making himself at home on the wing, Cook shone in his first senior SFNL game of the season, booting th...