Frank Alan Cottle (21 December 1920 – 17 February 1992) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

A Norths junior from the Cremorne club, Cottle played nine seasons with North Sydney between 1940-1951.

War service saw Cottle miss the 1943, 1944 and 1945 seasons. He later went on to captain North Sydney and was a popular clubman during his time at the club.

Cottle was also selected to play for New South Wales on three occasions during 1947, and also represented City Firsts between 1947-1948.^[1]

Cottle died on 17 February 1992, aged 71.^[2]