Stuart Anderson (Australian footballer)
Stuart Desmond Anderson (b. 27 June 1974) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Fremantle Dockers in the Australian Football League (AFL).
- For the 1930s North Melbourne player, see Stewart Anderson (footballer).
| Stuart Anderson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Stuart Desmond Anderson | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Sale, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Wesley College, Melbourne | ||
| Debut | Round 6, 1994, North Melbourne vs. West Coast Eagles, at the MCG | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1994–1997 | North Melbourne | 61 (20) | |
| 1998 | Fremantle | 9 (3) | |
| Total | 70 (23) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1998. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Born in Sale and educated at Wesley College, Melbourne, Anderson was drafted by North Melbourne at pick 35 at the 1990 AFL draft. He played 61 games as a midfielder/half-forward for North, including the 1996 premiership.
At the end of the 1997 AFL season Anderson was traded to Fremantle in return for Winston Abraham. His career declined after the move west, only managing to play 9 games in 1998 AFL season after failing to be selected in the league team at the beginning of the 1999 AFL season, Anderson left Fremantle mid season.
Anderson played 21 first eleven games for Melbourne Cricket Club between 1992/93 and 2000/01.[1]
He is the cousin of Australian comedian Wil Anderson.
Statistics
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 1994 | North Melbourne | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 1995 | North Melbourne | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 154 | 98 | 252 | 45 | 13 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 9.6 | 6.1 | 15.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 1996† | North Melbourne | 5 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 177 | 121 | 298 | 45 | 21 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 8.0 | 5.5 | 13.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 1997 | North Melbourne | 5 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 120 | 81 | 201 | 34 | 15 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 6.0 | 4.1 | 10.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 1998 | Fremantle | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 62 | 41 | 103 | 30 | 6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 6.9 | 4.6 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Career | 70 | 23 | 22 | 526 | 349 | 875 | 154 | 55 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 7.5 | 5.0 | 12.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2 | ||
References
- "Melbourne Premier Cricket: Player Register & Career Stats". Cricket Victoria.
External links
- Stuart Anderson's playing statistics from AFL Tables