Tony Anderson
| Tony Anderson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Thomas Garfield Anderson | ||
| Date of birth | 31 January 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Glenelg, South Australia | ||
| Date of death | 1 April 2020 (aged 78) | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1963–1969 | Melbourne | 75 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1969. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Thomas Garfield Anderson (31 January 1942 – 1 April 2020), known as Tony Anderson, was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the 1960s.
Anderson made his VFL debut with Melbourne in 1963 and would form an important part of their defence throughout the rest of the decade. He was a half back flanker in Melbourne's 1964 premiership side and by the time he retired in 1969 had amassed 75 league games.[1]
Anderson died on 1 April 2020, at the age of 78.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Premiership player Tony Anderson passes away". melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Tony Garfield Anderson". Memories. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
External links
[edit]- Tony Anderson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Tony Anderson at AustralianFootball.com
- DemonWiki profile
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