Jack Anthony (footballer)
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Jack Anthony during the 2009 AFL season
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Anthony | ||
| Nickname(s) | Jack | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) |
Diamond Creek (NFL) Northern U18 (TAC Cup) |
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| Draft | No. 37, 2005 National Draft, Collingwood No. 6, 2011 Pre-Season Draft, Fremantle |
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| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward/Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2008–2010 | Collingwood | 43 (80) | |
| 2011–2012 | Fremantle | 8 (3) | |
| Total | 51 (83) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2012.
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| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
John "Jack" Anthony (born 19 January 1988) is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the Collingwood Football Club from 2008–2010 and the Fremantle Football Club from 2011–2012.
Anthony originally played as a forward during his junior days with Diamond Creek in northern Melbourne. He also played for the Northern Knights in the TAC Cup where he was scouted by Collingwood and selected with the 37th selection of the 2005 AFL Draft.
Anthony suffered a serious neck injury during the 2007 pre-season but made a successful return to football in 2008.
Anthony made his AFL debut in round three against Richmond Football Club. He kicked two goals straight, but was dropped back to the VFL the following week. He returned to the Collingwood side in Round 13, keeping his spot in the side for the rest of the season. He kicked 25 goals for the season and scored at an accuracy of 81% – the highest percentage of any player in the competition with 25 or more goals. Originally believed to be the replacement for the retired James Clement, Anthony instead played up forward for Collingwood. His best return of the season was kicking four goals in a losing side against North Melbourne Football Club in round 16. Against St Kilda Football Club in round 19 he kicked three goals and had five marks in an important game for the club.
The 2009 season was Anthony's most successful year to date, leading Collingwood's goal kicking with 50 for the season. He had a career high 18 disposals against Western Bulldogs. He also had another career high four goals against the Fremantle Football Club and laid five tackles against the Blues. He was ranked 10th in the AFL for total goals for the season and 16th in goals contributed per game. Anthony kicked a crucial goal in the last 20 seconds of the semi final against the Adelaide Football Club to give Collingwood victory by five points, after being awarded a free kick. He broke down in tears after the match. Collingwood were defeated by Geelong the following week in the preliminary final. Earlier in the season, Anthony was suspended for one match for headbutting an opponent in the groin.
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