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{{short description|Australian rules footballer}}
{{Infobox afl player
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2018}}
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| firstname = John
{{Infobox AFL biography
| lastname = Anthony
| image = noimage
| name = Jack Anthony
| image = JohnAnthony.jpg
| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1988|1|19|df=y}}
| alt =
| birthplace = [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]
| caption = Jack Anthony during the [[2009 AFL season]]
| originalteam = Diamond Creek/Northern U/18
| fullname = John Anthony
| dead = alive
| deathdate =
| nickname = Jack
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|01|19|df=y}}
| deathplace =
| birth_place = [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]]
| heightweight = 192 cm / 92 kg
| death_date =
| debutdate = 6 April 2008
| death_place =
| debutteam = [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]
| originalteam = [[Diamond Creek Football Club|Diamond Creek]] ([[Northern Football League (Australia)|NFL]])<br>[[Northern Knights Football Club|Northern U18]] ([[TAC Cup]])
| debutopponent = [[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]]
| draftpick = No. 37, [[2005 AFL draft|2005 National draft]], {{AFL Col}}<br>No. 6, [[2010 AFL draft|2011 Pre-Season draft]], {{AFL Fre}}
| debutstadium = [[MCG]]
| height = 192&nbsp;cm
| playingteams = [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]] (2006-present)<br /> 32 Games, 72 Goals
| coach = notcoach
| weight = 91&nbsp;kg
| position = [[Australian rules football positions|Forward/Defender]]
| coachingteams =
| statsend = Rd 21 2009
| statsend = 2012
| years1 = 2008–2010
| careerhighlights =
| club1 = {{AFL Col}}
| games_goals1 = 43 (80)
| years2 = 2011–2012
| club2 = {{AFL Fre}}
| games_goals2 = 8 (3)
| games_goalstotal = 51 (83)
| careerhighlights = *2009 [[List of Collingwood Football Club leading goalkickers|Collingwood leading goalkicker]]
}}
}}


'''John "Jack" Anthony''' (born 19 January 1988) is a [[Collingwood Magpies]] footballer in the [[Australian Football League]]. Anthony was Drafted by the [[Collingwood Magpies]] (rank #37) In the 2005 National Draft. Anthony was a defender from [[Diamond Creek Football Club|Diamond Creek]] in northern Melbourne but now plays full forward for [[Collingwood Football Club]]. He was recruited from the [[Northern Knights]] U18 club. When he first came into the club he was thought of a potential Full-back for the [[Collingwood Magpies]] but has become a regular in attack.
'''John''' "'''Jack'''" '''Anthony''' (born 19 January 1988) is a former professional [[Australian rules football]] player who played for the [[Collingwood Football Club]] from 2008 to 2010 and the [[Fremantle Football Club]] from 2011 to 2012.

== Early life ==
Anthony originally played as a forward during his junior days with [[Diamond Creek Football Club|Diamond Creek]] in northern Melbourne. He also played for the [[Northern Knights Football Club|Northern Knights]] in the [[TAC Cup]] where he was scouted by Collingwood and selected with the 37th selection of the [[2005 AFL draft]].

==AFL career==
==AFL career==

===2007===
===2007===
Anthony suffered a horrific neck injury during the 2007 pre-season but made a successful return to football in 2008.
Anthony suffered a serious neck injury during the 2007 pre-season but made a successful return to football in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|archive-date=17 September 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070917123743/http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/5586/Default.aspx?newsId=40455|url=http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/5586/Default.aspx?newsId=40455|title=Jack back in 2008|date=2 April 2007 | first=Nick |last=Hulett}}</ref>


===2008===
===2008===
Anthony made his AFL debut in round three against [[Richmond Football Club]] and in that match kicked two goals straight, before being 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 was a dangerous force up forward. 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.
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.


===2009===
===2009===
2009 has been Anthony's most successful year, leading Collingwood's goal kicking with 50 of them so far (semi-final). He also had a career high 18 disposals against [[Western Bulldogs]]. He also had another career high four goals against [[Fremantle Football Club]] and laid five tackles against the Blues. He is also ranked 10 in total goals for the season and 16th in goals contributed per game. He also kicked a crucial goal in the last 20 seconds of the semi final against the Adelaide Crows to give Collingwood victory by five points, after being awarded a free kick. He broke down in tears after the match. for that goal he was awarded the most pressuring score of 2009.
The 2009 season was Anthony's most successful year to date, leading Collingwood's goal kicking with 50 for the season.<ref name="freo">{{cite news|last=Sapienza|first=Joseph|title=Dockers close in on Anthony|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/afl-news/dockers-close-in-on-anthony-20101111-17or3.html|access-date=13 November 2010|newspaper=WA Today|date=11 November 2010}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Anthony banned for groin headbutt|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/05/05/2561190.htm|publisher=ABC News|access-date=13 November 2010|date=5 May 2009}}</ref>


==Stats==
===2010===
Coming off a very successful year in 2009, Anthony had a disappointing start to the 2010 season, only averaging half a goal a game, which then forced him to be dropped from the senior side and into the VFL team. Later in the season he was then listed to play in Round 14 when he played his best game for the season and then the following week he was dropped again for playing his worst game of the season. Anthony then made a final attempt of squeezing into the strong Collingwood side by playing a defensive role in Round 21 against Adelaide which did not work out for him. Anthony was replaced by teammate [[Chris Dawes (Australian rules footballer)|Chris Dawes]].
: ''Statistics are correct as of Semi-Finals 2009 '' <small>(16th September)</small>


At the conclusion of the 2010 season, Anthony left Collingwood after receiving little interest from other clubs during trade week.<ref>{{cite news|last=Edmund|first=Sam|title=Magpies take swing at Anthony|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad-application/magpies-take-swing-at-anthony/story-fn6bn647-1225951381797|access-date=13 November 2010|newspaper=Herald Sun|date=10 November 2010}}</ref> He decided not to nominate for the [[2010 AFL draft]], instead deciding to opt for the [[2010 AFL draft#Pre-season Draft|Pre-season draft]].<ref>{{cite web|last=McNicol|first=Adam|title=Bruce punts on pre-season draft|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/105163/default.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101115013954/http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/105163/default.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 November 2010|publisher=AFL BigPond Network|access-date=13 November 2010|date=12 November 2010}}</ref> [[Fremantle Football Club|Fremantle]], [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]] and [[Gold Coast Football Club|Gold Coast]] all expressed interest in Anthony but he was eventually drafted by Fremantle.
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|- style="background:#000000;"
===2011===
!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Season</span>
Anthony began the 2011 season in the [[West Australian Football League]], playing for [[Subiaco Football Club|Subiaco]]. He broke into the Fremantle side in round 8 in a [[Western Derby]], but did not score a goal during Fremantle's 33-point defeat.<ref>[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-with-all-the-running-against-fremantle/story-e6frf9lf-1226056288939 West Coast overcome Fremantle in derby despite pre-match injuries to Daniel Kerr and Andrew Embley]</ref>
!width=5%|<span style="color:white">Team</span>

!width=2%|<span style="color:white">No.</span>
==Post AFL career==
!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Games</span>
In an attempt to rekindle his AFL career, Anthony signed with the [[Northern Blues]], [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]]'s [[Australian Football League reserves affiliations|affiliate]] in the [[Victorian Football League]], for the 2014 season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Diamond|first1=Brent|title=Jack Anthony goes back in attempt to go forward with AFL comeback plan |url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/jack-anthony-goes-back-in-attempt-to-go-forward-with-afl-comeback-plan-20140510-zr91t.html|access-date=14 June 2014|work=The Age|date=10 May 2014}}</ref>
!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Goals</span>

!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Behinds</span>
===Southport===
!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Kicks</span>
At the end of 2014 Anthony signed with the [[Southport Australian Football Club|Southport Sharks]] to play in the [[2015 NEAFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.neafl.com.au/index.php?id=16&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2014&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=11&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1892&cHash=9094149b647c9c1ff5538fee9942ab5e |title=Southport signs Jack Anthony|date=4 November 2014}}</ref> On 5 June 2016, during the Southport Sharks match against [[Aspley Football Club|Aspley]] at [[Fankhauser Reserve]], Anthony was involved in a collision trying to get the footy and had to be stretchered off the ground with a suspected neck injury. The game was called off with the Southport Sharks being awarded match points due to being in front when the game was cancelled.<ref>[http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/6/neafl-game-called-off-after-shocking-injury NEAFL Game Called Off After Shocking Injury]</ref>
!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Marks</span>

!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Handballs</span>
===Palm Beach Currumbin===
!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Disposals</span>
In 2018 Anthony signed with the [[Palm Beach Currumbin Australian Football Club]] to play in the 2018 SEQAFL Season. In his first match for the club Anthony kicked five goals, helping his team defeat 2017 QAFL grand final rivals Labrador by 22.18 (150) to 11.3 (69).
!width=3%|<span style="color:white">Tackles</span>

|- style="background:lime;"
==Career highlights==
|[[2008 AFL season|2008]]

|Collingwood
*2009 Collingwood leading goal kicker
|9

|12
== References ==
|25
{{Reflist}}
|6
|68
|50
|28
|96
|20
|- style="background:lime;"
|[[2009 AFL season|2009]]
|Collingwood
|9
|24
|50
|27
|157
|129
|102
|259
|50
|- style="background:gold;"
!colspan=3|Total
|'''36'''
|'''75'''
|'''33'''
|'''225'''
|'''179'''
|'''130'''
|'''355'''
|'''70'''
|}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{AFL Tables|J/John_Anthony1|John Anthony}}
*{{Collplayer|ref=358846}}
* {{AustralianFootball|jack+anthony/15008|Jack Anthony}}


{{Collingwood player squad}}
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{{2005 AFL national draft}}
{{2011 AFL pre-season draft}}


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Latest revision as of 03:59, 29 December 2024

Jack Anthony
Jack Anthony during the 2009 AFL season
Personal information
Full name John Anthony
Nickname(s) Jack
Date of birth (1988-01-19) 19 January 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Victoria
Original team(s) Diamond Creek (NFL)
Northern U18 (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 37, 2005 National draft, Collingwood
No. 6, 2011 Pre-Season draft, Fremantle
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)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2012.
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 to 2010 and the Fremantle Football Club from 2011 to 2012.

Early life

[edit]

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.

AFL career

[edit]

2007

[edit]

Anthony suffered a serious neck injury during the 2007 pre-season but made a successful return to football in 2008.[1]

2008

[edit]

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.

2009

[edit]

The 2009 season was Anthony's most successful year to date, leading Collingwood's goal kicking with 50 for the season.[2] 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.[3]

2010

[edit]

Coming off a very successful year in 2009, Anthony had a disappointing start to the 2010 season, only averaging half a goal a game, which then forced him to be dropped from the senior side and into the VFL team. Later in the season he was then listed to play in Round 14 when he played his best game for the season and then the following week he was dropped again for playing his worst game of the season. Anthony then made a final attempt of squeezing into the strong Collingwood side by playing a defensive role in Round 21 against Adelaide which did not work out for him. Anthony was replaced by teammate Chris Dawes.

At the conclusion of the 2010 season, Anthony left Collingwood after receiving little interest from other clubs during trade week.[4] He decided not to nominate for the 2010 AFL draft, instead deciding to opt for the Pre-season draft.[5] Fremantle, Carlton and Gold Coast all expressed interest in Anthony but he was eventually drafted by Fremantle.

2011

[edit]

Anthony began the 2011 season in the West Australian Football League, playing for Subiaco. He broke into the Fremantle side in round 8 in a Western Derby, but did not score a goal during Fremantle's 33-point defeat.[6]

Post AFL career

[edit]

In an attempt to rekindle his AFL career, Anthony signed with the Northern Blues, Carlton's affiliate in the Victorian Football League, for the 2014 season.[7]

Southport

[edit]

At the end of 2014 Anthony signed with the Southport Sharks to play in the 2015 NEAFL season.[8] On 5 June 2016, during the Southport Sharks match against Aspley at Fankhauser Reserve, Anthony was involved in a collision trying to get the footy and had to be stretchered off the ground with a suspected neck injury. The game was called off with the Southport Sharks being awarded match points due to being in front when the game was cancelled.[9]

Palm Beach Currumbin

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In 2018 Anthony signed with the Palm Beach Currumbin Australian Football Club to play in the 2018 SEQAFL Season. In his first match for the club Anthony kicked five goals, helping his team defeat 2017 QAFL grand final rivals Labrador by 22.18 (150) to 11.3 (69).

Career highlights

[edit]
  • 2009 Collingwood leading goal kicker

References

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  1. ^ Hulett, Nick (2 April 2007). "Jack back in 2008". Archived from the original on 17 September 2007.
  2. ^ Sapienza, Joseph (11 November 2010). "Dockers close in on Anthony". WA Today. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Anthony banned for groin headbutt". ABC News. 5 May 2009. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  4. ^ Edmund, Sam (10 November 2010). "Magpies take swing at Anthony". Herald Sun. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  5. ^ McNicol, Adam (12 November 2010). "Bruce punts on pre-season draft". AFL BigPond Network. Archived from the original on 15 November 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  6. ^ West Coast overcome Fremantle in derby despite pre-match injuries to Daniel Kerr and Andrew Embley
  7. ^ Diamond, Brent (10 May 2014). "Jack Anthony goes back in attempt to go forward with AFL comeback plan". The Age. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  8. ^ "Southport signs Jack Anthony". 4 November 2014.
  9. ^ NEAFL Game Called Off After Shocking Injury
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