Joe Anderson (Australian footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Joseph Daniel Anderson | ||
| Date of birth | 24 December 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Darwin, Northern Territory | ||
| Original team | Darwin (NTFL) | ||
| Debut | 22 April 2007, Carlton v. West Coast, at Subiaco Oval |
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| Position(s) | Defender | ||
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Joseph Daniel Anderson, born on December 24, 1988, is an Australian rules footballer. He played for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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Joe Anderson's Early Football Days
Joseph Anderson was born in Darwin, Northern Territory. He was a quick and strong player. He often played as a defender, helping to move the ball from defense to attack. Sometimes, he also played in the midfield.
When he was younger, Joe was a leader. He was the captain of the Northern Territory Under-18 team. He also won the "best and fairest" award for his local club, Darwin Football Club, in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL).
Joining the AFL: Carlton Football Club
In 2006, Joe Anderson was chosen by the Carlton Football Club. This happened during the 2006 AFL Draft. He was the 67th player picked overall.
Joe made his first AFL game in 2007. He played for Carlton against the West Coast Eagles. This game took place at Subiaco Oval.
During his time in the AFL, Joe found it hard to keep a regular spot in the main team. He played 12 games for Carlton. Most of his time was spent playing for Carlton's partner team, the Northern Bullants. This team played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Joe was part of the Bullants team that played in the 2009 Grand Final. They did not win that game. In 2010, he played his 50th game for the Bullants. After the 2010 AFL season, Carlton decided not to keep him on their team.
Playing in South Australia
After leaving Carlton, Joe Anderson moved to South Australia. There, he played in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). He played over 100 games in this league.
From 2011 to 2012, he played for the Sturt Football Club. In 2013, he moved to the North Adelaide Football Club. He stopped playing for a short time in 2016 because of an injury. However, he returned to play again in 2017.
Joe also continued to play for his old junior team, Darwin. He played for them during many summer seasons while he was in the SANFL.
Family Connections in Football
Joe Anderson has a younger brother named Jed Anderson. Jed also became a professional Australian rules footballer. He joined the Hawthorn team in October 2012.
External Links
- Joe Anderson's AFL Stats
- 2006 AFL national draft
