Bruce Anderson

This is the player profile for Robert Bruce Anderson (a.k.a. Bruce Anderson), born in Essendon, Victoria in 1907. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL. He played for Yarraville in the VFA/VFL. Anderson also coached Yarraville.

Not to be confused with:
Lawrence Roderick Bruce Anderson (a.k.a. Bruce Anderson) (b. 28/05/1895) - Geelong
Robert Anderson (b. 19/08/1959) - Footscray

Player Details

Name: Robert Anderson
Full Name: Robert Bruce Anderson
Alias: Bruce Anderson
DOB: 20/02/1907
POB: Essendon, Victoria
DOD: 31/08/1965
Height: 180cm
Weight: 83kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1931-1937) - 97 matches, 1 goal
  • VFA/VFL History: (1938-1939) - 30 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1931-1937)
      • 97 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, with 2 as captain
      • Team vice-captain for Essendon (1934) in the VFL/AFL
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Yarraville (1938-1939)
      • 30 matches played for Yarraville in the VFA/VFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1931 VFL Season Essendon 16 0 R03-18
1932 VFL Season Essendon 16 1 R01-09, R12-18
1933 VFL Season Essendon 17 0 R01-10, R12-18
1934 VFL Season Essendon 16 0 R01-14, R17-18
1935 VFL Season Essendon 15 0 R01-06, R08, R11-18
1936 VFL Season Essendon 11 0 R01-05, R10-11, R14, R16-18
1937 VFL Season Essendon 6 0 R01-05, R10
1938 VFA Season Yarraville 14 0 R01-03, R05-09, R11-16
1939 VFA Season Yarraville 16 0 R01-04, R06-07, R10-11, R13-20

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1934 VFL Season Essendon 2 R13-14

Vice-Captain History

The season history for match day vice-captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1934 VFL Season Essendon 14 R01-12, R17-18

Leadership History

The season history for team leadership positions.

Season Premiership Team Position Matches Rounds
1934 VFL Season Essendon Vice-Cap. 18 R01-18