Frank Anderson

This is the player profile for Francis Walter Anderson (a.k.a. Frank Anderson), born in Glen Huntly, Victoria in 1913. He played for Carlton in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with Carlton in 1938. He played for Brunswick and Preston in the VFA/VFL. Anderson also coached Preston.

Not to be confused with:
Francis Patrick Anderson (a.k.a. Frank Anderson) (b. 02/05/1916) - North Melbourne
Frank Watkins Anderson (b. 05/08/1997) - Swan Districts and Swan Districts (R)

Player Details

Name: Francis Anderson
Full Name: Francis Walter Anderson
Alias: Frank Anderson
DOB: 23/10/1913
POB: Glen Huntly, Victoria
DOD: 06/03/1997
Height: 183cm
Weight: 84kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1934-1944) - 155 matches, 41 goals
    • Carlton (1934-1944) - 155 matches, 41 goals
  • VFA/VFL History: (1931-1934, 1945-1946) - 81 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Carlton (1934-1944)
      • 155 matches played for Carlton in the VFL/AFL
      • 1938 premiership won with Carlton in the VFL/AFL
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Brunswick (1931-1934)
      • 53 matches played for Brunswick in the VFA/VFL
    • Preston (1945-1946)
      • 28 matches played for Preston in the VFA/VFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1931 VFA Season Brunswick 18 0 R01-18
1932 VFA Season Brunswick 10 0 R07-09, R11-14, R18-20
1933 VFA Season Brunswick 17 0 R01-14, R19-20, R22
1934 VFL Season Carlton 9 19 R10-18
VFA Season Brunswick 8 0 R01-08
1935 VFL Season Carlton 18 0 R01-14, R16-18, SF
1936 VFL Season Carlton 13 9 R01, R04-07, R12-18, SF
1937 VFL Season Carlton 13 3 R01-02, R04-08, R13-18
1938 VFL Season Carlton 20 7 R01-18, SF, GF
1939 VFL Season Carlton 17 0 R01-09, R11-18
1940 VFL Season Carlton 16 2 R01-02, R04-13, R15-18
1941 VFL Season Carlton 18 0 R01-10, R12-13, R15-18, SF, PF
1942 VFL Season Carlton 6 0 R03-06, R09, R16
1943 VFL Season Carlton 11 0 R01-02, R04-09, R11, Q01, Q05
1944 VFL Season Carlton 14 1 R01-09, R14-18
1945 VFA Season Preston 19 0 R01-16, R18-20
1946 VFA Season Preston 9 0 R01-03, R10-11, R16, R18-20

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