State Athletics Champion, AFL Footballer

Greg Anderson had to choose between an Australian Institute of Sport Scholarship for athletes or to pursue a career in football.

He was a state champion in the 100m and 400m hurdlers, Long and Triple Jump. Greg held the state record in Triple Jump for 21 years.

Greg made his football league debut at the age of 16. He played 150 football games for Port Adelaide Football Club winning the Margarey Medal in 1987. He then went on to the AFL to play 103 games for Essendon, ending his football career in Adelaide playing 59 games for the Crows. Greg was selected All Australian in 1987 and 1993.

In recent years, Greg has returned to athletics competing as a Master Athlete. State Athletics Champion, AFL Footballer

Greg Anderson had to choose between an Australian Institute of Sport Scholarship for athletes or to pursue a career in football.

He was a state champion in the 100m and 400m hurdlers, Long and Triple Jump. Greg held the state record in Triple Jump for 21 years.

Greg made his football league debut at the age of 16. He played 150 football games for Port Adelaide Football Club winning the Margarey Medal in 1987. He then went on to the AFL to play 103 games for Essendon, ending his football career in Adelaide playing 59 games for the Crows. Greg was selected All Australian in 1987 and 1993.

In recent years, Greg has returned to athletics competing as a Master Athlete.

 

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