Jacob Anderson (field hockey)

Jacob John Anderson (born 22 March 1997) is an Australian field hockey player who plays as a forward for the Australian national team.[1]

Jacob Anderson
Personal information
Full name Jacob John Anderson
Born (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997
Mackay, Queensland
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club Queensland Blades
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Australia U21 6 (2)
2018– Australia 14 (7)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Australia
FIH Pro League
2019 Amstelveen
Oceania Cup
2019 Rockhampton
Last updated on: 8 September 2019

Personal life

Anderson grew up in Mackay, Queensland.[2]

Other Mackay natives, Matthew Swann and Kirstin Dwyer, served as an inspiration for Anderson as he pursued hockey.[3]

Career

Junior national team

Anderson was first named in the 'Burras' squad in 2016. The following year he represented the Under 21 side at the 2017 Sultan of Johor Cup where the team won a gold medal.[4][5]

Senior national team

Anderson made his international debut for the Kookaburras in 2018, in a test match against Argentina.[6] Following this, he was a member in the Australia team at the 2018 Men's International Hockey Open in Darwin.

In November 2018, Anderson was named in the Kookaburras squad for the 2019 calendar year.[7][8]

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References
  1. "Jacob Anderson". Hockey Australia. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  2. "Mackay hockey player shines in green and gold". Daily Mercury. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  3. "Hockey: Jacob Anderson selected for National Junior Squad". Daily Mercury. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  4. "Australia". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  5. troy.kippen. "Good reason to cheer at international hockey debut". Daily Mercury. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
  6. "ANDERSON Jacob". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  7. "2019 National Senior Men's Squad Announced". Hockey Australia. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  8. "Hockey News - 2019 Kookaburras Squad Announced Just Hockey". www.justhockey.com.au. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
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