ANGUS Anderson has created Coffs Coast sporting history.
The former Sawtell/Toormina Saints player was selected by the Collingwood Magpies at pick number 57 in this year’s AFL National Draft.
The 22-year-old became the first male player from the Coffs Coast to be drafted by an AFL club.
His draft selection follows a breakout season in which he was named to the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Team of the Year, and in which he was awarded best on ground in the Sturt Blues premiership win.
Before arriving in South Australia, Anderson had a decorated junior representative career where he played for the Allies at the Under 18 National Championships.
The mature-age draft pick last played in the AFL North Coast competition in 2021, and was runner up in the best and fairest in 2020.
The inside midfielder played in an AFL practice match for the Sydney Swans in 2022, and was a part of the Sydney Swans Academy and their VFL team.
After not being drafted in 2022, the Magpies draft pick persevered and took his game to the next level while playing in South Australia, catching the eye of the powerhouse club.
Collingwood National Recruiting Manager Shane O’Bree highlighted Anderson’s heart and passion for the game as a big reason for the Magpies selecting him.
“When you watch Angus play football, there is a lot of heart in his game,” he said.
“Watching his journey as a footballer has been fulfilling.”
A Herald Sun article mentioned that Anderson ‘’appears right in the mix for the opening round”.
By Aiden BURGESS
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