| Jacob Anderson | |
| Fullname: | Jacob John Anderson |
| Birth Date: | 1997 3, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Mackay, Queensland |
| Position: | Forward |
| Currentclub: | Queensland Blades |
| Nationalyears1: | 2017 |
| Nationalteam1: | Australia U21 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 6 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 2 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2018– |
| Nationalteam2: | Australia |
| Nationalcaps2: | 14 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 7 |
| Updated: | 8 September 2019 |
Jacob John Anderson (born 22 March 1997) is an Australian field hockey player who plays as a forward for the Australian national team.[1]
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]
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]
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]