==BIO==

Despite being a few years older than most available draftees, Anthony was picked up by North Melbourne Football Club with its third selection (43) in the 2008 AFL National Draft.

After a blistering pre-season in which he dominated most games, the former East Fremantle (WAFL) midfielder was named to debut in round one against Melbourne. However, his dream to play at the elite level was put on hold at the last minute with a stress fracture in his foot flaring up and putting him out of action for several weeks.

Anthony eventually made his much anticipated return in the VFL with North Ballarat and demanded selection into the North Melbourne line-up.

The door was opened in round 13 and the solidly built ball magnet didn’t disappoint, racking up an impressive 28 possessions on debut. The football world stood up and took notice as Anthony went on to prove he was well worth the punt at the draft table.

The number 44 played out the reminder of the season and averaged 25 touches a game. A true revelation, Anthony has been one of the club’s feel good stories in 2009.