Jacob Anderson (field hockey)
Jacob John Anderson is an Australian field hockey player who plays as a forward for the Australian national team.Personal life
Anderson grew up in Mackay, Queensland.
Other Mackay natives, Matthew Swann and Kirstin Dwyer, served as an inspiration for Anderson as he pursued hockey.Career
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.Anderson made his international debut for the Kookaburras in 2018, in a test match against Argentina. 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.
