Syd Anderson (footballer, born 1918)

For the former South Melbourne player, see Syd Anderson (footballer, born 1949).

Syd Anderson
Anderson (centre) with other members of his RAAF squadron
Personal information
Full name Sydney Louis Anderson
Date of birth (1918-01-13)13 January 1918
Place of birth Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Date of death 20 May 1944(1944-05-20) (aged 26)
Place of death Wewak, Territory of New Guinea
Original team(s) South Port
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s) Wing
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1939–1941 Melbourne 52 (12)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941.
Career highlights
  • Triple premiership player, 1939–41
  • Melbourne's Most Improved Player, 1940
  • Melbourne's Most Consistent Player, 1941
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Sydney Louis Anderson (13 January 1918 – 20 May 1944) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).