Anthony Scott (footballer)
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Old Trinity (VAFA)
| Anthony Scott | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Scott in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 28 February 1995 | ||
| Original teams |
Footscray reserves (VFL)/ Old Trinity (VAFA) | ||
| Draft | 2021 pre-season Supplemental Selection Period, Western Bulldogs | ||
| Debut | 19 March 2021, Western Bulldogs vs. Collingwood, at Melbourne Cricket Ground | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Position | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021–2025 | Western Bulldogs | 59 (29) | |
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Anthony Scott (born 28 February 1995) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by Western Bulldogs through the 2021 Pre-season supplemental selection period.[1][2]
Scott played for Old Trinity in the Victorian Amateur Football Association, after being undrafted in his draft year in 2013.[3] He won the league's rising star award after a stellar 2014 season.[4] After spending time with Richmond in the VFL, he began to gain interest from the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda in 2018.[5] He went to Footscray in the VFL in 2019, and was named vice-captain in 2020, although the season was cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
AFL career
Scott debuted for the Western Bulldogs in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season, where they secured a 16-point win over Collingwood.[7][8][9] On debut, Scott picked up 16 disposals, 5 inside 50s and 1 mark.[10] It was revealed Scott had signed a two-year contract extension with the Bulldogs, tying him to the club until the end of the 2023 season.[11] After more consistent games played for the Dogs with 14 Games in 2022 as well as playing every game but 1 in 2023 Scott was awarded yet another 2 year contract Extension at the end of the 2023 season tying him again to the Bulldogs till the end of the 2025 season.[12]
Scott was delisted at the end of the 2025 AFL season, after 59 games for the Western Bulldogs across 5 seasons.[13]
Honours & Achievements
- Individual
- Chris Grant Medal - Western Bulldogs Best First Year Player: 2021