Tony Anderson (rugby league)

Born in Australia, Anderson began his rugby league career in his home country before moving to England in 1984, signing for Halifax. He was part of the Halifax team which won the 1985–86 League championship. Anderson also helped Halifax reach the 1988 Challenge Cup final, scoring the only try in a 4–3 win against Hull in their semi-final replay at Elland Road, Leeds.^[3] He also scored in the final itself at Wembley, but Halifax lost the match 12–32 against Wigan.^{[citation needed]}

Anderson was transferred to Oldham in March 1990 for a fee of £70,000.^[4] He finished his playing career at Bradford Northern.^{[citation needed]}

In 1993, Anderson ended his playing career and moved into coaching. His first appointment was on the coaching staff at Huddersfield, working as the club's Alliance team coach.^[5] After spending time on the coaching staff at Halifax, Anderson accepted a position as assistant coach to Shaun McRae at newly formed club Gateshead Thunder in 1998.^[6] Anderson was also McRae's assistant at Hull for several seasons.^[7]

Anderson returned to Halifax as head coach in August 2002.^[8] He helped the club remain in the Super League during the 2002 season,^[9] but could not prevent relegation the following year, with Halifax only winning one game during the entire season. He was sacked in April 2004.^[10]