James Duncan Anderson (17 December 1931 – 19 August 1996) was an Australian footballer and first-class cricketer.
He took on a dual role in the 1953 season, acting as both captain and coach of the club, as the Blues finished as runners-up.
[1] In August 1954, Anderson left Australia to study in the United Kingdom, attending Magdalen College, Oxford.
In December, he was named Blue of the Game in the annual Australian rules match between Oxford and Cambridge, where he played alongside future Prime Minister Bob Hawke.
[3] Despite having not played competitive football for two years, Anderson appeared in a demonstration match at the 1956 Summer Olympics.